Really great experiences all around at the Orlando HKC this past Sunday, and so much valuable info. We had 12 participants, with Senior RKC and all around awesome guy, Franz Snideman leading and teaching. Chris Davis organized the event, Tim Shuman and I showed up to help, and Ryan Blackburn and Super Strong Nana, Laurel Blackburn stopped in for the first half. Some very … [Read more...] about Orlando HKC Inspired Kettlebell Workout
HKC Weekend! (Orlando Edition)
A LOT going on this weekend - a bunch of my RKC pals are starting to converge on Orlando in preparation for the Orlando HKC happening on Sunday. So I thought it might be a good time to consolidate a lot of the HKC related info from this site in one place - RIGHT HERE! First, if you're interested in the entry-level HKC (Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification), click … [Read more...] about HKC Weekend! (Orlando Edition)
Hold It Right There, Practice and Circuits – a Kettlebell Workout
Here's a version of a fun one we did this week in small group - it's been modified to be a little more general - we worked on some specific stuff in the actual class related to the progress of those in attendence. ANYWAY - since if you train with me, it means you'll learn to loooooooooooooove kettlebell cleans. Or, maybe will give up on hating them. More yabbering about why … [Read more...] about Hold It Right There, Practice and Circuits – a Kettlebell Workout
Tough Love for the Kettlebell Clean Plus a Practice-Based Workout
Unlike some exercises, many of the kettlebell movements have a learning curve and need to be practiced. Trendy fat-loss focused "kettlebell trainers" will seldom lead a group or individuals in properly learning the kettlebell clean. Admittedly, it is a difficult move to teach (to be fair, the RKC Manual says "The clean is one of the easiest exercises to do... and one of the … [Read more...] about Tough Love for the Kettlebell Clean Plus a Practice-Based Workout
Heavy Stuff…. A Workout with Laurel Blackburn RKC Level 2 at Tallahassee Kettlebells
Good friend and fellow RKC Level 2 Instructor, Laurel Blackburn and I had a whole lot of fun this past weekend at her gym. She'd had a HUGE week - when she donated a training session to the Tallahassee Police TAC team - they showed up and apparently so did the press, and the local news, and and... it sounded like if someone had showed up with a food truck, Tallahassee … [Read more...] about Heavy Stuff…. A Workout with Laurel Blackburn RKC Level 2 at Tallahassee Kettlebells
A Get Back Into The Groove Adjustable 300 Kettlebell Workout
Promise, this is not just another excuse to use that incredibly silly graphic - but I just couldn't help myself. This particular "300" variation was made for client who was coming back after being out with the flu for about a week and a half - so he stuck with *relatively* light kettlebells for these exercises - going heavier with the deadlifts, because after my visit with … [Read more...] about A Get Back Into The Groove Adjustable 300 Kettlebell Workout
Somewhat Advanced Park Workout – Bodyweight and Kettlebell
Do you remember the feeling you'd have as a kid after a good hard playtime at a park? After climbing on things, chasing your friends, swinging on the swings, trying stunts on the balance beam, etc? I experienced it again yesterday - and demolished the last half of a bottle of Amasai and a large bowl of crockpot borscht because of it. Inspired by the Dragon Door … [Read more...] about Somewhat Advanced Park Workout – Bodyweight and Kettlebell
Visiting Fitcamp – a Workout for Cold (Florida) weather!
Much fun was had last night at Tim Shuman, RKCII's 6pm kettlebell Fitcamp... first off, it was cold (which is probably laughable to people up North, but I am personally optimized for extreme heat, if it gets below 60 degrees I need a jacket), which to me was 50 Degrees F or below. And girl genius here had ran out the door without socks on. Fortunately I got there early and ran … [Read more...] about Visiting Fitcamp – a Workout for Cold (Florida) weather!
A 300 workout…
After the movie 300 came out there was a lot of buzz in various magazines, blogs etc. about the 300 Workout which the cast of the movie was purported to have used to get in marvelous shape. Rumors formed, theories abounded blah blah blah. At the end of it, a lot of people were inspired to make up their own workout of 300 reps... and today I came up with one myself. … [Read more...] about A 300 workout…
At Long Last – the CONTEST….
OK! So I finally decided what you all need to do in order to be entered into the GiryaGirl.com 2012 Food Lifestyle Prize Pack Contest thingy... You have to answer a whole lot of questions... ESSAY QUESTIONS! And I don't want incomplete goof off answers either - do it RIGHT or it won't get into the drawing. ONLY 100 people will be able to participate - so make sure you … [Read more...] about At Long Last – the CONTEST….
