Anyone that has trained consistently for any length of time has, in most cases, reached a point where progress seems to come to a screeching halt. Whether it be for the recreational bench presser or the avid Kettlebell lifter—sooner or later you reach a plateau if you keep trying to add weight to the bar or jump to the next size Kettlebell.
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BUILDING THE FOUNDATION - THE KETTLEBELL SWING
The kettlebell swing is the summation of what kettlebell lifting is about—explosiveness, power generation, flexibility, “rooting” into the ground and full-throttle cardio that has the ability to torch even the most seasoned kettelbell lifter’s lungs when performed for high repetitions. read more >
BACK TO THE BASICS - THE SUPER SIX
With Kettlebells, there are a host of movements to choose from and some people even invent their own while they workout, but the focus of this article is on the 6 basic Kettlebell movements which are taught to instructors at RKC.
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The kettlebell, which may seem intimidating or somewhat crude in appearance, is as effective as any piece of strength equipment at developing a lean body, incinerating unwanted body fat, and boosting your cardiovascular conditioning to unprecedented levels. A handheld gym that requires very little space, yet produces far greater results than the monotonous routines of a big box, commercial gym. read more >
MAKING HEALTHY EATING WORK - FOOD PREPERATION STRATEGIES
In some respects, better nutrition is more about altering lifestyle habits and less about the food. Sure, you’ve gotta know which foods are good to eat and plan to eat them. But, as GI Joe once said, knowing is half the battle. Even if you know what’s good and expect to eat good foods, if the good foods aren’t around when it’s time to eat, you’re doomed. In other words, preparation is the other half. Here are my top food preparation strategies to ensure you win the other half of the battle – the doing part. read more >