I have the Williams Sonoma version of these incredibly useful bags - which came with a small nylon carrying bag - they all fit inside when folded and you can take it with you to the farmer's market or tucked inside a reusable shopping bag for when you go to the regular grocery store. No more of those obnoxious plastic produce bags gunking up the crisper drawer! No more … [Read more...] about Reusable Produce Bags from Flip and Tumble
Power! DVD From Joe DeFranco of DeFranco Training Systems and Jim Smith of Diesel Crew
Great explanation of power, speed, force development, and why you and/or the athletes you train need to work on these important skills. The DVD is very well organized into sections for upper body, lower body, full body power, and more. Some new approaches to plyometric exercises are in there as well. Plenty of really challenging drills which could easily be incorporated … [Read more...] about Power! DVD From Joe DeFranco of DeFranco Training Systems and Jim Smith of Diesel Crew
Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength
I was house/dog sitting for a friend of mine and noticed that he had one of the earlier DVD releases from Dragon Door, Super Joints. I hadn't seen it in a while, and since the joint mobility warm up that I lead my kettlebell classes through is largely derived from the exercises Pavel introduces on that DVD, it was certainly worth yet another viewing. Really good stuff on this … [Read more...] about Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength
Primal Blueprint Cookbook – Mark Sisson
I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK. Seriously. I do not invoke "all caps" for just anything. Alicia Streger, RKC has been a big fan of Paleo/Primal eating strategies and until I saw this book, I had not given it too much thought other than making the occasional recipe found online. A little secret is that I eat somewhat low carb on a regular basis, but will go extremely low carb for short … [Read more...] about Primal Blueprint Cookbook – Mark Sisson
As Promised! The “Heavy Stuff” Kettlebell workout recap video!
Here's the video that goes with the previous blog post. Yes, we are so into this stuff that it's what we do on the weekends, this was on Sunday afternoon and we were having a blast :) So yes, be careful, or I'll come to town and dye your Mom's hair pink and draw kettlebells on her cast! (To be fair, she asked me to help with both of those). AND … [Read more...] about As Promised! The “Heavy Stuff” Kettlebell workout recap video!
What a Big Weekend!
As far as we know - and we both checked, Laurel Blackburn of Tallahassee Kettlebells and Boot Camps To Go and I are the only 2 female RKC Level 2 Instructors in Florida. So of course we have to meet up from time to time, and get a whole lot of fun stuff going on. This always seems to involve tons of coffee in various forms (yes, I brought my stovetop espresso maker), dark … [Read more...] about What a Big Weekend!
Day 1 Sugar Detox!
Hello! :) It's Adrienne here - just wanted to say that I'll be doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox from Balanced Bites, and today is day 1! I'll come back and add to this as the day goes on, but today started just like any other day - espresso, water, 3 pastured eggs from my friend's backyard, and 2 strips of bacon! :) So far so good - I'm doing level 3 with athlete additions … [Read more...] about Day 1 Sugar Detox!
Girya Girl’s Top 5 List of SECRET INGREDIENTS!!!
My local friends know I'm always in search of interesting things to eat - and with that in mind... here we go! 5: Organic Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil from The Ancient Olive Drizzle this and a little vinegar over salad greens and you've got an instant salad. Saute mushrooms in it - toss with steamed green beans and walnut pieces - add a swirl of it to the top of your … [Read more...] about Girya Girl’s Top 5 List of SECRET INGREDIENTS!!!
The Satisfaction of Fixing What’s Broken
Some of you who hang out with me in real life may or may not have noticed that I have an interesting habit - partially born of 12 years of economic ups and downs as an entrepreneur, partially from being stubborn, picky, and just a little bit snooty. I'm one of those people who gets their shoes repaired instead of buying new, who buys replacement parts for small appliances, … [Read more...] about The Satisfaction of Fixing What’s Broken
Outdoor Workout – Repurpose Your Local Fit Trail!
I'm technically "between programs" right now as I figure out the next strategy other than the usual general physical maintanence, get stronger, etc. That plus having too much fun with the Convict Conditioning progressions (got past my mental barrier with the walking down the wall bridges, and of course am now totally addicted to doing them), and being introduced to MovNat a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Workout – Repurpose Your Local Fit Trail!
