I was on vacation this week, when I saw this infomercial.
The fitness industry can screw up just about anything.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Full Body Power!
I got the new DVD by Senior RKC, David Whitley yesterday in the mail. As soon as I got it I went straight to my DVD player and sat down and watched.
This is almost an hour and a half of 100% pure kettlebell information.
This DVD is a must have, below are some highlights.
The follow the leader series provides endless variations with 2 kettlebells.
The Burpee series you could probably come up with over 100 different Burpee variations.
My favorite is the simple variation David provides to up the power in the Clean Squat and press or should I say clean, press and squat.
The Bent Press to lift more than you ever thought possible.
Much More....
Check it out here
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Dream On
Today my oldest son Garrett, had his junior high promotion.
I can't believe it, my oldest son will be in high school next year.
The promotion was a very well presented event, there were some hard working
teachers and parents who put a lot of work into this event, my wife included.
Over 10 speeches at the promotion but one particular quote stuck out at me.
"Your dreams are possible as long as you have the courage to pursue them."
Who said this?
The biggest dreamer of all time Walt Disney.
What does this have to do with kettlebells?
Nothing or maybe everything.
My dreams are to loose more weight,
Pass the Secret Service Snatch Test.
My biggest dream is to be able to make kettlebells my livelihood.
If I don't pursue these things with a passion I will never achieve them.
What are your dreams?
Go at them with a passion.
(Congratulations Garrett on your big achievement, I love you and I am very proud of you!)
I can't believe it, my oldest son will be in high school next year.
The promotion was a very well presented event, there were some hard working
teachers and parents who put a lot of work into this event, my wife included.
Over 10 speeches at the promotion but one particular quote stuck out at me.
"Your dreams are possible as long as you have the courage to pursue them."
Who said this?
The biggest dreamer of all time Walt Disney.
What does this have to do with kettlebells?
Nothing or maybe everything.
My dreams are to loose more weight,
Pass the Secret Service Snatch Test.
My biggest dream is to be able to make kettlebells my livelihood.
If I don't pursue these things with a passion I will never achieve them.
What are your dreams?
Go at them with a passion.
(Congratulations Garrett on your big achievement, I love you and I am very proud of you!)
Friday, June 6, 2008
"Metabolic Acceleration"
I have been reading a lot of articles by Alwyn Cosgrove, over the past couple of weeks.
Especially what he has to say about Fat Loss, being someone who struggles with his own
"Battle of the Bulge"
What Alwyn has to say makes perfect sense, I highly recommend his article the Hierarchy of Fat Loss for an interesting read.
Today I got Alwyns DVD "Metabolic Acceleration" a very educational DVD. Here are some of the routines he discusses on the DVD that are great for Fat Loss and also training large groups.
Timed Sets:
Traditional Circuit Training, for example 40/20 work rest.
Usually performed with 3 exercises 1 upper, 1 lower and 1 core for 3-5 rounds.
pair up 1-3 exercises, for example 1 lower, 1 upper, 1 core.
Perform 5 reps of each exercise and perform as many rounds as possible in 10-20 minutes.
The classic 20/10 protocol. I was at a conference by Anthony Dilugio of Punch Gym, a few weeks ago and he said that a true tabata can not be performed with swings, because you can only move so fast when performing a swing, and when doing true tabatas you need to move as fast as possible. I agree, but the protocol itself can still be used when using kettlebells for an effective workout.
Tabata This:
Swings
Thrusters
Complexes:
Putting exercise pieces together to form a complete workout.
Usually 3-6 exercise strung together for 3-6 reps, performed for 3-6 sets.
For example:
perform with the right then the left for each exercise.
"300 kettlebell Challenge" is one long complex, also his "Heaven and Hell" workout is one of the hardest kettlebell complexes a person can perform.
For Fat Loss and group training check out these workout protocols, a perfect way to add variety for yourself or your clients.
Especially what he has to say about Fat Loss, being someone who struggles with his own
"Battle of the Bulge"
What Alwyn has to say makes perfect sense, I highly recommend his article the Hierarchy of Fat Loss for an interesting read.
Today I got Alwyns DVD "Metabolic Acceleration" a very educational DVD. Here are some of the routines he discusses on the DVD that are great for Fat Loss and also training large groups.
- Timed Sets
- Density Training
- Tabata
- Complexes
- Finishers
Timed Sets:
Traditional Circuit Training, for example 40/20 work rest.
Usually performed with 3 exercises 1 upper, 1 lower and 1 core for 3-5 rounds.
- Kb Lunges r/l
- Kb rows r/l
- Hot Potato Drill
pair up 1-3 exercises, for example 1 lower, 1 upper, 1 core.
Perform 5 reps of each exercise and perform as many rounds as possible in 10-20 minutes.
- Swings
- Push-ups
- sit-up
The classic 20/10 protocol. I was at a conference by Anthony Dilugio of Punch Gym, a few weeks ago and he said that a true tabata can not be performed with swings, because you can only move so fast when performing a swing, and when doing true tabatas you need to move as fast as possible. I agree, but the protocol itself can still be used when using kettlebells for an effective workout.
Tabata This:
Swings
Thrusters
Complexes:
Putting exercise pieces together to form a complete workout.
Usually 3-6 exercise strung together for 3-6 reps, performed for 3-6 sets.
For example:
perform with the right then the left for each exercise.
- Swings
- Clean and push press
- High pull
- Snatches
"300 kettlebell Challenge" is one long complex, also his "Heaven and Hell" workout is one of the hardest kettlebell complexes a person can perform.
For Fat Loss and group training check out these workout protocols, a perfect way to add variety for yourself or your clients.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Punch Las Vegas
My wife turned 40 last week, so I surprised her with a show on the famous Las Vegas Strip "The Blue Man Group"
While in Las Vegas I took some time and visited "Punch "Kettlebell Gym Las Vegas.
I took a workshop with the owner Alaina Ross where she of course critiqued my swing and kettlebell snatch, and provided me with some helpful pointers.
After the workshop I took the 11 am class.
we performed 12 stations of 1 min on and 30 sec. off.
The class next performed about 5 minutes of ab specific work.
Then I had to suck it up for another 12 stations of 1 minute on and 30 seconds off.
Tough but I did enjoy it.
I was also humbled by Nancy Sullivan 59 years young performing swings with a 32kg Kettlebell. Great job Nancy.
If in Vegas do yourself a favor and check out "Punch" Las Vegas and Alaina Ross she is a very good trainer, you will be glad that you did.
While in Las Vegas I took some time and visited "Punch "Kettlebell Gym Las Vegas.
I took a workshop with the owner Alaina Ross where she of course critiqued my swing and kettlebell snatch, and provided me with some helpful pointers.
After the workshop I took the 11 am class.
we performed 12 stations of 1 min on and 30 sec. off.
The class next performed about 5 minutes of ab specific work.
Then I had to suck it up for another 12 stations of 1 minute on and 30 seconds off.
Tough but I did enjoy it.
I was also humbled by Nancy Sullivan 59 years young performing swings with a 32kg Kettlebell. Great job Nancy.
If in Vegas do yourself a favor and check out "Punch" Las Vegas and Alaina Ross she is a very good trainer, you will be glad that you did.
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