Are kettlebells safe? This seems to be a big question these days from beginners and from people who aren't familiar with this type of training. I've been very surprised by some people's perception on this training tool, but I can understand the concern from someone that hasn't...
I'm back from this year's annual Sports Nutrition Conference. What an incredible meeting this year. So much great information was covered at this year’s ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition) Conference, I’m not sure where to begin. Let me start by telling you this. If you exercise or...
If you haven't discovered kettlebells, you're missing out. I know everyone won't be as passionate about kettlebells as I am and that's ok. But, my hope is that many more people will discover one of the most powerful training tools out there. Kettlebells are simply training tools, just...
... 3-2-1 ready. 3 Big Exercises (the most important exercises for total body results). 2 Fitness Professionals (RKCII, Scott Iardella and personal trainer, Sarah Grace). 1 Powerful Tool (the kettlebell). The innovative "KettlebellsForBeginners" instructional training DVD is finally here. Yesterday, I released a 'sneak peek' and if you'd like to see...
... A project I've been working on for MONTHS! Literally. There was a lot of "behind the scenes" work to make this happen and it's finally ready for primetime. I'm very excited. Honestly, it's taken way too long, but the final product really came out awesome. Here's a "video teaser"...
...) And, much more. This is one of my very favorite training programs for these reasons and the sheer simplicity and results it provides. A great book, a simple training system, and a resource you'll use over and over again to challenge yourself. If you've got a good...
RULE #1: FUNDAMENTALS FIRST, ALWAYS “You can’t put fitness on dysfunction.” - Physical Therapist, Gray Cook Have you heard of the expression “fundamentals first?” All top-level coaches, professionals, and experts advocate the simplistic approach of having the fundamentals before anything else. One of the challenges today is that many...
... The study found that the short term training effect (6 weeks) from kettlebells was equivalent to barbell training for the improvement in vertical jumping, one of the performance measures in the study. Both barbell and kettlebell training increased strength in the back squat, although there was...