A little while ago, I took a call from a very dedicated fitness instructor who was considering adding kettlebells to his clients' programs. Having found a lot of success with kettlebells in his own fitness, including significant fat loss **AND** impressive increases in strength. He had been considering going straight to the RKC, but wanted to learn about the HKC, and wanted to … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: What is the HKC? How is it different than the RKC? Which One Should You Do?
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Austin Adventures with the SCC and HKC – Plus a Workout and Mobility Stuff!
Ever have one of those trips where you come back and you know you've changed in some way? This was definitely one of those! And I mean that in a good way. There was no shortage of adventure and excitement this past weekend in Austin, Texas. In fact for one of the more action packed parts, I am only half-joking about exaggerating it a little and writing it up as a … [Read more...] about Austin Adventures with the SCC and HKC – Plus a Workout and Mobility Stuff!
BONUS Podcast Mini Episode: The SCC-HKC Combo with Adrienne Harvey, Senior PCC and Mike Krivka, Master RKC
This is the first in a series of 4 bonus episodes loosely focused on topics related to the SCC (Strength Calisthenics Certification) and HKC (Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification) workshop combo that Mike and I will be leading on June 11th and 12th in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This will be the first ever combo workshop weekend for the SCC/HKC, and if you register for … [Read more...] about BONUS Podcast Mini Episode: The SCC-HKC Combo with Adrienne Harvey, Senior PCC and Mike Krivka, Master RKC
21 Kettlebell Workouts from Master RKC Dan John, Valuable Programming Tips, and What to Do After Your HKC Workshop!
Just a quick note here for you to check out Dan John's new post on the RKC Blog. Basically he outlines the importance and power of the one-day HKC workshop for trainers, instructors, coaches, and yes even serious fitness enthusiasts! Then he goes on to describe 21 days of workouts to be done after the HKC experience to really help cement the training, understanding, and to … [Read more...] about 21 Kettlebell Workouts from Master RKC Dan John, Valuable Programming Tips, and What to Do After Your HKC Workshop!
Ask Giryagirl: More Tips to Fix Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing [VIDEOS!]
Every now and then, friends and former clients who've moved away will send along a video of their kettlebell swing. "Does this look right?!" or "What am I doing wrong?!" etc. And before we even get to the fact of the different legitimate styles of kettlebell swings (I practice and teach the RKC hardstyle kettlebell swing, but there's also a GS "Girvoy Sport" style of swing, … [Read more...] about Ask Giryagirl: More Tips to Fix Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing [VIDEOS!]
Ask GiryaGirl: I just learned the kettlebell swing… Now what?!
So - you may have had your first visit with an RKC or HKC instructor and learned to do the kettlebell swing ! (Big shout out to Mark, Nick, and Tony!) Now you're back home, have given yourself a rest and are no longer gnashing your teeth because of being sore in weird places. Where to start?! Here's a couple of routines you can use to reinforce and practice what you … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I just learned the kettlebell swing… Now what?!
Podcast: A Chat With New Senior RKC Mike Krivka – Strategy and Beyond (and some silly stuff too)
Right click, or click and save the link below so you can listen at your computer with ease, or transfer the MP3 to a portable player of your choosing. Still am considering creating a regular "show" but am weighing the logistics and practicality against listenership. Feel free to let me know how you feel about podcasts, MP3s, when/where you listen, and in what preferred … [Read more...] about Podcast: A Chat With New Senior RKC Mike Krivka – Strategy and Beyond (and some silly stuff too)
Podcast with Mike Krivka – Upcoming HKC (and why the HKC is so awesome) some Workouts and serious Kettlebell TIPS!
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! Learn & get certified in professional strength kettlebell essentials w/ Sr RKC Mike Krivka & I in Jacksonville, FL for a Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification (HKC) Workshop. ALSO please note that the HKC is now approved for 0.8 ACE CECs, and 0.8 NASM CEUs!!! See you there!! :) **PODCAST recorded fresh 3/7/2015 DIRECT MP3 LINK** with Mike Krivka … [Read more...] about Podcast with Mike Krivka – Upcoming HKC (and why the HKC is so awesome) some Workouts and serious Kettlebell TIPS!
PCC Workshop Recap, BIG News for Fitness Professionals, and…MOBILE!
Where to start?! There's a LOT going on... FIRST, last weekend was the Encinitas PCC Workshop, which was FANTASTIC. Al Kavadlo asked me to do the experience write up for it on the PCC Blog, so click here to read all about it and see some incredibly inspiring photos too! SECOND order of VERY big news... Dragon Door's powerful one-day Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification … [Read more...] about PCC Workshop Recap, BIG News for Fitness Professionals, and…MOBILE!
Master the Kettlebell
by Master RKC, Max Shank. Brand new resource with fully up to date kettlebell training information --everything from the beginner basics all the way to highly advanced techniques. Program design, sample workouts, and all the theory you need to construct your own plan for your own training or for your personal training clients. An absolute MUST HAVE for all current and … [Read more...] about Master the Kettlebell
