I'm always scouting around for cool locations for videos etc. to keep things interesting. This past weekend I hit a small jackpot! I found a new extremely bright mural near what used to be Forbidden City (and according to someone working on the property, it's soon to be another location of the beloved local fusion restaurant, Tako Cheena. So, pretty much good news for … [Read more...] about New kettlebells on the way, the last few hours of a mega-sale, and a simple workout idea
2015 Black Friday Awesome Deals Guide!
Hurrah!!! Black Friday is Here once again! And as some of you have already read on Facebook, I've begun some shopping of my own (but did leave you plenty of goodies out there, so no worries. Here's the guide to this year's best deals right now (in my humble opinion)... First off... HELLO! 25% off of Dragon Door Kettlebells when you use the code "BFSALE" during check out! … [Read more...] about 2015 Black Friday Awesome Deals Guide!
Kettlebell Workout: The Short Stack, and a New Book From Danny Kavadlo
So... I hate to admit this, but back in the day (mid-late 90s) many of us would enjoy a post-club trip to the ol' IHOP. My standard food order was the "Short Stack" which wasn't a completely obscene number of pancakes. They'd still sit like rocks, but it was a good time with friends that mattered most at that time. You may be amused to find out that I was never too keen on … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: The Short Stack, and a New Book From Danny Kavadlo
Monkey Bar Monday – Exploring Bar Hangs For Time [Video]
There's a very cool (and very recommended) progression in Convict Conditioning Vol 2 all about hanging from one or two arms (along with towel hangs which are amazingly challenging) to develop grip strength, and I've been doing bar hangs at home about every other day usually for a minute or more. Current PR is 1 minute 30 seconds, and while I could have gone a little longer, I … [Read more...] about Monkey Bar Monday – Exploring Bar Hangs For Time [Video]
Coconut Milk Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Alfredo
PLEASE NOTE this is an estimated recipe as I just came up with it this afternoon, and will make it again so I can record the exact measurements for you. However, because I have taunted so many of you via text and on Instagram today with the photo you see to the left, I felt obligated to put the estimated version here for those who wish to try their hand (and if they come up … [Read more...] about Coconut Milk Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Alfredo
What is a Girya or Kettlebell?
A spherical cast iron weight of a given size with a large, usually thick handle protruding from the top. Often, the bottom of the kettlebell will be slightly flattened. Kettlebells are usually painted or sealed against rust, and are sometimes given a colorful rubber coating. Sometimes kettlebells are referred to by their Russian name: Girya, similarly, a person who practices or … [Read more...] about What is a Girya or Kettlebell?
Where can I find a kettlebell?
Dragon Door the first place to seriously offer kettlebells in the USA, still they are the number one place to go for amazing quality kettlebells. I wrote a somewhat extensive review on why they're the best and why they're the only ones I can be bothered to purchase. Purchase Dragon Door kettlebells from 10lbs all the way to 132lbs!! … [Read more...] about Where can I find a kettlebell?
What does RKC stand for?
RKC is an abbreviation for "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" or "Russian Kettlebell Certification" and refers to Dragon Door's 3-day kettlebell instructor certification workshops held all around the world. This challenging workshop teaches six main kettlebell lifts along with many other non-tested drills. Participants are required to pass technique tests, a teaching test, and a … [Read more...] about What does RKC stand for?
How do I care for my cast iron cookware?!
Cast iron cookware has a life and personality of its own - sometimes being passed down generation to generation in families - as is the case with my larger skillet which I use to prepare about 90% of my at home meals. Yesterday I found a two pack of mini 6.5" Lodge Logic skillets at Williams Sonoma for only $20 (!) They're the perfect size for (large) single serving … [Read more...] about How do I care for my cast iron cookware?!
Ask GiryaGirl: A Kettlebell Technique Get-Up PET PEEVE and How to Fix It…
First of all, before anyone thinks I'm about to get all preachy over here about the get-up, let's get some things straight... many years ago before even training with an RKC instructor (I had a hard time finding one at the time) I tried to teach myself the get-up. And I really wish that I had video of that to show you, because I would somehow end up facing the opposite … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: A Kettlebell Technique Get-Up PET PEEVE and How to Fix It…
