10/10 Amazing!
By Grant
Hayes
/ London, UK
After re occurring neck/shoulder problems for the past 10 years from kickboxing and martial arts, and endless visits to physio,accupuncture and other alternative treatments I decided to go and see m.c z health master trainer to see if she could fix any of these re occurring issues. Arriving down to see her I was pretty much like the tin man with limited shoulder and neck mobility. After we had gone thru all the history and done afew walks and some drills for other issues when I re tested the neck and shoulder I had more range in both than I have had in the past 6 years. I highly recommend m.c for any type of guidance/training , only trust in the best.
10/10 An A for mc
By Roger
McCarthy
/ Bracknell, UK
The good doctor mc schraefel is as keen a student of human performance as she is it's excellent teacher.
Her sphere of knowledge is forever expanding, but the great plus for coaching clients is her ability to distill & convey such a wealth of information & diverse techniques down to instant, relevant & effective application.
And don't let all the letters after her name fool you; she's as skilled in practice as theory.
Bottom line: work with mc & both your body & brain will benefit.
10/10 Kettlebells and Z-Health
By Claire
Booth
/ Bracknell, United Kingdom
I had the great pleasure of participating in a workshop with M.c. It was extremely informative and brilliantly delivered by M.c, her knowledge is so extensive. It made all present look at the way the body works and how it responds to training very differently, making people realize how the nervous system effects exercise, and also when it is time to put the bell down! Over training can be a big issue with some people and the drills and tests used let you know when you have done enough!
Some simple and effective drills were shown for joint mobility and it made all present appreciate how and why joint mobility is so important and how it has a positive effect on performance.
Thanks M.c for a great workshop!
10/10 Brilliant insight into technique improvment
By Claire
Wilson
/ Bristol, England
Mc was clear an methodical in her approach to teaching us how every part of our body mechanics, visual, structural and nervous system all have reactive and effect how we perform the theory of test and re asses has been invaluable in moving toward better technique in the kettle bell repetitions......Bravo MC!!
10/10 Exceptional!
By Peter
Luffman
/ Bristol, UK
I would fully recommend mc, she has a great ability to deliver information with an easy going and relaxed style, I learned a hell of a lot and have drills and test's to apply instantly to asses whether I am improving, staying the same or getting worse. If you get the chance to work with her I strongly recommend that you do.
10/10 MC The globetrotting all in one coach .
By Bob Ross RKC
/ Flagstaff AZ.
I was talking with some USAF Academy cadets last year about kettlebells and dragondoor.They mentioned that they enjoy reading all of MC'S post.Little did I know then, that I would meet her in a few weeks and would be training with her and still do.MC brings alot of impressive creditionals with her [RKC 2,Zhealth,CK-FMS,to name a few] .She is also very informed on strength, conditioning has an eye for coaching and is able to communicate that to the clients very well.MC would be a wise selection for a QUALITY all in one coach.
10/10 Thanks MC
By Chris Skeats
/ Nottingham UK
I would just like to say thanks to MC for the support she gave us all at the HKC in Southampton. I was very nervous about coming as I do not have a sporting or training background. Alongside that I walked in and found I was the only woman doing the course (a little, middle aged one too).
However MC was great, she was really welcoming and very positive. Her advice was informative and really improved my form. She encouraged when I needed it but stopped to correct when I needed to.
I had a great day and learnt a lot. Thanks MC
10/10 HKC - Southamton. June 2010
By Damien McErlean
/ Belfast, Ireland
I had the priviledge or meeting MC at the HKC course in Southampton.
I found her attention to detail above and beyond anything I had experienced before.
MC's vast knowledge of movement and kinesiology was invaluable in applying corrective exercises and perfecting a 'victim's' form.
Her passion for kettlebells and her personal interest in ensuring perfect technique for an exercise was very refreshing.
Being critiqued and examined by MC on the KB one-arm swing, TGU and goblet squat was daunting but due to her eagle eye my abs are now braced on every swing and my get up is no more 'a bit wimpy':-)
Thanks MC!
10/10 A trip to the HKC.
By The Annihilator
/ Nottinghamshire UK
After hearing about the first HKC in the UK, I literally jumped at the opportunity to attend. Having trained for 1 year and a half with kettlebells, one year of that under the direction of an RKC, I thought that having the experience and the knowledge to be able to correct not only my form, but others as well, would be a great idea to help prepare me for the possibility of a career in the RAF. The physical exercise being the obvious, but along side that being able to lead a client and decide for them the best possible way to achieve their goals.
Before I even met MC, she was in contact with me through email, giving me information about the day, what I will need to bring and what not, along with how to get there and where I could stay if I needed an over night stop (which I did).
On the 6th of June I met MC at the field where the HKC was held, upon greeting her she shook my hand, to my surprise she had a grip of steel, (that's what high repetition snatches do for you!) and to let you know I train grip along with nail bending and I thought I had a tough grip.
During the day MC would observe my performance and would recommend correcting this or that, passing on her vast knowledge onto myself. Be it demonstrating one of the movements or corrective moves she showed excellent charisma and professionalism, then observing with patience began correcting or congratulating on the technique in question. I observed her moving round the group passing on her knowledge, expressing that she has a very good perception of what needs correcting and what doesn't. This also shows she is very capable of working with many different types of people.
On that note MC is highly recommended, as an RKC but also as someone with knowledge about the fitness industry, you can find a lot of information from her blog at: http://www.begin2dig.com/
To end this note, I will never forget that handshake.
10/10 Quality over Quantity .........
By Phill Hunt
/ Coventry UK
Having just completed the HKC in Southampton and now having had time to reflect I would like coment on the following; This was the first time HKC has come to the UK, this was a truely outstanding day from the very start to the goodbye at the end of the day. MC was there to meet and greet every one and this was a great way to start the course. The setting was good and although MC had no control over the weather this was great too. Along with all the other Instructors this was a great day organised by MC. MC had time for everyone and was very good.
Thanks for a great introduction to HKC.