I'm re-reading Pavel's "Enter the Kettlebell" for the ?th time. There are so many great quotes in this book, just had to share some.
"The sales cliche' about 80 percent of the business-or more-coming from 20 percent of the clients applies to kettlebell training: these two moves (swings and get-ups) will give you the biggest bang for your kettlebell buck."
"Don't try to get yourself smoked: this will come soon enough." (about the TGU)
"If you don't have good judgment, forget Kettlebells and go take a Pilates class."
"Don't chase ever heavier kettlebells just for the heck of it: keep your goals in mind"
If your new to Kettlebells or have been using them and have never looked at "Enter the Kettlebell" I suggest you get a copy. This book will give you the most useful information you can get your hands on. Buy it directly from this site at the link to the left DragonDoor.com.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
New Workshop Started Today
New workshop this am with 4 students. We worked on swings for the majority of the hour. All four students had never even picked up a bell. Most common problem...Hip Snap, or lack of I should say. Worked on wall squats, box squats (but just tapping the bench), and the clipboard behind the butt (hit the board with the bell). Not bad progress for 1/2 hour. Cleans were next, guys did a great job and worked with a some pretty heavy bells. Had to cut class short with a phonecall from the school nurse....sorry guys, hope you can come back next week for more torture!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Success Story and Beyond!
I had to share this page from the folks at Art of Strength. This story really hits home and makes you want to shout out to everyone a simple fact...KETTLEBELLS WORK! Kudos to the folks at Punch gym for giving this woman the tools for success and an even bigger kudos to her for making it work. I love how she describes her "ah hah" moment when she feels her firm torso and abs, just like Brett Jones described it at RKC in April 09...the sudden realization of all the benefits of Kettlebells, like an epiphany. And the before and after pics speak for themselves. Read it and Enjoy...
http://www.artofstrength.com/womens-page/womens-page-54.aspx
http://www.artofstrength.com/womens-page/womens-page-54.aspx
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About Me
- Fabiana O'Brien
- I am a 41 year old mother of four who is AFTA and Art of Strength (AOS) certified in kettlebell training. I began using Kettlebells in 2004, a year following the birth of my triplets. Once I picked up a "bell" I never looked back. I trained with Anthony Dilugio of Punch Gym in Providence, RI and attended his Art of Strength Essentials Course in the summer of 2007. This past April, I took my Kettlebell experience to a new level and attended a three day "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" in Minneapolis, MN. I met and trained with Pavel Tsatsouline and his army of Master and Senior RKCs. I achieved milestones such as 54 snatches with a 16kg bell and various gruelling workouts put together by the likes of Brad Nelson, Andrea DuKane and Doug Nepodal to name a few. I currently train clients at Gold's Gym in Ashland, MA. My goal is to get people to realize the power of Kettlebells and to change the way they look at "working out" forever.