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
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Dragon Door Neuro-Grips v2.0
I've been a huge fan of Neuro-Grips ever since encountering them on the photoshoot for Jon Bruney's Neuro-Mass. While versions of these have existed for some time out there in the world, until now people have usually had to make them or have a welder friend construct them. Now you can simply buy them from Dragon Door. The new ones are made of steel and are improved in many … [Read more...] about Dragon Door Neuro-Grips v2.0
New Podcast! Adrienne and Co-Host Dr. Chad Eldridge Discuss Two VERY Cool Recent Events! Get the Scoop!
It's been a BLAST to add Dr. Chad Eldridge as the official Co-Host of the GiryaGirl.com Podcast (at least that's how it will be until we can come up with a new name/platform etc. for it.) This episode is a little shorter, but packed with info as both of us attended different, but extremely cool events last weekend. I set a timer during the recording (it's silent, thankfully) … [Read more...] about New Podcast! Adrienne and Co-Host Dr. Chad Eldridge Discuss Two VERY Cool Recent Events! Get the Scoop!
Ask GiryaGirl: I Only Have One or Two Kettlebells, What Else Can I Do? What is Your Skincare Routine?
First off, there's been a TON of especially great stuff on the Dragon Door blogs these past couple weeks/months... If you haven't already, visit and bookmark the RKC Blog, the PCC Blog, and the Strong Medicine Blog for a curated steady stream of great info every week. Q: I only have one kettlebell, it's the one I started with so it's a little light for most of the things … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I Only Have One or Two Kettlebells, What Else Can I Do? What is Your Skincare Routine?
Post First Ever UK PCC Report, a Parallel Bars Video, and Some Silly Things Too!
Click here to read the PCC blog post that goes with this photo! Those of you who were following along last Weds/Thursday on Instagram and Youtube know that the journey out to the first ever Progressive Calisthenics Certification (PCC) Workshop in the UK was a little bit.... challenging. The weather plus "waitng on equipment" had me scrambling to get canceled flights … [Read more...] about Post First Ever UK PCC Report, a Parallel Bars Video, and Some Silly Things Too!
What to do if the bath water is too hot?! BLOG of course!
Just checking in for a second, because the bath water really is too hot.... - I've got another early (though not painfully so*) flight tomorrow, but I get to see more of my fantastic friends from the RKC at the first ever Dragon Door Bodyweight Workshop - for those of you who know, this is the other type of training that I love - and the other half of what I do - kettlebells, … [Read more...] about What to do if the bath water is too hot?! BLOG of course!
So Much Excitement, So much To Share! (and a Kettlebell Workout)
First off, if you haven't already checked it out, Explosive Calisthenics (sometimes referred to by enthusiasts and superfans as Convict Conditioning Vol 3) is now out in both paperback and eBook form! While the eBook might be convenient in some ways, like the fact that you wouldn't need to wait on or pay for shipping, the paperback is just really a while lot of fun. It's a … [Read more...] about So Much Excitement, So much To Share! (and a Kettlebell Workout)
I Will Be Iron
I Will Be Iron by Bud Jeffries Both eBook and print formats available I had met Bud Jeffries this past summer after one of the sessions of Andrea Du Cane's Ageless Body Workshop. Being local to the area, he showed up to say hello etc. He's a BIG guy - but that's to be expected since he's very well known in the world of extreme strength, and strongman feats. … [Read more...] about I Will Be Iron
Convict Conditioning Vol 2
Convict Conditioning 2: Advanced Prison Training Tactics for Muscle Gain, Fat Loss and Bulletproof Abs By Paul "Coach" Wade 354 pages. Paperback or ebook I originally bought this in ebook form as soon as it was available from Dragon Door... then stayed up until 4AM reading it. Considering how much I love the original Convict Conditioning book this shouldn't come as … [Read more...] about Convict Conditioning Vol 2
Giving the SSST a Try and Some Interesting Ideas
One of the things I most enjoy doing is conducting written interviews for Dragon Door. This has put me in touch with such a variety of inspiring people, and has even made lasting friendships too. Being able to share their stories is an honor that is not taken lightly. The other great thing about the interviews is they often give me ideas about challenges I'd like to try. … [Read more...] about Giving the SSST a Try and Some Interesting Ideas
