Normally my Saturday is a loose-ends tying, wandering around and figuring stuff out day (as you may have noticed via Instagram). That's still on the schedule, but given holiday demands, my fellow type-a maniac advanced client and I moved our normal "Sunday challenge" to Satuday instead. While it was about 38 degrees when we got started, I knew the light hoodie I was wearing … [Read more...] about Pre-Holiday Park Challenge Workout
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High Intensity Circuit…
There's not a lot of truth in the phrase "Circle of Vom" as it seemed to have the opposite effect on my workout partner... she showed up wobbly from a super stressful week but afterwards was feeling better than ever. I hope this workout has the same effect on you if you try it! Warm up with Joint Mobility 3x Rounds: 1/1 Get-ups, at the top, do three … [Read more...] about High Intensity Circuit…
The House Always Wins III: Another Poker Chips Kettlebell Workout
It's been a busy week, and I knew the same was true for my intermediate/advanced client who showed up today to train. Given past discussions I knew that she would enjoy a tough workout that would require a little less thinking... and we both appreciate the simplicity of a "poker chips workout". There's something satisfying about plunking the chips back into the box as you … [Read more...] about The House Always Wins III: Another Poker Chips Kettlebell Workout
Backyard Brawl: Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
The people who train with me tend to be extremely motivated. This is good, I am encouraging of course, but I'm not a cheerleader. We don't hand out trophies here all willy-nilly. Once in a while I'll have a local client who will either show up with a high level of athleticism and/or really take to the training in a big way--then we keep training, but I offer a free "work out … [Read more...] about Backyard Brawl: Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout
The Minimalist Kettlebell Workout
Here's one for when you might not have much time, or between days of serious strength effort when you just feel like you need to move! Since I did a fair amount of weighted pull-ups last night, I came up with this combination today to kind of even out the work. Started with joint mobility, then grabbed an RKC snatch test size kettlebell for 3 minutes of get-ups on the … [Read more...] about The Minimalist Kettlebell Workout
Easter Egg Hunt Kettlebell Workout
It might look cute but... it's not for beginners! Each time an egg is found, check the chart and put in some reps. Feel free to swap the burpees for another power move like a few tire flips, a sled push, etc. Be sure you don't hide too many eggs... We plan to hide 4 per color so that the totals come to 40 burpees, 20 per side kettlebell presses, 60 kettlebell swings … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunt Kettlebell Workout
Keep Getting up… a Kettlebell Workout Inspired by an Interview
If you haven't had the chance, please check out the recent interview with Carolyn Taylor Harris, RKC I conducted for Dragon Door. Carolyn has made an inspiring transformation and continues to add more tools to her toolkit to help others. One of the things I loved hearing about (and there's many things to celebrate in what she shared in our conversation) was a favorite drill … [Read more...] about Keep Getting up… a Kettlebell Workout Inspired by an Interview
Short On Time But Craving Power: The Joy of 10-Round Simple Workouts
This week I created two different "10 round" workouts for two different people--at two different levels and who have different sets of challenges. Then of course after seeing how well they both did, and while remembering how much fun I have with these types of things, I had to do one too! 10 round workouts are a funny thing, and I like them a lot. Completing them results in … [Read more...] about Short On Time But Craving Power: The Joy of 10-Round Simple Workouts
Finding Even More Value with the Bottom-Up Kettlebell Get-Up (and a Workout)
This past Thursday the class focused on strikes. Now, it may come as a surprise to some of you, but I am not in the habit of going around and hitting people. It was an interesting psychological block to work though, which I am now thinking is very important. If I need to hit someone, I have a lot less qualms now. Granted, I have made it 40 years without having … [Read more...] about Finding Even More Value with the Bottom-Up Kettlebell Get-Up (and a Workout)
The Sculpture Garden Workout: Large Stone Stacking, Kettlebell Swings, Mace 10&2s, and more!
Those of you following me on social media already know I've been having a lot of fun coming up with outdoor workouts recently--and that I've found a bunch of smooth stones to play with too. After finding a good selection of them in various weights (though I am not sure how heavy the largest one is yet, but am fairly sure it weighs a little more than I do) 100+?, 100, 60, 40, … [Read more...] about The Sculpture Garden Workout: Large Stone Stacking, Kettlebell Swings, Mace 10&2s, and more!
