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Fall Schedule

8/6/2018

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 I am currently working on the fall schedule that starts back up  in September. 
 Beginners fitness, Obese to Beast and Bro-ga are just a few. We will have our bread and butter classes that will run at heir rugular times as well. Kids class, Boxing , kickboxing and Strength and conditioning will remain.
I would like to hear from you and any ideas that you have that you see could work in our space. Drop me a line at [email protected] or message Jonny Mac on facebook. 
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Happy Canada Day

7/1/2018

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   From everyone at CVBC
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Boxing Gloves

6/26/2018

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One of the most asked questions people ask me is "what type of glove should I buy?"
  I understand why this is asked often. ​So many shapes, sizes, weights, colours , prices and design. It can be very confusing and you might just settle for something that is flashy and pretty.
  Choosing the right glove is very important. Not only can it decrease the chance of getting hurt but you want something that is comfortable and will not fall apart. 
​The truth is that the longer you spend in the sport of boxing the more money you will be willing to sink into boxing gear. You will have a collection of gloves in your bag for training.
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​ Dont run out and buy $200 dollar gloves but you dont buy the $25 dollar pair at Walmart either. 
  When buying a  pair of gloves you will have to look for not only a good price but also something with durability, knuckle protection, wrist support, comfort, fit and size.
  Most gyms will have you working the bag or focus mitts to start to get your body into fight shape. You will want a 12oz bag glove or heavier 16oz glove if you want to develope stronger shoulders and get a better workout. Something tough that can take the constant contact from the bag. If you plan on sparring, you shouldn't be using your beat up bag gloves and should get a good pair of (partner friendly) sparring gloves. At our club we all have to work in the morning so we spar with 16oz.

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 Here are some of my favorite gloves I like in no specific order. Twins, Rival, Top King, Cleto Reeves and Boon for beginner training. They are all around the $100 to 175 price range. They will last and are very supportive around the wrist and knuckles. 
 I always insist on trying on gloves before buying them. Here in the Comox Valley we have Fitness etc. They carry a large selection of gloves and their staff has a lot of knowledge of the brands they carry.
 Remember this....the glove does not make the fighter,  but having the right gloves can help.
 

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It's been a while

6/24/2018

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 Hi everyone.
It's been almost a year since I posted anything here on the website. Sorry ...I'm not too savy when it comes to computer stuff but I promise to try to learn.
 Our schedule is up to date and will be running classes throughout the summer. 
 Its a great time to get started if you are a beginner classes are smaller in the summer months and you get a more time with the coaches. 
  I am going to keep it short today but please stay tuned because plan on writing more often. 

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Boxing vs Parkinson's

8/8/2017

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 Our Boxing vs Parkinson's program started last November under the guidance of myself, the staff and members of the Comox Valley Boxing Club. When I became aware of the interest some people in the community with Parkinson's had in trying boxing I invited the group to the club along with fitness instructor Jill Nelson (who had contacted me about the group) They fell in love with it and the classes began and continue every friday from 2:30 until 3:30pm
 This high intensity class combines exercises largely adapted from boxing routines which focus on optimal agility, speed, muscular endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength to defend against and overcome opponents. In this case the opponent is Parkinson's 
  The class includes footwork drills, slip lines, double end bags, heavy bags, speed/timing bags and partner drills. Boxing gloves are not essential but desired for comfort and safety. As one woman said in class once " As soon as I put on those gloves and hit the bag, i felt a sense of power." She also said that when her Parkinson's symptoms began, she felt like a stranger had taken over her body. Now she feels like she has some control.
​ Studies show that by working on these skills, participants have the potential to slow down the progression of their disease and improve their quality of life.
 If you or someone you know with Parkinson's are interested in trying a class, please just show up before 2:30. Bring a pair of clean indoor shoes , drinking water and there is a nominal $5 fee. FMI contact myself at 250-898-7444 or Parkinson's Support group member Anne at 250-897-1657
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July 30th, 2017

7/30/2017

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9am fusion workout

Join us this week for a special treat. Both Jonny Mac and Joyce Dawn will be working together to create a workout that no other gym can offer. Yoga , H.I.I.T. , kickboxing, weights and just about anything else we can dream up will be used to get your heart pumping and body moving. Cost is $40 for all 3 classes or $20 a drop in
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Wed, Mar 11, 2015

3/11/2015

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Very happy bunch of kids in their new gear. Thank you to everyone that helped raise money to purchase them. These kids will grow up to have good memories of the club and learn valuable life lessons.
Thanks again
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Hello again

11/2/2014

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Its been a while since my last blog. I have been a busy boy in the last couple months. We have added more classes and also trying to accomidate more one on one sessions for people with funny schedules and for those that like to work out in more private setting. 
 We have started a couple new classes I would like to mention. Our womens health and fitness class, beginner fitness , heavyweights fitness and Kettlebell fit class.
 Womens health and fitness runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am. Its a high intensity aerobic workout designed to improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Exercises are specific to target areas such as legs, core and shoulders to create more power and stamina. Overall results are: weight loss, body tone, improve confidence and self esteem. This class is taught by Joyce
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Heavyweights is a class for those that have packed away a few too many pounds and might have given up on themselves. I currently have a client that has lost 178lbs in this class. We start slow and work on the basics. Trying to get people moving and motivate to change their lives.
 Beginner Fitness is a class that is meant to get people moving for their first time or for those that might not have worked out in a long time. Out of ten this course is a 3 to 5 in intensity and difficulty.  Course taught by Noel Wallace

Kettlefit is one of my favorite classes. Its the only training you’ll ever need, but you can easily combine it with the rest of your training at the club  to tailor a program guaranteed to help you achieve weight loss, improved strength, power, endurance, speed or mobility. High energy functional strength training to create the ultimate YOU. Class taught by me Jonny Mac
 You can find our schedule on the website. Hope to see you soon.
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Fri, Aug 01, 2014

8/1/2014

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CVBC is always keeping up with the times. We are always working on making things easy for our clients to keep up with special deals, blogs, events and more. Our website sees anywhere from 100 to 500 people a day. Now we are looking to make things even easier in the near future with a CVBC app. I will post more about this as we get closer to completing the app :)
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Update on Andrew

7/16/2014

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 It's been been a few months since I wrote about the big man. Last we checked in he weighed 389 lbs for a loss of 111 lbs around the middle of March. His last weigh in was July 14th and his weight was 342lbs. A total loss of 158lbs . 
 To be totally honest I never thought that Andrew would have made past a few workouts when he walked into my gym the first time. Nobody quite understands and I didnt before training him how hard it is for a big person to actually lose the weight. There are a lot of ignorant people out there that think its a matter of getting off their asses, hitting the gym and putting the cheeseburgers down then they will magically lose 300 lbs. Try strapping 300lbs over your shoulders and walk to the end of your driveway. Big people like Andrew have a hard time standing for more then a few minutes and you could see why if you think about carrying that weight. Now try going to a traditional gym like the rec center. The machines are not designed for guys his size. The bike, the rowing machine, treadmill, stair climber......name it and try putting a person of that size on it.  So for a big person hitting the local gym is not very useful. 
 I have never trained a 500lb man before I started with Andrew so it was as much of a learning curve to me as it was to him. This was a challenge really for both of us. I am a pretty old school guy and if I make a promise I will keep it. I promised Andrew if he showed up to the club I would train him. He made me a promise and that was he wouldnt miss any workouts.The guy has only missed 1 session since we started may 2013 and it was a solid reason. When his mother died in April he worked out twice as hard that month.
His mother was another person I made a promise to as well. She called me a couple months before she passed and asked me to see this through knowing she didnt have much time left. That phone call was one of the toughest  calls I ever had to take. I balled my eyes out knowing how tough it was going to be on Andrew. The nicest guy in the world that cant catch a break. Of course I am going to see this through. That guy is going to be smaller then me when Im done with him and by the way things are going that wont be too long from now. The amount of weight he has lost already is mind blowing
 I always look forward to weigh in day which is every 3 weeks. Seeing that number drop and thinking of the things that weigh the same. Our first weigh in he only lost a few pound so I imagined a few sticks of butter. Then it was 50lbs..... the weight of my lazy bulldog. Then it was 75lbs.......I thought about a huge sack of potatoes. Then 1oolbs ..... 125......135 the size of my girlfriend......now 158lbs .......Frankie Edgar ( ufc fighter). Its blown away to think he will be in the 2 hundreds by Christmas.
  Andrew is pumped about all this. He has conquered so many goals to this point. Camping, fishing, dating, riding a bike, dropping weight, swimming and running just to name a few. He sets realistic goals that are achievable. Then he does them. Simple as that. Baby steps to success. This is one of the main reasons he is there every week. A sense of accomplishment is important when you have to go a long way. 
  We owe most of his success from changing his diet but also the types of workouts I have been doing with him. Like i said earlier, gym equipment is not built for guys his size. I mostly work with kettlebells and do TRX workouts with him. TRX is my substitute for all those machines and equipment at big gyms. Modifying traditional exercises, stretching and focusing mostly on his core and agility has been really working for him. He is moving fast and for longer then ever before.
 This weekend July 20th he will be competing once again in the annual charity wrestling event that happens at the band hall. Last year we worked hard so that he would be able to get in the ring so he could compete. This year he is going to be strong enough to be able to use more moves and compete at a higher level. (Tickets to this charitable event are still available).
 The doctors are more then happy with his progress. They have been monitoring Andrew's health step by step. So far they have taken him off all his meds because of what he has been doing and for dropping so much weight he doesnt need them anymore. Basically he was saving his own life when  he started doing this.
 Its getting late and I got to beat on the big man tomorrow so Im going to shut down. But before I do I just want to say one thing. If a man that was this far gone can make a come back and change his life around. ANYONE CAN !!!
 If you're not living you're dying

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