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TRAINING WITH WEIGHTS
Weights are more than just a means to achieve an ideal size and shape. Muscles are often described as pools of energy, and intelligent weight training will not only alter their composition, but also their function. We lift weights for fitter, faster and stronger, not just bigger and sleeker.
WHY WE TRAIN WITH WEIGHTS
Lifting weights is one the best things you can do for your well-being and longevity, as well as your appearance.
There are the obvious benefits in terms of developing shape and tone, but regular weight training builds a healthy, durable body from the inside out. It develops bone density and a healthy circulatory system, as well as core strength and a healthy spine.
It also helps fight depression and prevents heart disease and diabetes, as well as conditioning movement patters for everyday life, such a carrying groceries, lifting children and everyday tasks as simple as getting in and out of the car.
Lastly, weight training will challenge you mentally and contribute to other sports in which you participate.
HOW WE TRAIN
By addressing the different aspects of fitness with a comprehensive range of implements and skill-oriented disciplines, we seek to fully engage the master muscle of the imagination. In this respect, the body is both the hammer and the anvil.
At Tyger Tyger, we focus on the following: weight training (to help build a healthy, durable body from the inside out); boxing and fight training (because it requires every aspect of fitness – strength, speed, stamina, flexibility and co-ordination); kettlebells (great tool for building functional strength) and mixed implements (which give breadth to your general conditioning, as well as being fun and challenging).
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Testimonials
“As well as being an exceptional fitness trainer, Jarrod’s kickboxing skills are what set him apart from the rest. Having been a fighter himself, his attention to detail is exceptional. I can honestly say that I’ve learnt more from ten sessions with Jarrod than I did from five years of kickboxing classes.”
Dr. Daniel Gaitz, East St. Kilda Spinal Clinic
“With Jarrod, the physical realities of martial arts are complimented by his intelligence, and clear ideas about well-being. He is adept at challenging a person of any fitness level to focus and improve. He’ll be patient, but also tell you when it’s time to get better. That’s exactly what you need in a trainer.”
Tim Boyle, AFL Football Player
“The pad sessions at my gym in Sydney [with Jarrod] were some of the best pad-holding sessions I’ve had in twenty years of over one-hundred fights across the disciplines of boxing, kick boxing and mixed martial arts.”
Peter Graham, World Boxing Foundation World Heavyweight Championship
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