We do a ton of different workouts here at Hostyle conditioning everyday. I’d like to think they are all awesome. For the most part they are very good and challenging. As I watch a workout go from paper and pen – to the white board – then into action I get to see the reality of the workout and how it really impacts the group that’s performing it. Every so often A workout come up that really rocks the group,[…]
Read More »Here is another video montage of one of our favorite conditioning tools here at Hostyle Conditioning The prowler!!!!
Read More »After the bench press seminar on saturday, I have had a few of the guys email me some questions. Which is great I want you to know Im here to help you guys out as much as I can. One of the questions that came up alot post seminar is the placement of the hands for wide, regular and, close or narrow grip. So while I was doing my volume bench training tonite I decided to shoot a quick video[…]
Read More »Here is a little glimpse into the Kettlebell world inside of Hostyle Conditioning. We are committed to providing the best in kettlebell instruction in Ottawa. We focus on smaller groups allowing us to provide excellent coaching and technical training in kettlebells. Having our own dedicated facility allows us to run better bootcamps in ottawa as we have all kinds of equipment at our disposal for any class. whether it’s Kettlebell training, sandbags or prowlers, powerlifting or rowing we mix it[…]
Read More »I did this video back in January 2012 and I had originally called it a post workout blog. What it really talks about is how I believe in improving on our weak areas. The areas I identify are: Strength Mobility Cardio Toughness Physical and mental When we consider our own capabilities we are going to be weak in at least one of these areas if not more. for some who have been sedentary for a long time, it could be[…]
Read More »This past Saturday May 12th we held our Hostyle bench press seminar. 6 guys attended the 3 hour event which breaks down each person’s bench press technique and works on addressing their specific weak areas. We start with a proper mobility based warm up. Then we go over new bench technique as each lifter works his way up on the bench. Then we go on to establish new PR’s for each lifter. After that we go into what assistance exercises[…]
Read More »So it’s been about a week that I have been recording my 50 push ups day. I decided it would be cool to post to videos up as a sort of summary of this week in Push ups..
Read More »This Morning was a great workout for the 6 am crew. One of may favorite formats for training Ottawa bootcamps is Timed intervals. This is a great way to train a group of people who have different fitness levels. I pick a series of exercises and the group has to perform as mant reps as possible for the prescribed time. So is some in is fitter or stronger in burpees he or she will get more reps within the[…]
Read More »Here is a great article that hits home on the cholesterol, good fats and the use of coconut oil for healthier eating and lifestyle. I have part of the article that I Want to share with you folks…. You can read the whole article here  By Dr. Mercola The idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease is based on the premise that cholesterol is found in the plaque of people with coronary artery disease. But does that automatically mean that cholesterol[…]
Read More »Hey everyone, I need to ask a favor, One of our best buddies Eric Whisselle who has lost 150 lbs with us at Hostyle Conditioning is going in for Surgery Monday Morning.. He is having all the excess skin removed, it’s a big operation and a very big deal for Eric. He is both excited and nervous..Please keep him in your prayers and if your not into that type of thing, post a comment here to encourage him… Eric, everyone at Hostyle[…]
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