A little while ago, I took a call from a very dedicated fitness instructor who was considering adding kettlebells to his clients' programs. Having found a lot of success with kettlebells in his own fitness, including significant fat loss **AND** impressive increases in strength. He had been considering going straight to the RKC, but wanted to learn about the HKC, and wanted to … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: What is the HKC? How is it different than the RKC? Which One Should You Do?
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Andrea’s Blog Post is So Awesome I had to Blog about it and Record a Podcast Too… Kettlebell “Origin Story” and MORE!
Master RKC Andrea Du Cane shared an incredible blog post this past week... its one of those that if I had a time machine, I'd send it right back to 2009! It's a complete plan for RKC prep and it's not just focused on the dreaded RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test! Here's some background on how I got started in kettlebells and other assorted ramblings: Listen on iTunes Here's the … [Read more...] about Andrea’s Blog Post is So Awesome I had to Blog about it and Record a Podcast Too… Kettlebell “Origin Story” and MORE!
Podcast with Annie Vo, RKC Team Leader, PCC Instructor, NYC-Based Trainer, Strength Expert
I'm super embarrassed about how long it's taken to get this GREAT episode prepared and ready to share with you. Annie Vo and I had an absolutely STELLAR call and while I want to include extensive show notes with this one, the thought of keeping it from you for one more day was just too painful! Annie is a fantastic instructor, leader, and fellow seeker of strength. I am very … [Read more...] about Podcast with Annie Vo, RKC Team Leader, PCC Instructor, NYC-Based Trainer, Strength Expert
Please Check Out How to Improve Your Posture with the RKC Kettlebell Swing by TWO Senior RKC Instructors!
There's a new post on the RKC Blog today from two Senior RKC Instructors about how the correctly executed kettlebell swing can help with a very modern problem... poor posture! This used to be just "nerd problem" but now it applies to EVERYONE... all this seated, sedentary work is havoc on posture. Posture is a giant part of the overall body language that we communicate on a … [Read more...] about Please Check Out How to Improve Your Posture with the RKC Kettlebell Swing by TWO Senior RKC Instructors!
Podcast and Advanced Kettlebell Tutorial Video: Visit to NYC Part 3 – Checking in with Master RKC Phil Ross and Nykki Ross
There's so much material to share with you from the NYC trip that it's frankly kind of overwhelming at the moment... However, seeing as the cat is out of the bag (oh Facebook...) on the fun and informative podcast with father-daughter super-duo Master RKC Phil Ross and Nykki Ross, I wanted to share it here ASAP. To be fair, I didn't tell them that I usually upload to … [Read more...] about Podcast and Advanced Kettlebell Tutorial Video: Visit to NYC Part 3 – Checking in with Master RKC Phil Ross and Nykki Ross
How to Join the 1%… of Kettlebell and Calisthenics Strength
I forget what business summit I was attending but for good or for ill my behaviors as an iconoclast, contrarian, and overall weirdo were being verbally encouraged by the speaker. It's fun to finally be commended for going against the tide, of swimming upstream, and NOT doing what everyone else is doing. The speaker was saying that the much maligned "1%"--at … [Read more...] about How to Join the 1%… of Kettlebell and Calisthenics Strength
Strategy, Bacon, Espresso… Catching Up with Rolando Garcia III, NYC Trip Part 4 PLUS Neuro-Grip Max Reps Video!
A trip to Manhattan isn't complete without a brainstorming, strategy-focused visit with Rolando Garcia III... The day or two before meeting up with Rolando Garcia III, I'd arrived at Irving Farms (recommended coffee! I brought my friend a bag back and she's still raving about it) a little early to meet up with Phil Ross and Nykki Ross (we were plotting out the podcast … [Read more...] about Strategy, Bacon, Espresso… Catching Up with Rolando Garcia III, NYC Trip Part 4 PLUS Neuro-Grip Max Reps Video!
Ask Giryagirl: More Tips to Fix Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing [VIDEOS!]
Every now and then, friends and former clients who've moved away will send along a video of their kettlebell swing. "Does this look right?!" or "What am I doing wrong?!" etc. And before we even get to the fact of the different legitimate styles of kettlebell swings (I practice and teach the RKC hardstyle kettlebell swing, but there's also a GS "Girvoy Sport" style of swing, … [Read more...] about Ask Giryagirl: More Tips to Fix Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing [VIDEOS!]
Workout Wednesday with a Kettlebell Technique Tune Up, Workout and Single Kettlebell Combination!
So... it's "Workout Wednesday" all around the internet... or at least that's what the popular Twitter hashtag would have us believe. All of YOU know that we don't just work out on Wednesday, but hey... its a good enough day as any to talk about it. And we certainly have a lot of fun things to talk about today! First of all, if you haven't already checked out the new RKC … [Read more...] about Workout Wednesday with a Kettlebell Technique Tune Up, Workout and Single Kettlebell Combination!
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?
