Strength and conditioning sessions at Able2b gym in Norwich, a great venue with instructors who have a wealth of experience and knowledge. Please read the information below. This will be a 45 minute strength and conditioning session, focussed towards the elements required to succeed as an athlete. Sessions will be designed and instructed by Jon Thaxton and Rachael Hutchinson.
Sessions will vary each week with the common goal of improving the areas to succeed, keeping sessions fresh and interesting whilst working on specific goals using a variety of methods to achieve stability, core strength and prevent injury These will include, free weights, cardiovascular fitness, circuits and boxing. Able2b are able to offer sessions suitable for all abilities from beginners to high level performance and levels of fitness. Working together, ensuring each athlete is improving in their goals and working at the right level. The instructors will be able to identify individual issues that may lead to injury and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Instructors
Rachael Hutchinson MB ChB MD FRCS (Tr.&Orth) Rachael has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for over 15 years. Rachael completed a post-graduate degree in gait analysis and assessment of function. Fellowships in America and Melbourne further added to Rachael's experience of assessing and improving function. Rachael's main areas of interest lie in optimising function whether at elite sport level or with a disability and feels strongly that all individuals can improve on the physical abilities if they have a good understanding of their body function in relation to their balance or range of motion over strength and control. Rachael is a medical classifier for British Para Swimming and the Lead Medical Classifier in the UK for British Par Table Tennis. Rachael is also a qualified Level 3 Fitness instructor and is currently completing the final stage of a Masters in Public Health
Jon Thaxton Experienced motivational and one of a kind a few ways in which Jon has been described. With many years of experience as a boxer trainer, fitness advisor and motivational speaker. Previously a professional boxer where he achieved British Lightweight Boxing titles. Jon's own professional career has allowed him to fully understand the elements needed to achieve good functional outcomes. Jon's ability to motivate and encourage even the most sceptical person is second to non. Mental agility, self belief and motivation were all critical in Jon's ability to succeed in the sport. One of Jon's most memorable fights was with Ricky Hatton. Following retirement from professional boxing Jon moved into personal training, motivational speaking and professional boxing training. Jon has worked with all abilities to improve their outcomes whether a professional sports person or someone with disability.
Parking is available outside the gym D
Strictly no adults to turn up to a session without accepting the session through the club's training session booking system PLEASE CAN ALL MEMBERS ENSURE THAT IF THEY ARE ATTEDNING THIS SESSION TO UNDERTAKE A PRE-SESSION SYMPTOM CHECK FOR ANY INFECTIOUS ILLNESS AND NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS.
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