Within this blog post I will be discussing how I am currently splitting up my training – how much focus is going into Strength & how much into Running. What do we know? Most running plans will have you strength train 1 or 2 times a week… There has been a big belief that strength training will take away from their running, but it will not. Ensuring they have a strong & resilient body. Personally I think that is too low. I will be doing 3/4 sessions a week, mixing up different training modalities & keeping my body as strong as possible. Why am I taking this approach? For me a big fo ..read more

Have you ever heard someone say “You can’t be super strong & run an ultra marathon”? Can you maintain strength & the ability to run long distances? Now I personally believe this to be false & that we can have the best of both worlds & I will be hopefully proving this in September this year. This year I will complete the Salomon Ben Nevis Ultra Marathon, Squat 2x my bodyweight, Max Strict Pull Ups @ 80KG BW. I believe this will allow me to show a good level of strength whilst having the capacity to run for 50KM. How will I do this? – Progressive Strength Training. Focusing on ..read more

Today let’s talk about our Mission – what is KCT’s mission & how do we go about to ensure we always moving towards our mission. This passage is taken from our Mission & Core Values: “To ensure that every person who comes through the door receives all that they need to become healthier and happier for their own unique needs. “ At KCT we believe that fitness is personal to each and every individual that comes through our door & this is why we take a very different approach compared to other gyms out there. Here’s an example: From the first time you walk into KCT you are inst ..read more

Have you looked at CrossFit & thought “I’m not fit enough to start CrossFit”. I can tell you we’ve have heard that sentence plenty of times! This blog post is here to help give you a solution on how you can start CrossFit no matter what! Firstly lets look at what CrossFit is: CrossFit is defined as “constantly varied, functional movements at high intensity.” But to most that is just random words thrown together. That may mean lifting your child, picking up groceries, or running from a barking dog. While high-level officials and athletes use this workout to condition themselves, CrossFit i ..read more