I have seen Bernie on a few occasions out on the water, but this summer he has joined us for a couple of sessions which is great as we got talking and he has an awesome gym at The Haven Hotel in Sandbanks. Top range equipment with everything you need from free weights, kettle balls, medicine balls, exercise balls to state of the art equipment from MATRIX. So I feel very privileged to be able to have use of his gym, especially now that the weather is turning and it’s not always possible to get out on the water.
Bernie is a former member of the Royal Marine’s elite Special Boat Service (SBS); a world class athlete; a specialist coach on the international stage, and most recently the man credited with shaping up James Cracknell, Ben Fogle and Ed Coats for their race to the Antarctic. A man with 30 years experience, knowledge and wisdom in the extreme sports arena. Please have a look at his website to get a taste of what Bernie can offer.
Now not only will I be able to use his gym, but I get to feed off his knowledge as well. I have now been to a couple of training sessions in the gym with Bernie and his two children…..wow what a great family, very helpful and boy do they take me through my paces!!! I do get my own back out on the water though 🙂
I’ve not done much gym in the past and from the couple of sessions I have had with Bernie I have realized that I have not done any effective gym work in the past. Even though I still have one more race this season, which is the biggest race on the calender-Dubai Shamaal, I am already looking forward to next season to see how I improve.
Thanks again for the use of your gym!
Chloe Bunnett 