1-to-1 & small group coaching based in Hackney. Assessments and indoor sessions @basis.london
A devilishly effective, systematic approach to personal training that combines gymnastics, weightlifting, mobility and conditioning for all abilities.
01/09/2022
Inner Peace: The often-underrated result of athleticism is that innately difficult tasks pose less of a challenge because your ability to think rationally is easier to maintain when you're not struggling physically.
Get you some 🤘
A good trainer should do everything in their power to empathise and understand their clients' difficulties.
I was overweight too once and I haven't forgotten how that felt. In clothes and on the playing field.
It was the coaches that prized effort over performance to which I owe the greatest debt.
13/08/2022
🔥Never stop never stopping🔥
Awesome to see these weekend warriors tirelessly working towards their movement goals.
Challenge yourself classes avec moi Wed 7pm and Sat 11am
What 3 words that come to mind when you see effortlessly welding this axe?
Strength is for doing cool s**t. Never forget it.
04/08/2022
Want to know the simplest way to guarantee results?
Just. Show. Up.
There are about 100 other variables, but you needn't worry about those. That's my job and I love tweaking the dials to get the balance just right👌
DM me to discuss options, I've got some pretty cool tricks up my sleeve 😈
01/08/2022
Get cape. Wear cape. Fly.
All Levels Parkour classes in East & West London.
Parkour is everything that modern fitness isn't. It has no plans for you, it's yours from day one until you give it away. It can be a softly spoken word or an immovable onslaught of emotion.
It can be for anyone, but it is not for everyone.
📷:
Being weak is the most dangerous thing you can be and is probably the reason most people are:
⭕️ Unable to play sport
⭕️ In pain/chronically injured
⭕️ Struggling to make any progress
⭕️ Just plain bored with exercise
A little quality time with the right coach can lead to some incredible, game-changing realisations. My clients and I are looking to spend LESS time in the gym.
Our time is better spent playing with our kids, battling our enemies or picking people up with one hand, whatever floats your boat 😈
28/07/2022
Every soul is unique 😈
In order to provide custom training programs that ensure each member progresses as fast as possible, everyone begins the same way:
1️⃣Get in touch - Problems are often solved by more communication, not less. If we discuss your training, I'm confident that you will have a better understanding of what you need, even if the solution lies elsewhere.
2️⃣Functional Movement Screen - We don't need to spend weeks testing you before we figure out what you can and can't do to improve, but knowing where the red flags are gives us a quick and easy baseline to work from.
3️⃣Functional Strength Standards - Lastly, we focus on what you're good at! Certain movements and your ability to perform them paint a picture of your overall condition and they're often not what you'd expect...
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20/07/2022
Dear Reader,
For 13 years I've taught Parkour, calisthenics, weightlifting, acrobatics, injury therapy and everything in between but now...it's time to go solo 😈
I, for one, am about 1000x lazier than I was 3 years ago, so while working as a PT in New Zealand & Australia, I formulated a hybrid approach to getting fit, strong and fast because unsurprisingly, our threshold for bulls**t has gone waaaaay down.
You might still prefer the thrill of autonomy and that's cool, but if you let me be the devil on your shoulder for just 2-3 hours a week, I'm certain we can make the kind of progress that'll have your friends thinking you sold your soul.
Yours faithfully,
Alex Pownall
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PS: I still teach for Parkour Generations London, so download their app if you want to come along to one of my outdoor classes🤘
Basis London
Parkour Generations London