Just got back from a great time in NYC catching up a little at Al Kavadlo's book signing party for Pushing the Limits - a little while ago, Al had invited me to be a part of the book with an intense photoshoot taking place all over Manhattan - click here for some of that story (scroll down to 3rd question). Needless to say, getting to catch up with friends and watch Al sign a … [Read more...] about NYC for Al Kavadlo’s Book Signing Party and Some Beyond Organic Product Reviews
What is Primal Move?!
Q: What were you guys doing in the park that day? At first I thought it was maybe yoga or tai chi or tumbling crossed with field day. Then, you were all laughing too. What's going on?! A: It's a new program called Primal Move - check it out: ....Read MORE! A few members of my kettlebell small group, and a private client or two have tried some of the Primal Move … [Read more...] about What is Primal Move?!
Workshop Experiences by Guest Writers
Here's a small but growing collection of workshop experiences by guest writers - check out the RKC, HKC and more from different perspectives - AND if you have an experience to share, PLEASE contact Adrienne - you may be selected to write it up!!!! HKC: Katie Harrell and the HKC Modesto Experience HKC: Zac Zech and the HKC Fort Collins Experience … [Read more...] about Workshop Experiences by Guest Writers
Some Interesting Resources….
Most but not all of you may know about Dragon Door's new blogs - the RKC Blog and the Progressive Calisthenics Blog. Both are still fairly new, but the articles are varied and often very relevant to most people who love these modes of training. I've even found tips which have helped greatly with some of my clients. Its also a great resource to send your advanced clients … [Read more...] about Some Interesting Resources….
Kettlebell and Bodyweight Circuit Workout – Descent into Madness (Descending Ladder)
Here's a fun one from the kettlebell small group yesterday. We reinforced the "kettlebell wagon" to make it more heavy duty - while it's rated for 700lbs, the manufacturers seem to have thought we'd only use it for bags of mulch, not heavy iron kettlebells... a precision cut piece of plywood did the trick, so look for more heavy swing/deadlift workouts in the near … [Read more...] about Kettlebell and Bodyweight Circuit Workout – Descent into Madness (Descending Ladder)
Tearing It Up on Tuesday – Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
First off - make sure you keep everyone in Boston in your thoughts. It was so hard to watch this happen, especially somewhere which has so recently shown me such great hospitality. Amber Lee of GiryaScope was right near where it happened, and I am just so thankful that my close friend and fellow RKC was safe and able to help others. You can read her experience here and I … [Read more...] about Tearing It Up on Tuesday – Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Enhanced Asian-Inspired Raw Cabbage Salad
Wasn't a huge fan of the South Beach Diet during it's time of extreme popularity - that whole thing with cheese sticks and jello for snacks just wasn't my style at all. However, some of the recipes in the book were actually pretty good. Especially after I spiked them up a bit. This one is something that I've never stopped making - and modifying after over 6 … [Read more...] about Enhanced Asian-Inspired Raw Cabbage Salad
Another Great Time in Boston Part 1 with Primal Move and Tai Chi
Another whirlwind tour of the best Boston has to offer was sandwiched carefully between leading Primal Move workshops - an instructor certification workshop on Saturday, and then a 3hr "intro to" for all populations on Sunday. The group who signed up for the instructor cert were some of the smartest most capable instructors/trainers I've seen in a while - their individual … [Read more...] about Another Great Time in Boston Part 1 with Primal Move and Tai Chi
Taza Chocolate Mexicano Chipotle Chocolate Discs Organic 70% Cacao
My second recent trip to the greater Boston area included a second trip to the Taza chocolate factory. This incredible and delicious chocolate has a very unique almost "grainy" texture due to the fact that it is stone ground in a very interesting traditional Mexican way. The factory itself is housed in an old school warehouse in a fairly industrial area of Somerville. We … [Read more...] about Taza Chocolate Mexicano Chipotle Chocolate Discs Organic 70% Cacao
Good Mojo in the Dojo, a Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
The weather was supposed to be completely terrible - so we made plans to have the kettlebell small group class meet at the venerable martial arts hub known as East Coast Martial Arts Supply on Colonial. This store has been there forever, and recently we've begun a very nice friendship. Earlier in the week, I had a very fascinating intro to Systema lesson there and plan to … [Read more...] about Good Mojo in the Dojo, a Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout