First the workout - and then if you wish to keep reading, there's some serious handpicked deals for you too! Definitely a fun one to get the week going strong (I'm doing most of my heavier duty workouts on Tues/Thurs then on the weekend my workout partner and I really go for a challenge!) Here's what I did Tuesday 12/13 at home: Mobility Focused with Some Heavy Stuff - … [Read more...] about Homemade Gains: A Weekday Kettlebell Workout and Some Deals Too!
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Quick – Everything Kettlebell Workout
This is a nice one if you already know what you're doing with kettlebells and want to review a lot of the basic moves - you're short on time... Start with your favorite basic Joint Mobility Warmup* The video at the end of this post has the most basic one that most of you who have trained with me in real life will recognize! If you do have more time, consider checking out the … [Read more...] about Quick – Everything Kettlebell Workout
Heavy Duty At Home: A Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Workouts I've been working out at home or in parks for years... so even with everything happening, it has been business as usual for my own training. But while this is all old hat for me, I do have a few ideas to share if you're used to a more traditional gym setting. Skip to the crazy kettlebell workout. Pros: You pick the … [Read more...] about Heavy Duty At Home: A Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
Three No-Equipment Bodyweight Only Travel Workouts for When You’re On the Road!
It's summertime and many people will take the opportunity to travel - but there's no reason that means we have to stop working out! While some folks will opt to travel with equipment, as much as I love kettlebells (like A LOT), I'm loath to be "that person" lugging a massive kettlebell through the airport and causing problems. The good news is, with some smart planning and a … [Read more...] about Three No-Equipment Bodyweight Only Travel Workouts for When You’re On the Road!
Strategy Wednesday – Workout Wednesday…
A "Strategy Wednesday" has been long overdue, so I've blocked out a few hours today for it. Basically it's a reassessment of what's going on, what I can do better, and often what I can drop or discontinue. And... this applies to my lifestyle as a whole, not just business or entrepreneur stuff... but also fitness and food. Much to the annoyance of some, I see all of this as … [Read more...] about Strategy Wednesday – Workout Wednesday…
Super Scaleable Three-Move EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Workout for Home or Anywhere
Those of you following along on Instagram today you may have noticed at the end of one of the videos I kind of... attack a bowl of pepperment bark at Williams-Sonoma while on an otherwise innocent errand to pick up a box of Mavea water filters. Long story short, I might have had a little bit of a sugar rush when I came home, but I also wanted to get some reps in, and some small … [Read more...] about Super Scaleable Three-Move EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Workout for Home or Anywhere
Ask GiryaGirl: What’s MonkeyBarMonday? What’s an EMOM workout? and Some Small Questions
What's all this MONDAY Monkey Business??!? Monkey Bar Monday, aka #MonkeyBarMonday or #MBM started on a total whim several months ago. As usual I'd had quite a lot of espresso and decided to walk over to a small park where some monkey bars were gloriously empty... and it was Monday. And Monday and Monkey start with M... which makes it catch enough to turn into a … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: What’s MonkeyBarMonday? What’s an EMOM workout? and Some Small Questions
The Power of Simple At-Home Workouts… Example: Sandbag and Pull Up Bar
Impatient people can click here to skip to the workout and video A pattern I've seen for years (and have also personally experienced) is that the more advanced you get, the less you really need. While there's always a seemingly human-nature-fueled thirst for gadgets and gizmos, and while new stuff can be motivating and a lot of fun (and I certainly have a first class … [Read more...] about The Power of Simple At-Home Workouts… Example: Sandbag and Pull Up Bar
The House Always Wins… A Bodyweight Workout At Home
Used to be ashamed of this, but after hearing that some other very esteemed top instructors also had the same problem I've gotten over it. And that's an ability to coach and count at the same time. Seeing that the coaching part is more important, I decided to add a couple sets of poker chips to my collection of workout items. One is this very simple plastic box of 100 chips … [Read more...] about The House Always Wins… A Bodyweight Workout At Home
Ab-Focused Kettlebell Workout – Home Edition and an Unusual Shake Recipe: Bloodthirsty Goji Dragon!
I've had a lot of requests for home workouts from various clients, friends, and kettlebell small group participants for when either I'm out of town, or they're on vacation, or when schedules just don't work. The following is a simple favorite that doesn't take much "brain power" but will remind you just how much kettlebell swings involve the abs when done correctly. A … [Read more...] about Ab-Focused Kettlebell Workout – Home Edition and an Unusual Shake Recipe: Bloodthirsty Goji Dragon!