Posts belonging to Category Kettlebells

If You’re Not Evolving: You’re Dying – “The Kettlebell Snatch-Revisited”

It’s crazy, typing certain exercise related terms in Google, only to find a video I posted a couple of years ago, that still pops up on the first couple of pages. When this happens, I am reminded of a couple of things: a. Obviously, the video has been visited enough times, to remain relevant enough [...]

Denis Kanygin’s Kettlebell Systema Snatch Workshop Comes to Houston

The popularity of Kettlebell training is growing by leaps and bounds, here in the West.  It is becoming one of the top “go to” tools for fat loss, strength & conditioning, rehab, prehab, and more. The kettlebell is really making its presence known in the world of sports also. Athletes from all walks of life [...]

IKFF Level 1 Certified Kettlebell Teacher Certification Comes to Austin, TX.

The IKFF Level 1 CKT Course comes to my 2nd home, Austin, TX., in October. You don’t want to miss this, as not only will you learn from some of the best in the Kettlebell and Strength & Conditioning industry (Steve Cotter & Ken Blackburn), you will also get to experience the beautiful city that [...]

Kettlebell Jerk Assistance Drills On Boxes

I recently returned from the IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation), where I completed my Level 2 course as a CKT-FMD (Certified Kettlebell Teacher & Fitness & Movement Dynamics). Yep, that’s a whole lotta letters, and there was a whole lotta sweat and soreness given in exchange to earn them. However, it was worth every [...]

“How Not To Train With A Kettlebell” : Episode 1

OK, it never ceases to amaze me how many a–clowns continue to try to capitalize on kettlebell training. It takes a consorted effort to disprove that a tool, that has been around since the turn of the last century, is not a “new” fad. However, when cornballs, such as the ones I will feature in [...]

John “Wild” Buckley: 2010 Arnold Sports Festival Champion “Pick Up Artist!”

Most guys try to impress the ladies, by flexing their muscles, especially at the Arnold Sports Festival. However, the Orange Kettlebell Club & IKFF’s John “Wild” Buckley, likes to im”press” the ladies, not with flexing his muscles, posing, or using cheesy pick up lines….John just “picks them up!” IN this clip, John lifts everyone from [...]

How To Train & Look Like A Ninja Assassin: New Warrior Training Style

This past weekend, wifey & I took an impromptu weekend trip to our new 2nd home, Austin, TX. I love to go there to just clear my head, or get some inspiration from one of the fittest/healthiest cities in America. This particular weekend did not disappoint. Along with all of the great places to eat [...]

Pre-Holiday WOD: Kettlebell/Hill Sprint/Bodyweight Pyramid That Kicks Butt

The holidays are right around the corner. However, I’m not worried, and neither should you. We have kick-butt training like the following, so tell Aunt Annie Mae to put down the sweet potato pie & come “Get Some Of This!” 1a. Kettlebell Clean & Press 1b. Hill Sprint x 25-50 yards 1c. Burpees (at top [...]