Master RKC Andrea Du Cane shared an incredible blog post this past week... its one of those that if I had a time machine, I'd send it right back to 2009! It's a complete plan for RKC prep and it's not just focused on the dreaded RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test! Here's some background on how I got started in kettlebells and other assorted ramblings: Listen on iTunes Here's the … [Read more...] about Andrea’s Blog Post is So Awesome I had to Blog about it and Record a Podcast Too… Kettlebell “Origin Story” and MORE!
The “Garage Band” Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Long ago, when I was a teenager, kids would get together with various musical instruments, take over the family garage or basement and (usually) make a terrible racket. Sometimes decent bands would form this way, or decent enough bands. Though much like the style of exercise many of us do, the value was in the practice, and there might ultimately be no great competition or … [Read more...] about The “Garage Band” Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Guest Appearance on GMB Podcast Plus Experiments with RKC Armbars and Drones!
Normally I'm the one asking the questions, so you can imagine how fun (and such an honor) it was to be a guest on the GMB (Gold Medal Bodies) Podcast this past week. And in a very fun coincidence, the inteview I conducted with Kirsty Grosart for DragonDoor.com also came out around the same time! You may remember Kirsty from an earlier episode of my podcast a few months ago … [Read more...] about Guest Appearance on GMB Podcast Plus Experiments with RKC Armbars and Drones!
Podcast with Annie Vo, RKC Team Leader, PCC Instructor, NYC-Based Trainer, Strength Expert
I'm super embarrassed about how long it's taken to get this GREAT episode prepared and ready to share with you. Annie Vo and I had an absolutely STELLAR call and while I want to include extensive show notes with this one, the thought of keeping it from you for one more day was just too painful! Annie is a fantastic instructor, leader, and fellow seeker of strength. I am very … [Read more...] about Podcast with Annie Vo, RKC Team Leader, PCC Instructor, NYC-Based Trainer, Strength Expert
Getting Infused with Vitamins… an Experience with IV Vitamin Therapy [Video Included]
Found myself in a bit of a perfect storm... back to back workshops, more travel than normal, a horrendous sleep schedule (totally my fault). When I got back home, all of this led to the ever-dreaded "summer cold". Combine this with the fact that I'd been looking for a good excuse to try iv vitamin therapy (I needed an excuse, the cost was slightly outside my "what the heck, … [Read more...] about Getting Infused with Vitamins… an Experience with IV Vitamin Therapy [Video Included]
Pull-ups, Pull-up grip variations, PLUS Shoulder and Thoracic Spine (Upper Back) Mobility
Since pull-ups and shoulder mobility are inextricably linked, intertwined, and occasionally even inhibit each other, I thought it might be a good idea to have these two videos (and link to Senior RKC Paul Britt's awesome blog post too... keep reading) together. First things first... For people who can do a comfortable 3-5 pull-ups, it can be a fun challenge to (I got this … [Read more...] about Pull-ups, Pull-up grip variations, PLUS Shoulder and Thoracic Spine (Upper Back) Mobility
Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter Recipe, Simple Method
Unlike a lot of the posts and recipes for sunflower seed butter I found online while researching my own approach, I'm going to keep it simple. Two ingredients: 3 cups raw shelled sunflower seeds Himalayan mineral salt to taste And here's the complete directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the sunflower seeds out in an even layer on a … [Read more...] about Homemade Sunflower Seed Butter Recipe, Simple Method
Another EMOM Challenge AKA Oops I Did 200 Kettlebell Swings and 40 Pull Ups at 10PM
The subject of EMOM workouts came up on the Dragon Door forums recently and of course that made me immediately want to do one! It was late at night but I figured I had 20 minutes to spend wisely. After a short joint mobility warm up (feel free to throw in some light weight or no weight get-ups) I set up the interval timer app (I use Interval Timer Pro from Deltaworks) on my … [Read more...] about Another EMOM Challenge AKA Oops I Did 200 Kettlebell Swings and 40 Pull Ups at 10PM
Please Check Out How to Improve Your Posture with the RKC Kettlebell Swing by TWO Senior RKC Instructors!
There's a new post on the RKC Blog today from two Senior RKC Instructors about how the correctly executed kettlebell swing can help with a very modern problem... poor posture! This used to be just "nerd problem" but now it applies to EVERYONE... all this seated, sedentary work is havoc on posture. Posture is a giant part of the overall body language that we communicate on a … [Read more...] about Please Check Out How to Improve Your Posture with the RKC Kettlebell Swing by TWO Senior RKC Instructors!
Very Lazy Low Carb Macaroons
The gift of a giant bag of organic toasted unsweetened coconut shreds led to creating this really good, golden, and surprisingly easy low carb snack! Double espresso and vintage Limoges recommended, but not required. Very Lazy Low Carb Macaroons The gift of a giant bag of organic toasted unsweetened coconut shreds led to creating this really good, golden, and … [Read more...] about Very Lazy Low Carb Macaroons
