Listen on: podcast.giryagirl.com This week’s episode features a conversation with Frank DiMeo. Frank owns the Cave Gym https://CaveStrong.net near Sarasota, Florida. He is an Underground Strength Coach level 2, Vintage Strength Coach, and MaceFit.com Coordinator. Frank explains why you might want to add extremely old … [Read more...] about GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode 29: Using Ancient Strength Training Methods
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Backyard Challenge Crusher: Kettlebell, Pull-Ups, Mobility, Calisthenics Workout
It's "been a week" and while my immediate area was spared the real wrath of hurricane Michael (well tropical storm by the time it reached us up here), clients and friends in the did lose power for a bit from downed trees and high winds. In fact, those of you who follow me on Instagram may have seen the "story" photo I posted from a business meeting that continued in the dark, … [Read more...] about Backyard Challenge Crusher: Kettlebell, Pull-Ups, Mobility, Calisthenics Workout
The Sculpture Garden Workout: Large Stone Stacking, Kettlebell Swings, Mace 10&2s, and more!
Those of you following me on social media already know I've been having a lot of fun coming up with outdoor workouts recently--and that I've found a bunch of smooth stones to play with too. After finding a good selection of them in various weights (though I am not sure how heavy the largest one is yet, but am fairly sure it weighs a little more than I do) 100+?, 100, 60, 40, … [Read more...] about The Sculpture Garden Workout: Large Stone Stacking, Kettlebell Swings, Mace 10&2s, and more!
Backyard Shoulder Mobility and Generalized Kettlebell Mini Workout
After seeing Ryan Pitts wield that crazy Leviathan Mace yesterday I knew that I'd have to get in at least a little mace work today. I also needed to work on my shoulders some too after a 10 round wicked pairing of heavy kettlebell swings and pullups (among other things... I need to share that workout with you this week...) the other day. The weather was so nice that I decided … [Read more...] about Backyard Shoulder Mobility and Generalized Kettlebell Mini Workout
Newsflash! We Interrupt this Website for the Best Kind of Bonkers!
If you've been reading my site for any amount of time you know I'm into mace training and that I'm a huge fan of Ryan Pitts of StrongerGrip's awesome creativity and craftsmanship. FYI he is also like me, a bit bonkers--but in a good way. This new waterfilled mace--Leviathan Mace Limited Edition--he just introduced is just too epic for me not to share here. If I didn't think … [Read more...] about Newsflash! We Interrupt this Website for the Best Kind of Bonkers!