Encore Strength & Conditioning

The ladies watching in amusement as Alex’s facial expressions take on the appearance of a werewolf going through a transformation. . . The importance of both tension and INtention when you lift weights can rarely be overstated. .... . Sometimes you need to get your point across any which way you can. ;-)
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“I wasn’t doing much before ABS&C, certainly no gym work. I was doing a bit of running but nothing regular. . . I found out about ABS&C through another member (Ryan) who would prompt me on FB every time I moaned about how unfit I was. .... . The thing I like most about ABS&C is that it’s not a regular gym, (I hate meatheads). It's also very focused over all of the workouts. . . Also, the fact that there is a lot of miss information out there with regards to nutrition and workouts, so having coaches that are qualified and know what they’re doing means you don’t even have to think about what you’re doing. Just turn up and sweat! . . I’d recommend ABS&C to anyone because there are no fads, the results speak for themselves and it’s not like any other gym.”
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Deadlifts. An awesome strength movement for the legs, core, and pretty much every muscle on the back of your body. Here Lucy demonstrates perfect technique driving her hips into the bar at the top of the move to ensure maximal glute engagement.

A bit of hands on coaching...
Sometimes it’s hard to visualise what’s going on with your upper back and posture. We often use a bit of video analysis (thank god for Smartphones), but often, all you need is a bit of adjustment from an experienced pair of hands.

The dance routines are getting more complex every week, Phil’s in two minds as to whether he wants to be part of Alex’s troupe. Plus, he ALWAYS gets put at the back!

Here’s Chrissy with her experience since joining @AlexBackhouseStrengthConditioning . . What were you doing before joining ABS&C? - “My training had become inconsistent and lacked intensity due to changing jobs and other priorities slowly pushing fitness to the background. I missed training the way I used to. .... . The thing you like most about ABS&C? - “I love the atmosphere and the staff are wonderful. Everyone is so lovely and welcoming but at the same time every single person is really pushing themselves - the joy of training is infectious.” . . Would you recommend it? - “Absolutely. It's so motivating to be surrounded by such a group of wonderful members and amazing trainers. It has revived my love of training and I feel great for it”
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We call this the “don’t look at me stretch”, but the important thing is that it gives the glutes a nice old stretch and helps mobilise the thoracic spine 🤸‍♀️

Apparently, some people were more tired than others after the 9:30 session...

It’s not just the guys that squat big weights down here though... Here’s Bethany showing em how it’s done. #ladiesthatlift

Go to your happy place, was the coaching cue, clearly it worked as Lizzie cracked an epic grin.

Deadbugs. A static core whilst the appendages move through range in a contralateral pattern. Engaging the deep core muscles is the priority here, coach Olly keeps an eye on Andy’s redundant arm before it marches off like a soldier.

As Alex clenched his fists in a move he’d recently learnt from a Celine Dion video, Gill just smiled politely and wondered why he wasn’t letting her get on with it by herself in the first place.

Renegade rows… so much more than a pulling exercise. The ability to keep the core rock solid far outweighs any bragging rights by lifting big dumbbells. Sometimes a foam roller and a bit of gravity are all that’s needed to keep you honest.

Lizzie just found it easier if she didn’t look at Alex. His facial expressions were definitely not helping!

New Timetable💪🏼. This goes live Monday the 3rd of June. With over 80 coached sessions per week, there’s more flexibility than ever to accommodate even the busiest of schedules.

When you’re squatting with your body weight on your back, it’s good to know that someone’s got you covered.

High GI or low GI?? Which should eat?? And when?? But why?? I know right... Let’s demystify the Glycemic Index once and for all.