Comments on: Are Kettlebells The Latest Fad? A Look At The History of Kettlebells

By: BorisT

BorisT — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:16:26 +0000

Good video! Plus the info.

By: BorisT

BorisT — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:16:26 +0000

Good video! Plus the info.

By: Christopher Red

Christopher Red — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:01:49 +0000

Sincere,

Sorry about the link- try this one...I am hoping it works.

See you in a couple of days my friend!

http://www.geocities.com/celtboxer/blog/ko0210.jpg

By: joshone

joshone — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:48:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Christopher. I tried clicking on the link you shared, however, it's a no-go, brotha. On another note, I am partial to the jump rope, as well. It is a very important tool in my general training, as well as my martial arts training. It's a great tool for building your aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Plus, I can take it anywhere. Who knows, I just may have a few with me when we will all meet up in N.J. for Fast track ;- )

By: Christopher Reed

Christopher Reed — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:31:18 +0000

Sincere,

Very cool video. I remember in my first year of uni here in Toronto our Kinesiology prof showed us this cool picture of an "Old School" gymnasium from the 1900's. Here is a link that shows a similar gym to the one I saw that day in class:

http://www.rhul.ac.uk/archives/exhibitions/Sust...

Notice (and I know you will) there is no equipment! All the training was done with body weight, gymnastics, Indian Clubs, Roman Rings, Parallel Bars, Pummel Horse, Monkey Bars and Ladders- amazing! This to me is what fitness is- athletic free flowing motion!

As per your question- my favorite "tool" would have to be a skipping rope. I owe much of my foot agility and speed to jumping rope! The great thing about jump rope is that you can always find a way to affect different muscles. No matter how 'strong' you think you are.

"Float like a butterfly; Sting like a bee!" - Muhammed Ali

- Thanks again for the great post and reminder of our roots!

Christopher