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
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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
A Triplet of Circuits for Kettlebell and Bodyweight
Given that the rain had blown into the "hardest core gym in 32789*" aka my large covered parking spot, we moved class to the unused corner of the courtyard, bringing along an assortment of relatively light kettlebells for guys and gals (I'd suggest multiples of 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg), and taking advantage of the nearby concrete benches. We had a few people join us who have … [Read more...] about A Triplet of Circuits for Kettlebell and Bodyweight
Practicing the RKC 6 – A Kettlebell Workout
Pretty sure I got this complex or a version of it from Tim Shuman and/or Geoff Neupert (who is really good at that whole complex thing), although after talking to some friends it's actually really really close to Jon Engum's Deep Six workout Anyhow, one of my clients did a doubles (not the snatches) version this week as well. Its a good way to practice all six of the … [Read more...] about Practicing the RKC 6 – A Kettlebell Workout
Fun in the Park: An easily adaptable individual or group workout for kettlebells and bodyweight
We had access to a different area today for my beginner's class - and took full advantage of it. I had actually written this particular workout for them several weeks ago - but wanted to post it AFTER they got the chance to try it out first (and because some of them read this website, and I didn't want to spoil the surprise). We started out with our joint mobility … [Read more...] about Fun in the Park: An easily adaptable individual or group workout for kettlebells and bodyweight
Outdoor Workout – Repurpose Your Local Fit Trail!
I'm technically "between programs" right now as I figure out the next strategy other than the usual general physical maintanence, get stronger, etc. That plus having too much fun with the Convict Conditioning progressions (got past my mental barrier with the walking down the wall bridges, and of course am now totally addicted to doing them), and being introduced to MovNat a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Workout – Repurpose Your Local Fit Trail!
Pitch Black: A Workout for Kettlebell and Friends
My small group class and I are not pleased with the time change - it makes our 6PM class take place in some darker circumstances and while I have some really neat, environmentally conscious and at the same time very useful lighting on the way, it hasn't yet arrived. We did find a much better lit area in the mean time, but I wanted to boost morale a bit and of course that … [Read more...] about Pitch Black: A Workout for Kettlebell and Friends
Playing with the Basics Kettlebell Workout
While the weather is still nice, take your favorite moderate sized kettlebell outside for this odd little basics combo. Some of it is designed to remind one of my classes in particular to hinge at the hips putting those rears way back during swings. And well, everyone can always stand to review the basics - besides - in RKC style kettlebell training, our basics are … [Read more...] about Playing with the Basics Kettlebell Workout
Choose Your Own (Kettlebell) Adventure Workout
An amusing episode from my fitness-boot-camp-leading days was when a particular camper very loudly and emphatically warned the other campers NOT to try and bargain with me: "OMG you guys, STOP IT, seriously, DO NOT try to bargain with her - it will NEVER end up in your favor... JUST DO THE BURPEES. Trust me this could get SO MUCH WORSE..." Which always sort of puzzled me … [Read more...] about Choose Your Own (Kettlebell) Adventure Workout
Double Trouble III – Let Me Give You a Complex – Kettlebell Workout
It was one of those "what am I missing" kind of days - I had been doing GTG* pull ups and tension exercises at random between household and computer tasks, but... it wasn't enough, I was getting antsy so I opted to just head out to the field next to my building with a pair of 16kg kettlebells and "see what happened" Here's what happened - feel free to follow along … [Read more...] about Double Trouble III – Let Me Give You a Complex – Kettlebell Workout
