Momentum Training

How to read the Training Plan?

Josh Schouten | 24-11-2016

This will be an ongoing post that will be updated over time. I hope this helps those who are new to training to understand the programming language. Enjoy! When you first walk into a CrossFit gym, or when you start training with a quality strength and conditioning coach, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of the exercise programming... [Read more]

Christmas Weapons!

Josh Schouten | 11-11-2016

Tis the Season to get Strong and Aerobic. Well we've had an amazing year in weapons, the programming has seen you lot improve hugely with gymnastics and seeing wods get heavier and you lot handling them like pros. So what does this last block of 2016 contain, huge aerobic capacity workouts and some big strength gains will be in here... [Read more]

Gymnastics: Handstand Phase 1: Preperation & Alignment

Josh Schouten | 29-10-2016

Ask any longtime hand balancers and they'll tell you that consistent handstands take years to build. Yes, there are several ways to work smarter to help speed up the process - but consistent quality practice is required if you are going to master the perfect handstand. Handstands are a critical component of bodyweight training as they lay the foundation upon... [Read more]

Gymnastics Phase 6b: Middle Split Mobility & L-Sit to Shoulderstand on the Rings

Josh Schouten | 19-10-2016

This is part b of the October gymnastics phase and should follow on from part a. Our aim is to bring together the ring L-sit and the ring shoulder stand in this next 2weeks. We will also continue with the middle split mobilisation drills. For those of you struggling with the L-Sit to shoulder stand we will introduce you to... [Read more]

Gymnastics Phase 6: Middle Split Mobility & L-Sit to Shoulderstand on the Rings

Josh Schouten | 05-10-2016

The barbell is by far the best tool in the gym to improving lower body strength, and the gymnastics rings are the best tool for upper body strength. With a well structured strength focused program it doesn't take long for a couch potato to start seeing improvements in their lower body strength. By sticking to the program, and making gradual progressions, before... [Read more]

Making mind gains?

mtadmin | 27-09-2016

Gains! All of us are trying to make gains. Every week we turn up at the gym, we put the work in, we get uncomfortable, and we even put up with the coaches' banter. We know that being fitter, faster, and stronger benefits our health in all sorts of ways, but does training at Momentum help our minds as well... [Read more]

5 Common Mistakes for Fat Loss:

Josh Schouten | 26-09-2016

The Momentum Small Group Body Composition P.T has been ticking over smoothly for the last 8 weeks. We have a very consistent bunch of hard working members who are taking the additional steps required to improve their body composition, get lean and improve overall health. A big part of this is education and lifestyle changes outside of the gym.... [Read more]

Gymnastics Phase 5: Pike Mobility, Shoulder Stands & Levers

Josh Schouten | 31-08-2016

Progress is not made in giant leaps when it comes to mastering you body weights. If you've not had a chance to listen to coach Sommers (US Gymnastic coach and founder of GymnasticsBodies ) talk to Tim Ferris I highly recommend it (Part 1 The Secret of Gymnastic Strength, Part 2 The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training, Part Two — Home... [Read more]

Small Group Body Composition P.T Phase (PM Sessions)

Josh Schouten | 28-08-2016

A new phase of the PM Body Composition P.T session with StreTch is about to start. This phase will focus on Escalating Velocity Body Composition Training and the joys of lactic acid production <insert evil laughter>... Research conducted by Romanian exercise scientist Hala Rambie found that the lactic acid training was far superior for fat loss than aerobic training. Yes, you read... [Read more]

Category: Strength