Momentum

I remember coming in Momentum in January 2015, announcing (not that they cared) to the team that they’d be seeing less of me. Having been introduced to CrossFit in September 2014, my first bit of strength training had gone well and I had regained enough confidence in my body’s abilities to avoid injury that I looking for a challenge. (more…)

Barbell Club "Body Composition"  The new format Barbell Club begins on Monday 7th March. The focus will be body composition and strength endurance, combining upper and lower body to help you to get lean. Expect to still lift heavy - this is not a light metcon. Please download the programme and try to plan the weight you are going to... [Read more]

Week 2 of 5 CrossFit Open Time COACHES COMMENT: Gone snowboarding, back next week with the continuation on last weeks post. RECOMMENDED WEEKLY READING: Theboxmag.com: Why CrossFit Should Be Every Feminist’s Favorite Sport - The ideals surrounding female physique are changing. Embracing a healthy body is the new fad. Lean, strong bodies have lost their masculine stigma, and beauty as a concept... [Read more]

Momentum Training is all about the community. Sinan is local to Momentum and used to regularly come and kick the ball with the boys in the early days. Now, 3 years on and old enough to be on Work Experience he has chosen to spend the week @ Momentum Training with the boys and girls of Hackney. If you haven't... [Read more]

Yes there is more to the gym than just CrossFit and Met-con classes. How would you like to learn some self defence skills?  We train to be fit and strong, but when do you put your training to the test. Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)? BJJ is bodyweight movements that require strength, mobility and coordination to master.  Learning how to fall,... [Read more]

Week 1 of 5 CrossFit Open Time COACHES COMMENT: Last week we talked about the “physical activity multipliers” and the need to increase your calories on the days that you exercise.  I know a lot of people will be thinking this is not the best way to lose weight and tone up, but honestly it is.  Forget everything you think you... [Read more]

Last week we talked about the “physical activity multipliers” and the need to increase your calories on the days that you exercise.  I know a lot of people will be thinking this is not the best way to lose weight and tone up, but honestly it is.  Forget everything you think you know about nutrition and weight loss, if it... [Read more]

Week 1-to-5 "CrossFit Open Phase" The CrossFit Open is upon us, and we have been thorough an outstanding 12months of training to hopefully improve our performance. Now it’s time to put that shit to the test for the next 5 whole weeks! The next 5-Weeks of Weapons On Monday nights our aim will be to practice many of the movements that... [Read more]

Are you new to Olympic lifting, or are you still trying to master the skills need to perform the snatch, the clean & jerk?   It’s your lucky day!  Here is your chance to gain both the knowledge and the skills, under the watchful eye of Calum McNamara , required to effectively perform the Olympic lifts.  Calum is a professional... [Read more]