Aiming for progress, enjoying the process. Love to run, hike, cycle, lift and the outdoors . Personal trainer, dad of two and owner of one brilliant dog, Rufus.
Love film making and music, and combining the two.
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Came late to the party after this review. First run in the Mont Blanc Carbon today. They felt like the most refined version of the Altra formula as soon as I tried them on, and then I got a PB on my regular route. Happy days and thanks for making this 👍
Great video!!! Thank you very much!!! Very useful information 🎉😊 and I love the music of your videos too. I am a fan user from Altra, now I have the Lone Peak 8 and I love it and just order online de Mont Blanc Carbon.
I've been doing something quite similar. I have less time since the baby was born and ive found kettlebell circuits + body weight exercises get incredibly decent workouts in. Thanks for sharing - cheers m8 💪💪💪
@@Ian-yf7uf great, yup, they are a game changer when time / space restricted … I’ve had two kids and know how much training helped with dealing with them as babies!!
Nice work out, just got done with a hotel workout of 10 x 5 reps clean and press each side (20kg KB) alternating with 5 rep pull-ups EMOM. As I get older I am leaning towards simple functional workouts that maximise effort. At home workout planned for tomorrow. Body weight rows x 50, BW dips x 25 and 800m jog/run x 2 planned for tomorrow 💪👍❤️
Quick and simple is sometimes the best way James. No need to over complicate it. Plus it seems really flexible like you say. Thanks for the great advice bud! 😎🤘
Cheers for the video James. Are you using an app for the timer? I try Emom but I find without the sounds, etc. I miss the starting points for each set. Also, any reason why you prefer 2 kettlebells over one? Just to add more muscle all over rather than possibly work the abs/obliques more? Thanks. Cool videos by the way.
Thanks - appreciate the comments. Yes, using an app called “interval timer” basically set it for 1 min of work with 1 sec rest .. so it beeps and resets every minute . I do a lot with single kettlebells but currently loving the feel of doubles - plus it helps to maximise my time so getting a bigger overall bang for your buck.
have you tried changing the insole in the Timp5 to a thinner one? i've heard that can make the upper seem bigger and more accommodating. thanks for the vids btw. i always used to run in Nikes, but found the lack of cushion around the front/mid foot frustrating. finding Altra has been rewarding.
Hokas were always my favourite...still are generally...BUT ..over these years i ( a small female) feel the midsole cushion just breaks down in more than half the time they ever did..imo...so whilst I like speedboats and challenger hokas ....they are useless to me within 10- 12 months period...
James if you did a video of a full body workout for teens with a KB I think you'd get some serious views. As in, you do all the reps and sets in the video. Just a suggestion.
You seem like someone who might know. The reason I like the zagama so much, is that it feels like the foam is thicker under the big toe. Nike has done this with a few shoes in the past but never call it out (Nike footscape). I tend to toe off through my big toe a lot, but the zagama, having more foam under the toe, supports my foot more than a true neutral shoe, so I toe off much better. Does the kiger do this at all? For reference, I tried the Pegasus trail 4 and was definitely not liking how empty it felt under the ball of my feet.
Hi. So the kiger is approx 4 mm drop so rhere is not much difference in cushion from heal to toe - same with the zegama but the Peg is approx 10 mm so it does feel thinner up front … I know what you mean !
Nice work James. I have not progressed to double KB exercises yet. I’m still practicing the basics, clean and press, TGU etc I have recently introduced KB shin box extensions to my routines in an attempt to fix my tight hips / weak glutes. Great stuff as usual 👍
Ah, just found out what the shin box extensions are - look pretty brutal but very effective! Loving the feel of the double kettlebells - for me it really helps to make sure I engage my glutes fully - and generate power. Sounds like your KB journey is going well… thanks for the comment.
So it depends but generally yes, full body splits but I do emphasise on on upper or lower each time - lots of kettlebell work too. I train 6/7 times a week but again, some are easy and some very hard … I will do a proper video soon as a few people have asked. How about yourself?
Thank you for your answer. That sounds really good! I'm trying to get a structured routine again. Not easy with two kids. My current plan is three full-body workouts (kettlebell and calisthenics) and on the days in between sprints and trail running. What do you think of the structure?
@steffenfelix8639 that sounds great … I would say to make sure you throw in some super easy sessions - like rucking or something . Do you have anything / goal in mind ?
@@movemorenowjames You mean rucking instead of a sprint? Sounds plausible! My goal is to stay strong for my children/family. Building muscle is a nice side effect 😌 Your channel always gives me a lot of inspiration! 💪
@steffenfelix8639 thanks! Good to hear and also, great goals… no I mean still keep the sprints but also add a few easy sessions … just works different energy systems and also helps with overall recovery
Late to the party here. I’m in my 60s and not a runner but have recently started suffering badly with PF. I think you’re right, shoes make a helluva difference. All the old advice just wasn’t working so I switched to an old pair of zero drop Merrell’si had in the wardrobe and immediately found some relief. Doing some research, it seems most advice from physios is at least 30-40 years old! And the one study that is more up to date had 14 “experts” and 40 study patients, not many considering the size of the UK population! Anyway, I found and American podiatrist on RU-vid who’s advice is contrary to everyone else but it works! The towel gripping exercise, getting rid of narrow shoes, etc, etc, and strengthening the foot seems to be the key. This doesn’t happen with regular shoes and trainers which actively encourage heel strike. Going to zero drop I’ve noticed I walk entirely differently because heel strike without the padding is incredibly painful! Anyway, I decided to that although I’d like to progress to barefoot shoes eventually at the moment I need some cushioning so I got a pair of Altra Provision 6s. Wow, they are incredible- zero drop with some shock absorption, what could be better? But I’m now convinced strengthening the feet, ankles and legs is the key to getting rid of plantar fasciitis, not just getting “well padded, supportive shoes” as this doesn’t allow for good circulation, which seems, by many accounts, to be incredibly important.
@@iMurk it’s almost daily but it’s mixed in with running and heavy weights too but generally there will be some body weight movement daily (could be 15 mins or 60)
Loving the content. I wear Vivos for everything apart from running it's Altras. I do bars and rings with Kettlebells in my garden, and the main reason for the following is that I also have a little BT 😃
We have negative heels in college 50 years ago. They had very wide toe boxes. They were called Earth Shoes. Weird to walk in, but then Earth sold its name or changed its shoes I don’t know.
Yes I love them because of the toebox, the zoomx, how well they run even on the road, and how dirty they get! Got 600km on my first pair, and second pair ready to go! Protip: wait for a Nike discount code to buy these
Nice! I was wondering how long your foot is in cm and which size you use in the Lone Peak? Which size would you use in the Altra Mountain King? Altra is remaking the shoe 😊
With barefoot style shoes there’s definitely a lot more ground feed back and better stability for sure , the altras are good as zero and wide - I would nt recommend “normal” trainers as just a little too bulky and uneven … if possible, no shoes on firm grass feels the best - personally
Sorry to hear that … I guess they clearly aren’t for everyone- I used them for my last ultra - they felt ok 👌 (that said, I have gone completely different direction over the last months - more minimal)
Looking forward to seeing the new direction fir the channel. I"m in my mid 40's and after years of CV exercise only, i have recently discovered the versatility and benefits of kettlebell training. 💪🏻
Great channel...ironically I am doing moving away from solely running to a more 'complete' fitness regime, KB's, body weight, skipping. Plant based warrior. Keep up the good work. I hope that your dog improves,. Big BT fan.
Dude, if I tried that at the end of my driveway my neighbours would call the hospital and have me sectioned 😵💫😂 looks like a super tough workout thou 💪🏼
