All my lady fit-pro friends seem to have photos where they're laughing about a mystery thing. Here's mine... actually, since it's a video frame grab, you can be pretty sure I'm laughing at myself. I've been scrubbing through old footage finding things that need to be edited so I can share them and ran across this little EMOM workout explanation I'd meant to put with an … [Read more...] about Kettlebell and Sandbag EMOM Workout with Video, Plus Weighing the Lifting Stones!
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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
Learning about Systema Breath and Movement with Basic Push-Ups and Squats at NC Systema
In this video, NC Systema Chief Instructor, Glenn Murphy shows me an interesting and different approach to bodyweight squats and push-ups. Normally the breathing patterns for Convict Conditioning and in our Hardstyle training is a bit different than what you'll see in the video here. I think it's important to learn both - and to be able to apply both. It's part of why I've … [Read more...] about Learning about Systema Breath and Movement with Basic Push-Ups and Squats at NC Systema
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 29: Using Ancient Strength Training Methods
Listen on: podcast.giryagirl.com This week’s episode features a conversation with Frank DiMeo. Frank owns the Cave Gym https://CaveStrong.net near Sarasota, Florida. He is an Underground Strength Coach level 2, Vintage Strength Coach, and MaceFit.com Coordinator. Frank explains why you might want to add extremely old … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 29: Using Ancient Strength Training Methods
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 28: Training for Durability and Adventure
Listen on: podcast.giryagirl.com This week’s episode features a conversation with Stephen Reiners, who recently earned his HKC and SCC certifications at the workshop I led in Durham, NC. Stephen is an avid GORUCK enthusiast, kettlebell and bodyweight exercise and natural leader. He recently traveled to Normandy to be … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 28: Training for Durability and Adventure
Three No-Equipment Bodyweight Only Travel Workouts for When You’re On the Road!
It's summertime and many people will take the opportunity to travel - but there's no reason that means we have to stop working out! While some folks will opt to travel with equipment, as much as I love kettlebells (like A LOT), I'm loath to be "that person" lugging a massive kettlebell through the airport and causing problems. The good news is, with some smart planning and a … [Read more...] about Three No-Equipment Bodyweight Only Travel Workouts for When You’re On the Road!
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 26: Annihilating Plateaus for Steady Strength Progress
This week’s episode features a big chunk of a never before released recording of the presentation I gave at Dragon Door’s second ever Strength and Health Conference. As many of you already know one of my absolute favorite skills to hone is problem solving, and this presentation outlined some of my approaches systems for restarting stalled strength gains. When I have a few … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 26: Annihilating Plateaus for Steady Strength Progress
For When There Is Nearly Nothing: A Quick But Sneaky Bodyweight Challenge
Selected Workout of the Week (tested on real humans this week!) Warm Up Joint Mobility RKC Hip Flexor Stretch CC2 Trifecta: Bridge, L-Sit, Twist Part One 3x Through: 12 Pushups 10 Squats (air squats OR kettlebell goblet squats) 10 Tuckups 3x Pull-ups (or bodyweight rows) Part Two EMOM 10-15 Minutes: 6 Burpees or 8-count bodybuilders 6 … [Read more...] about For When There Is Nearly Nothing: A Quick But Sneaky Bodyweight Challenge
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 25 Low Hanging Fruit Vs. The Path of Least Resistance
podcast.giryagirl.com Episode #25 Show Notes: This week’s episode features an interview segment with Scott Harvey (no relation) about his work counseling men who struggle with addiction, emotional expression, the power of listening. We talk about success in many forms and how we can all work towards it. We also … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 25 Low Hanging Fruit Vs. The Path of Least Resistance
GiryaGirl.com Podcast: Back on the Digital Airwaves with Matt Schifferle and MORE! Episode #24
Episode #24 Show Notes Hello and welcome to the GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode # 24 Back on the Digital Airwaves. I’m your host Adrienne Harvey. Did you know I originally launched this podcast back in 2014? Back then no one barely knew what I was talking about. And since then —especially since putting the podcast on hold in 2016, the podcasting world has grown … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast: Back on the Digital Airwaves with Matt Schifferle and MORE! Episode #24