Australia's only iron maiden

Kettlebells changed my life,

That might sound dramatic but believe me it’s one hundred percent true. Kettlebell training, specifically the hardstyle method transformed the way I thought about physical training and gyms in general. 

 

Many moons ago I was a runner. I ran often and hard and convinced myself that I enjoyed it, until my knees forced me to be honest with myself. From my past experience I already knew that I hated the idea of commercial gyms, for a myriad of reasons it just wasn’t for me. I knew I needed a challenge, something engaging, something different. 

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Enter the kettlebell …

It’s a cannonball with a handle, what is so special about that, I hear you say. They might looks crude and intimidating at first sight, but they present a unique challenge. The fundamental hardstyle lifts, when performed correctly will give you an extremely good idea of how well your body works.

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There is no ‘leg day’ or ‘chest day’ with hardstyle training. Every session focuses on making the body link up and work together as one effective unit. You are only ever as strong as your weakest link. Hardstyle training aims to banish weak links altogether. 

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Our training is not as simple as picking up something heavy repetitively to the point of exhaustion. It's about developing skills and recognising how to recruit the correct muscles to perform the task. As both a coach and student it was this training philosophy that got me hooked. I am always learning, always looking to improve technique, unlocking extra strength, improving my range of motion and ultimately improving my functional longevity.  

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And here’s the thing, the icing on the cake! Once you learn correct movement patterns in the gym, you will start to move differently outside of the gym. Your body will remember how to function the way it was designed to. For many, myself included, that can spell improved quality of life, having more enjoyment from our bodies as we focus on what we can do, becoming faster, stronger and more moblie. 

So there you have it, kettlebells and movement training are a huge part of my life, an essential part of me, I would love the opportunity to share my enthusiasm and knowledge with you.

Kettlebells are extremely versatile tools which train you for, strength, endurance, mobility, conditioning (a fancy word for cardio), flexibility, agility, movement, power, precision and flow. There is also an endless variety of ways to use them as part of your training.  With one kettlebell you can achieve any of these goals without multiple gym machines.

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A tool of choice for strongmen and women throughout history, sadly today kettlebells are often taught with no technique in mind or just sit in the corner of a gym collecting dust. Strength training is an empowering tool so as a potential client you should make it your priority to seek a qualified trainer, who can teach you skills for life. 

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Coach Frances is certified under DV8 Fitness as a kettlebell instructor and is currently the only Australian that can boast ‘Iron Maiden’ status. In addition, Frances is an in Original Strength level 2 instructor. You can feel safe learning under the supervision of one of a handful of legitimately qualified hardstyle instructors in Australia.

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Frances’ mission is to help people build and maintain strong and healthy bodies. We understand that there is no particular body type that is healthy and celebrate all bodies for what they can do.

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