Considering the skill, time, and practice required to really get good (and safe) with kettlebell swings, a challenge that surfaces many times for instructors, trainers, and coaches is in the form of someone I call a "fit beginner". In other words, this person may come into your gym with a high degree of athleticism, already in shape, and with great strength and endurance. But … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Small Group Workout for Adding in a Fit Beginner
What is a Kiwi Berry? Another Delivery From Space Girl Organics ( CFL Organics ) and a Simple Intense Workout
MMMMMMMM Wednesdays are delicious! Thanks to Space Girl Organics! (Now known as CFL Organics) Here's what arrived today and if you are curious as to what a "kiwi berry" is, that is explained in detail (with two of them cut in half as well) What do I plan to do with all these vegetables? I tell you exactly what in the video above! The recipes mentioned are listed below … [Read more...] about What is a Kiwi Berry? Another Delivery From Space Girl Organics ( CFL Organics ) and a Simple Intense Workout
This Workout REALLY Made Us Eat a BIG Dinner…
It was really "one of those weeks" last week and I used that as an excuse to justify shoving a sled around for what happened to be 3 days in a row (I didn't realize it until now...). Needless to say I was feeling very good in some respects for doing that, and was as always taking dinner very seriously. One of my advanced small group members was up for an extra "partner … [Read more...] about This Workout REALLY Made Us Eat a BIG Dinner…
A Workout Heavily Inspired by Zach Even-Esh’s The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning
At the last minute, I ended up having a coffee break with a friend today and toted along Zach Even-Esh's brand new Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning. She's also an aficionado of incredibly challenging workouts and in addition to being a member of our kettlebell small group, is almost always up for a "Hey, I have this crazy workout to test, want to try it?" … [Read more...] about A Workout Heavily Inspired by Zach Even-Esh’s The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning
I’ve Cracked the Crustless Quiche Code! Prepare For Low Carb Lunch Lusciousness!
Forgive me for the silly Photoshopped image there at the left, but the excitement of sharing something very simple, very delicious, very convenient, and which can actually be *GASP* economical was just too much. So I had to make a funny parody graphic of the "DaVinci Code" which I did not read, but did somewhat enjoy in movie form. If you hang around with my in real life, … [Read more...] about I’ve Cracked the Crustless Quiche Code! Prepare For Low Carb Lunch Lusciousness!
The Power of Working on the Kettlebell Basics, a Workout and a Video (mostly about food)
Before leaving for NJ/NY last week to train with Master RKC Phil Ross, I wanted to make sure to make the absolute most of the training time up there, so over the past few weeks I had ramped up both my strength endurance activities, as well as generally the high intensity cardio (heavy swings, sprawls*, Ultimate Sandbag drills like rotational lunges, and things that nearly have … [Read more...] about The Power of Working on the Kettlebell Basics, a Workout and a Video (mostly about food)
Unboxing This Week’s Delivery from Space Girl Organics! [VIDEO]
After mentioning Space Girl Organics to a new friend on a recently flight, I was inspired to make a new (and somewhat better lit) unboxing video for today's "standard vegetable fresh" delivery. I mean... I had to unpack it to put it all in the fridge anyway, right? So Karen I hope you enjoy this (or have time to watch) but here are the goodies I received today! (And how … [Read more...] about Unboxing This Week’s Delivery from Space Girl Organics! [VIDEO]
The Scorcher: a Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
For whatever reason it seemed like we all had a bit of extra energy to burn off this week, so I planned a real fun one. Part challenge, part skills, part mobility, with a little extra dose of extreme cardio (it is if the kettlebell swings are heavy enough). I am super proud to report that my little band of kettlebell buddies are so advanced at this point that everyone who … [Read more...] about The Scorcher: a Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Strategy Wednesday: A Visit to the Floatation Tanks…
[Warning, this is not a normal post about exercise or food. It gets a little weird and silly in places, so if you don't feel like reading it, no hard feelings, there will be more talk about exercise and food coming later in the week.] Whenever possible, I try to take at least a small part of each Wednesday (at least an hour, hopefully much more) for redirection, goal setting, … [Read more...] about Strategy Wednesday: A Visit to the Floatation Tanks…
Pushmi-Pullyu Workout for Kettlebells and Bodyweight Exercises
This wasn't just an excuse to make a silly graphic, I promise. Forgot to share this one from a recent advanced fun session -- we did this one with fairly heavy kettlebells, but never compromising form. We started with a Primal Move warm up then went through the Trifecta from Paul Wade (good stuff -- bridge, l-sit, twist). Did a quick 20 swings with a moderate sized … [Read more...] about Pushmi-Pullyu Workout for Kettlebells and Bodyweight Exercises
