In case you missed it, here's a fun video I created for Dragon Door showing how I like to use my pair of 30kg kettlebells. While I can't press them, there's still plenty to do with them! :) (hint: deadlifts, suitcase deadlifts, double kettlebell deadlifts, double kettlebell suitcase deadlifts, farmer's walks, farmer's walks in place, clean and hold, L-sits, mountain … [Read more...] about Fun with 30kg Dragon Door RKC Kettlebells!
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Heavy Kettlebells + Fajitas… A Workout and Simple Cast Iron Skillet Fajitas Recipe
Must admit, I'm really enjoying the lower humidity and slightly cooler weather here at my new place... and even though I was very active before, being able to just go outside and work out with very little fanfare (or audience) has inspired me to do even more. I felt like going pretty heavy with things last night, and ended up surprising myself a little. Given that I kept … [Read more...] about Heavy Kettlebells + Fajitas… A Workout and Simple Cast Iron Skillet Fajitas Recipe
In Defense of Very Heavy Kettlebells… and Why I Love Having Them Around…
While very heavy swings are certainly not recommended for beginners, intermediate to advanced kettlebell maniacs might want to consider the challenge. For one it can be both a serious ego check (at first) and a real ego builder (a little later). And ladies, do NOT shy away from heavy when you're ready... short sets of heavy swings make for some glorious glutes, and bring … [Read more...] about In Defense of Very Heavy Kettlebells… and Why I Love Having Them Around…
BIG Celebration at Dragon Door – Offer is Over, But Here’s a Workout!
Yesterday, Dragon Door celebrated reaching over 60,000 likes on their official Facebook page by offering free shipping for the contiguous USA on everything for 24hrs only. Hopefully you were able to take advantage of this offer—I did notice that readers of GiryaGirl.com did seem to take action pretty quick, judging from your clicks!!! I also noticed that many of you were … [Read more...] about BIG Celebration at Dragon Door – Offer is Over, But Here’s a Workout!