Thursday, 18 March 2010
Blog Moved!!
All Blog Posts are now in the Blog section at johncammish.co.uk
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See you on the main site!
Friday, 5 March 2010
Strength training


Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Do Calories matter?

Sunday, 3 January 2010
11 things I learned in 2009 . . .
2) 2 smaller holidays seem 'better' than 1 long one! I don't know whether this is because of more variety or because there's less time 'til the next.......it just seems better!
3) A planner or diary can help you save so much time. I don't just mean appointments. To-do lists when you have some free time are immensely valuable. We all have the same 24 hours, how do you use yours?

4) I repeat the above statement! To-do lists done the night before will save you time - over and over. I have read that this could be because we go over the 'plan of tomorrow' while we are asleep. Whether that's true or not, it works for me . . . . Plus, Reading before bed seems to work too . . . .
5) Helping a Young lad at Bootcamp become stronger, and watching him progress made me feel great. Helping others can be easily done - and sometimes it can be as simple as just listening to someone.
6) Sometimes you need alone time, and away from your TV, laptop etc. You, a notepad and pen or a book can be enough.
7) If I can free up a bit more time, in 2010 I'm going to spend more time with my first love..........my guitar :)
8) The gym can be a great place to train - but nothing beats the outdoors. My Bootcamps have been successful this year....In 2010 they are going to get a lot more attention. Especially now that your first session is F-R-E-E. Those that cant walk the talk have no excuse for having a go!
9) Gym strength is not the same as real world strength. You may be able to stack the leg press but pulling a bodyweight sled on dry or even damp grass is something completely different. It may even be the hardest thing I know!!!!
10) Although I have gone on (and on!) about the multiple benefits of resistance training (weights) I am finding more and more people listening....and seeing better results. Maybe next year more will be!
11) You are either moving forward or you are moving backward. To be moving forward you need to be making small important decisions consistently. Doing one important decision every day will help you far more than trying to do many that you probably won't even get around to doing!
Whether you have resolutions or not, as 2010 approaches - maybe we should all have a clear-out of our lives, keeping what is important to us and stop wasting time with the unimportant.
Happy new Year!
John
PS Both Mens and Womens Bootcamps start January 4th and you must book on! Your first session is free so ring or email me if you are interested . . . . :)
Friday, 1 January 2010
Xmas Bootcamp Video
This was Alan's first time at Bootcamp and he displayed some awesome overhead Dumbell lunges! I cannot fault the effort by these guys, and they keep coming back for more.
Check out the Bootcamp in 2010 dates.....
Have a good new year!
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Now Playing Rugby for . . . .
I would estimate that 95% of my clients hire me to make them look better. Whether it is to lose body fat, gain muscle, and improve posture.....I help my clients to do this - and they have to give it some effort too. Even though they usually end up stronger - It is a nice by-product of the training I prescribe for them.
In November 2008.....I had a different type of challenge. A 25-year-old female Rugby Union player called Mags Lowish had decided to take action and go for it........aim to play premiership rugby - or keep playing at the level she was already playing at. Her words for hiring me at the start were 'If I don't do it now - I will never know and will always look back wondering if I could make it.'

Here are her words detailing her amazing success, through making the right choices....and working hard at them.......
A year ago i made the decision to change my life. I was playing social rugby, which I really enjoyed, but I was overweight and not fit enough to play at a higher level and this was always going to limit my progress. The head coach of a premiership team told me if I trained properly I had a lot of potential to play premiership rugby.
So I rang John Cammish and asked for his help. I wanted to play at the highest level I was capable of. I wanted to be the best I could be.
John taught me so much, from giving me a personalised weights programme, to making sure I was lifting correctly. He focussed on my weaknesses and showed me exactly what to do to be 'Rugby fit'. Right from the start I learnt so much about the specifics of training for a sport, whereas before I had always kind of muddled along not really noticing improvements. But knowing I need to follow a weights and cardio programme and constantly do more/ make it harder to challenge my body and keep it working has made all the difference.
John also, and probably crucially, taught me about athlete nutrition and put me on a high protein diet and told me to have protein every few hours to keep my metabolism up. With the help of protein shakes, I followed this diet and gym programme fairly religiously and after a couple of months i was noticing fairly major improvements in my fitness, strength, speed and power. I had lost weight, body fat, and gained muscle. I felt better and had more energy and I looked better and more toned than I ever had. I was training harder and playing better and I got selected for the premiership team. I had achieved my dream of playing premiership rugby and yet I felt there was definitely more to come. I hadn't yet reached my physical potential.
For the first couple of months I had 2-3 sessions a week with John, and after that, I continued his programmes by myself seeing him every 6-8 weeks for a review and a new programme.
My performance in matches went from strength to strength and 8 months after I started training with John, I got selected to play Rugby League for England against France.

John was one of the first people I called in my excitement over selection and I honestly can say, without him, I would have never have made the England squad.
I played two matches against France in July 2009 and now have 2 caps for my country. Standing on the pitch in England kit in Toulouse and hearing the National Anthem was definitely the proudest moment of my life.
John has been absolutely intrinsic to my success as a rugby player. Over the last year, with John's help and using his programmes and athlete nutrition I have lost about 17kg of fat and added 6kg of muscle. My body fat has dropped by 10%!! I am fitter, faster and stronger than ever. I feel great, I look great, I have had opportunities opened to me above and beyond what I ever dreamed of. My teammates and coaches say I am unrecogniseable as either the person or player I was 12 months ago.

Now I am on the England squad, I have full access to strength and conditioning coaches and Nutritionists but I still look to John to tailor my gym programmes and to help me come back from illness and injuries that have hindered me recently. I am in no doubt it was John who got me to where I am today and I have no desire to change a winning formula.
The past year has undoubtedly been the best year of my life, both on and off the pitch. I am now aiming to improve further physically with John's help and hopefully get selected for further internationals including New Zealand away in 2010. And further in the future the World Cup in England in 2012.

I guess what I have learnt most in the past year is that anything is possible if we have the courage to pursue it.
So I would definitely recommend anyone with a dream, however big or small, to get John's help. You might find that, like me, with a bit of hard work you achieve more than you ever thought was possible.

Mags Lowish
Mags is a total champion and she has trained like one to get where she is now. I know I wouldn't like to be the other Prop forward..... :)
Good luck Mags and keep up the hard work!
John
Monday, 21 December 2009
Rage Against What Seems 'Impossible'

Rage Against the Machines 'Killing in the Name' beat the widely expected Joe McElderry's 'The Climb' . If you don't already know, Joe won this years X-Factor and had over 6 million people voting for him last weekend.
Simon Cowell is still smiling because 'Rage' are signed to Sony (associated with Cowell)
How did this happen? Millions of people voting for Joe McElderry every week, and yet a political-underground rock/metal band's older and expletive anthem makes Christmas Number one??!! Was this ever possible??!!!
Impossible is rarely impossible
Whether you wanted to Joe McElderry to win or not, or you hate the Rage song etc. is not important.
What is important, is the fact that people decided to take action and change something. People were not happy with X factor's hyped-up contestants winning Xmas number 1 every year and decided to try and change it. We know that Joe McElderry will do very well anyway - even if he falls by the wayside like many other X factor finalists.
The point I am trying to make is that, whatever happens in life - you can change it with MASSIVE ACTION. If you don't like something - do something about it! Jack Canfield (well-known author and self-development guru) says: You are 100% responsible for your life.
You are 100% responsible for your life! Yes, people have disadvantages compared to others, but the fact remains there is still time and space for change to something better. I have heard excuses like 'My parents were overweight, and that's where I have got it from.' They might have a slight disadvantage in that the fat accumulates in the same place.......but 99% of the problem is from poor eating habits and not enough exercise. There is plenty of time to make better food choices and do at least SOME exercise regularly.
That time is now.
Nothing comes from inaction - Do something.
My friend Richard Mckeating is hosting some January seminars, where he will guarantee you can drop a dress size, or you get your money back! Sessions are every Thursday in January from 6pm-9pm at the Village Hotel in Hessle, Priory Park.
Sessions are £25 each but the Guarantee covers attendees who attend all 4 fat loss sessions. I will be there to help give my knowledge and give these action-takers plenty to take home. Email me or ring me on 07762772671 if you are ready to change your dress size to a lower number. £100 to attend and your money back if you don't drop a dress size? Im sure you know someone - or you are that someone.
My Personal Training service goes Hand-in-hand with the fat loss seminars, and I am glad to be taking bookings for some services other than 1-on-1 sessions. Semi-Private Personal Training Sessions are getting more popular as a way to get the benefits of 1-on-1 training for a fraction of the cost. Also I took my first 30minute blaster session the other day and it was exhilarating stuff!! Many people are joining up to my free membership site for free articles too. Its all go!!!
The Bootcamps are about to take off bigtime in January, so get yourselves geared up for them! I am now offering a permanent Try-before-you-buy deal...........
On Saturday we rocked the Mens Outdoor Bootcamp with some serious winter weather work!
Check back here over the christmas holidays for the action!
Have a merry Xmas from me!
John
PS Don't forget the take home message of this post.... You can change what seems 'impossible'
PPS Bootcamp dates are here (Click) - Your first is free but you must book on!
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Final Bootcamps of 2009 and Fat loss Event for you
The Final Bootcamps of 2009 are just around the corner....(Sat 12th / Mon 14th / Sat 19th) If you are an action-taker, you will make sure you are at one of them. Action takers get rewarded in life. If you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you are getting.
Are you happy with what you are getting?
Many people are asking when the Bootcamps are set to run in the new year.....They will start from the 4th January and will run for 6 weeks at a time with a break in between. Watch your emails and this blog for the update.
Speaking of being happy with what you are getting.....
My friend and fellow personal trainer Rich McKeating is running a course of Fat Loss seminars in January at the Village Hotel in Hull.

There are 4 sessions in total, and they will be running from 6pm-9pm every Thursday in January - each covering different aspects of Fat loss....and what you can do to maximise it. If you attend each session and does exactly what he says, he is offering a GUARANTEE:
You will lose a dress size or your money back!
That's an offer you cannot turn down.
CLICK THE POSTER FOR FULL DETAILS
Rich is a quality Trainer, and knows his stuff. I will be there too, to both learn what he knows, share my thoughts, and be inspired. If there was a month to get inspired, January is the month!
Any questions you have on the sessions, email me at fitness@johncammish.co.uk, or ring me on 07762772671.
Have a good weekend, and have a think about what you can do in 2010, not just dream about.
John
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Women's Fitness Magazine Anyone?
If you hear this over the phone.....It could actually be me
And on with today's exercise blog post . . .
The article also features other experts, such as some doctors and other personal trainers on the pitfalls of the xmas parties!
Monday, 2 November 2009
Bootcamp 'til Xmas!
The Bootcamps have been in full swing, and are just starting to get a lot of momentum down at St.Josephs Church Hall on Boothferry Road. The Monday Ladies 9.30am class has had a 2-week break, and is back on! The time is now!

In the Ladies Monday night Bootcamp, there are some serious strength results coming, in the way of upper body pushing strength! All 4 Ladies present managed to push press a massive 22kg...........5 times! There is also talk of full push ups on the horizon......these Ladies are making a difference right now. If you are a lady, would you like to be able to do a full push up?
The dates for Bootcamps up until Xmas are as follows:
CLICK HERE FOR THE BOOTCAMP DATES.
Your time to start is now!
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Hull Bootcamp Video!
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYI8e3PdmBo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsnH_0YBDgE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDet_YrO2to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm8rpamf--g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFCSyzNqIv4
See you there this Saturday......Same time, Same place!
John
P.S. If the conditions are like the Saturday just gone, be prepared to pull your bodyweight in iron !!!!
Monday, 26 October 2009
Bodypump Article.....
I know this has been a long time coming, but I have finally got around to writing the article to why I stopped teaching the popular class 'Bodypump', and why I have also warned people against it as a long-term solution for their goals. (Hint: Bodypump can be beneficial when done exclusively for 4-6 weeks but rarely more than this).
CLICK HERE!
In other news, I'm getting busy training clients, and Bootcamp is going well. On Saturday, some video footage went down to capture some of the action so keep checking the blog during the week for that.
I know the nights are darker, but do not give up your training for that warm settee and a cup of tea when you get in!
John
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Hull Bootcamp goes Mobile!
It went down in the Humber Bridge car park, right outside Mrs. B's Cafe
The boys showed Stu what it feels like to go on Holiday and then hit it hard with some Bootcamp Conditioning! ( I know what that feels like).
Some 80-yard sled drags came out and there were some jelly legs out there! We were getting some funny looks from the joggers - but hey, if you could exercise slow and long for like 10 hours a week, or tear it up for 45-50 mins a few times a week - which would you choose? Not to mention the strength and fat loss benefits of resistance training involved in Bootcamp.
Monday Morning Ladies Bootcamp
Yesterday Morning, the first of many Ladies Monday morning Bootcamps went down at the St.Josephs church hall, and the newbies I think were surprised at how much work you can get done without 'cardio' or super light weights done like a zillion times. That reminds me.........look out for the limitations of Bodypump article coming soon ;)
Roll on next week for part 2 same place same time!
The evening Bootcamps on Mon the 26th will be back in St.Josephs church hall - Mens at 6pm. Womens at 7pm. Be sure to bring a friend.....50% off their first Bootcamp!
Il hear from you soon...............email me here or call on 07762772671
John
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Quick update....on Hull Bootcamp classes
Here are the following Bootcamp Classes........
Men
Saturday 17th October - Outdoor - Pickering Park Field - 8am
Monday 19th October - Outdoor - Humber Bridge Car Park - 6pm
Saturday 24th October - Outdoor - Pickering Park Field - 8am
Monday 26th October - Indoor - St. Josephs Church Hall - 6pm
Ladies
Monday 19th October - Indoor - St. Josephs Church Hall - 9.30am
Monday 26th October - Indoor - St. Josephs Church Hall - 7pm
* If there are more than 6 Ladies at the 19th October 9.30am class - There might be an extra class on the 26th at 9.30am. So Ladies, get talking!
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Monday is Bootcamp Day!
Saturdays Outdoor Bootcamp will remain going strong at the usual 8am slot over on Pickering Park fields in Hessle. This session is not for the weak-hearted........Frosty mornings are on the way but that just makes way for some Rocky IV-type training!


Both will begin this Monday (Oct 12th) and are INDOOR so make sure you Book on now by emailing me, or calling myself on 07762772671.
It is £5 a single session, but now I am introducing a buy 5 sessions get one free offer, meaning you effectively save nearly 20% just for committing. Are you committed to changing your lifestyle?
Remember - it is only £2.50 for your first session (a massive 50% off!!) - Can you afford not to try it?
It's good to be back training again, a break can do wonders. Train hard..........play hard!
See you lads there on Saturday early doors to mix it up again, you have had a break too! ;)
Do you want to see some pics of some of the lads tearing it up? then go HERE
All the best for now,
John
PS As I'm back I can add members to my website database where you can read my articles on fat loss, training for muscle and more over at http://www.johncammish.co.uk/
Thursday, 24 September 2009
R.I.P. Bodypump / Personal trainer weight loss focus

I did feel bad at first quitting teaching this popular class, but sometimes you 've just got to do the right thing.....Coming soon is an article that will let you find out the training reasons why I have stopped teaching it, and how this might affect your training methods. The article will really make you think about whether it is a good class long-term, as the benefits really do stall out after a couple of months. Keep a look-out for it around the 10th October ;) .
On the business side of things, I quit teaching because it doesn't pay that well, and also when you take into account the amount of work that goes into learning the songs, choreography, exercises etc....it really does sap your energy and reduce time helping clients. Throw in the cds and music license you have to buy, classes you have to attend, and it comes down to no choice at all! So there are my reasons, (along with the future training-related article) because I know a few were unhappy about me stopping. I have had some good times in the 3 and a half years teaching it, and had a few laughs too!
If you were in a class of mine and liked my style, some of you may know about the bootcamps I have been running. If there is demand, I will try to run a 9.30am class - as I know this is a good time for many women.
I will see if I get emails to get one going! A regular 5-6+ people attending and will make for a permanent fat loss circuit.
Holiday
Bootcamps
Monday is now Bootcamp day!
Womens will also change to to a Monday night at 7pm. Both sessions are going to be held at St. Josephs church on Boothferry Road. I am expecting quite a few new faces as I am hearing the benefits - namely tighter glutes, thighs and arms from the women, and greater overall strength and intensity from the men.
Hope to see you soon!
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
The time to positively change your lifestyle is now!
Have you achieved what you wanted to? (Eg weight loss)
Have you had a few laughs along the way?!
Well, today you are staring at the last 100 days of 2009. Yep that's right....the last 100 days!
Where do all the days go???
Are you one of these people who is constantly crossing the days off the calendar as you edge closer to that all important deadline or special event? If you are, (and failing to hit yor goals) you probably say things like: " I'll start tomorrow! Scrap this week, Monday I will start over! As a personal trainer I have heard nearly all the excuses. I was in Hull and Hessle all this week and I have already heard a few!
Before you know it.......the days have turned to weeks....to months, and here you are!
Well, let me tell you that in exactly 100 days, It will be New Year. Many of your friends, family, and work colleagues are all going to be thinking "The time to really change my body is now!"

John
Monday, 14 September 2009
Hull Bootcamps (before my Holiday!)
It often surprises me how little muscle work women do, with respect to weights as the type of exercise done - when it is this precious muscle tissue that keeps our metabolism sky-high.
Anyways ( I digress!)........
I go away on Holiday to Portugal soon, so I am announcing the following Bootcamp dates:
Ladies Tone Up Body Bootcamp dates:
Wednesday 16th September 6pm
Wednesday 23rd September 6pm
Mens Strength And Conditioning Bootcamp dates:
Thursday 17th September 6pm
Saturday 19th September 8am
Thursday 24th September 6pm
A fiver to take part - £2.50 if it's your first go. Come on in and try it! You have to Book on to take part so email me here. Also, feel free to email me any questions at all!
Unfortunately the Friday morning class is to be cancelled for the time being, due to other work commitments.
John
PS If you want to read about fat loss, nutrition and health, get access to member-only articles over at www.johncammish.co.uk right now - as I will not be able to grant you access while I am away.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Ladies Bootcamp in Hull
It was a tough but fun experience that will no doubt have helped these ladies increase muscle tone and lose body fat.
Did you go to last night's Ladies Bootcamp? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the exercises and session as a whole. Leave a comment or email me.
After all, I am here to help you look better and feel fitter.
See you at next weeks Wednesday Ladies Bootcamp - (Sept 9th, 6pm). In case you missed it - another trial Bootcamp is running tomorrow morning (Friday 4th September 9.30am) for those that struggle to make evening exercise. Rich Dervey from the Village Gym will be joining me to keep you Ladies in line! :)
The next Mens Bootcamps are tonight 6pm and Saturday Morning at 8am if you know any men who want to rip it up with some heavier weights.
Do you want to take part in next weeks Tone up Body BootCamp? CLICK HERE for more details
Speak to you soon,
John
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Ladies Outdoor Bootcamp in Hull?
This translates to more muscle tone and more fat burned in the long term!
The benefits of this type of training can be read about in the FREE ARTICLES section on my website, http://www.johncammish.co.uk/. All you need is an email address!
Do you want to look leaner and have more muscle tone and less body fat?
Do you know any other lady friends like you that would be interested in these benefits?
Here are some pics of past bootcamps here
and here!
I'm sure you do, and this is not an opportunity to miss out on.
On Wednesday September 2nd, 6pm and Friday September 4th at 9.30am TWO TRIAL LADIES BOOTCAMPs will take place on pickering park fields. The usual price of £5 will be slashed by 50% to only £2.50 - giving you the opportunity to positively change your lifestyle for less!
September 2nd 6pm, and September 4th, 9.30am. Get them on your calendar, and email me to book on. Places are limited to only 12 ladies so book on now.
If you're not sure if this is for you, or have any questions about it whatsoever, please do email me and I will be happy to go through what exercises we will do etc.
Hear from you soon,
John

