First off, HAPPY HALLOWEEN, everyone! :) Feel free to grab a pumpkin (not carved, that's cheating) and use it to do some Russian Twists, or as a medicine ball replacement! I have some friends who have developed pumpkin-based boot camp workouts! Even though I am a total "choco-snob" there's a distinct chance that I will probably eat a "fun size" Snickers or maybe a Reeces … [Read more...] about Halloween, Primal Move, Kettlebells and all that good stuff
A Case of the Mondays – Kettlebell and Friends Workout
A few ill-timed inconveniences today were a bit... frustrating. And it was time to well... fix that with some good old fashioned exercise-induced endorphins. It was also a good time to sandwich in some technique and Primal Move practice as well. The weather was really nice today, so we took full advantage of that. Even though class size was small today, a LOT of work got … [Read more...] about A Case of the Mondays – Kettlebell and Friends Workout
Up for a Challenge?
My super cool friends from The EDGE Team Performance Center and Kettlebell Club in Dayton, Ohio had an event years ago - it's a fun conditioning workout test that you can do infrequently to check on your progress. Here's the scoop - I did it backwards - accidentally on purpose* (choose a moderate sized kettlebell** - or one that you train with regularly) and: Start your … [Read more...] about Up for a Challenge?
Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Last week was the NPE Mega Training seminar/workshop/event, and I was around to help out and occasionally answer questions, etc. at the Dragon Door table. If you were there, please say hello! I'm currently playing "phone tag" with some new local contacts and reviewing/organizing notes from all the really great presentations. Of course it's always a lot of fun to hear Dan … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Courthouse Calisthenics Workout….
So, I was called in for jury duty, which of course caused me a whole lot of tooth-gnashing and concern... would I get stuck on something for days and days (my greatest fear), or would they let me go? The good news - after making me and about 900 other people sit around for most of the day, they ended up not needing me. Considering the proliferation of snack machines and … [Read more...] about Courthouse Calisthenics Workout….
Recharge with Qigong and Destroy Stress
Recently, Jen Sinkler (RKC and all around super cool person) and John Du Cane made a video showcasing a qigong workout for Experience Life Magazine (which is also super cool by the way). If you aren't familiar with qigong, or even if you are, this video is a great intro or review. Don't be fooled by the slow movement, some of this can be intense in an interesting way. I've been … [Read more...] about Recharge with Qigong and Destroy Stress
A Kettlebell Workout for a Fit Beginner
Someone not new to fitness, but new to kettlebells can present an interesting programming challenge. Frankly, it's a great reason to focus on basics, and great for advanced people too. Combos like this are also useful for people who may have somehow lost the groove of their swing, are coming back from vacation, etc. Honestly, it's always a great idea to revisit the basics … [Read more...] about A Kettlebell Workout for a Fit Beginner
Pumpkin Spice Season, Jeff Fish and the Atlanta Falcons, Overhead Kettlebell Carries
It is officially October - which means everything is suddenly available in "pumpkin spice flavor." The evidence of the line-out-the-door at any given sbux when the pumpkin drinks arrive let me know that some people really like that pumpkin spice flavor. Personally, outside of those Primal Blueprint pumpkin muffins (here's a snippit about them in a past episode of Dragon Door … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Season, Jeff Fish and the Atlanta Falcons, Overhead Kettlebell Carries
Interview with Rachel Cosgrove on Dragon Door, and Getting Creative with Outdoor Workouts
Rachel Cosgrove recently received the coveted I.D.E.A. Personal Trainer of the year award (2012) and has helped so many people make healthy lifestyle changes. We had the chance to talk a little on the final day of the San Diego RKC Workshop, where she passed and became an RKC. She shared some of the recent great success that her team at Results Fitness has had after … [Read more...] about Interview with Rachel Cosgrove on Dragon Door, and Getting Creative with Outdoor Workouts
Sloshy Times… A Workout for Kettlebells and Sloshpipe
Some of the head honchos over at Savage Race train with us, and one brought along some special gifts today. Now... these are the guys who create some of the wickedest, most mean looking mud runs around... this is NOT a race for the weak. Some of the obstacles are downright sadistic. There... I said it. Anyway if you are up for an extreme challenge, go check out their site and … [Read more...] about Sloshy Times… A Workout for Kettlebells and Sloshpipe
