We came back from lunch and promptly started back in on the Get Up. I really love the get up - at first, waaaay back when (a couple years ago or more) I was first learning it, I thought it was actually very overwhelming. It seemed awkward and unnecessarily confusing, and somehow (now I have no idea how I was doing this) I'd always end up facing the opposite direction. … [Read more...] about Orlando HKC Experience – Helping Out, Testing, and More! (Part 2)
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Orlando HKC Inspired Kettlebell Workout
Really great experiences all around at the Orlando HKC this past Sunday, and so much valuable info. We had 12 participants, with Senior RKC and all around awesome guy, Franz Snideman leading and teaching. Chris Davis organized the event, Tim Shuman and I showed up to help, and Ryan Blackburn and Super Strong Nana, Laurel Blackburn stopped in for the first half. Some very … [Read more...] about Orlando HKC Inspired Kettlebell Workout
HKC Weekend! (Orlando Edition)
A LOT going on this weekend - a bunch of my RKC pals are starting to converge on Orlando in preparation for the Orlando HKC happening on Sunday. So I thought it might be a good time to consolidate a lot of the HKC related info from this site in one place - RIGHT HERE! First, if you're interested in the entry-level HKC (Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification), click … [Read more...] about HKC Weekend! (Orlando Edition)
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
VERY Proud of new HKC Katie, Thoughts on Haywire, Chinese New Year and MORE!
One of my first kettlebell clients really got into it in a big big big way - she started training with me at the very beginning and it feels like a million years ago. I remember meeting her in a park and teaching her how to do a swing for the first time. We also went through the get up and then we just had a little time to do 1 arm swings. We continued to train and swap … [Read more...] about VERY Proud of new HKC Katie, Thoughts on Haywire, Chinese New Year and MORE!
Q&A With Sharon Shiner, HKC and Personal Chef with a Fitness Focus
Sharon Shiner and I are twitter friends, and through one conversation or another started talking about kettlebells and food (imagine that?!) I found out more about her -and her HKC certification, her passion for kettlebell fitness, cooking, etc and just HAD to start asking questions. Here's our email conversation for you to check out! Adrienne: You earned your … [Read more...] about Q&A With Sharon Shiner, HKC and Personal Chef with a Fitness Focus
Zac Zech and the HKC Fort Collins Experience
Many people have asked about the HKC, and one of my clients is planning on getting her HKC soon. While I know a lot of people who participated in the program, I haven't, and I feel like I've really missed out. Since I can't fill in the details of what you may experience if you attend an HKC workshop, newly certified HKC, Zac Zech was kind enough to write an account of his very … [Read more...] about Zac Zech and the HKC Fort Collins Experience
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification (HKC) Questions and Answers
GiryaGirl.com reader "Montana Badboy" asked some great questions about the HKC and how to prepare for it: Q: It's possible that an HKC training event will be coming close to my area, I am thinking about attending. Do you know anything about the HKC training and how it differs from RKC. It sounds like it's exactly what I'm looking for, and any suggestions on preparation would … [Read more...] about Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification (HKC) Questions and Answers
