So guys we have finally got there, We have hot water!! It seemed like a lifetime and thanks once agin for your understanding..
Last week has been a bit of a manic one because we have had quite a lot of stuff happening with the ZT Fighters ( BJJ comps and Inter-club matches ) I have even been doing some sparring with Tolly Plestead in his up & coming title match on Brighton’s UCMMA Contenders show, On the show we also have Ryan Roe Barnett, Aftab Miah, Jamie and Laura fighting so, the Fight Skool will be buzzing with sparing and the new caged wall that will be in there you will be able to witness what these guys & girls go through in the cage whilst you sit on your bike burning some Kcals in the gym..

Last week also saw the birth of the single leg box jump ( thanks Reggie Laing ) if you haven’t witnessed ZT’s very own Jack Reggie”Tiggeeerr” Laing in action make sure you go to the ZT Fitness Facebook page and check him out, I attempted it and came away with 1 inch gash on my knuckle?? ( Don’t ask!!??).
Things weren’t all bad for me in training though as I with the help of John Boy walton ( Olympic Lifting Coach ) Alex Backhouse, Rich and the walking unit Matt got a new personal best on the Clean & Jerk of 100kg… So I was happy with that and thanks guys for pushing me…

Also we have just launched “SGUT” as a brand

I have started trending this on twitter already and soon all the merchandise will be available SGUT is short for Sol Gilbert Ultimate Trainers, and our approach is very direct and very effective, it works alongside the H.I.T ( High Intensity Training ) principals and it is very successful in delivering fast results in weight loss, increased muscle size and a obscene amount of increase in athletic performance, basically it will get you into fighting condition quicker than you can say “type two diabetes” So if would like to get onto one of our programs just go to www.solgilbert.com or ask at reception

At the weekend I had the job of looking after the kids because Donna wasn’t feeling to good So friday we all wen’t to Knockhatch adventure park which was good fun but through the night this was the killer!! I have always thought that I do my bit as a Dad ( previous blog posts support this ) I get up in the night to get the bottles ready when Jersey wakes up but then i’ve always handed the bottle and Jersey to Donna and gone back to sleep, Well let me tell you that isn’t SH*T!! because not only do you have to feed her ( 20 mins ) then you have to burp her, change her, then the little madam only wants to have a conversation with you for another 15 or so mins, then you have to try and get her back to sleep again, then once you have done all that you get the luxury of going back to sleep yourself for guess what??? about 3 hrs max before you got to do it all again, she has got into routine and it goes something like this.. EAT, POOP, BURP, CHAT, SLEEP & REPEAT, But on the up side it is amazing to have these moments with her and really makes you closer as a parent and child…

Anyway, that’s all….

So keep training hard, No Excuses, and Push Yourself!!

Sol Gilbert

ZT Fitness & Fight Skool Stuff: Well I gotta start by saying “Thanks” this is directed to all the members at ZT for their patience with the shower/changing room situ, This has been an absolute ball ache!! But I am happy to say that after all this there cannot be another thing that will effect the cleansing of ones body….
The 2nd MMA-X Class course is happening again on the 16th & 17th July there are still a couple of places left so if you want to top up your knowledge on MMA Conditioning and gain another 16 REPS points get in touch with sophie@ztbrand.com
I have ordered a big caged wall for the Fight Skool and new mats so we can hold more sparring sessions without the fear of bouncing into the walls, This will be here by the end of the month, I’m good to you lot eh??

So my good mate Alex Reid is coming out of retirement to fight Jason something or other… Well at 1st i thought it was a wrong move, as Alex has nothing to prove anymore to anyone, but Jason seems to think by calling out Alex it’s going to push him into the spot light!! maybe he will get his name out there but it will be a big “PRICE” to pay as once that Cage door shuts, he’s going to regret every word that he has said… Check out how it started here…

Kids Fit Skool: Now for all those parents out there like Donna & myself who’s kids break up form school 1 month earlier than most, never fear cos ZT Kids is rocking!! Not only is it a haven for Kids that are not built for the sun ( No i’m not saying that we are a ginger only zone ) I am saying that we have a great facility with some really cool staff that will entertain your kids with Fitness challenges, Creative Play sessions and even Nintendo Wii Olympics in the 4 hr Summer camp, So dig deep and get down to ZT Kids Fit Skool…

Hot of the Press!! Boston Gilbert has just signed with Breathe Unity Athlete management (Breathe Unity is a Sports Public Relations (PR), Athlete Management and Sports Business Consultancy company, based in Shoreham by Sea just outside Brighton on the South Coast. Breathe Unity offer specifically developed services for businesses, sports events and athletes across all core, adventure, action and water sports). So the little guy will be out on the track racing in November so keep watching this space, I would like to wish his little MX buddy Calum a speedy recovery as we heard he had a bad crash on the track last week, get better soon little homie….

I have put together a little Video on what we do here at ZT along with what our members say about us, Feel free to comment below, or, drop me an e mail to sol@solgilbert.com I am happy to hear all comments the Good Bad & even the Ugly….

Anyway hopefully catch you all in the gym sometime, and feel free to ask me, or, any of the ZT Staff any advice on how “We” can change your life for the better…

Sol Gilbert

Fitness Stuff: Thanks to the ladies for their patience this week, I know it’s a pain in the backside when you get your changing area invaded with sweaty builders, but I’m sure you will agree they ( Lee Sullivan & Craig ) have really done a superb job!! I’m very happy with the way they look and I hope you ladies feel the same?
It has been a great week as the results came in from the ZT & JRL PT intensive course that Myself & Jack put together and on average they all lost an amazing 4% in body fat so well done everyone who took part .
The next course started on the 20th June it will be interesting to see how these guys have done on the 20th July.

Kids Fit Skool Stuff: Myself and Alex got up to Dorothy Stringer School to catch up with Mathew Kelly ( head of P.E for Dorothy Stringer School ) to see the results from the Saints & Sinners program we ran, and to honest they blew me away!!! the kids only got 16 detentions this year where last year they had 140+ so I guess you can say the beasting they received at ZT if they got any sins at school works this model is something we are looking to roll out across the city, So local schools be ready with the naughty bunch cos ZT are coming very soon
The ZT Junior Wrestling squad had a great weekend as they had completed there 2nd certification in the ZT Vlad Wrestling course.. the next course will start on the 16th July, for the next couple of Saturday’s we will still be having practice but we will be focusing more on live sparring….
ZT Group Stuff: We had a bit of a drama at the Take Part Festival we thought ad the weather was pretty suspect we would just take the ZT Fight Skool truck and work from that but after setting up and about 10 different people saying Yes, No yes, No, NO!! In the end we had to do one and take it off the ZT pitch, which wasn’t too great as it left us with 10metres by 10metres of Grass which wasn’t a good look for ZT but we managed to get down there with the kids and hand out flyers so still a productive day.
We are soon to be launching the new ZT site, this site will have everything under one banner making us the Ultimate facility for the whole family…… it’s going to be pretty sexy.

Fight Stuff: Oli Thompson did a great job defending his UCMMA crown against season former Pro boxer and tough dude Mark Potter well done buddy, with the recent training camp with Chieck Kongo who also got a great win the UFC phone call is only a short while away if it hasn’t happened already ??!!? .
The ZT fighters went to Portsmouth’s GYM 01 for the 1st Amateur tourney and they all fought their hearts out well done guys

Family Stuff: Ethan had his swimming gala at Shoreham College he managed a 1st 2nd and his house “Raleigh” won cup and broke record the relay record well done son. At the weekend we took the kids Moto-X both me and the kids had a good run out and i even managed a injury I think I’ve pulled or torn a ligament in my knees so if you see me hobbling then you know why, so if someone beats the 1.25 I laid down for the 500 row challenge your time will be safe for the minute ha ha.

News Flash:Tamir & Terri are back from their Honeymoon, so if anyone needs a rub down Tam’s hands are ready & willing…

Catch Ya”ll soon

Sol Gilbert

Well I got to start by saying what the he’ll is up with all this weather, not that i’m complaining as I am partial to a bit of rain, ( no i don’t like to dancing naked in it!!? ) in fact the kids fit skool till and my garden loves it, but it so random at the moment is it shorts trackies or leg gins lol… anyway moving on, as you may be aware the work on the ladies changing areas has started and Lee Sullivan & Craig have promised that they are working as fast as they can to get then back use ASAP. We have also done a poll to see the woman to men ratio who actually use the showers and guess what it came in at 78% men and 22% women so on this report we have decided that the ladies will have no showers throughout the week and the guys will go back into using their normal showers… Sorry ladies guys you owe me a drink .

On another note the PT intensive course was a huge success, with all the guys (bar 1- tut tut Mr trailer man and girls losing a few kilos and getting the result they signed up for.. The next course kicks off off on the 20th june and costs £150 for more info ask at ZT reception.

Really gutted as both the boys where un well this weekend and the MX track was closed due to being flooded so we couldn’t get out and unleash the weapons so as I write this the missis and kids are getting some much needed rest… jersey is doing great hasn’t managed the whole sleeping is best at night thing yet so Donna & myself ( even though apparently getting out of bed at 2am making the bottles and passing her Jersey doesn’t qualify as really helping but hey ho… ) are kinda running on low batteries, I can only imagine the pain you have when you have had 6 of the little buggers JEEEEZUUS!

Anyway I’ll catch you soon, remember keep training your asses off and watch the carb intake…

Sol Gilbert

Calling all Parents & Teachers!!….

We would like to ask for your support in promoting the ZT Kids Fit Skool Activity camp to all your pupils at your child’s school?. We feel by offering such a service we will combat obesity and bullying by keeping Kids active throughout the Summer break and at the same time giving them valuable skills in a wide range of sports.

ZT Kids Fit Skool – Activity Camp for ages 4-7yrs & 8-12yrs

The Kids fit Skool team have been hard at work creating a fun activity camp that will keep the kids entertained for the whole of the Summer holiday’s.
We are want the Kids to try out new things,whether it be Football, Break Dancing, Wrestling, Boxing, Army Boot Camp circuits, or even un-lock their creative side and try and build something out of nothing in the Nutty Professor seek & build sessions.

No matter what your child is into we guarantee that our CRB checked staff will keep them entertained. Every session will start with a “Fit Kid” Health & Fitness test where we will find out there measurements and give these to you ( the parents ) at the end of the day.

We encourage healthy eating at Zt Kids Fit Skool and we will be providing a healthy snack and plenty of water to ensure that they have plenty of energy and are fully hydrated throughout the day.
We have Zero Tolerance approach to bullying are a partner with “Spiked Anti Bullying campaign” that is endorsed by Kidscape so relax and feel at ease as your child will be in good hands..

Also We decided to extend the Junior Olympic Freestyle Wrestling course by 1 week just so the little guys really know their Arm drag from a Duck Under, so next week we will do the certification on the 25th June…. the following Saturday’s will be just Pay & Play Wrestling sessions and the next course will start late July.. This is to allow the Kids to have some fun in the sessions explore new moves with less pressure and any NEW kids it will give us time to show them the basics….

Catch you on the mats… Coach Dani Vlad & Sol Gilbert…

Call 01273 202226 for more info and prices…

Last week was a bit manic, as I had a lot of juggling to do with the Fitness and Kids Fit skool both demanding a lot of attention but we got there, all I can say is thank god that we have had some rain ( no not for my garden ) because the Kids Fit Skool needed to get busier so we ZT could test the new staff (Leon & Hollie in Fitness & in Kids Fit Nathan,Eden,Jamie ) under pressure, that’s not me being cruel it’s me being real as I feel in business you need staff that can multitask and handle pressure so if you get to test this early on it can save a lot of embarrassment for both parties, I am happy to say so far so good

Ethan had a busy week with Sports he had the ISA National Athletics race he took 2nd in the150m and then the school sports day where they all competed in lots of different stuff, well done Shoreham college staff for dodging the rain to get the day going..

We have moved the Tuesday day Wrestling session to Friday nights at 8pm as it seemed that there was a great demand for a evening slot so guys and gals it’s on Friday night 8-9pm & Saturday’s 11am for the kids and 12pm for the bug guys… Get involved as this is a great way to get fit and an even better way to hug a man you hardly know and not be called gay, you never know you may just find something out about yourself ha ha .

Check out the Vlog and see the Saturday Box-X massive in action and my boy’s on the track,hopefully soon I will be back on early’s so I can bring the FIT-X back to life, so I will expect you all to be there… Ok…

On Sunday Kenny took some of our fighters to compete at the Inter club at Gym 01 in Portsmouth, there are no winners or losers at an Inter club tournament, they give fighters from different clubs the opportunity to spar with some new partners which gives them experience before they go in to a fight on a show.
All of the ZT Fighters fought really well; Aftab showed a lot of aggression and displayed some great counters, Ollie was very hesitant to pull the trigger until his last round where he rocked his opponent with a brilliant head kick. Ryan struggled to get his rhythm in his first round but then pulled out all the flashy moves in the 2nd and 3rd including a superman punch! Axel was matched up with a guy who was clearly heavier than him but this didn’t stop him from showing everyone that he is one tough cookie!!

PLEASE NOTE: The Women’s changing rooms will be out of use for 10 days from Saturday 18th June due to essential maintenance work including the showers being replaced. For the duration of this period the Women will have use of the Men’s changing rooms and all Male members will have access to the showers and changing rooms upstairs in Dynamic Yoga within their opening hours as listed in the gym. Please ask the staff at reception for more info.

Have a great week, Don’t forget 110% effort in everything you do..

Sol Gilbert – Push Yourself!!