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Kettlebell Training For Laborers

Kettlebell Training For Laborers

In the history of Kettlebell training one of the primary uses has always been for the physical upkeep of the worker, farmer, and laborer.

Kettlebells For Active Recovery

Kettlebells For Active Recovery

In any effective kettlebell, weightlifting, or cross training exercise routine, whether performing beginner, intermediate, or advanced exercises Active Recovery drills can be some of the most important aspects in any program.

Kettlebells For Building Confidence

Kettlebells For Building Confidence

I find that kettlebell training is a great fitness option for people who don’t feel confident with weight lifting as an exercise practice, helping people gain the confidence necessary for things like powerlifting, body building, and HIIT training with weights.

The Secrets To lifting Kettlebells : Engagement & Alignment

The Secrets To lifting Kettlebells : Engagement & Alignment

Practicing consistency with engagement and alignment is the most important factor for lasting success within any strength training practice. As the training advances, and gets more strenuous, I fall back on my consistent technique. This all becomes part of my muscle memory.

Staying Healthy w/ Kettlebells

Staying Healthy w/ Kettlebells

One thing that I realized early in training with Kettlebells was, no matter what kind of exercise program I was following, there were always going to be assumed risks with adding weights into my training.

Mountain Biking w/ Kettlebells!

Mountain Biking w/ Kettlebells!

“Would I ever do that with a heavy Kettlebell, even if I was strong enough to?” If the answer is "no" then I would stop right there! Because there are definitely some foundational principles that go into using Kettlebells!

Kettlebells – The Perfect Weight

 Kettlebells – The Perfect Weight

Lifting Kettlebells offers an immediate change of pace, as well as a sort of mental-emotional reset. The muscle engagement techniques are a great way to create and reestablish a strong mind/body connection, and to set in good body mechanics while enhancing mental focus and demonstrating personal ability.

5 Ways To Know How To Lift Kettlebells

5 Ways To Know How To Lift Kettlebells

With Kettlebells the difference between progressive technique and ineffective technique can sometimes be hard to determine! Here are 5 sure fire ways to put yourself on the right path to safe and fulfilling progression!


Don’t Get Lost In The Crowd

Don’t Get Lost In The Crowd

In my experience, I’ve seen the greatest amount of lasting quantifiable improvement within personalized training programs, when the student/teacher ratio is relatively low, allowing individuals to receive specific personal attention.

Kettlebell Training Does Get Easier

When any exercise technique is sloppy, or painful, or out of control then it can't be expected to produce healthy results, particularly with Kettlebells!