It happens to the best of us, but recently, my workout partner and I realized that we'd kind of gotten into a rut. Both of us had been managing a particularly high level of stress, so we weren't going to be hard on ourselves about it. In the bigger picture the fact that we'd kept going was the important part, but it was time to mix things up and revisit some of our favorite … [Read more...] about A New Spin on an I-Go You-Go Kettlebell Workout Challenge!
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Homemade Gains: A Weekday Kettlebell Workout and Some Deals Too!
First the workout - and then if you wish to keep reading, there's some serious handpicked deals for you too! Definitely a fun one to get the week going strong (I'm doing most of my heavier duty workouts on Tues/Thurs then on the weekend my workout partner and I really go for a challenge!) Here's what I did Tuesday 12/13 at home: Mobility Focused with Some Heavy Stuff - … [Read more...] about Homemade Gains: A Weekday Kettlebell Workout and Some Deals Too!
Quick – Everything Kettlebell Workout
This is a nice one if you already know what you're doing with kettlebells and want to review a lot of the basic moves - you're short on time... Start with your favorite basic Joint Mobility Warmup* The video at the end of this post has the most basic one that most of you who have trained with me in real life will recognize! If you do have more time, consider checking out the … [Read more...] about Quick – Everything Kettlebell Workout
Madness Descends – A Circuit Workout for Kettlebell and Battling Rope
Madness indeed - being in NC means that March Madness is the tune of the moment. But, this workout has a madness all its own. The first few rounds give you a challenge but as is my style of workout design, it also may inspire a false sense of security. While the battle rope throw reps go down... the burpees come up. Or burps if you've overdone it hydration wise at this point … [Read more...] about Madness Descends – A Circuit Workout for Kettlebell and Battling Rope
A Doubly Gnarly Kettlebell Workout!
This weird workout is a great excuse to get out quite a few matched pairs of kettlebells - it's also a great one to try with a workout partner (especially if they have the extra kettlebells you might need). Pool your resources and mix up the challenge! By the way, 18kg kettlebells are back in stock at Dragon Door, and there are a few opportunities in the main circuit where you … [Read more...] about A Doubly Gnarly Kettlebell Workout!
Superb Owl LVI (56) Workout Challenge with Bonus Baked Taco Bowl Recipe!
*Clears throat* I mean... this is my Super Bowl LVI Workout Challenge. IYKYK* First of all, 56 is a great number for a theme workout - it's divisible by 4, and with a very usable quotient of 14. TOO FUN. For my friends who train with kettlebells and/or calisthenics who may have a 56th birthday coming up, please send me a message as I have so many ideas with this particular … [Read more...] about Superb Owl LVI (56) Workout Challenge with Bonus Baked Taco Bowl Recipe!
New Year’s Eve Workout to Send Off 2021!
To say that 2021 has been an... "interesting" experience is an understatement. So, what better way to send off a strange year with a New Year's Eve Workout! There's even a few analogies - the high rep sets get grueling if you've opted to go for a moderately heavy weight (which is what we did when testing it on Wednesday) - and seems a fitting metaphor for the year. Get it in … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Workout to Send Off 2021!
Kettlebell Workout: Crushing the Week
In the advanced kettlebell workouts I lead each week, we have the joke that we crush the workout so that the week doesn't crush us. This obviously isn't the answer for everyone, but for certain... "type-A personalities", knowing that we have a very concrete list of to-dos we can knock out in an hour that will also make us stronger - physically, mentally, etc. is a welcome … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: Crushing the Week
Heavy Duty At Home: A Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Workouts I've been working out at home or in parks for years... so even with everything happening, it has been business as usual for my own training. But while this is all old hat for me, I do have a few ideas to share if you're used to a more traditional gym setting. Skip to the crazy kettlebell workout. Pros: You pick the … [Read more...] about Heavy Duty At Home: A Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
A Kettlebell Workout for Really Getting Into It, or Getting BACK to it!
It's been really great for the past few weeks both at the small RKC Workshop I led in Raleigh, NC, and with the handful of local people who train with me. Talking about kettlebells more than usual, fielding questions from others and enjoying the nice weather outside has gotten me even MORE fired up about kettlebell training. Some of you may wonder how this is possible, but as … [Read more...] about A Kettlebell Workout for Really Getting Into It, or Getting BACK to it!