Recently a friend on Facebook asked me the following question: "Name three things you would suggest to me, in order to become more fit and gain strength. I've decided to make you my inspirational voice to get moving with my goals, since I've seen you become the person you are today, over the past 10 years!" I answered with the following - granted, some of this is specific … [Read more...] about Name Three Things… that will help me become more fit and gain strength
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Kettlebell Snatch, VO2 Max Protocol, Guacamole, Steak and Passing Out Face Down (RKC Saturday Part 3)
Fresh, or fresh enough back from another break, we were introduced (or rather re-introduced, since most everyone had prepared for the initial RKC snatch test) to the kettlebell snatch by RKC Team Leader Franz Snideman. The snatch is often referred to in the RKC as the "Czar of the kettlebell lifts" - mainly because practicing this intense exercise can lead to amazing strength … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Snatch, VO2 Max Protocol, Guacamole, Steak and Passing Out Face Down (RKC Saturday Part 3)
Double Trouble Workout – short but not easy
It was finally nice outside again today, my little dog and I decided to go to the park so she could chew on toys and dig holes, and so that I could workout... Do your joint mobility warm up exercises you hopefully learned from your RKC instructor, do 20 good two handed warm up swings with one kettlebell, then set your handy Gymboss timer for: 10 rounds of 30 second … [Read more...] about Double Trouble Workout – short but not easy
Presses, Pull ups, Squats and the fun of going heavier… (Saturday Part 2) Orlando RKC Recap
Following yet another strictly timed and much needed break, we came back to learn about the Press as introduced and taught by RKC Team Leader Cortez Hull. The proper performance of a kettlebell military press is highly dependent on the quality of the clean used to get the kettlebell to the pressing (rack) position - so it was obvious as to why we had learned the clean first. … [Read more...] about Presses, Pull ups, Squats and the fun of going heavier… (Saturday Part 2) Orlando RKC Recap
A Stacking Workout with Tim Shuman, RKCII of OrlandoKettlebells.com Fitcamp
Tim had a brutal little plan for us today - check out this seemingly simple but extremely effective workout: Each round adds an exercise - soooo fire up your gymboss timer for 30 second intervals: Start with 30 seconds of left hand, one hand kettlebell swings, on the beep switch to right hand one hand swings. 30 seconds rest then... 30 seconds left hand … [Read more...] about A Stacking Workout with Tim Shuman, RKCII of OrlandoKettlebells.com Fitcamp
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Five: Saturday Part 1
I felt a LOT less silly for setting 3 alarm clocks after the one from the hotel decided not to work Saturday morning. There was NO WAY I was going to be late for the infamous high volume (work and learning) Saturday that we'd all been warned about. After we all trundled onto the bus headed for the ESPN Wide World of Sports, some of us still artificially chipper from our … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Five: Saturday Part 1
Back on the Pavel Fighter Pull Up Program….
Those of you who are close local friends know that I have an obsession with pull ups - its been going on for at least a year or so - maybe more. As a child I had a rather involved swingset with monkey bars and such - every day I was out there on them, hanging around, literally and managed to become a surprisingly strong little girl. Even now, if I had a backyard, I would … [Read more...] about Back on the Pavel Fighter Pull Up Program….
What should I look for when buying a kettlebell?
First of all, make sure the kettlebell is smooth all over, including and ESPECIALLY the inside of the handle - the last thing you want to do is cut or tear your hand when trying to exercise. Speaking of handles, it is important to get a kettlebell with a handle large enough to fit BOTH hands on it - many times, women will try and find the lightest kettlebell available, only to … [Read more...] about What should I look for when buying a kettlebell?
Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, Interview – kettlebells, leadership, motivation and more
Adrienne: I am here today with Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, who was kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions. Franz, how did you first discover kettlebells? Franz: I first discovered kettlebells through my identical twin brother, named Keats Snideman. He’s an RKC from Arizona. I have always been into progressive new stuff in fitness, and in 2002, my brother … [Read more...] about Franz Snideman, Senior RKC, Interview – kettlebells, leadership, motivation and more
Favorite Protein Powders
Right now, in order of most favorite to slightly less favorite (but still awesome): Tera's Whey - Wolfberry flavor (Goji berries, different name though) Allmax's Isofemme protein (and the "for women" labelling keeps the men in your life out of your protein jar). I hear that the regular Allmax protein is also extremely good as well. Fighter's Food (has protein, … [Read more...] about Favorite Protein Powders
