So... it's "Workout Wednesday" all around the internet... or at least that's what the popular Twitter hashtag would have us believe. All of YOU know that we don't just work out on Wednesday, but hey... its a good enough day as any to talk about it. And we certainly have a lot of fun things to talk about today! First of all, if you haven't already checked out the new RKC … [Read more...] about Workout Wednesday with a Kettlebell Technique Tune Up, Workout and Single Kettlebell Combination!
Special Edition Monkey Bar Monday – With Extra Monkey
This particular Monkey Bar Monday is especially special for a few reasons. The most obvious one will be (and those of you who stalk me on social media already know about this) that I'm in a different city at the moment! I've spent the past few days having a much needed mastermind (business, life, etc) with a good friend and fellow RKC, Amber Lee (Twitter: Geekpixie) in … [Read more...] about Special Edition Monkey Bar Monday – With Extra Monkey
Ask GiryaGirl: Is Convict Conditioning OK for Women? Are there Prerequisites for the HKC? And A SERIOUS Interview!
Could have SWORN that I'd answered the first question before, and maybe I have, but I also forget what day it is on a semi-regular basis given that sometimes enough interesting things happen in 1/4 of a day to account for a full day. Not complaining about that one bit. Without any further delay, here we go! Q: Is Convict Conditioning suitable for women? A: YES! It's … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Is Convict Conditioning OK for Women? Are there Prerequisites for the HKC? And A SERIOUS Interview!
Ask GiryaGirl: I Only Have One or Two Kettlebells, What Else Can I Do? What is Your Skincare Routine?
First off, there's been a TON of especially great stuff on the Dragon Door blogs these past couple weeks/months... If you haven't already, visit and bookmark the RKC Blog, the PCC Blog, and the Strong Medicine Blog for a curated steady stream of great info every week. Q: I only have one kettlebell, it's the one I started with so it's a little light for most of the things … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I Only Have One or Two Kettlebells, What Else Can I Do? What is Your Skincare Routine?
Borrowing an Idea From Tim Ferriss – Five for Friday… and Another Poker Chips Workout
Every Friday Tim Ferriss sends out a 5 bullet points for Friday email/blog post. Considering his wide range of subject types these bullet subjects also are fairly wide ranging... however I'm going to make my own version for you here (at least for THIS Friday, I'm still working on an "editorial schedule" having postponed my own "Strategy Wednesdays" for far too long). That … [Read more...] about Borrowing an Idea From Tim Ferriss – Five for Friday… and Another Poker Chips Workout
Ask GiryaGirl: What’s MonkeyBarMonday? What’s an EMOM workout? and Some Small Questions
What's all this MONDAY Monkey Business??!? Monkey Bar Monday, aka #MonkeyBarMonday or #MBM started on a total whim several months ago. As usual I'd had quite a lot of espresso and decided to walk over to a small park where some monkey bars were gloriously empty... and it was Monday. And Monday and Monkey start with M... which makes it catch enough to turn into a … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: What’s MonkeyBarMonday? What’s an EMOM workout? and Some Small Questions
Want to learn about kettlebells from the Girya Girl? Come train with me!
Now accepting individual and small group clients for RKC style kettlebell training in Research Triangle (Durham, RTP, Chapel Hill) North Carolina - please contact me by email so we can setup an appointment - info@giryagirl.com … [Read more...] about Want to learn about kettlebells from the Girya Girl? Come train with me!
GiryaGirl vs The Monster
It's no secret that I'm nuts about Dragon Door kettlebells... and really can't wait to get my hands on one of these bonkers-level heavy new 60kg ones... while I normally hover around that weight, I was super amused to wake up and find that I was 132 right on the dot today. I don't weigh myself too often, so this was an amusing treat for sure. As a kind of joke I decided to … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl vs The Monster
An Efficient Approach to Dinner for One or Two, or How to Take Full Advantage of a Giant Red Cabbage
Occasionally I won't share things because I think they're too obvious... only to have a friend say, NO, that's not obvious. So, if this next idea is too obvious, I apologize! I've been cooking for one or two for a very very very long time in a variety of interesting cooking circumstances. All of this has led to really efficient meals almost by accident. Last night is a … [Read more...] about An Efficient Approach to Dinner for One or Two, or How to Take Full Advantage of a Giant Red Cabbage
Red Cabbage German Style – Lower Sugar Modification
A modern, lower sugar version of this home-cooked German classic! Red Cabbage German Style - Lower Sugar Modification A modern, lower sugar version of this home-cooked German classic! 1 head red cabbage (approx 1lb, organic red cabbage)1 small tart apple (Cripps Pink or Granny Smith work great)1 small white onion (Sliced thinly)1 Tbsp coconut oil2 Tbsp red wine … [Read more...] about Red Cabbage German Style – Lower Sugar Modification
