Jonathan Lewis:

Working with a wide range of individuals across a wide range of different physical endeavours Jonathan recognises the remarkable diversity in the movement skills and abilities that humans are capable of becoming proficient in. Conversely he understands that there are common factors that link athletes of every denomination. These common factors should be recognised as essential to us all and pursued by every man and woman, despite this even amongst the highest level performers these abilities are often under exploited, neglected and in some cases absent.

Physical training for athletic and occupational performance.
As a practitioner of any martial art or sport, or someone engaged in a physically demanding job you need to have strength, conditioning (physical and mental), agility and movement qualities that will allow you to express your specific skills effectively and repeatedly. Resilience to injury and mental toughness, for when the challenge increases, are other qualities to work on and develop: their presence should not be taken for granted. It doesn't matter how skilful you are in your chosen area, if your opponent out conditions you its game over. By the same token you could have fantastic metabolic conditioning, strength and power in the controlled environment of the conventional gym or with straight line movement but without high quality movement abilities you will be unable to make it count when faced by unpredictable and chaotic situations (i.e real life). Think of a formula one engine in a Robin Reliant, or Lance Armstrong's cardiovascular system in John Prescott as extreme examples of good on the inside inadequate on the outside.

Consequently one of the primary roles of the strength and conditioning coach must be to address and optimise athletic movement potential: the correct use and application of dynamic mobility, bodyweight conditioning and kettlebell drills can play a fundamental part in achieving this. Jonathan draws upon academic knowledge, personal achievement, professional experience and a passion for physical training and movement to improve his clients’ athleticism and work capacity.

Occupation:
Strength and Conditioning coach, specialising in the use of kettlebells and bodyweight for optimal performance. Chartered Physiotherapist working in the field of advanced rehabilitation.Owner of Industrial Strength London and Balance Performance Physiotherapy, London, UK.

Grade:
Warrior Fighting Fitness: Silver Level - Assistant Instructor

Contact Number:

Email: gabyrosenthal@hotmail.com

Area: London

Qualifications:

Jonathan has been actively engaged in strength, conditioning and physical training for performance for over 20 years. He has professional experience in every aspect of human movement and performance as well as achieving a high level of personal fitness and conditioning which Jonathan continues to develop. These professional experiences include:

• military service as a Royal Marine Commando;

• Physical training for athletes (professional, elite, amateur and recreational sportsmen and women) from a number of sports including professional tennis, soccer and rugby, international level boxing, athletics, martial arts and combat sports.

• Physical training for military, police and fire fighting personnel, and other professionals who without appropriate physical ability, resilience and mental toughness can not be fully effective.

• Physical training for men and women in the performing arts (actors, dancers and circus performers) where aesthetics and graceful movement are a functional requirement.

• Design and implementation of rehabilitation programmes to guide athletes through the frustrating but necessary process of achieving optimal fitness following injury, illness or surgery, in many cases exceeding previous levels.

• Teaching and coaching on high quality workshops, at home and abroad, in the fields of Russian Kettlebells, bodyweight conditioning, dynamic flexibility, advanced and end-stage rehabilitation.

• Continually working, training, and being educated by some of the best strength, conditioning, rehabilitation and movement professionals in the world.

Current professional and personal interests:

• Joint owner and founder of Balance Performance Physiotherapy (www.balancephysio.com)the UKs most dynamic and progressive sport and spinal injury clinic and one of the UKs first dedicated Russian Kettlebell facilities.

• Owner, creator and developer of Industrial Strength (www.islondon.co.uk). A side arm to Balance and a personal mission encouraging the pursuit of athleticism by all.

• Ongoing battle to improve in the practice of both kettlebells and bodyweight for gains in strength, economical movement and conditioning. Very much helped by training, working and discussion with some great people that I have discovered to be around me locally and further afield.

• Doce Pares training (Phillipino stick fighting) under the tutelage of Phill Ireland.

• Most importantly being a father to my children (currently Lucy and Suzy).