This week’s episode features a big chunk of a never before released recording of the presentation I gave at Dragon Door’s second ever Strength and Health Conference. As many of you already know one of my absolute favorite skills to hone is problem solving, and this presentation outlined some of my approaches systems for restarting stalled strength gains. When I have a few … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 26: Annihilating Plateaus for Steady Strength Progress
For When There Is Nearly Nothing: A Quick But Sneaky Bodyweight Challenge
Selected Workout of the Week (tested on real humans this week!) Warm Up Joint Mobility RKC Hip Flexor Stretch CC2 Trifecta: Bridge, L-Sit, Twist Part One 3x Through: 12 Pushups 10 Squats (air squats OR kettlebell goblet squats) 10 Tuckups 3x Pull-ups (or bodyweight rows) Part Two EMOM 10-15 Minutes: 6 Burpees or 8-count bodybuilders 6 … [Read more...] about For When There Is Nearly Nothing: A Quick But Sneaky Bodyweight Challenge
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 25 Low Hanging Fruit Vs. The Path of Least Resistance
podcast.giryagirl.com Episode #25 Show Notes: This week’s episode features an interview segment with Scott Harvey (no relation) about his work counseling men who struggle with addiction, emotional expression, the power of listening. We talk about success in many forms and how we can all work towards it. We also … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 25 Low Hanging Fruit Vs. The Path of Least Resistance
GiryaGirl.com Podcast: Back on the Digital Airwaves with Matt Schifferle and MORE! Episode #24
Episode #24 Show Notes Hello and welcome to the GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode # 24 Back on the Digital Airwaves. I’m your host Adrienne Harvey. Did you know I originally launched this podcast back in 2014? Back then no one barely knew what I was talking about. And since then —especially since putting the podcast on hold in 2016, the podcasting world has grown … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast: Back on the Digital Airwaves with Matt Schifferle and MORE! Episode #24
Ask GiryaGirl: Where Did You Get That Hallway Pull-Up Bar?
That particular bar was purchased at Sports Authority a few years before it closed. Basically it has brackets that screw into doorway frame or studs in the walls (like my hallway there) Looking around on Amazon I found a few things that were very similar - these even have the same kinds of brackets that you see in my … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Where Did You Get That Hallway Pull-Up Bar?
Ask GiryaGirl: What is the HKC? How is it different than the RKC? Which One Should You Do?
A little while ago, I took a call from a very dedicated fitness instructor who was considering adding kettlebells to his clients' programs. Having found a lot of success with kettlebells in his own fitness, including significant fat loss **AND** impressive increases in strength. He had been considering going straight to the RKC, but wanted to learn about the HKC, and wanted to … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: What is the HKC? How is it different than the RKC? Which One Should You Do?
New Tire, New EMOM Workout, Loads of FUN!
Forgive me and my terrible sense of humor... but I had to make that silly video thumbnail: If you're not so inclined to read the background story of this workout, click here and go right to it. No, you will not hurt my feelings by skipping my stories. HAHA :) As you may have gathered, the workload over here recently has been... prodigious... Now, I'm not complaining... … [Read more...] about New Tire, New EMOM Workout, Loads of FUN!
Sitting Too Much? Here’s Some Do-Anywhere Calisthenics Moves and Ideas to Undo the Damage!
A little while back, I wrote a post for the PCC Blog, if you'd rather read the text instead of watching the video version of it, then click here to check it out! … [Read more...] about Sitting Too Much? Here’s Some Do-Anywhere Calisthenics Moves and Ideas to Undo the Damage!
Travel (or Home) Bodyweight Only Circuit Workout!
Here's a rainy day workout I just sent to a local who was in need of a challenge - thought you might enjoy it too. The original version is first, and then there's two other versions for other fitness levels. You can time yourself for the circuit and see if you can beat your own time in the future. No matter which variation you choose, be sure to warm up and cool down with … [Read more...] about Travel (or Home) Bodyweight Only Circuit Workout!
San Diego Stairs Challenge – ZERO Equipment Full Body Workout!
There's a famous... or rather infamous set of stairs at the San Diego Convention Center, and quick look around social media demonstrates exactly how popular these stairs are. So in the spirit of my self-styled "San Diego Challenge" creating a workout for these stairs was definitely on the list. If you've followed along on Instagram, you can see that I've been … [Read more...] about San Diego Stairs Challenge – ZERO Equipment Full Body Workout!
