Another fun station circuit for the small group - we have an awesome new member who joined us over the weekend and I am proud to say she is already raising the bar - in other words...LOOK OUT GUYS. Start out with your favorite joint mobility exercises of course Repeat 5 times, resting minimally, but as necessary - 20 kettlebell swings 5 "find the ground" (kneeling … [Read more...] about Another Manic Monday Station-Based Circuit……
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A Celebration of (Kettlebell) Swings
The Friday before Labor Day Weekend always seems to have everyone in a festive mood - that plus the amazingly good weather we had today - there was even a breeze! We took a variety of kettlebells to the little grassy field: multiples of 24kg, 20kg, 16kg, 12kg. One participant mis-heard me and treated himself to an extra "farmers" walk by going to the courtyard and not the … [Read more...] about A Celebration of (Kettlebell) Swings
Kettlebell Workout Inspired by the Chicago RKC Workshop
RKC Workshops are ALWAYS inspiring - even if you're there running around as a sober theoretical lovechild of Barbara Walters and Hunter S. Thompson. (I was interviewing people at the event - which was a fantastic experience I hope to repeat). During a few moments of resting/observation/backing up files to my computer I managed to catch a few of the lectures and brought home … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout Inspired by the Chicago RKC Workshop
Maniacal Monday – a “300” Workout for Kettlebell, Bodyweight and Optional TRX
I realized we hadn't done a "300" workout in a while - so it was time to write up a nice mean one for us all to enjoy. Always begin with your joint mobility exercises - then we warmed up with 20 two hand kettlebell swings. Do 3 rounds of the following to add up to 300 (perfectly executed, right?) reps in your best time possible - resting as needed - but always … [Read more...] about Maniacal Monday – a “300” Workout for Kettlebell, Bodyweight and Optional TRX
The Thundergod Workout – for Kettlebells and Optional Sandbag
This is a fun one - earlier it was storming outside and that inspired me to write up a workout for the small group that would keep us off of the potentially wet ground - and well - to keep the kettlebells low (remind me to tell you a story about this time I was practicing kettlebell snatches and the timing of a far off clap of thunder...) Anyhow, back to our … [Read more...] about The Thundergod Workout – for Kettlebells and Optional Sandbag
Wednesday’s Wicked Circuits – Kettlebell and Optional TRX Workout
Another drizzly day yesterday, similar to the one which inspired the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Workout some weeks ago. Which the participants really seemed to enjoy - one even requested "more workouts like that one!" For whatever reason, my group seems to like circuit workouts that require them to move through a few different "stations" We bring out a large assortment of … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Wicked Circuits – Kettlebell and Optional TRX Workout
Monday Mayhem Kettlebell Circuits
Choose moderate to heavy kettlebells for these circuits - being sure that the renegade rows are performed with heavier kettlebells because of their larger bases (this keeps you more stable) be sure to perform these on solid level ground. These circuits are great opportunities to fine tune your Do your usual joint mobility warm up, a few warm up swings and … [Read more...] about Monday Mayhem Kettlebell Circuits
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Workout
It had been a drizzly, booming in the distance messy rainy day - but the Winter Park small group was not to be deterred. Instead of our accustomed field, or the dismal and occasionally very greasy parking structure, I opted to surprise them a little by moving our workout to the left half of the rock garden under the building. You can't tell from the photo - it was much … [Read more...] about The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Workout
Trial Tabata Thursday….
Location is undisclosed at this point until papers are signed etc etc, but I was scoping out a new gym this past Thurs as a possible place to offer group classes, small group, and one on one training. It's a non-traditional sort of gym and I get along well with the similarly non-traditional owners. So - in addition to stopping in that morning I wanted to see what the "vibe" … [Read more...] about Trial Tabata Thursday….
Woozy Caveman Wednesday… Simple Does NOT Equal Easy
Brutal heat and humidity today.... a few participants left looking like we'd had a water balloon fight and not a workout.... I'm serious. Begin with a joint mobility warmup - ours uses a lot of the great drills from Super Joints. Use a kettlebell that's heaver (a little or a lot!) than your usual :) First circuit - Repeat 3 times 20 2 hand kettlebell swings 10 … [Read more...] about Woozy Caveman Wednesday… Simple Does NOT Equal Easy
