I couldn't resist making this silly graphic - that's my computer science / digital arts degree WORKING HARD FOR YOU! (...must not have class shove neighbor's car around the parking lot for the next '300' workout...) Start out with joint mobility of course, we did a little extra here and there because it's Monday and people seemed a little tired or stressed or something … [Read more...] about Another…. 300 Workout
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Katie’s Kettlebell Journey – from Beginner to HKC in Modesto California
By Katie Harrell, HKC I started training with kettlebells with Adrienne Harvey of GiryaGirl.com in May of 2011 when I lived in Florida. The kettlebell bug bit me pretty hard. I have struggled with being heavy and out-of-shape for my entire life. Needless to say, the results of training have been extremely gratifying. Being a musician, I understand the importance of practice, … [Read more...] about Katie’s Kettlebell Journey – from Beginner to HKC in Modesto California
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! :)
Forget Resolutions… Choose a CHALLENGE!
Oh yes... it's the season... the season of CHANGE... the season of being BOMBARDED by advertisements exploiting your... theoretically weakened condition. Most people have stuffed themselves over Christmas and now New Years Eve looms in the not so distant future. The "guilt" weighs heavy... and just like last year, and the year before, etc. we are hearing a lot of talk about … [Read more...] about Forget Resolutions… Choose a CHALLENGE!
Maniacal Monday – a “300” Workout for Kettlebell, Bodyweight and Optional TRX
I realized we hadn't done a "300" workout in a while - so it was time to write up a nice mean one for us all to enjoy. Always begin with your joint mobility exercises - then we warmed up with 20 two hand kettlebell swings. Do 3 rounds of the following to add up to 300 (perfectly executed, right?) reps in your best time possible - resting as needed - but always … [Read more...] about Maniacal Monday – a “300” Workout for Kettlebell, Bodyweight and Optional TRX
Functional Kettlebell Boot Camp Workout
Not too confident with your kettlebell swing, clean, or snatch? Bought a nice shiny new kettlebell from Dragon Door and you're just itching to use it but don't want to hurt yourself or get a bad habit in place before your training appointment with a certified RKC instructor? (This workout does assume that you are familiar with some common fitness exercises and are willing to … [Read more...] about Functional Kettlebell Boot Camp Workout
A little something I call the “One Skillet Challenge”
I have had a disproportionate number of strange adventures and living situations in my 34 years, and in that time have also developed some unusual methods of preparing good food with just a few items. Also.... some days you just don't want to wash a ton of pots and pans. While I don't think that there is anything in the "A Man A Can and a Plan" cookbook that is unprocessed … [Read more...] about A little something I call the “One Skillet Challenge”
