Many people have asked about the HKC, and one of my clients is planning on getting her HKC soon. While I know a lot of people who participated in the program, I haven't, and I feel like I've really missed out. Since I can't fill in the details of what you may experience if you attend an HKC workshop, newly certified HKC, Zac Zech was kind enough to write an account of his very … [Read more...] about Zac Zech and the HKC Fort Collins Experience
Another Practice Workout – Kettlebell Snatch and Bodyweight Focus
I am personally experimenting with a few things this week in terms of (personal) programming - and this particular workout was all about reinforcing the change I've made with gripping the kettlebell during the snatch. So its all about "taming the arc" and knowing when, where to time gripping the kettlebell. At no time did I want to be even slightly fatigued in the hands, … [Read more...] about Another Practice Workout – Kettlebell Snatch and Bodyweight Focus
Meatballs, Beyond Organic Discussions, The Top Fruits/Veggies to Buy Organic
Q: Oh no! I got invited out to another Italian restaurant and/or buffet, etc. etc. what to do?!?! A: I was at a wedding this past weekend and they had a neat thing going at the buffet line - make your own pasta - you chose from 5 or so different shapes, chose toppings and a sauce or two. It was great until I realized that I haven't personally considered pasta to … [Read more...] about Meatballs, Beyond Organic Discussions, The Top Fruits/Veggies to Buy Organic
The Shopping Trip….
Laughing about what I bought yesterday - basically a whole bunch of things that I eat regularly - and had run out or low on - then realized it was a carload of what I "run on."* Here's a short list - and since many of these things are habitually consumed, some are purchased in bulk. I'm already figuring out how much ground grass fed beef I eat in a typical week (it's … [Read more...] about The Shopping Trip….
Simple Snatching Practice Kettlebell Workout
The small group learned and/or reviewed the RKC Kettlebell Snatch - so I wanted to create a workout that would allow for plenty of practice - both for the new members of the group as well as the more experienced. We also wanted to get in some time with the Battling Ropes for variety. Beginners use light kettlebells for the snatching portions of the workout - the main point … [Read more...] about Simple Snatching Practice Kettlebell Workout
Squash Week Day 6-7 and Conclusion
Ok - sorry I slacked out there for a couple days - the MovNat experience workshop on Saturday, and general craziness on Sunday made for a little interruption on the posting here. I apologize for that, but it seems like many of you were outside and enjoying the great weather many of us had this weekend. As one to never skip out on my duties or promises, here's the last little … [Read more...] about Squash Week Day 6-7 and Conclusion
Pitch Black: A Workout for Kettlebell and Friends
My small group class and I are not pleased with the time change - it makes our 6PM class take place in some darker circumstances and while I have some really neat, environmentally conscious and at the same time very useful lighting on the way, it hasn't yet arrived. We did find a much better lit area in the mean time, but I wanted to boost morale a bit and of course that … [Read more...] about Pitch Black: A Workout for Kettlebell and Friends
150% of the Flavor Satisfaction 0% of the Gut-Punch Effect – Squash Week Day 5
Small post today as I'll be posting a movie-theme workout designed for my small group class today - should be a fun one! A short visit with my friends at Meat House today yielded some of their criminally thick bacon (that's my name for it) sirloin steak, and how convenient - they had some great looking spaghetti squashes (did someone tip them off that … [Read more...] about 150% of the Flavor Satisfaction 0% of the Gut-Punch Effect – Squash Week Day 5
We Don’t Need No Steeeeenking Nooodles!!! Day 2 of Squash Week!
Ok - after trying all kinds of things over the years with squashes - (Discovery Channel has Shark Week, I am declaring this week to be SQUASH WEEK here at GiryaGirl.com !!), last night in an odd moment I saw that the organic spaghetti squash I had stashed on top of the fridge was ripe for conquest. Erm, I mean... there was this kinda... not so good looking little spot on it - … [Read more...] about We Don’t Need No Steeeeenking Nooodles!!! Day 2 of Squash Week!
Butternut Squash at Every Meal?! – Squash Week Day 3
According to the surprisingly popular poll I put up on Facebook on Monday, butternut squash is the big time favorite - so it will be today's feature! Let's start with a "fun fact" - when you buy canned pumpkin... guess what it really is 9 times out of 10? That's right - your old favorite, butternut squash! Most of the time when you say butternut squash people automatically … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash at Every Meal?! – Squash Week Day 3
