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22 Feb The Kettlebell Snatch and Aerobic Capacity (New Science)

Posted at 12:24h in Kettlebells, Strength Training 7 Comments

Does the kettlebell snatch really improve aerobic capacity? The answer may seem obvious to those who’ve expereinced the power of the full body explosive exercise, but now we have new science to support the claim. If you know anything about the kettlebell snatch, I'm sure your guess would be as good as mine in that it would improve cardiovascular fitness with the right training protocol. But, would you guess a signfiicant improvement in just a few short weeks with minimalist snatch based program? There's a brand new study that looked at the kettlebell snatch in 17 female collegiate soccer players and it's a very interesting study on the continued benefits to support the latest science in the area of kettlebell training.

03 Feb Does Strength Training Ruin Our Joints?

Posted at 10:09h in Strength Training 0 Comments

If you're like me, you care about your joints. The last thing any of us would want is to have joint pain or any joint issues that limits us in any way. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the effects of heavy strength training on our joint health. Does heavy training ruin our joints? This is a big deal if you think about the consequences of wearing down the joint surfaces and what that can mean for us in terms of pain, loss of mobility, and functional decline. This topic was prompted by a great podcast interview I had with Chad Waterbury. First, let me review some science. Then I'll share common sense and personal experience about this question so we can logically approach strength training for the long term.

12 Jan Best Strength and Conditioning Tool Under $100 (That’s Not a Kettlebell)

Posted at 11:54h in Conditioning, Strength Training 1 Comment

There are many great tools we have to hack body fat, improve cardiovascular conditioning, and build qualities of strength. A kettlebell is obviously one of them. But, there's one tool in particular I'm a huge fan of because it builds high levels of conditioning - fast. This awesome tool is also low cost and doesn't take any space to store away.

22 Dec 6 Killer Squat Progressions: A Practical Guide For Advancing The Squat

Posted at 12:20h in Performance, Strength Training 0 Comments

Is there anything more debated than the squat? Is there anything more fundamental in training than the squat? The squat and it's variations are regarded as one of the most effective , if not the most effective exercise, to build total body strength and enhance functional and athletic performance. But, what type of squat is best? It depends. When I started training years ago, the squat was always one of my favorite exercises. It still is.

22 Nov What To Do If You Train Hard, But Your Results SUCK…

Posted at 11:12h in Performance, Strength Training 0 Comments

You train hard, right? You're putting in the effort and most of the time your workouts are pretty damn good. You probably feel like you're doing the right things. But, unfortunately, your results suck. Well, maybe they don't suck, but they're not as good as you'd like.

11 Nov Progressing With The Olympic Lifts – An Experience With Greg Everett

Posted at 16:15h in Olympic Weightlifting, Strength Training 0 Comments

Olympic Weightlifting is one of the greatest displays of physical performance I can think of.

"There is literally no other sport that challenges your strength, skill, and mental powers more fully than weightlifting." ~Arthur Drechsler

There's such power in explosively lifting heavy weights overhead. I've always been impressed with the athleticism, explosive strength, and dynamic mobility that's required to perform the Olympic Lifts. I believe that the Olympic lifts (snatches, clean and jerks) are really the pinnacle of strength and performance training. As I write this, I'm still sore. That's because I just finished an outstanding Olympic Weightlifting seminar led by Coach Greg Everett of Catalyst Athletics.

20 Oct How to Program Barbells and Kettlebells Effectively

Posted at 22:25h in Programming, Strength Training 2 Comments

It's been harder to keep up with reader questions, so I'd like to start answering more of your questions here at Rdella Training. Recently, I had a few great questions from Rick, who's a former powerlifter and starting to integrate more kettlebells into his training. He wanted to know the best ways to effectively combine barbell and kettlebell training. Here are Rick's questions:

15 Sep My Philosophy on Strength

Posted at 16:17h in Mindset, Strength Training 0 Comments

How important is strength? Strength definitely makes everything else better, but strength isn't the only thing we need. First, it's important to remember that quality of movement precedes strength (Point 1 - Be Mobile, see below) We need to move well, then move strong.

About Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN

Frustrated by the problems of mainstream fitness, Scott applies over 3 decades of unique experiences as a former physical therapist, an unconventional strength coach and teacher of movement. A performance specialist who empowers people to get stronger and optimize their physical potential. Passionate about teaching the fundamentals of strength. Recognized for engineering powerful programs to increase strength and power, build muscle, and enhance athleticism while taking a long-term approach to health and athletic performance. Dedicated to helping people take control of their health and fitness through a foundation of strength and improved human movement.
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