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How To Get To Your Ideal Weight and Stay There

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:20:00 +0000

The ideal weight is a relative term and depends on the gender, height and age. The interplay of these 3 factors will determine the ideal weight. To calculate the ideal weight, there are many popular formulae available.

Heavy/Light Kettlebell Contrast Training

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Contrast training involves training with alternating heavy and light weighted implements. Many sports use this type of training to increase High-Speed strength. Contrast training can be used in your Kettlebell classes for variability, strength gains, higher speed interval work and fat burning.

B.E.A.S.T Training!

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:48:00 +0000

Yuri Petunovs of the Health Factory in CT discusses some basic physical testing requirements of elite police and military in Russia, Belarus, and the Ukraine.

The "Why" Behind Barefoot Training

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Dr. Emily Splichal discusses the "why" of barefoot training. Don't just do it. Learn why you're doing it and how to start it properly!

Kettlebell Exercises-The Basics And Beyond

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +0000

Coach Israel Sanchez discusses the importance of the basics and a strong, solid foundation.

Video: Basic 1 minute kettlebell workout with Danyele

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:05:31 +0000

Personal Trainer, Danyele Belliveau, takes you through a basic 1-minute kettlebell workout.

Video: Kettlebell swing basics

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:56:19 +0000

Marc Wooding from Girevik UK teaches the kettlebell swing for beginners. A nice section in this one on using the wall squat to perfect the form.

Video: Kettlebell clean corrections

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:38:42 +0000

Jordan Vezina of Averge To Elite shares some great tips on perfecting your form with the kettlebell clean.

Video: Kettlebell training overview - why and what

Sun, 02 May 2010 14:38:21 +0000

The gang at Averate To Elite put together this wonderful video showing lots of different kettlebell moves... and more importantly, why you should be doing them.

Video: Erica talks about group support and getting started

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:00:06 +0000

Here's a quick testimonial from Erica, a client at Synergy Kettlebell Boot Camp. Anyone can pick up a kettlebell and start swinging. Get busy today!

Video: Kettlebell clean instruction tips

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:51:27 +0000

Dale Buchanan addresses the issue of banging the forearms during the kettlebell clean. Includes references to two different schools of kettlebell thought.

Video: Ketttlebell swing instruction tips

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:48:42 +0000

Dale Buchanan's response to a common question: "Is it necessary to lock the joints while kettlebell training?" This video uses the Hardstlye swing to describe how and why to lock out the joints to reduce impact and protect the joints while kettlebell lifting.

Video: 4 minute kettlebell snatch workout

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:46:34 +0000

Dale Buchanan provides a very quick and highly effective 4 minute kettlebell snatch workout you can do anywhere and anytime to increase cardio endurance and strength. He proves it by doing it in the snow!

Video: The Kettlebell DEAD workout

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Dale Buchanan demonstrates the DEAD workout: 10 swings, 5 dead cleans, 5 dead snatches, 5 dead lifts. Repeat 3-5 sets with little or no rest.

Video: Hardstyle kettlebell plank position

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:33:39 +0000

Dale Buchanan demonstrates the plank position and body hardening to teach how to create a no-leakage body for kettlebell lifting.