It's been humid... REALLY annoyingly hot and humid for this time of year. Unfortunately I keep forgetting that. Last week a friend and I decided to go and do a favorite kettlebell challenge, the SSST (Secret Service Snatch Test) and it was so humid that it even tore up her hands which I previously thought were made of some kind of teflon material. As for myself, I could … [Read more...] about Short on Time Kettlebell Workout Variations…
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New kettlebells on the way, the last few hours of a mega-sale, and a simple workout idea
I'm always scouting around for cool locations for videos etc. to keep things interesting. This past weekend I hit a small jackpot! I found a new extremely bright mural near what used to be Forbidden City (and according to someone working on the property, it's soon to be another location of the beloved local fusion restaurant, Tako Cheena. So, pretty much good news for … [Read more...] about New kettlebells on the way, the last few hours of a mega-sale, and a simple workout idea
Kettlebell Workout: The Short Stack, and a New Book From Danny Kavadlo
So... I hate to admit this, but back in the day (mid-late 90s) many of us would enjoy a post-club trip to the ol' IHOP. My standard food order was the "Short Stack" which wasn't a completely obscene number of pancakes. They'd still sit like rocks, but it was a good time with friends that mattered most at that time. You may be amused to find out that I was never too keen on … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: The Short Stack, and a New Book From Danny Kavadlo
21 Kettlebell Workouts from Master RKC Dan John, Valuable Programming Tips, and What to Do After Your HKC Workshop!
Just a quick note here for you to check out Dan John's new post on the RKC Blog. Basically he outlines the importance and power of the one-day HKC workshop for trainers, instructors, coaches, and yes even serious fitness enthusiasts! Then he goes on to describe 21 days of workouts to be done after the HKC experience to really help cement the training, understanding, and to … [Read more...] about 21 Kettlebell Workouts from Master RKC Dan John, Valuable Programming Tips, and What to Do After Your HKC Workshop!
Video Time! Tips for Kettlebell Cleans, Presses, Snatches, and a Circuit I Did in the Driveway
Those of you who are already subscribed to the GiryaGirlTV Youtube channel may have already seen these videos when I uploaded them a few days ago... However, a little more explanation might be useful too. In a hyperscripted, photoshopped, over-produced world (and with my self-imposed "ambitious" workschedule) it can be fun to just knock out a video off the cuff. So, let me … [Read more...] about Video Time! Tips for Kettlebell Cleans, Presses, Snatches, and a Circuit I Did in the Driveway
A Short But Fun Underground Strength Inspired Exercise Break… After an Adventure!
It's been an interesting weekend... getting a lot done, maybe a little too much because as the sun started to go down today I found myself wanting to go outside and play for lack of a better term. Some may refer to this as a "workout" but considering what I did and how fun it was I think it was more like a slightly more grown up version of playing in the yard. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about A Short But Fun Underground Strength Inspired Exercise Break… After an Adventure!
Ask Giryagirl: More Tips to Fix Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing [VIDEOS!]
Every now and then, friends and former clients who've moved away will send along a video of their kettlebell swing. "Does this look right?!" or "What am I doing wrong?!" etc. And before we even get to the fact of the different legitimate styles of kettlebell swings (I practice and teach the RKC hardstyle kettlebell swing, but there's also a GS "Girvoy Sport" style of swing, … [Read more...] about Ask Giryagirl: More Tips to Fix Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing [VIDEOS!]
Ask GiryaGirl: I just learned the kettlebell swing… Now what?!
So - you may have had your first visit with an RKC or HKC instructor and learned to do the kettlebell swing ! (Big shout out to Mark, Nick, and Tony!) Now you're back home, have given yourself a rest and are no longer gnashing your teeth because of being sore in weird places. Where to start?! Here's a couple of routines you can use to reinforce and practice what you … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I just learned the kettlebell swing… Now what?!
PCC Blog Post (with two sample workouts), Yesterday’s Cardio Grudge-Match and a Grocery Haul Video
Fantastic to be featured on the PCC blog again yesterday with an experiment that you may remember started here. I've detailed more of what happened and added two sample deload workouts. Be sure to also read the comments over there for some very fun Q+A, including a part where a top commenter over there and I have a fairly indepth discussion about signs and signals the body … [Read more...] about PCC Blog Post (with two sample workouts), Yesterday’s Cardio Grudge-Match and a Grocery Haul Video
Monkey Bar Monday – Rope Climbing in Providence, RI and A Scaled At Home Version!
As you may have gathered I shot a fair amount of video while in Providence, Rhode Island recently. The weather was ideal (slightly cool and overcast outside) not only for running around but acting as a natural light diffusor for pretty good video!!! When we arrived at Brown Street Park, I had that whole feeling you get as a kid when you see the playground and you can't seem … [Read more...] about Monkey Bar Monday – Rope Climbing in Providence, RI and A Scaled At Home Version!
