Triple C Course Begins (Diary Entry)

Photograph by Charlotte Von Bulow-Quirk. 03.09.14 This is the first of a 10 session Triple C (Chimera Combat Conditioning) programme for this new client. I am sure my client won’t mind me saying that he has the most impressive personal gym I have ever taught a lesson in. It is completely kitted out for the Triple C programme and I will definitely be in discussions with my client regarding using it for more open sessions with clients. The gym includes tyres of all shapes and sizes, various strengths of resistance band, monkey bars, roman rings, an Olympic weight set, kettle bells, dumbbells, kegs, bosu balls, Swiss balls, medicine balls, slam balls and the only other heavy bag with a ton strap I know of outside of my own training place. My client’s mandate is to improve his overall fitness whilst providing an interesting new of set skills found within the martial arts. I have never been overly keen with vague fitness goals. I think a person becomes more dedicated and likely to press for progress if they are seeking to improve a certain skill. That skill might be a very simple one, found within weight or power lifting, where the student is simply trying to progress the amount of resistance he can lift. It might be more aimed towards bodybuilding, where they are trying to achieve a certain exterior aesthetic. However, to be more adept in a certain physical activity that requires improved reflexes, coordination, balance and muscular control is a great challenge for anyone. Many people are simply born strong or with fast metabolisms. However, it takes dedication and practice to be able to set one’s self apart in a sporting, artistic or operational discipline. The martial arts can fall into either of these categories. We began today’s session with some simple martial arts inspired exercises. These included Boxing on the focus mitts, agility drills for footwork, transitional self-defence exercises and an introduction to HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). I did this by using a 150 rep drill, focusing on increasing rep cadence.  The routine included the following: Kettlebell swings Double leg take down entry drills Rapid punching Hill climbers Burpees We discussed future objectives and diet. I advised that he look into mindful eating as a sustainable way to cut fat and eat healthily.

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