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I\u2019m late on posting this blog because I am super busy behind the scenes organising our annual charity event for Bowel Cancer UK. On March 22nd club members will be swinging all day in memory of Zoe a club member, and friend, who died of bowel cancer 3 years ago aged 39. She was an amazing woman and a very strong kettlebeller. Who loved to swing! So in her honour we will be swinging all day!<\/p>

Our challenge is to keep a bell moving for 5 hours in groups of 5. Trust me this is not an easy challenge and we are training hard at classes to ensure we are ready.<\/p>

There will also be a cake sale on the day too, so please head on down to the marina on Saturday 22nd March and come and support us. I\u2019m so hoping the weather is kind!! So keep your fingers crossed. \ud83e\udd1e If you felt able to support us the link is below. It would be much appreciated.<\/p>

https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/page\/helen-hall-8?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL<\/a><\/p>

This month our club member is the most gorgeous and kind soul who I love coaching! I am delighted to announce the Hels Bells club member for February goes to Kirstie.<\/p>

\"a4mx39v6v3fiz2lesiupcwq6tzehjuztrxsvxfmiurc4ilpl.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&z=2.2934770037246945&fx=0.47350808731633254&fy=0.5545201034062038&v=2\"Kirstie joined Hels Bells a year ago and was recovering from shoulder surgery. Whenever there has been medical intervention for an injury it is more important than ever to ensure good technique and form. So we took things really slowly and steady. Often the brain goes into protection mode, so my role as coach was to support Kirstie to build up her confidence alongside her technique and she\u2019s done just that!<\/p>

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In day time classes Kirstie is so supportive of others, encouraging and celebrating everyone\u2019s successes and the group she has joined really values her input and kindness. Known for her note book and pen, Kirstie diligently writes down her progress so she clearly knows which weights she is using and how many reps she can do. This is something I encourage all club members to do as they often forget from one week to the next what bells they should be using! But more importantly, writing down the weights used allows you to track progress which often goes unnoticed. It\u2019s a way of holding yourself accountable and seeing how you have come! <\/p>

In addition to the progress Kirstie has made with kettlebells she has also made some changes to her nutrition, which in turn has supported her progress and well being. She listened and took on board the advice I offered and applied it sensibly to everyday life. We agreed achievable targets and made small changes that could be sustained over the long term. It\u2019s fair to say the changes have paid off and Kirstie has noticed a change in her body shape alongside improvement in her physical and mental well being <\/p>

It really is a pleasure to coach you Kirstie. You are a breathe of fresh air in classes and always bring a sense of positivity. Really well done for all you\u2019ve achieved and I\u2019m looking forward to continuing to support you.<\/p>

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