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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...

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...

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...