No more excuses... it's double kettlebell workout time! By the way, doing difficult double kettlebell workouts with a pair of 14kg kettlebells at my size is a really super fun challenge. They have slightly slimmer handles than the 16kg kettlebells, and if you're in the middle women's weight class for RKC testing, then the 14kg is already your go-to kettlebell for high rep … [Read more...] about Favorite Double Kettlebell Workouts to Celebrate the 14kg Kettlebell Flash Sale!
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Kettlebell Training: a Moment to Learn, a Lifetime to Master
While there are so many more online resources and coaches out there now than when I first got interested in kettlebells (way back in 2008!), getting started with kettlebell training is still not an easy endeavor! There's a lot of GREAT info out there now, but there's a lot of confusing and not-so-great stuff out there as well. I guess this is pretty much the way of the … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Training: a Moment to Learn, a Lifetime to Master
Ask GiryaGirl: Bent Press Issues
Q: The Kettlebell Bent Press is very difficult for me. When I do too many my back is injured the next day. I am wondering if the Bent Press is meant to do for reps....or is it something you do only a few times per side (like a Turkish Get Up) at the end of a workout. - Jason A: The Bent Press can be a great exercise if performed correctly, and there's a couple of different … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: Bent Press Issues
GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 28: Training for Durability and Adventure
Listen on: podcast.giryagirl.com This week’s episode features a conversation with Stephen Reiners, who recently earned his HKC and SCC certifications at the workshop I led in Durham, NC. Stephen is an avid GORUCK enthusiast, kettlebell and bodyweight exercise and natural leader. He recently traveled to Normandy to be … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 28: Training for Durability and Adventure
Are You Ready to Go Heavy? The Art of Heavy Kettlebell Swings with VIDEO!
There's a lot to love about swinging kettlebells and I'd say there's even more to love about teaching others how to swing kettlebells. It can be especially fun and gratifying to go a little heavy when everyone is ready. How do you know when you (or your client) is ready to "go heavy"? Simple: the person in question is regularly doing great basic kettlebell swings with … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Go Heavy? The Art of Heavy Kettlebell Swings with VIDEO!
Two Crucial Cues for Kettlebell Swings and Rock Stacking
What in the world could rock stacking and kettlebell swing technique possibly have in common? Turns out quite a lot... right down to some seriously specific key phrases! :) I watched this excellent video the other day and two very familiar phrases stood out immediately. If you train with me or have trained with me in the past they'll jump out to you, too! See the importance … [Read more...] about Two Crucial Cues for Kettlebell Swings and Rock Stacking
Video Time! Tips for Kettlebell Cleans, Presses, Snatches, and a Circuit I Did in the Driveway
Those of you who are already subscribed to the GiryaGirlTV Youtube channel may have already seen these videos when I uploaded them a few days ago... However, a little more explanation might be useful too. In a hyperscripted, photoshopped, over-produced world (and with my self-imposed "ambitious" workschedule) it can be fun to just knock out a video off the cuff. So, let me … [Read more...] about Video Time! Tips for Kettlebell Cleans, Presses, Snatches, and a Circuit I Did in the Driveway
3 Tips for Swinging HEAVY Kettlebells From Someone Light
So, you think you have a pretty decent "handle" on the kettlebell swing, or if not, don't go heavy yet. However, when we THINK we have a good grasp of the swing with our usual kettlebell, grabbing a heavier one can make it feel like a whole new challenge. OR... more likely it just decides to show you everything you might be doing wrong. While I don't mind swinging with light or … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Swinging HEAVY Kettlebells From Someone Light
