Recently I had the honor of interviewing fellow Floridian, Susan Sloan. She's now celebrating her 1 year anniversary as an RKC instructor, and considering the journey she's had to get there, this is even more significant an accomplishment than usual (it's not something just anyone can do, and the odds she has overcome make it even more impressive.) I'll save the details for … [Read more...] about A Profound Story of Transformation with Kettlebells
Interviews
Inspiring Articles and Interviews, and an Easy Salad Idea
First off, if you haven't already read this really great experience article about kettlebells and tai chi, please do! And while you might think the info doesn't apply to you, think again. Allison's experience is by no means isolated. As someone 50+, she was able to regain a lot of health and vitality from her kettlebell practice and enjoy her passion for taiji all the … [Read more...] about Inspiring Articles and Interviews, and an Easy Salad Idea
An Interview with Zuzka Light, Internet Fitness Personality and Now an RKC Instructor!
There's several blog posts in the works for you, but in the mean time, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss this interview with Zuzka Light for Dragon Door. Having seen her material for years, it was a lot of fun to actually talk for an interview. She's really cool, very down to earth and has SEVEN dogs! I heard one of them barking a little in the background of our call! … [Read more...] about An Interview with Zuzka Light, Internet Fitness Personality and Now an RKC Instructor!
Jack Arnow Shares a Lifetime of Body Weight Training and Here’s a New PCC Workshop Video!
Jack Arnow is amazingly inspiring. I've had the chance to talk to him on a few occasions about one arm chin ups and other super advanced bodyweight exercises. Make sure not to miss his discussions about how Jasper Benincasa coached him through his very first one arm chin ups too! Now in his mid-60s, Jack is still going strong, teaching yoga and keeping up with his bodyweight … [Read more...] about Jack Arnow Shares a Lifetime of Body Weight Training and Here’s a New PCC Workshop Video!
A Small Group Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout, Plus Q+A with Forest Vance on Kettlebell Challenge Workouts 2.0
With the threat of nasty weather once again, we opted to have class at the cool East Coast Martial Arts Supply dojo. This was a simple but interesting workout which I've adapted for online listing (removed a new ab drill that I need to make an explanatory video for before listing it here - or need to discover what in the world it might actually be called?!) We started with … [Read more...] about A Small Group Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout, Plus Q+A with Forest Vance on Kettlebell Challenge Workouts 2.0
Updates, More Interviews, Mike Gillette Makes Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and a Workout Programming Question
There's so much cool stuff going on right now that I feel compelled to list out a whole lot of it here. First off - checking email this morning yielded some GREAT news as Beth Andrews has been promoted to Senior RKC! Beth is not only an incredible leader, but she's really cool, a lot of fun and a great example of what we can do in terms of strength and skill when we put … [Read more...] about Updates, More Interviews, Mike Gillette Makes Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and a Workout Programming Question
RKC-related interviews by Adrienne Harvey of GiryaGirl.com published Elsewhere
I've had some fantastic opportunities to meet some amazing people in the fitness community this year - and these interviews capture the essence of these conversations, dialogs, etc. I have literally come away from every interview with game changing information. Hope that you enjoy them too - as they are published around the 'net they'll be cataloged here. Right now most of … [Read more...] about RKC-related interviews by Adrienne Harvey of GiryaGirl.com published Elsewhere
Pumpkin Spice Season, Jeff Fish and the Atlanta Falcons, Overhead Kettlebell Carries
It is officially October - which means everything is suddenly available in "pumpkin spice flavor." The evidence of the line-out-the-door at any given sbux when the pumpkin drinks arrive let me know that some people really like that pumpkin spice flavor. Personally, outside of those Primal Blueprint pumpkin muffins (here's a snippit about them in a past episode of Dragon Door … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Season, Jeff Fish and the Atlanta Falcons, Overhead Kettlebell Carries
Interview with Rachel Cosgrove on Dragon Door, and Getting Creative with Outdoor Workouts
Rachel Cosgrove recently received the coveted I.D.E.A. Personal Trainer of the year award (2012) and has helped so many people make healthy lifestyle changes. We had the chance to talk a little on the final day of the San Diego RKC Workshop, where she passed and became an RKC. She shared some of the recent great success that her team at Results Fitness has had after … [Read more...] about Interview with Rachel Cosgrove on Dragon Door, and Getting Creative with Outdoor Workouts
Some Observations About the Recent Interview with Tom Davin, CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Primal Move, and Flexible Steel
Really enjoyed interviewing Tom Davin of 5.11 Tactical for Dragon Door a few weeks ago at the San Diego RKC. One of the things that I noticed right away was Tom's incredible enthusiasm for both what he does professionally and personally within his own life. This is a pattern I keep seeing in people who are experiencing success in their life and/or business—a genuine … [Read more...] about Some Observations About the Recent Interview with Tom Davin, CEO of 5.11 Tactical, Primal Move, and Flexible Steel
