Crank It UP! This past Wednesday, we decided to tackle a somewhat advanced challenge, and upped the volume a little bit. The workout below is fairly advanced (especially if you adjust the weights to your current level). It's a smorgasbord of favorite methods, and putting them all together like this is a little bit crazy - however with care, good form and good judgement it was … [Read more...] about A Higher Volume Workout Challenge
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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
Simple Circuit Workouts for Complex Times
Around this time last year, I was preparing to travel to San Jose / Los Gatos for an RKC Workshop with Dr. Chris Holder. Grateful to have not only made that trip, but that I had gotten so much out of it. At that time I thought we might have to endure a short shut down, but I had no idea that life as we know it would be radically altered for the next year (and probably beyond.) … [Read more...] about Simple Circuit Workouts for Complex Times
Ask GiryaGirl: How Often Should I Train With Kettlebells? Workouts VS Practice?
Great questions this week! Q: How often (as in sessions per week) would you suggest training with kettlebells? A: Kettlebell training can be effective with a variety of training frequencies, but what's best will depend on what your goals and your fitness level. Generally speaking, to improve overall fitness or strength, a serious session 2-3 times a week can work very well. … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: How Often Should I Train With Kettlebells? Workouts VS Practice?
Podcast Ep 32: Kettlebells, Convict Conditioning, Context & Empathy with Rob Langdon: Author of The Seventh Circle
Listen Online (Opens New Tab): http://podcast.giryagirl.com/wp-content/uploads/GGPodcastEp32_CatchingUpWithRobLangdon.mp3 This week’s episode features a conversation with Rob Langdon, Author of The Seventh Circle: a Former Australian Soldier’s Extraordinary Story of Surviving Seven Years in Afghanistan’s Most Notorious Prison. I interviewed him for Dragon Door and this … [Read more...] about Podcast Ep 32: Kettlebells, Convict Conditioning, Context & Empathy with Rob Langdon: Author of The Seventh Circle
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
Strange Human Truths Unearthed by Kettlebell Training
A really cool article came out today on DragonDoor.com from Master RKC Chris Holder. Chris has a long history as a strength and conditioning coach for collegiate athletics. He’s observed some very interesting human behavior to say the least. In his article, two short quotes immediately jogged my brain and reminded me of several odd observations from my own experience as both a … [Read more...] about Strange Human Truths Unearthed by Kettlebell Training
Want to learn about kettlebells from the Girya Girl? Come train with me!
Now accepting individual and small group clients for RKC style kettlebell training in Research Triangle (Durham, RTP, Chapel Hill) North Carolina - please contact me by email so we can setup an appointment - info@giryagirl.com … [Read more...] about Want to learn about kettlebells from the Girya Girl? Come train with me!
Powers of the Get-Up, One HAND Pull Up Tips Via Video, American Ninja Warrior Application Turned In, and Upcoming Adventures
First off, I want to introduce Sebastian Müller, RKC Team Leader over in Germany. I was able to meet him at the 2013 PCC in Sweden (which was so epic that we are all still talking about it...). Anyway, Sebastian has some absolutely great ideas about training, and this most recent he has contributed to the RKC Blog is certainly no exception! While the kettlebell get-up is … [Read more...] about Powers of the Get-Up, One HAND Pull Up Tips Via Video, American Ninja Warrior Application Turned In, and Upcoming Adventures
Let’s Heat Up the Gym! (a Kettlebell Workout)
Recently one of the most faithful attendees of our small group requested to work on stamina... Not a problem! Also, for Florida, since it dipped under 50 degrees (Fahrenheit) that meant everyone was running around freezing, or were gleefully wearing any and all of the "cold weather clothes" that they never get to wear. Seriously, you would have thought a bizzard was on … [Read more...] about Let’s Heat Up the Gym! (a Kettlebell Workout)
