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?
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Courthouse Calisthenics Workout….
So, I was called in for jury duty, which of course caused me a whole lot of tooth-gnashing and concern... would I get stuck on something for days and days (my greatest fear), or would they let me go? The good news - after making me and about 900 other people sit around for most of the day, they ended up not needing me. Considering the proliferation of snack machines and … [Read more...] about Courthouse Calisthenics Workout….
Hodge Podge of an Update
There's a lot to catch up on, and it's embarrassing to see that nearly a whole week has gone by without an update on here. Let's fix that right now. I woke up Tuesday morning to find the post-holiday blues obliterated by a message from Triton Nutrition telling me that I had won their Extreme Athlete drawing. Getting awesome stuff delivered never gets old... and I'm really … [Read more...] about Hodge Podge of an Update
Why Dragon Door? Why all this stuff works for me….
Yesterday, after tweeting about working on my CK-FMS case study (**Update! I am CK-FMS certified!!!!!), someone remarked that "wow, you're really drinking that koolaid." My wacky personality responded that I was also taking baths in it and asked if my skin had turned a funny color yet. Pretty sure the intended outcome of the exchange was not to inspire me to poke fun at … [Read more...] about Why Dragon Door? Why all this stuff works for me….
The Wanderer… Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
It's no secret that I'm nuts about the Convict Conditioning series of books and DVDs from Dragon Door - and of course totally hooked on kettlebell training too. Here's an example of a fairly (you can adjust the difficulty to meet your own needs) advanced workout that involves a great deal of variety. The real fun is derived from it's variability - it can adapt to whatever … [Read more...] about The Wanderer… Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Some catching up again – Paul “Coach” Wade Interview, Beginning Mace Swings
I am so honored that Paul "Coach" Wade agreed to an interview for the Dragon Door website - especially considering how big a fan I am of the Convict Conditioning programs and products. SO please check out this interview with Paul "Coach" Wade RIGHT NOW. No matter who you are, or where you are in your training, you'll probably get some helpful hint from Paul. This is real world, … [Read more...] about Some catching up again – Paul “Coach” Wade Interview, Beginning Mace Swings
Ask GiryaGirl: Troubleshooting the Pistol – a Q&A discussion
Recently I posted a link to the new Shot-At-Alcatraz Convict Conditioning Bodyweight Squat DVD. I had also recently posted a my review at that same link. Yes, the price is daunting - but if you're serious about mastering the pistol (aka the one leg squat) then this will be a worthwhile investment. ESPECIALLY if you are training others—this is essentially on-demand coaching … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Troubleshooting the Pistol – a Q&A discussion
Fun with the new Convict Conditioning Push Up DVD and Manual Set… and Tiger Bend Push Ups!
I posted a full written review on the Dragon Door website, (Check it out here, and no surprise, I really really dig this DVD!) While I won't be training on The Rock (Alcatraz) any time soon, it sure is a neat concept for the video.... can't wait to see the other ones. One day... ONE DAY I will do the one arm push up - :) … [Read more...] about Fun with the new Convict Conditioning Push Up DVD and Manual Set… and Tiger Bend Push Ups!
Another Practice Workout – Kettlebell Snatch and Bodyweight Focus
I am personally experimenting with a few things this week in terms of (personal) programming - and this particular workout was all about reinforcing the change I've made with gripping the kettlebell during the snatch. So its all about "taming the arc" and knowing when, where to time gripping the kettlebell. At no time did I want to be even slightly fatigued in the hands, … [Read more...] about Another Practice Workout – Kettlebell Snatch and Bodyweight Focus
