Normally on Sundays, we'd meet up in a local park and knock out an advanced crazy challenge workout... but this whole virus situation has kind of put that on pause. While people are allowed to walk on the trails and such, technically the parks are "closed" and everyone has been discouraged from doing anything that remains stationary for any period of time. For instance as I … [Read more...] about Mixed Bag: A Kettlebell Workout With A Little Bit Of (Almost) Everything
600 Kettlebell Swings Workout AKA “The Bajillion Swings Workout”
It's a little less crazy than it sounds - or maybe we're more crazy?! But, before you hit "back" on your browser because you feel like I've finally lost it, let me explain that there's a very specific strategy at play in this workout. Something I've known for a while is that if you're going to do a lot of grip work (kettlebell swings or snatches, pullups, bodyweight rows, … [Read more...] about 600 Kettlebell Swings Workout AKA “The Bajillion Swings Workout”
Tips For Working From Home and a New Free Program!
And Now for Something Completely Different! Well, not entirely - the overall message is the same - being strong and being our best... no matter what! A few weeks ago I was already thinking about the ramifications of people suddenly having to work from home for the first time. Or even just the realities of a large number of people being cut off from their regular routines. It … [Read more...] about Tips For Working From Home and a New Free Program!
Ask GiryaGirl: I Just Bought My First Kettlebell But It Might Be the Wrong Weight For Me…
I've just bought my first kettlebell and it weighs 10kg. I know that is lighter than the recommended starting weight 12-16kg, but I wanted to play it safe--and it's still heavy! I can't yet use it for doing overhead presses with one arm, so I am doing two-handed overhead press holding it in the same way as I would for hammer curls. Is this a good idea? Can I get stronger by … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I Just Bought My First Kettlebell But It Might Be the Wrong Weight For Me…
Product Review: Aeropex by Aftershokz Open-Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
What's one more thing stuck near to my ear? Apparently runners have known about bone conducting headset technology for a while. Until recently I'd never heard of it, and I first was intrigued to Google it after hearing friends on Twitter discussing safe ways to listen to music, audiobooks, and other media while walking around in public. My controversial high tech gal pal Naomi … [Read more...] about Product Review: Aeropex by Aftershokz Open-Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 30: Calisthenics and Martial Arts with Matt Schifferle
This week’s episode features a conversation with fan favorite and all around awesome instructor, author, and popular YouTuber, Matt Schifferle of the Red Delta Project. We discuss training for and around your martial arts practice, balance in training, and of course his training strategies and upcoming books. This episode also includes upcoming events, the question of the week, … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 30: Calisthenics and Martial Arts with Matt Schifferle
A Video for the “Short Stack” Kettlebell Workout…
A few weeks ago I shared the little pancake image at the end of this post and a brief explanation on this blog post: The "Short Stack" kettlebell workout. But then realized that some folks might like to see what it looks like all put together. It always makes sense on paper, then of course translating it to real life can be a different manner entirely. Here's a video of … [Read more...] about A Video for the “Short Stack” Kettlebell Workout…
A POWER Pull-Up Tip From a Record Setting 7-Year-Old!
This blew me away. I wasn't even planning on writing a blog post today at all, but when Mike Gillette shared a video on Facebook just now of 7-year-old Marina Shvets setting a pull-ups record for Ukraine on Ukraine's got talent I just couldn't keep this unintended performance tip to myself. Thank goodness they seem to shoot this show with what seems like 50 different cameras, … [Read more...] about A POWER Pull-Up Tip From a Record Setting 7-Year-Old!
The Dead Sandwich Kettlebell Workout, Raaw Macaw Custom Healthy Foods
First off, I'm continuing to still run the poll about "what do you want to see" on this site, and while there's definitely a pattern emerging, its still important to get as much data as possible! So if you haven't already, please click here and go vote. As much as I want to comment on the "pattern emerging" I don't want to accidentally sway opinions. Anyway, as promised no, … [Read more...] about The Dead Sandwich Kettlebell Workout, Raaw Macaw Custom Healthy Foods
Everything with Nothing, A Bodyweight Only Workout For Anytime, Anywhere
Coming back from the Encinitas, California PCC workshop last week meant flying out of the San Diego airport on a red eye flight from SAN to ATL to back home. And while I was thankfully upgraded on the flight from SAN to ATL, that was still just maybe 2 hours of precious sleep before hitting the ground in Atlanta and hopefully wandering into the correct terminal. Those of you … [Read more...] about Everything with Nothing, A Bodyweight Only Workout For Anytime, Anywhere
