In case you missed it, here's a fun video I created for Dragon Door showing how I like to use my pair of 30kg kettlebells. While I can't press them, there's still plenty to do with them! :) (hint: deadlifts, suitcase deadlifts, double kettlebell deadlifts, double kettlebell suitcase deadlifts, farmer's walks, farmer's walks in place, clean and hold, L-sits, mountain … [Read more...] about Fun with 30kg Dragon Door RKC Kettlebells!
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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
Calisthenics Grip Training Review and National Mushroom Month!
While I've written a lot of posts for the PCC blog over the years, this is a simple favorite that I wanted to draw attention to again (which is to also remind me to finish writing another submission for the blog too). Grip training is so important, anyone who has worked with weights or bar based calisthenics is keenly aware of the need for a strong grip. Are you training for … [Read more...] about Calisthenics Grip Training Review and National Mushroom Month!
Interviews with the two RKC Team Leaders who opened the first ever functional training studio in China!
I'd always wanted to know the back story of the two people who moved to Beijing then embarked on a mission to bring the best of the best fitness (including kettlebells of course) instruction to China. Fortunately, both were recently promoted to RKC Team Leader and I then interviewed them for Dragon Door! Both Ruben Payan and Cami Pipkin are accomplished athletes and gym … [Read more...] about Interviews with the two RKC Team Leaders who opened the first ever functional training studio in China!
Kettlebell Cleans: Essential, Powerful, Forgotten, Overlooked! How to fine tune them or get started [VIDEO]
Cleans are a source of frustration for a lot of people. Even experienced and fit folks who are doing great swings and snatches! You'll know these people by the fact that they rush through the clean and get on to the front squat and/or press. I'm here to help with a collection of favorite tips--some of which are not super conventional--in the following video. There's a … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Cleans: Essential, Powerful, Forgotten, Overlooked! How to fine tune them or get started [VIDEO]
Keep Getting up… a Kettlebell Workout Inspired by an Interview
If you haven't had the chance, please check out the recent interview with Carolyn Taylor Harris, RKC I conducted for Dragon Door. Carolyn has made an inspiring transformation and continues to add more tools to her toolkit to help others. One of the things I loved hearing about (and there's many things to celebrate in what she shared in our conversation) was a favorite drill … [Read more...] about Keep Getting up… a Kettlebell Workout Inspired by an Interview
A Pre-Relaunch Poll!!! Let’s talk about the GiryaGirl.com Podcast that’s coming back soon!
I want to hear from YOU! Please fill out the little survey either below or by using this link. Answers are anonymous, but if you'd like to add your name at some point feel free. For your time, after you compete the survey, you'll be given a free code and instructions for an instant download of a workouts ebook (and video demo library)! Lucky you!!! Loading... Thanks … [Read more...] about A Pre-Relaunch Poll!!! Let’s talk about the GiryaGirl.com Podcast that’s coming back soon!
Happy New Year – Here’s to a Great 2018!
There's a lot of fun, changes, and improvements coming to GiryaGirl.com in 2018, thanks for reading and interacting since 2009! :) If you have 18kg and 20kg kettlebells, bring them out to play today! :) Best to you! Adrienne Nope, didn't forget - here's some 2018 themed workouts! I'm working on a few different things and today's workout was scheduled to be fairly … [Read more...] about Happy New Year – Here’s to a Great 2018!
100 Little Things Kettlebell OODA Loop Workout, Neuro-Grip Challenge is in Paperback!
First off, this is going to be brief. It's one of those weeks. And with the PCC in NYC coming up this weekend I've got quite a lot of stuff to finish up before heading up there. But I've been sitting on this OODA loop workout for too long, and want to share at least the basics of it with you. It's from a strategy portion of an upcoming project that I'm finishing, so putting it … [Read more...] about 100 Little Things Kettlebell OODA Loop Workout, Neuro-Grip Challenge is in Paperback!
Two Crucial Cues for Kettlebell Swings and Rock Stacking
What in the world could rock stacking and kettlebell swing technique possibly have in common? Turns out quite a lot... right down to some seriously specific key phrases! :) I watched this excellent video the other day and two very familiar phrases stood out immediately. If you train with me or have trained with me in the past they'll jump out to you, too! See the importance … [Read more...] about Two Crucial Cues for Kettlebell Swings and Rock Stacking
