I'm always scouting around for cool locations for videos etc. to keep things interesting. This past weekend I hit a small jackpot! I found a new extremely bright mural near what used to be Forbidden City (and according to someone working on the property, it's soon to be another location of the beloved local fusion restaurant, Tako Cheena. So, pretty much good news for … [Read more...] about New kettlebells on the way, the last few hours of a mega-sale, and a simple workout idea
Kettlebells
Kettlebell Workout: The Short Stack, and a New Book From Danny Kavadlo
So... I hate to admit this, but back in the day (mid-late 90s) many of us would enjoy a post-club trip to the ol' IHOP. My standard food order was the "Short Stack" which wasn't a completely obscene number of pancakes. They'd still sit like rocks, but it was a good time with friends that mattered most at that time. You may be amused to find out that I was never too keen on … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Workout: The Short Stack, and a New Book From Danny Kavadlo
What is a Girya or Kettlebell?
A spherical cast iron weight of a given size with a large, usually thick handle protruding from the top. Often, the bottom of the kettlebell will be slightly flattened. Kettlebells are usually painted or sealed against rust, and are sometimes given a colorful rubber coating. Sometimes kettlebells are referred to by their Russian name: Girya, similarly, a person who practices or … [Read more...] about What is a Girya or Kettlebell?
What does RKC stand for?
RKC is an abbreviation for "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" or "Russian Kettlebell Certification" and refers to Dragon Door's 3-day kettlebell instructor certification workshops held all around the world. This challenging workshop teaches six main kettlebell lifts along with many other non-tested drills. Participants are required to pass technique tests, a teaching test, and a … [Read more...] about What does RKC stand for?
New Podcast! Adrienne and Co-Host Dr. Chad Eldridge Discuss Two VERY Cool Recent Events! Get the Scoop!
It's been a BLAST to add Dr. Chad Eldridge as the official Co-Host of the GiryaGirl.com Podcast (at least that's how it will be until we can come up with a new name/platform etc. for it.) This episode is a little shorter, but packed with info as both of us attended different, but extremely cool events last weekend. I set a timer during the recording (it's silent, thankfully) … [Read more...] about New Podcast! Adrienne and Co-Host Dr. Chad Eldridge Discuss Two VERY Cool Recent Events! Get the Scoop!
Ask GiryaGirl: I Only Have One or Two Kettlebells, What Else Can I Do? What is Your Skincare Routine?
First off, there's been a TON of especially great stuff on the Dragon Door blogs these past couple weeks/months... If you haven't already, visit and bookmark the RKC Blog, the PCC Blog, and the Strong Medicine Blog for a curated steady stream of great info every week. Q: I only have one kettlebell, it's the one I started with so it's a little light for most of the things … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I Only Have One or Two Kettlebells, What Else Can I Do? What is Your Skincare Routine?
Borrowing an Idea From Tim Ferriss – Five for Friday… and Another Poker Chips Workout
Every Friday Tim Ferriss sends out a 5 bullet points for Friday email/blog post. Considering his wide range of subject types these bullet subjects also are fairly wide ranging... however I'm going to make my own version for you here (at least for THIS Friday, I'm still working on an "editorial schedule" having postponed my own "Strategy Wednesdays" for far too long). That … [Read more...] about Borrowing an Idea From Tim Ferriss – Five for Friday… and Another Poker Chips Workout
Another GREAT PCC Workshop, Dragon Flags, Kettlebell Swings and the Hip Hinge, and a NEW Podcast Episode
This past weekend, we wrapped up another fantastic PCC Workshop. And yet again, we had an incredibly accomplished group in attendence... it's funny how the bodyweight crowd is just a little different, but incredibly atheltic too. I helped to test candidates with the infamous Century Test alongside Al and Danny Kavadlo--a task I take VERY seriously. When you pass the test … [Read more...] about Another GREAT PCC Workshop, Dragon Flags, Kettlebell Swings and the Hip Hinge, and a NEW Podcast Episode
Revenge of the Franken-Workout!!
These past couple of weeks there have been a number of really cool ideas out there in the kettlebell and advanced fitness world. These combined with the need of the kettlebell small group to work on technique inspired me to create this intermediate-level full body kettlebell workout with a middle portion that focuses on fine tuning technique for kettlebell swings and snatches. … [Read more...] about Revenge of the Franken-Workout!!
A Challenging But Oddly Stress-Relieving Workout
This fun challenge I wrote up for a friend and I became a neat strength endurance challenge of the "accidental cardio" variety (in places). I've been gearing up for Zach Even-Esh's Underground Strength Coach workshop in Orlando, and essentially using that as an excuse to come up with more "General preparedness" workouts inspired by his book the Encyclopedia of Underground … [Read more...] about A Challenging But Oddly Stress-Relieving Workout
