Nichola Rodgers - Natural Bodybuilder & Fitness Model

Name: Nichola Rodgers

Age: 25

Location: Rotherham

Height: 5 Ft 2

Weight: 8 Stone

Chosen Sport: Natural bodybuilding

Sport/Competition History:

I have competed in two federations within the last year Natural physique association and british natural bodybuilding federation in the toned figure category

Strongest Bodypart: my legs

Favourite Bodypart: my legs and back

How did you get started?

I read a fitness magazine one day and was introduced to fitness and figure competitions I then came to revolution and approached jon and Rachael for help and guidance on how to get started, they provided training and diet advice along with lots of encouragement!

> Can you describe your training programme for us?

5- 6 times a week an hour of weights 20 minutes of cardio and 15 minute abs

> What are your thoughts on nutrition?

Good nutrition is key to success whatever sporting activity you're doing.

> What supplements do you use?

Extreme whey protein, extreme creatine, vitamin c,l-glutamine ,BCAAs

What are your goals?

"My goal is to establish myself within the fitness industry through modelling and competing and to inspire others to become fit and healthy naturally"

What advice would you give to others?

Never give up on your dreams, if you want something go for it. Don't let anyone tell you it cannot be done you can be anything you want to be if you believe in yourself and are committed it will happen!!

Who are your inspirations?

Any individual who has stood up for what they believe In and against the odds achieved success and fulfilled their dreams.

Kyle Hague - Bodybuilder

Name: Kyle Hague

Age: 25

location: Chesterfield

Height: 6:2

weight: 72.1kg...at the moment

Chosen sport: bodybuilding

Sport/competitive history:

BNBF 2009 novice no place, NPA yorkshire championships 2010 No place, NPA mikewilliams classic 2010 5th place, NPA yorkshire 2011 4th place

Strongest bodypart: Chest

Favourite bodypart: chest

How did you get started:

I was always overweight as a lad growing up and decided to join a gym one thing lead to another and i met Jon Clark who inspired me to take it seriously and change my lifestyle.

Can you describe your training programme for us?

Hard and heavy, and with plenty of variety

What are your thoughts on nutrition? Nutrition is key, without the correct nutrition progress can be hard to find

What supplements do you use?

My supplementation basically consists of Whey protein and creatine once you know the basics behind nutrition whey protein and creatine can become very useful tools

What are your goals?

I simply aim to get better each time i compete

What advice would you give to others?

Reasearch, and ask questions knowledge is power in every aspect of life not just Bodybuilding

Who are your inspirations?

The list grows each week but of course Jon Clarke, steve Howarth and a long list of mainstream bodybuilders for a number of different reasons


Thanks Kyle, that is awesome, Good luck with your next competition....

Joe Lyon - Bodybuilder

Name: Joe Lyon

Age: 20

Location: Rotherham

Height: 5ft 10

Weight: Off season 14stone, pre season 11 stone 11 lbs

Chosen Sport: Bodybuilding

Sport/Competition History:

2010 NPA Yorkshire u21-1st place, 2010 NPA British Finals u21-1st place, 2010 UIBBN Worlds u21-2nd place, 2011 NPA Yorkshire u21-2nd place

Strongest Bodypart: Chest

Favourite Bodypart: Back

How did you get started?

Growing up in school I was heavily influenced by athletics events especially sprinting and shot put as well as karate. Through college I played rugby and the training for that helped me develop a strong base.

Soon after I finished rugby I took up weight training purely for health and fitness until early 2010, this is where I actually considered competing in bodybuilding so I applied for the 2010 NPA Yorkshire u-21s class and against all my expectations won my class and was invited to the NPA British Finals and came 1st again. This led me to being invited to Barcelona to compete for the UIBBN Worlds with the British team and unbelievably came 2nd. This followed by another 2nd at the 2011 NPA Yorkshire.

Can you describe your training programme for us?

The program I partake involves a four way split over a week. On Monday I train Quads and calves, Tuesday

chest, biceps and abs, Wednesday I rest, Thursday is back and hamstrings, Friday is delts, triceps and abs and rest off for the weekend. I like to go heavy often training to failure with 6-8 rep range but like to mix it up with rest pause, dropset, superset etc every now and then

What are your thoughts on nutrition?

I believe you must supply your body with sufficient fuel from all clean basic macronutrients and also use micronutrients to keep your body healthy and strong

What supplements do you use?

I currently use NRG 100% whey, Bcaas, HMB, UDOs oil, multivitamins/minerals, vitamin c

What are your goals?

To try and make the most of my potential and become the best bodybuilder I can be

What advice would you give to others?

To do research on nutrition and training, be determined, eat/rest well and train hard

Who are your inspirations?

Dorian Yates and Lee Priest as well as many British Natural Bodybuilders (too many to name lol)



Thanks Joe, that is great, good luck with your up coming competitions.

BNBF British Finals 2011 Kelly & Jon

Sunday the 18th September 2011 was Finals day for 85 British Natural Bodybuilding Federation competitors including our own Jon Clark and Kelly Rennie. As usual the show ran like clockwork and was a feat of organisation for athletes and spectators alike.

The day show started promptly at 11.30 with the Pro competitors and was like a clash of the titans. Many pro debuts took place on this day and all looked great.
The Finals started in earnest with the Teens and with Jon in class 5 it didn’t take long until he got his turn.

Jon took to the stage in his first year as a Masters competitor and look shapely and tight. His stage presence had not deserted him during his two years off and he took to it like a duck to water. With not a hair out of place Jon worked tirelessly throughout the symmetry round and the muscularity. The call outs went well and his smile never faltered, job done now to the night show.

Kelly looked great in the figure class, a field of 11 ladies all of awesome standard and little to choose between them whilst all being quite different in shape, tone and musculature. Kelly’s shoulders looked great, her abs were out and her stage presence excellent. Again symmetry and favourite poses with the T-walk still to come at the night show.

The night show again started on time with the now traditional introduction of the judges as they emerged from the smoke…. Rachael did not judge this year but has the onerous task of compiling the show report.

Jon posed with his usual grace and fluidity. Jon was in excellent shape and although Lazaro Almenares and Pete Sampson were slightly tighter than Jon they could not compete with his overall package, his excellent and balanced development, amazing upper body development and separated quads. Pete placed third and Lazaro second whilst Jon was crowned 2011 O/40s British Champion. Jon has waited 11 years for the British Title and was overjoyed with the result being presented with his trophy by former BNBF Pro and Outstanding Bodybuilder Nigel Davies.

Jon then took to the stage for the Masters Overall and the prestigious Pro Card, it was great to see Jon on the stage with long time Bodybuilder, role model, friend and true gent that is Eric Dowey who won the over 70′s. Jon battled hard and was closely beaten by Mario Watts from the O/50s.

Back home with a trophy the size of a small child Jon is now preparing for the Yorton Cup in Washington DC after receiving an invite to compete as part of the BNBF British team. Six more weeks of diet and hard preparation.

Kelly Rennie took to the stage and with her own amazing style strutted out her T-walk with a figure to aspire to and stage presence a-plenty. The standard of the class this year was amazing with all the girls having placed first or second in the qualifiers there was not much to choose between them. Kelly well deserves her place in the top echelon of figure competitors demonstrating commitment and hard work throughout the year not only at competition time. She didn’t place top 5 this time………. next year!!

Well done guys you did great!

July News 2011

Hi all

Well a quick update on what's happening at Revolution.

At the end of last month we joined with South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate and Tuesdays and Thursdays became karate days at Revolution. These classes are going well and some hard work has started towards gradings and gaining belts for progress and ability.

Michelle, started her ladies kick-boxing two mornings a week not for gradings but to keep fit, tone up, lose weight and learn a little self defence at the same time.

Thursdays also became running day. The Revolution Runners set off at 6pm on a Thursday to view Rotherham on foot. Currently building up everyone's confidence and ability we do approx 5k at a variety of speeds. We've been lucky with the weather so far but its only a matter of time so if you come along a lightweight waterproof is worth the investment.

Last week saw, Genesis Nutrition set up its stall within Revolution. Genesis is a supplement store to meet all your nutritional needs. They have a range of proteins, carbohydrates, post and pre workout drinks, creatine and other supplements. Call in and find out what they have.

Saturday 9th is Rotherham Rocks day in All Saints Sq and our very own Ellie is modelling, call down, join in the fun and give her some support. It should be a good day, very entertaining.

South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate - coming to Revolution 14th June 2011

South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate is more than just a Karate club, it is an organisation that is committed to promoting and delivering the real health and well being benefits that traditional Karate has to offer.

www.southyorkshireshotokankarate.co.uk

Our training is geared not just to the development of proper techniques as trained by the Karate Masters across the world but also to conditioning and training both body and mind through safe yet demanding exercise. We help our students to push themselves in their training to achieve the best results that they can. That is why SYSK is the ideal training venue for all ages, fitness levels and physical capabilities.

We hold classes specifically for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years and mixed adult classes for 13 years and above.
One to one or group private sessions are available at a variety of venues or we can come to you at your home or place of work.
If you want more than just regular training and working through the grading syllabus then squad training for competition in Kata and Kumite is also available.

Nev Hamilton is the Chief Instructor at South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate. He is a 4th Dan Black belt and has over 26 years experience of training in Karate.

He is a registered instructor with the Amateur Martial Association (AMA) and is fully first aid trained.

He is 'Enhanced CRB' Checked and certified and has undergone training in safeguarding and protecting children (formerly child protection)

Nev has Undergone the AMA coaching qualification programme

Nev is joined by Tony McKenzie 1st dan who has been training for many years and was a student of the late Enoeda Sensei.

He is also licenced with the AMA and is undergoing the AMA coaching Qualification Programme.

Both Nev and Tony train regularly themselves and attend courses across the UK to ensure that they remain at the top of their game.

SYSK has access to other very experienced senior instructors who support the existing team to deliver quality instruction and variety to club training.

Latest News for Revolution Gym

May so far has been great.. We have been joined by Michelle Nixon as our gym manager and she is already like part of the family. If you haven't said hi, you should, she's a self proclaimed nice person and we have to agree. Watch out though because she is a 3rd Dan Kickboxer and Kickboxing instructor so don't get on her wrong side...... Then we had the shower debacle... those men's showers will be right eventually. We have replaced the pump and all its well but we have bigger and better plans for the future so bare with us... lol - literally in the shower.







Sherwood/Clumber Park 10k

Jon, Rachael and Nicola Christie took part, Nicola split the couple with all three finishing just over 55 minutes - a great result. The day was brilliant, not hot, a little drizzle but a great event with beer tents, wine tasting, music and commentary for those that didn't run, climbing walls and play areas for kids. Its well worth the day out next year if you fancy it.

Sheffield Half Marathon

Pat and Claire did this one, a gruelling 13 miles around the streets of sheffield culminating in Don Valley Stadium. Both did great in just over two hours, well done guys.







NABBA Northeast 2011

Mick Green entered his first bodybuilding show this year as a Master. He has worked really hard with personal training from our own Jon Clark. All that hard work, dedication and diet paid off when he placed 2nd in his class against some stiff competition in the NABBA Northeast Championship 2011. This is no mean feat for his first competition, lets see where this takes him...

Other developments in the pipeline for June are a supplement shop with full range of health and sport supplements right here in your every own Revolution Gym. Also in June the South Yorkshire Shotokan Karate school will extend its classes to Revolution on Tuesdays and Thursdays so watch this space......... more details on both to follow....




Revolution Gym and Fitness, Rotherham, voted Best Gym in Rotherham 2011 by listeners of RotherFM

Who can benefit from more activity?

Well the bonus here is you can - because everyone can. Whatever your age, size, current physical condition. You are never too old or unfit to start doing something you might just need to think about what that something is.

The greatest benefit is experienced by people who are inactive andwho start regular moderate levels of physical activity.

Health risks will decrease as you do more.

Ask yourself how much you do already? Think about your work and home time. Add up the time you a physically active.

How much should you do?


Any increase in activity will benefit your health but experts agree that all adults should aim to build up to at least 30 mins of moderate physical activity on 5 days of the week or more.



Source: British Heart Foundation Booklet - Get Active


Revolution Gym and Fitness, Rotherham, voted Best Gym in Rotherham 2011 by listeners of RotherFM

How Activity Can Help

Inactivity is one of the major causes of coronary heart disease and stroke in Britain. People who are inactive have twice the risk of developing coronary heart disease compared with active people. Regular activity slows down the narrowing of the arteries to the heart and brain that occurs with age. The more exercise you do, the stronger and more efficient the heart becomes so it can pump more blood with each beat.

Physical activity can help to reduce high blood pressure. It also reduces the likelihood of developing it in the first place. If you have high blood pressure, avoid certain 'weight bearing' exercises like lifting weights, consult your doctor and start steady regular cardio exercise.

Being active is shown to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression - so it really can help make you happier.

The story so far then is that if you exercise within your limits it is good for you. Like everything done to excess it can be harmful. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns before commencing exercise but , do it, tKe the lunge start the rest of your life today.......





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Word association to learn muscle groups - try it!!!!!

Remember when asked which muscles were sore after a workout or sporting challenge, you just pointed at the area and said "it hurts here"! Naming the muscles that were aching simply slipped our minds. We learned these areas back in health class or maybe human anatomy, but years have slithered by like a run away mud slide sweeping valuable knowledge into oblivion.

Let me show you a simple way to relearn the basic muscle groups and spread this knowledge with your friends and family. You say this is silly? Not so! We use to know the name of our gluteus maximus, but we are lazy now and let us not forget how cute we think we have become in our lives! We just refer to our gluteus maximus as our butt, ass, rear, or back side. There are many more words to describe our seat, but I feel these are satisfactory. Oh, how we celebrate our wondrous capture of our language! Where does it hurt one asks? My ass hurts we shout using our fore finger to point to the exact location. The job does get done illustrating the location of the pain, but let us try to learn a better way!

Why not learn the basic muscle groups with word association and movement. Yea, we can still be emotive expressing ourselves! Teach your self the following words and movements then transfer them to the family, then all will learn the basic muscle building language. Have fun learning as I explain the parts of a lesson learned years ago.

Pectorals: These are the King Kong muscles. Go ahead and beat you chest!

Abdominals: Let us call them the pizza muscles. Just rub that flat tummy.

Hamstrings: These are the ham muscles. Look for that hidden piece of ham behind your leg.

Trapezius: These are the trap muscles. Trap you right earn to your right shoulder, then the left ear the same way.

Deltoids: Fly around as these can be called the airplane muscles. Extend both arms out straight, and fly, fly, fly.

Triceps: We can call them the tricycle muscles. Rub your triceps and say out loud they have three parts just like a tricycle has three wheels.

Obliques: These are the "O'Boy" muscles. Put your hands on your waist and say "O'Boy I am full of pizza!

Quadriceps: You can call them the quarterback muscles. Simply rub your quadriceps and say these are the muscles quarterbacks use to throw the football.

Gastronemius: These are the gas muscles. Rub your calves and proclaim to the world this is where you keep the gas to run faster.

Latissamus Dorsi: These muscles are called the dinosaur muscles. Put your hands on your lower back and feel the humps just like dinosaur humps that were prevalent among dinosaurs.

Gluteus Maximus: These are the glue muscles. Just glue that back side to the chair.

Biceps: These can be called the bicycle muscles. Bicycles have two wheels and the biceps have two parts.

Using word association and movement you will begin to feel comfortable with these groups of muscles. Shortly, these words will become part of your weight lifting vocabulary and your family will appreciate when asked "where does it hurt" you replying your gluteus maximus is sore, not your ass!


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