We are happy to announce that Pauline Provost will be offering new movement clinic classes at the rue de Lyon starting on Wednesday the 8th July. Another good news, we give you an appointment on Saturday 18 July at 11am at the Parc des Evaux...
GVA will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. We have faced many challenging, uncertain moments along the way, but the events of 2020 have probably been the most difficult. We came through the COVID lockdown (thanks among other things to all your support) and like...
Our new schedule goes into effect as of today. While this whole period of restriction due to Covid has been extremely difficult, it has given us a chance to reassess the way we do things and make some changes that we think will make a...
As expected it was announced last week that as of the 8th June, a further relaxation of the rules will take place in Switzerland. This is great news and it means we can welcome more people back into the gym. ...
We are heading into week 3 of our reopening and demand for classes is as high as ever. We anticipate that the current schedule will continue for another 2-3 weeks and then we will adjust based on any new updates from the Swiss authorities....
Monday’s power clean and front squat work will move to 1 power clean + 4 hang squat cleans + 4 front squats. The simple goal is to progress in load from last week. This will be followed by the same muscle resistance work as last...
As with last week, Monday will be the first of our level method tests and it’s a tough one – squat endurance. This test is based on the back squat, more specifically a single set of 20 unbroken reps in the back squat. The set of...
Our very first level method assessment on Monday is going to be a simple one – the front squat. As with all the level method tests, there are different levels for everyone. ...
MONDAY. The reps in our back squat will decrease slightly from last week with sets of 5 going down to sets of 3 and the following format 5-5-3-3-3. Your heaviest set of 5 should be heavier than your heaviest set of 5 from last week. Be conservative...
Monday’s session continues with the Snatch. It is the same format as last week and the simple goal is to go slightly heavier. One of the issues we see in the snatch is a “lazy” finish. So instead of pulling under the bar, the athlete...