This is the Team Evolution Blog - here you can keep up to date with what is hot and what is not in the gym. We will try to record everyone's achievements but here is where you come in.... if you, or a member you know is doing something we should know about use the contact us page to let us know..... Thanks
Team Evo
So what's all this about.....well its about the members and staff. It's easy to go to the gym every day, say hi to your fellow trainers but never get an inkling of what they are up to. At Evo we try to address this, the buzz round the coffee table is usually about the next event, well this blog is another way of doing the same. We will install an RSS feed at some point (when we learn how) but visit often and see what is going on.....
From day one of the gym our members have been the best and joined in, trained hard and succeeded.
We have been supported in everything we do and we try to return the favour. Come into the gym and view our rogues gallery, a fine array of current and former members or supporters doing all different types of activities.
Early in the life of the gym our Team Evo Tug O War team were invincible and took the title at the Beighton Summer Gala two years on the trot. Unfortunately for our tug o war prowess, but excellent for the team and gym, they all got leaner and fitter.
Other members have raised hundreds of pounds for charity, running the race for life, marathons, swimathons etc. Some are involved in car racing with Mclaren, superbikes, professional ice hockey, basketball, running, bodybuilding, strongman, triathlons, the list goes on......
2011 BNBF Northern
On the 7th August 2011 a team of athletes from Evolution Gym took part in the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation Northern Championships held in Manchester. The atheletes invovled were:
Jon Clark, Phil Dean, Kelly Rennie, Nicky Rodgers, Matt Ward and Steve Howarth. Also taking part but in a very different sense was Rachael Hayes who is a judge for the BNBF and Pro Bodybuilder.
The event was outstanding as usual with great organisation and support, the team was well prepared and motivated and performed brilliantly with personal successes for all.
Jon, won the BNBF Masters title and (not surprisingly) best poser - we could all have told them that hey??, Kelly and Steve came second in their events (Figure and Heavyweights) - all three getting an invite to the British Finals in Glasgow on 18th September.
Phil has made loads of gains since his last appearance on a bodybuilding stage and looked relaxed posing well. Matt also looking good, posing well. Nicky, well, "Princess Nicky" had also improved greatly in only her second competition with much more confidence than before. All the athletes gained valuable stage time that develops and hones the confidence and image that is all important in bodybuilding shows.
BNBF British Finals 2011
One Week to Go!!!! BNBF British Finals 2011, Glasgow
Our own Jon Clark and Kelly Rennie are on countdown to the BNBF British Finals in Glasgow at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, SECC.
The last week is always the hardest keeping your head whilst trying to fine tune your diet. Kelly is in her second year of competition and second time at the BNBF British Finals. You may have seen her recently in Muscle & Fitness Magazine where she has had a 7 page spread detailing her rapid rise up the ranks in the fitness world. Kelly is a dedicated individual with clear goals and her current goal is the BNBF 2011 British Figure Champion.
Jon Clark has moved into the Masters class this year with the arrival of his 40th year. A consistent top level bodybuilder this is a comeback year. Taking two years off to concentrate on developing his gyms he is back and on the championship trail. In August he was crowned BNBF Northern Champion at the Manchester competition. Jon helps train a number of top level competitors including Kelly and is a wealth of advice and knowledge. That said, the last week is no easier for him than for any other competitor.
The pinnacle of the BNBF competition calendar the British Finals are a spectacle with an exceptional level of competitor and the British Men's Professional Competition. This year will see at least one competitor from the USA to compete against the British Pros. This is a great step forward to making the pro aspect of the British Finals a truly international competition.
All the judges for the BNBF have a track record of excellence in bodybuilding either professional or top class bodybuilders or industry experts. As always the competition runs with the athlete and supporter in mind, I am sure if you make the effort to attend you will love it and be bitten by the bug.
Good luck to all competitiors but extra focus on Jon Clark and Kelly Rennie - good luck guys!!!!