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Kettlebell Safety 101

1. Check with doctors before starting training. Especially an orthopedist and a cardiologist. 2. Always be aware of your surroundings. Train in a...
Expose the Hard Style Truth

Exercise physiology is the scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve physical fitness. In science, hypotheses are created,...
The “Brettzel” Story

There are two variations of this stretch that I would like to discuss with you. The most important part, however, is the essence of the entire CK-FMS...
Kettlebells, Calories, Heart-rate Monitors and the Disgrace of Aerobics

Article Written by Marty GallagherMay 7, 2009My old friend Pavel Tsatsouline once famously said, (and I paraphrase) “At all cost avoid the...

Kettlebell Safety 101

1. Check with doctors before starting training. Especially an orthopedist and a cardiologist. 2. Always be aware of your surroundings. Train in a place where there are...

Expose the Hard Style Truth

Exercise physiology is the scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve physical fitness. In science, hypotheses are created, put to the test, and...

1. Check with doctors before starting training. Especially an orthopedist and a cardiologist. 2. Always be aware of your surroundings. Train in a place where there are no concerns about property damage or injury to anyone- including yourself. Make sure to train on a flat surface; facing downhill invites back and knee problems. As with basic range safety, make sure there is proper spacing between you and...

Exercise physiology is the scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve physical fitness. In science, hypotheses are created, put to the test, and a conclusion is formed based on the results. One can compare these studies to a gym where exercise techniques are practiced, classes are formed and machines are used. While some exercise techniques remain others fade out. In the world of...

There are two variations of this stretch that I would like to discuss with you. The most important part, however, is the essence of the entire CK-FMS workshop. Simple exercises and stretches will often expose you to left-right asymmetries and imbalances in your body. Strength training in the presence of asymmetries and imbalances will often reinforce them and make them harder to overcome. Therefore, using...

Kettlebells, Calories, Heart-rate Monitors and the Disgrace of Aerobics

Article Written by Marty GallagherMay 7, 2009My old friend Pavel Tsatsouline once famously said, (and I paraphrase) “At all cost avoid the disgrace of aerobics.” Knowing the man for over a decade I understand his ill feelings towards all seemingly mindless forms of exercise. His vision of “aerobic disgrace” is the Sisyphus-like stationary bike ride to nowhere – or sitting on...

The Russian kettlebell owes half of its power to the proprietary RKC training system. The other half is due to the kettlebell’s design, namely a thick handle removed from a compact center of mass. • The kettlebell is the ultimate in conditioning the body for extreme decelerations. Think of all the sudden stops and direction changes on the football field. If you have not conditioned yourself to...

Many women are laboring under the mistaken notion that kettlebell training is not for them, that it is for strong men, not suited for the feminine physique. After all, anything proven to enhance the performance of Special Forces units, Olympians, or professional athletes must be hard core, right? Even the kettlebell itself looks a little uninviting. A cast iron, cannonball looking thing with a handle. What...

Do you find yourself making awful faces when drills get tough in your training? Do you get overly tense in your neck and shoulders when stuck in traffic or working on an important assignment for the day job? If so, be conscious of that and purposefully relax your face, neck and shoulders. We noticed that a good many comrades were extremely tense throughout their entire body in their swings. So the...

The burpee is the ultimate full body exercise. There’s a reason football coaches, kettlebell instructors and elite military forces use the burpee in their workouts. Just one simple movement tests both your strength and aerobic capacities. Below we go into a few more details on the benefits of the burpee: Strength. The burpee is a full body, strength training exercise. With each repetition, you’ll work...

Since we are one week away from Super Bowl XLV, here are a few NFL players and teams that have recently found kettlebells to be very complimentary to their on field performance. It is no secret that kettlebell training will build powerful hips, resilient hamstrings, reliable shoulders, a crushing grip, integrated core, and mental toughness. It’s also no secret that professional athletes don’t like to...

How to care for your hands? While spending a decent amount of time with your bell you will probably endure some rough skin, calluses and possibly even blisters. There are ways to decrease your vulnerability to these conditions. The appropriate care of your hands can make for a more pleasurable KB experience and a less embarrassing moment (LADIES!!)… when greeting someone they mistake you for a...