60 Second Interview: Andrew Stemler (Crossfit London)

 60 second interview: Andrew Stemler - Crossfit London UK

Who are you? 

Andrew Stemler, a 50 year old, 100 a day ex-smoker turned Crossfit Trainer!

 

What is fitness to you? 

The physical expression of my mid-life crisis.

What are your goals? 

To create small goals each week, nothing too big just baby steps.

What is one of your main concerns in relation to health? 

People fail themselves due to a poor mental attitude...  "Be the best or nothing"

What is your favourite exercise/activity?

Handstands

What is your favourite meal? 

Steak, salad and olives.

 

Website/Blog: 

www.crossfitlondonuk.com

Workout: Thursday Fun

Warmup:

• Fitness Explorer Warmup

Workout: 

• 40 metre (or 50 steps) Walking Lunge with Weight Overhead *
• 10 sets of Medicine Ball of Death (using 3 balls)
• 3 x 20 metres (60 steps) Crocodile Walk
• 100 Air Squats
• 100 Press-Ups

Notes:

• * Use 8-12kg Kettlebell Women, 16-20kg Kettlebell Men (single arm guideline)

Workout: Wicked Wednesday

Workout: Wicked Wednesday

Warmup:

3 mins shadow boxing

1 x Fitness Explorer Warmup

Workout:

5 x Fitness Explorer Warmup (400 reps)

Finisher:

120 Air Squats

Review: Runkeeper PRO App (iPhone)

RunKeeper Pro

If you enjoy walking,  running or other activities that can be tracked via GPS - RunKeeper Pro should be on your iphone (or Android device).  

It is feature packed, tracking all the vital stats in relation to pace/speed and distance.  It will record both automated and manual activities of your choice and provide prompts on your progress throughout.

For workouts you can choose between programming your own or use one of those supplied.

One of the most useful features is being able to listen to music on a run (for those who wish to do so), and you can take phone calls and when finished the app will continue where you left off.

For those looking to socialise their progress - in-built Twitter and Facebook integration is included so you can post your workout results.

It is now iPhone 4 compatible and there is a feature reduced free version.  It currently costs 5.99 GBP and 9.99 USD.  Not the cheapest of iPhone applications however it replaces dedicated GPS devices costing hundreds. 

 

RunKeeper Pro - iTunes App Store (UK)

RunKeeper Pro - iTunes App Store (US)