'Train like a man"....LOVE IT!

Below is a link to a great article on the Dragondoor Website. It talks about women and their "hesitancy" to lift heavy for fear of "getting big". I can relate to the author and what she is talking about. I'm 5'2", have been lifting heavy and using heavy Kettlebells for years. I have not bulkedup and I do not look big.....I look healthy and strong. As a testament to this, I was finishing up my owrkout the other day (MVO2 snatches followed by 10 minutes of TGU's and pullups) when someone at the gym said to me "you must kick you husbands Ass!" Said he was amazed by my strength...check it out at http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/567/?c=pbp-205&utm_nooverride=1

Oldie but Goodie...AOS Essentials Test

Pulled out an oldie but goodie today...AOS Essentials Test

1 TGU to standing, right
30 sec high pull/snatch, right
30 sec clean, right
30 sec squat, right (rack)
30 sec press, right
30 sec swing, right
30 sec figure 8 and end on left

repeat all on the left to the TGU to the floor. Nice flow, 6 minutes of fun! Think I might unleash this one on the girls in the AM!

New Express Classes Added

I've added a new express class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 9:30am. We're in our second week and we have a nice following so far. I think people are liking the 1/2 hour, but don't be fooled...it's jam packed with swings, get-ups, squats. I'm waiting on my TRX door mount and I'll be adding that in as well. Thanks to every one that's been coming....

Getting Back to Z Health

I've gotten away from my ZHealth practice and I think it's time to get back at it. I'm going to approach it a little differently this time, I'm going to break it down into a few excercises a day...I think part of the reason I got away was the amount of time it was taking. Going to do some ankle work tomorrow, I will post the specifics in the afternoon...Looking forward to it again...

Back at it..

After a long week with 4 kids home from school and splurging on the "treats" I was back at it this morning. Here's what I did for my training:

12 minutes of MVO2 snatches with a 12kg
5 minutes of jump rope, 20 seconds on, 20 seconds rest
10 minutes jogging at 5.5 and 6.5 (alternating speeds 4 times)
5 minutes of TGU alternating sides with a 4kg

It felt great! Thank you to Lady Gaga for getting me through it.

Chris' Success

I saw Chris Avery this morning and she told me she has lost a pound and 1/2...she's done a little over 700 swings. This isn't that hard folks...you willl be amazed at the results. By the way, she is aiming for 10,000 after reading the article I sent you all.

Swing Competition at Gold's in full "swing"

check out my new blog for my swing competition at Gold Gym, Ashland, MA. We started on Saturday, 2/6 and we have some people over 700 already. Check it out at www.kettlebellswingsatgolds.blogspot.com

Convict Conditioning by Paul Wade

I started my Convict Conditioning workout this morning. I am working on 5 progressions..Pullup, Squat, Leg Raise, Pushup, Bridges. For most excercises I started on the 2nd level, at either the beginner or intermediate series. I can't believe how challenging this is. Paul Wade has done an amazing job at explaining the "big six" body weight excercises, and has broken them down to perfection. I can't wait to make my way through all the progressions of the excercises and mastering each. This is by far the best book on body weight training..EVER! Take a look at it on dragondoor.com or click on the icon to the left. I am recommending this training to all my clients...

BODIES by Kettlebell

My husband Rob and I in South Beach Miami last week.. We are both 40+ years old and have been using kettlebells for 6 years. The proof is in the picture, Kettlebells work!

Looking for Kettlebells in Miami

Heading to Maimi next weekend and would love to sneak in a workout. Anyone know of any good Kettlebell Gyms in that area...close to South Beach preferably. Let me know asap at kettlebellfab@aol.com

9000 Swing Challenge

I found a great swing challenge on facebook the other day. Dale Buchanon, HKC, has put together a 300 per day swing challenge for the month of January. I think it's a great way to get people excited and motivated. I started with 1000 16kg swings on Saturday the 2nd. This is something I'm going to try to go for once a week. Today I did 100 24kg swings. I'm going to try to keep the weight minimum at 16kg, but I may throw a few 12kgs in there now and then....keep track of my progress in the swing log to the left....