The title of this post is a little misleading. About a year ago, I told a local advanced kettlebell training client about the 10k kettlebell swings challenge. She really liked the idea and we kicked it off in the park with a 600 swing Sunday Challenge workout... to get her ahead of the game in case the week had other plans for her - especially on a Monday. I sent her a sample … [Read more...] about The Final 290 Swings Workout of a 10k Kettlebell Swings Challenge
EMOM-A-Thon
Last week was a weird week (wait... have we been saying this every week for the past year?) Regardless, last week called for a serious challenge mid-week. I wrote up the original version of this for a local advanced client (who wanted to get in a workout but was mentally "done" because of Zoom meetings), but ended up testing it myself as well. The intensity is not for … [Read more...] about EMOM-A-Thon
Horseradish Cauliflower Mash, With or Without an Instant Pot and Immersion Blender!
As you may have guessed, this flavorful low carb side dish can be made very quickly by using an Instant Pot and an immersion blender (namely my beefy All Clad corded immersion blender). Or if you don't have those, that's OK too - it just might take a little longer and may have a less smooth texture. Either way the flavor will be delicious! Low Carb Sour Cream and … [Read more...] about Horseradish Cauliflower Mash, With or Without an Instant Pot and Immersion Blender!
A Less Sweet Recipe Riff on the Whole Foods “Detox Salad”
A Nutrition Packed Make-Ahead Lunch or Light Dinner Side Dish Recipe I've made versions of this salad for a few years now - ever since enjoying a few spoons of it from a Whole Foods salad bar - back when those were a thing. While I liked the Whole Foods version, I wanted to make a more savory version not only to cut back on sugar, but also to bring the lemon and pepper to the … [Read more...] about A Less Sweet Recipe Riff on the Whole Foods “Detox Salad”
Advanced Birthday Kettlebell Workout: 44!
Birthday Workout Challenges A birthday, especially one with a formidable number of years presents a great opportunity for a birthday workout to try and share. Lucky for you, my advanced client and I tested this out yesterday. I began with the preface of "pretty much after a certain point these are all going to be advanced challenges... at least this is an even-numbered year." … [Read more...] about Advanced Birthday Kettlebell Workout: 44!
New Courses and Programs From Our Parent Company
More workouts coming this week, but I wanted to point out some interesting new items you might be interested in. The parent company of GiryaGirl.com has helped to launch a variety of online courses very recently. Some of these topics may interest you very much! :) Looking for kettlebell and bodyweight online courses? They're on the way! … [Read more...] about New Courses and Programs From Our Parent Company
The Cal Poly Hip Flow Mobility Routine / Warm-Up with Follow Along Video
Master RKC Dr. Chris Holder's Cal Poly Hip Flow Back in what feels like a different world in a different solar system in a "galaxy far far away" ... AKA early March 2020, I had the wonderful privilege to assist at the San Jose / Los Gatos RKC Workshop led by Master RKC, Dr. Chris Holder (link is to an interview I conducted for Dragon Door with him some years ago, but it's VERY … [Read more...] about The Cal Poly Hip Flow Mobility Routine / Warm-Up with Follow Along Video
Weaving ISOCHAIN Isometric Strength Training Into A Kettlebell Workout
While isometric strength training has been around for ages, Dragon Door's Isochain device is certainly brand new. There's only a few hundred of them out in the wild at the moment (the first round of preorders ... people who believed in the project enough to sign on as early as LAST October ... shipped out semi-recently). And while yes, it looks like the stick and board that … [Read more...] about Weaving ISOCHAIN Isometric Strength Training Into A Kettlebell Workout
Ask GiryaGirl: Bent Press Issues
Q: The Kettlebell Bent Press is very difficult for me. When I do too many my back is injured the next day. I am wondering if the Bent Press is meant to do for reps....or is it something you do only a few times per side (like a Turkish Get Up) at the end of a workout. - Jason A: The Bent Press can be a great exercise if performed correctly, and there's a couple of different … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Bent Press Issues
Ask GiryaGirl: How Often Should I Train With Kettlebells? Workouts VS Practice?
Great questions this week! Q: How often (as in sessions per week) would you suggest training with kettlebells? A: Kettlebell training can be effective with a variety of training frequencies, but what's best will depend on what your goals and your fitness level. Generally speaking, to improve overall fitness or strength, a serious session 2-3 times a week can work very well. … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: How Often Should I Train With Kettlebells? Workouts VS Practice?
