By Katie Harrell, HKC I started training with kettlebells with Adrienne Harvey of GiryaGirl.com in May of 2011 when I lived in Florida. The kettlebell bug bit me pretty hard. I have struggled with being heavy and out-of-shape for my entire life. Needless to say, the results of training have been extremely gratifying. Being a musician, I understand the importance of practice, … [Read more...] about Katie’s Kettlebell Journey – from Beginner to HKC in Modesto California
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A Serious Clean and Press Practice Workout
This is adapted from one of the workouts in a brutal plan created for me by Tim Shuman, RKC2 - I used his plan to prepare for the RKC Workshop in 2010. The original set of workouts consisted of 3-4 different patterns which all emphasized the crucal RKC 6 exercises: swing, clean, press, front squat, snatch, and get up. My small group class focused on swings this past Friday … [Read more...] about A Serious Clean and Press Practice Workout
VERY Proud of new HKC Katie, Thoughts on Haywire, Chinese New Year and MORE!
One of my first kettlebell clients really got into it in a big big big way - she started training with me at the very beginning and it feels like a million years ago. I remember meeting her in a park and teaching her how to do a swing for the first time. We also went through the get up and then we just had a little time to do 1 arm swings. We continued to train and swap … [Read more...] about VERY Proud of new HKC Katie, Thoughts on Haywire, Chinese New Year and MORE!
Core Torture, the Insidious Kettlebell Swing Practice Workout
After reading a good bit of Bud Jeffries new book, I Will Be Iron (currently out on ebook format, soon to be out in paperback), I was more than just a little bit inspired. One of the things I like about his book is the real world focus on simple but effective workouts with just a few crucial tools. He also pairs drills very well - I'm even futher convinced that I need to … [Read more...] about Core Torture, the Insidious Kettlebell Swing Practice Workout
The Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD
Andrea Du Cane's Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD Going to be honest with you, this is one of my favorite workout DVDs in the whole wide world. Its so good that if I find out that one of my clients already owns it, I give them "homework assignments" from it for when they or I am out of town. The Power Breathing section is fantastic - the instructional portions are … [Read more...] about The Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD
What a Big Weekend!
As far as we know - and we both checked, Laurel Blackburn of Tallahassee Kettlebells and Boot Camps To Go and I are the only 2 female RKC Level 2 Instructors in Florida. So of course we have to meet up from time to time, and get a whole lot of fun stuff going on. This always seems to involve tons of coffee in various forms (yes, I brought my stovetop espresso maker), dark … [Read more...] about What a Big Weekend!
Kinda insane workout… for January 1, 2011
It started out as some kind of "oo I want to do this and this and this and this and this" workout and turned into something that reminded me of the title of this classic comedy sketch from Kids in the Hall... "I Darn Near Puked". But I didn't... so its all good, right? I was inspired by the 10,000 Swing Challenge which Lisa Shaffer started today and decided to punctuate the … [Read more...] about Kinda insane workout… for January 1, 2011
Start 2012 Well! + A GIFT FOR YOU! :)
2011 has been a big year - I finally accomplished some very far-reaching personal goals, and have been moving slowly but surely forward. 2012 holds a lot of promise I think - and hopefully the same is true for you. As mentioned in the Challenges vs Resolutions post, I've chosen a particular exercise challenge - and then was further motivated to add the 21 Day Sugar Detox to … [Read more...] about Start 2012 Well! + A GIFT FOR YOU! :)
Practice and Variation Kettlebells and Bodyweight Workout
I'm going to do another one of those park workouts tomorrow - so I wanted to make sure what I did today wouldn't interfere with tomorrow's holiday calorie-destroying-strength-building extravaganza. On facebook, a friend of mine posted some kind of crazy 4 minute push up challenge from a UFC fighter and his buddy, and while what he was doing didn't QUITE fit the bill for … [Read more...] about Practice and Variation Kettlebells and Bodyweight Workout
The Hold It! Workout for Kettlebell and Bodyweight – 2 versions
This is a personal workout, fitting with some goals I'm working on - so it may not be your cup of tea, or something that you should do very often. It's a mixing it up sort of thing. A TUESDAY sort of thing... First is the "advanced" version that I did - and be honest if you're not ready, don't do it - it's not worth it. The 2nd version is a beginner's version - if … [Read more...] about The Hold It! Workout for Kettlebell and Bodyweight – 2 versions
