GiryaGirl.com reader "Montana Badboy" asked some great questions about the HKC and how to prepare for it: Q: It's possible that an HKC training event will be coming close to my area, I am thinking about attending. Do you know anything about the HKC training and how it differs from RKC. It sounds like it's exactly what I'm looking for, and any suggestions on preparation would … [Read more...] about Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification (HKC) Questions and Answers
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Where do you get these amazing fruits and vegetables?!?
Three separate people asked me JUST TODAY where I get the vegetables, fruits and general produce for the recipes here and which is pictured in the various breakfasts, lunches and dinners I post on twitter. There are two answers - one for locals (Orlando/Winter Park) and a more general answer for those of you in other parts of the country/world: Locals (this is not an … [Read more...] about Where do you get these amazing fruits and vegetables?!?
RKC Prep Assorted Questions!!!
A fellow forum user on the Dragon Door website messaged several questions about preparation for the RKC certification weekend - here are some of her questions with my answers, maybe some of them will be useful to you too! K: Would you say that the volume was the most challenging aspect of the weekend? What else should I know? Adrienne: The volume was definitely way way up … [Read more...] about RKC Prep Assorted Questions!!!
Unintended New Skill Learned from the RKC Workshop: Extreme Time Management
You've heard "timing is everything" before, it's a cliche, but sometimes holds true in certain situations - especially crazy ones. I'm going to share a few of my time management strategies for dealing with things like quick move outs, root canals, busted transmissions, selling and buying a car, learning to drive stick then relying on it immediately, and then singing in front … [Read more...] about Unintended New Skill Learned from the RKC Workshop: Extreme Time Management
A quick personal note about why kettlebells and body weight training work so well for me….
Some days are crazier than others, some are not crazy at all - those are usually the ones I reserve for massive amounts of sleeping. One of the great things about kettlebell and bodyweight training that has been SO crucial for me is the efficiency of the training sessions themselves. No more boring hours and hours at the gym, not to mention travel time to and from - which … [Read more...] about A quick personal note about why kettlebells and body weight training work so well for me….
Name Three Things… that will help me become more fit and gain strength
Recently a friend on Facebook asked me the following question: "Name three things you would suggest to me, in order to become more fit and gain strength. I've decided to make you my inspirational voice to get moving with my goals, since I've seen you become the person you are today, over the past 10 years!" I answered with the following - granted, some of this is specific … [Read more...] about Name Three Things… that will help me become more fit and gain strength
What should I look for when buying a kettlebell?
First of all, make sure the kettlebell is smooth all over, including and ESPECIALLY the inside of the handle - the last thing you want to do is cut or tear your hand when trying to exercise. Speaking of handles, it is important to get a kettlebell with a handle large enough to fit BOTH hands on it - many times, women will try and find the lightest kettlebell available, only to … [Read more...] about What should I look for when buying a kettlebell?
Acai Berries… What’s the Hype about?
Not a day goes by without an inbox full of messages aimed at our most intimate and personal problems: fat loss, adult relationship issues, aging etc. and of course offering miracle cures that only require taking a magic pill. As much as we'd like to believe that there are magic miracle pills out there that will solve all our problems and turn us into gods and goddesses … [Read more...] about Acai Berries… What’s the Hype about?
