Before leaving for NJ/NY last week to train with Master RKC Phil Ross, I wanted to make sure to make the absolute most of the training time up there, so over the past few weeks I had ramped up both my strength endurance activities, as well as generally the high intensity cardio (heavy swings, sprawls*, Ultimate Sandbag drills like rotational lunges, and things that nearly have … [Read more...] about The Power of Working on the Kettlebell Basics, a Workout and a Video (mostly about food)
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KB swings
Good Morning Everyone, I have a general question about swings.......If I do swings only, will that improve general fitness and lose weight? I'm thinking of doing 100-200 a day. Thanks Michael … [Read more...] about KB swings
Variation on Program Minimum
We have more beginners at the Friday 6pm class here in Winter Park, so its a great day to focus on the basics (which is really something on which EVERYONE should be focusing). Since everyone could stand to review and continue to progress with their basic kettlebell swing and get up, I designed a very basic plan using a variation of the Enter the Kettlebell program minimum as … [Read more...] about Variation on Program Minimum
He called it “Woozy Wednesday”
My kettlebell small group members are a lot of fun, and one of them in particular seems to have a knack for coming up with little slogans. Yesterday's workout was hince named for the day of the week, which will forever be known as "Woozy Wednesday" because well - some of them got a bit woozy and had to walk it off from time to time. No cookies were chucked … [Read more...] about He called it “Woozy Wednesday”
Quick Celebration Workout….
For nothing short of a little pride and vanity, I wanted to make sure that the first kettlebell class that I led after becoming an RKC Level 2 instructor was one of my own. With less than 24 hours to go - before substitute leading a friend's boot camp and kettlebell class, I had to think fast. The workout is not for beginners, and is a super quick one, but it was a lot of … [Read more...] about Quick Celebration Workout….
“That Long Lean Look YOU LOVE” – minor rant… and more of my story
Have seen this phrase for years, it even fooled ME in the past... fooled me into wasting time, money, and still not having "the answer". La la la... do these little safe non-offensive, non-making-you-actually-sweat exercises that won't "bulk you up" etc and you'll have "long lean muscles". Ladies... it's a LIE. Plain and simple. Saw it on the door of a new gimmicky … [Read more...] about “That Long Lean Look YOU LOVE” – minor rant… and more of my story
How Kettlebell Training Can Help You as a Vocalist!
After watching a past episode of Dragon Door TV (included at the bottom of this post) that showed Harry Connick Jr. training with kettlebells, and featured RKC instructor and opera singer, Kati Terray, it's fairly obvious that kettlebell training can be particularly beneficial for singers. Being a vocalist myself, I felt the need to tell you why! My vocal coach, Ron Feldman … [Read more...] about How Kettlebell Training Can Help You as a Vocalist!
A variation on the “Deep Six” Workout – practice all six RKC exercises in one compact package!
I absolutely love the "Deep Six" workout originally developed by Senior RKC Jon Engum, but wanted to modify it for a few of my newer clients, for our extreme climate here in Florida, and for a shorter time expenditure too. Originally the Deep Six is in the following order and run for 5 rounds, you start with the right hand and keep it until the Get Up in the middle: - 5 … [Read more...] about A variation on the “Deep Six” Workout – practice all six RKC exercises in one compact package!
Favorite episode of DragonDoor.tv and plans for GiryaGirl.tv
The time to launch GiryaGirl.tv approaches, and I just have to say that Amanda Salas and her crew are so much fun - we became friends on twitter shortly before the Orlando RKC and had a blast being complete nerds about it. The DragonDoor.tv shows have given me a lot of ideas of how I want to run my own - and this episode is of course my favorite - the Orlando RKC certification … [Read more...] about Favorite episode of DragonDoor.tv and plans for GiryaGirl.tv
A quick personal note about why kettlebells and body weight training work so well for me….
Some days are crazier than others, some are not crazy at all - those are usually the ones I reserve for massive amounts of sleeping. One of the great things about kettlebell and bodyweight training that has been SO crucial for me is the efficiency of the training sessions themselves. No more boring hours and hours at the gym, not to mention travel time to and from - which … [Read more...] about A quick personal note about why kettlebells and body weight training work so well for me….
