Andrea Du Cane's Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD Going to be honest with you, this is one of my favorite workout DVDs in the whole wide world. Its so good that if I find out that one of my clients already owns it, I give them "homework assignments" from it for when they or I am out of town. The Power Breathing section is fantastic - the instructional portions are … [Read more...] about The Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD
Product Review
Power! DVD From Joe DeFranco of DeFranco Training Systems and Jim Smith of Diesel Crew
Great explanation of power, speed, force development, and why you and/or the athletes you train need to work on these important skills. The DVD is very well organized into sections for upper body, lower body, full body power, and more. Some new approaches to plyometric exercises are in there as well. Plenty of really challenging drills which could easily be incorporated … [Read more...] about Power! DVD From Joe DeFranco of DeFranco Training Systems and Jim Smith of Diesel Crew
Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength
I was house/dog sitting for a friend of mine and noticed that he had one of the earlier DVD releases from Dragon Door, Super Joints. I hadn't seen it in a while, and since the joint mobility warm up that I lead my kettlebell classes through is largely derived from the exercises Pavel introduces on that DVD, it was certainly worth yet another viewing. Really good stuff on this … [Read more...] about Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength
Primal Blueprint Cookbook – Mark Sisson
I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK. Seriously. I do not invoke "all caps" for just anything. Alicia Streger, RKC has been a big fan of Paleo/Primal eating strategies and until I saw this book, I had not given it too much thought other than making the occasional recipe found online. A little secret is that I eat somewhat low carb on a regular basis, but will go extremely low carb for short … [Read more...] about Primal Blueprint Cookbook – Mark Sisson
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
What do you eat when you’re really busy?
"Just perusing your blog (again) and looking at your cooking section. Made me wonder... What does Girya Girl do for chow when she's REALLY busy? In other words, do you have a handful of standby "side dishes" that you prefer? Good question - I do a lot of make-ahead stuff (pyrex containers with lids are your friends). Yesterday would be a good … [Read more...] about What do you eat when you’re really busy?
Primal Meatball Sub: A Low Carb Squash Recipe Concept That Will Hopefully Give YOU More Ideas!
As promised - a step by step of how you can make what I had for lunch yesterday... the low carb, grain free, gluten free delicata squash and meatball combo of a faux meatball sub. FIRST OFF, 2 Confessions: 1. This is REALLY similar to the low carb Halloween Faux Monkey Brains Recipe, but it's put here to serve a point. I hope you make up your own toppings and flavor combos … [Read more...] about Primal Meatball Sub: A Low Carb Squash Recipe Concept That Will Hopefully Give YOU More Ideas!
The Hold It! Workout for Kettlebell and Bodyweight – 2 versions
This is a personal workout, fitting with some goals I'm working on - so it may not be your cup of tea, or something that you should do very often. It's a mixing it up sort of thing. A TUESDAY sort of thing... First is the "advanced" version that I did - and be honest if you're not ready, don't do it - it's not worth it. The 2nd version is a beginner's version - if … [Read more...] about The Hold It! Workout for Kettlebell and Bodyweight – 2 versions
What’s the FitFluential Thing? A Heart to Heart and 7 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
If you've been on twitter this weekend, last week etc - you may have seen me toss around a strange almost-word: "FitFluential." For those of you wondering what in the world that is - here's the official description: FitFluential is a nationwide network of fitness enthusiasts sharing their journey both online and offline via multiple social media platforms. FitFluential is … [Read more...] about What’s the FitFluential Thing? A Heart to Heart and 7 Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey
