It was really super that Senior RKC Beth Andrews could come down to Orlando and lead what was possibly the best HKC we've ever had. It was held at Signature Fitness where a couple of my very good friends work. The amusing part was their gym didn't really have a whole lot of kettlebells... so between two cars, we managed to transport all but three of my collection over to the … [Read more...] about Orlando HKC Recap, a Shoulder Tip Video and Other Fun Stuff
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Kettlebell Workout: As Above, So Below
Until now, only a few people know that some of my better small group workouts begin as ideas scrawled on the back of coffee shop receipts in a post-espresso maniacal blur. Most of these ideas are legible only to other people who have terrible handwriting like me, and when I go back to review and refine them, it's not without some degree of amusement. By the look of my … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: As Above, So Below
3 Tips for Swinging HEAVY Kettlebells From Someone Light
So, you think you have a pretty decent "handle" on the kettlebell swing, or if not, don't go heavy yet. However, when we THINK we have a good grasp of the swing with our usual kettlebell, grabbing a heavier one can make it feel like a whole new challenge. OR... more likely it just decides to show you everything you might be doing wrong. While I don't mind swinging with light or … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Swinging HEAVY Kettlebells From Someone Light
Ask GiryaGirl: Confusion with HKC, RKC, SFG, Photoshoots, Grab n Go Foods
This has been the week for very meaningful conversations. In addition to many messages, emails, and phone calls with friends and fellow instructors/trainers and aspiring instructors, I've conducted over 5 very intensive interviews this past week (and this week isn't nearly over yet). I can't wait for them to be ready to share. Some of the personal stories are inspiring to say … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Confusion with HKC, RKC, SFG, Photoshoots, Grab n Go Foods
Catching Up a Little – Interviews, Reviews, Congratulations,and Some Fun!
First off - hope you're taking some time to honor our veterans today on Veteran's Day - a big shout out and thank you to all veterans! It was a busy time last week - but I wanted to kind of recap some of it here, if you missed a few items from Facebook etc. HUGE congratulations to my good friend and fellow Floridian, Laurel Blackburn - she was promoted to RKC Team Leader … [Read more...] about Catching Up a Little – Interviews, Reviews, Congratulations,and Some Fun!
Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Last week was the NPE Mega Training seminar/workshop/event, and I was around to help out and occasionally answer questions, etc. at the Dragon Door table. If you were there, please say hello! I'm currently playing "phone tag" with some new local contacts and reviewing/organizing notes from all the really great presentations. Of course it's always a lot of fun to hear Dan … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Convict Conditioning for Women, Why not 1,000 swings?
Let’s Talk About Designing Kettlebell Workouts….
There was a LOT of interest—we were babbling about it excitedly on Facebook, twitter, the Dragon Door forums, possibly even Pinterest?!—the ebook edition of The RKC Book of Strength and Conditioning came out yesterday. Judging from my own reaction and the reactions of others about this "can't put it down, ooo look what's on the next page" book, it's already an "instant … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Designing Kettlebell Workouts….
A Kettlebell Workout, a Busy Week, a Visitor, and MORE!
It's been a great week, but as you can see from my personal lack of article posting here, a BUSY ONE too! The good news is there's tons of new content on the way for you very soon. In the mean time, here's what's been going on: I switched up the schedule for Kettlebell Small Group - the now very exclusive class I teach - and this was a great thing to do because we had a … [Read more...] about A Kettlebell Workout, a Busy Week, a Visitor, and MORE!
Happy 4th of July, What Kind of Kettlebells, Program Design for Groups
First off, Happy 4th to all my American friends! :) People ask me a LOT of questions daily—somtimes I even know the answers! Granted, a lot of the questions don't have clear cut answers, but are very individualized. For instance - someone asked if they should get competition style kettlebells or the cast iron Dragon Door kettlebells (pretty sure you regular readers … [Read more...] about Happy 4th of July, What Kind of Kettlebells, Program Design for Groups
Ideas about indoor kettlebell and bodyweight workouts
I keep checking to see if any of the neighbors are building an ark. Seriously... the rain—all week... rain rain rain rain rain. AAAGGGHHHH!!!!! This is especially annoying for people who like to walk to their errand destinations, who like to practice beginner and clutch flags on any available safe pole, who like to do fingertip pull ups off of various pieces of … [Read more...] about Ideas about indoor kettlebell and bodyweight workouts