This is kind of a strange article - won't deny that... also going to warn you, we're approaching my birthday, which always makes me get "a little weird" (I know what you're thinking... ). This is mainly because I get reflective in terms of "what have I learned this past year?", "have I kept my promises, goals etc?" Those of you who know me in "real life" know there have been … [Read more...] about Barbell Deadlift – Color Theory – Random Advice Time Warning
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VERY Proud of new HKC Katie, Thoughts on Haywire, Chinese New Year and MORE!
One of my first kettlebell clients really got into it in a big big big way - she started training with me at the very beginning and it feels like a million years ago. I remember meeting her in a park and teaching her how to do a swing for the first time. We also went through the get up and then we just had a little time to do 1 arm swings. We continued to train and swap … [Read more...] about VERY Proud of new HKC Katie, Thoughts on Haywire, Chinese New Year and MORE!
Core Torture, the Insidious Kettlebell Swing Practice Workout
After reading a good bit of Bud Jeffries new book, I Will Be Iron (currently out on ebook format, soon to be out in paperback), I was more than just a little bit inspired. One of the things I like about his book is the real world focus on simple but effective workouts with just a few crucial tools. He also pairs drills very well - I'm even futher convinced that I need to … [Read more...] about Core Torture, the Insidious Kettlebell Swing Practice Workout
CK-FMS, FMS, MMA, Beyond Organic, Chia Seeds, a Simple Difficult Workout and MORE!
Today got off to a GREAT start when I met some friends at The Jungle MMA and Fitness here in Orlando. Seth Petruzelli, the gym owner and a pro MMA fighter and his friend, local top personal trainer JT agreed to try out the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) after I sent them a few articles about how the screen is being used by NFL teams, and pro athletes of all varieties. The … [Read more...] about CK-FMS, FMS, MMA, Beyond Organic, Chia Seeds, a Simple Difficult Workout and MORE!
As Promised! The “Heavy Stuff” Kettlebell workout recap video!
Here's the video that goes with the previous blog post. Yes, we are so into this stuff that it's what we do on the weekends, this was on Sunday afternoon and we were having a blast :) So yes, be careful, or I'll come to town and dye your Mom's hair pink and draw kettlebells on her cast! (To be fair, she asked me to help with both of those). AND … [Read more...] about As Promised! The “Heavy Stuff” Kettlebell workout recap video!
What a Big Weekend!
As far as we know - and we both checked, Laurel Blackburn of Tallahassee Kettlebells and Boot Camps To Go and I are the only 2 female RKC Level 2 Instructors in Florida. So of course we have to meet up from time to time, and get a whole lot of fun stuff going on. This always seems to involve tons of coffee in various forms (yes, I brought my stovetop espresso maker), dark … [Read more...] about What a Big Weekend!
Day 1 Sugar Detox!
Hello! :) It's Adrienne here - just wanted to say that I'll be doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox from Balanced Bites, and today is day 1! I'll come back and add to this as the day goes on, but today started just like any other day - espresso, water, 3 pastured eggs from my friend's backyard, and 2 strips of bacon! :) So far so good - I'm doing level 3 with athlete additions … [Read more...] about Day 1 Sugar Detox!
Start 2012 Well! + A GIFT FOR YOU! :)
2011 has been a big year - I finally accomplished some very far-reaching personal goals, and have been moving slowly but surely forward. 2012 holds a lot of promise I think - and hopefully the same is true for you. As mentioned in the Challenges vs Resolutions post, I've chosen a particular exercise challenge - and then was further motivated to add the 21 Day Sugar Detox to … [Read more...] about Start 2012 Well! + A GIFT FOR YOU! :)
Q&A With Sharon Shiner, HKC and Personal Chef with a Fitness Focus
Sharon Shiner and I are twitter friends, and through one conversation or another started talking about kettlebells and food (imagine that?!) I found out more about her -and her HKC certification, her passion for kettlebell fitness, cooking, etc and just HAD to start asking questions. Here's our email conversation for you to check out! Adrienne: You earned your … [Read more...] about Q&A With Sharon Shiner, HKC and Personal Chef with a Fitness Focus
Forget Resolutions… Choose a CHALLENGE!
Oh yes... it's the season... the season of CHANGE... the season of being BOMBARDED by advertisements exploiting your... theoretically weakened condition. Most people have stuffed themselves over Christmas and now New Years Eve looms in the not so distant future. The "guilt" weighs heavy... and just like last year, and the year before, etc. we are hearing a lot of talk about … [Read more...] about Forget Resolutions… Choose a CHALLENGE!
