Let me start this off by saying this is what I know and have experienced.
This is no BS after I finished my workout last, I just let my Polar FT7 heart rate monitor run for 29 min, and it showed a burn 250 + more calories just recovering
Funny thing about this is, that many of the really popular forms of exercise only burn that much while your are actuating DOING them.
Why do these types of numbers matter?
Why even bother with the testing, data and metrics, etc…
Simple those numbers are important to many of you.
Personally I already unequvically believe that kettlebells and ultimate sandbags are the best strength and conditioning, tools we have available today, bar none.
Some of you question whether these tools can get you stronger
Some of you question whether they are able to produce functional lean body mass
Some of you question whether they are able to improve athletic performance
Some of you even question if they are the best tool for fat loss and metabolic conditioning.
So I am happy to give you numbers, and let you take an objective or even subjective look at them.
Then let you see if this type of time effective training is really valuable to your lifestyle.
Are these numbers really science, NO
Are these numbers from as accurate of a source as is reasonably possible, YES
Along with that Josh and I have done our best to give consistency with these numbers, YES
The workout numbers I am about share with are not some soul-crushing crossfit workout, nor is some re-packaged product using out-dated programming and out-dated fitness tools with new ‘terminology’ that some fitness guru that has ‘invented’, and is definitely is NOT some boring ass standard kettlebell and sandbag program of kettlebell swings and sandbag shouldering
These are real legit kettlebell and ultimate sandbag PROGRAMS, as a matter of fact and of course I am extremely biased. However, I think these are the best kettlebell and ultimate sandbag programs, I’ve written so far.
I am not here to tell you they are as simple as a double seaweed body wrap; because they are not.
They are tough, real tough.
They have to be to be able to produce the numbers that they do.
So here are the numbers from our most recent test
Troy
Starting HR: 74 BPM
Phase 1 HR High: 177BPM
Phase 2/Finish High: 177BPM
39 minutes of Total Time
600 calories burned
15.38 calories per minute
Josh
HR High: 182 BPM
30 minutes of Total Tim
660 calories burned
22 calories per minute
These number were produce from the Mayhem workout in our newest DVD called, Dual Threat Synergy. Personally but I think that this is the toughest of the 8 workouts.
We are currently working on testing other workouts.
The other day Josh also tested the Chaos workout the other day and burned 520 calories in a little less than 30 minutes. So the numbers are point pretty consistently to the 500-600 range in a 30 minute time frame.
Let me reiterate these or NOT boring or ‘beasting’ types of workouts.
They are just good, high quality kettlebell and ultimate sandbag programs, that really get the job done.
Here’s the cool thing you don’t have to take my word for it, you can test it out for free
So while numbers don’t matter to me but I need to give you a chance to see them and make your own decision
Love, it hate, or be a skeptic.
These workouts produce unprecedented results, and I am super excited to bring you even more of these top quality workouts and workout data in the future.
I have alway said that one of the worst things exercise can be is boring. Now on the flip side of that there is no need to novel simply for the sake of being novel.
So today I want to spice it up a little and knock some boredom off an old upper body classic strength movement the push-up, and show some simple twists that you can adding kettlebells to the pushup.
Today I have 5 push-up variations that I think you'll really enjoy and get a lot of benefit from in the areas of strength and stability
Single Kettlebell Push-up Exercises:
Flat Kettlebell Outside Arm Plank-up to Push-up
Flat Kettlebell Inside Arm Plank-up to Push-up
Vertical Kettlebell Outside Arm Plank-up to Push-up
Vertical Kettlebell Inside Plank-up to Push-up
Kettlebell Arm Lever Single Arm Push-up Progression
Personally, I have really been enjoying practicing the Kettlebell Arm Lever Single Arm Push-up Progression this is a very cool and challenging full body exercise that is much improved by the implementation of kettlebells
I hope you enjoyed the seeing how easy it can be to integrate kettlebells into a classic upper body pressing movement like the push-up and evolve it into dynamic and much more valuable exercise.
If you enjoyed this post and would like to see more similar posts using variations on classic movements using the kettlebell please leave a comment.
One of things that seems to be most popular is when I post new kettlebell workouts or exercises; so if you have been keeping tabs lately I have been spending a lot of time working on developing the staggered stance kettlebell exercises and workouts.
As a matter of fact I am dedicating and entire segement of my presentation, next month at the Advanced Performance Strength Seminarto the staggered stance position using kettlebells. I actually have a couple more sweet workouts that I will probably film for you after the seminar.
But today I have 3 pretty challenging workouts using ketttlebells and the staggered stance body position .
Here's another staggered stance kettlebell series, using classic lifts, with a descending rep ladder, and an inverse complexity/demand ladder with the kettlebell exercises. (yeah I know the lightening turned out bad, so no need to comment about that)
Kettlebell Exercises Beginner Workout for Wrestling or MMA #3:
A good friend mine has young son who had purchased a kettlebell from a Wal-Mart and was doing some work with it. So she reached out for some information and I told her I would shoot a quick simple kettlebell workout that uses bodyweight and a single kettlebell, for him to use
I tried to keep it simple, relevant to his sport, and very accessible/user friendly so he could keep good technique. I hope to hear about him being a state champion some day.
I hope you enjoyed the seeing how I put together these kettlebell complexes using staggered stance kettlebell exercises; and even better I hope you take the time to try one of them and see just how much more value you get from using the the staggered stance for things like kettlebell swings and cleans.
I already have a several new videos shot covering the topic of athlete repair and recovery from typical shoulder and hamstring injuries, so keep you eyes peeled as we release them in the coming weeks.
Advanced Performance Strength “Bridging the Gap from the Weight Room to the Field”
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I just wanted take a moment to tell you about the latest live program project that Josh Henkin and I are working on, and I think you'll be intrigued and hopefully inspired to come learn and share with us.
As always we have not been resting on our laurels we have been hard at it refining new accessible ways for you to get better results with you athletes and clients.
The Advanced Performance Strength seminar is a 1 day Seminar focusing on the advanced implementation and application of:
Ultimate Sandbags
Kettlebells
and...
The War Machine Suspension System: taught by special guest Co-Founder Brendan Cosso
The training has definitely changed the way I view
functional training. The program really
integrated everything fantastically. Far
beyond any ‘functional peformance’ seminar
I’ve been to. -Ross A.
So that you can separate yourself from the rest, of the wannabe Kettlebell, Sandbag, & Suspension, trainers out there.
You Will Learn How To:
Identifying movement pattern compensations in real functional training drills.
Learn how to create innovative multi-planar drills that will challenge the body beyond just “weight”.
See how to transform classic complexes into unique drills set for the modern athlete and lifter.
Find how to correct muscle imbalances and poor movement capabilities with dynamic exercises.
Create programs that that are hard and challenging, and yet WILL NOT run you clients into the ground or off
Use the ADIS3C Program Matrix to create progressive programs that get systematic results for your athlete/client
Discover how to get stronger WITHOUT adding load
Build a training systems that is time effective, cost effective, full of diversity, and flat out fun EVERYONE!
Learn how it safely load your clients WITHOUT compromising technique, health, or results,
When: June 18th|9am to 4pm Where:8261 E. Gelding Dr. Suite B.|Scottsdale, Az. 85260 Register:
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I don't if you are like me at all but I find very little interest in all the 'fitness circus tricks' out there back in the day it used to be, can I jump up, land and do something really stupid on the a stability ball
(By way I am guilty of trying this stupid trick myself, luckily I didn't hurt myself)
Now days I see a lot of these neat and novel 'tricks' going on with kettlebells usually in the the form some whacky juggling act, throwing them or using them in some form of 'inverted' handle down position.
If that is how you earn living by all means make some money, for the rest of the athletes, fitness enthusiast, and fat loss seekers, this stuff is just plain 'ol STUPID.
All we have to look at to KNOW that this is stupid for the other 99.9% of us
Is a simple formula called: Cost to Benefit Ratio
But this statement and formula still don't address the major underlying problem and reason that people choose to try these whacky kettlebell exercises.
I believe the reason people go down the 'whacky path' is two-fold:
1) They are bored out of their mind by doing a program of just swings and get-ups. At a certain point these two great kettlebell exercises become no more engaging than logging 45 minutes of steady-state cardio on the treadmill.
2) They have don't have program that is progressive, that walks that them down a simple path, building strength, stability and complexity through each phase.
In a NON-BORING engaging manner that challenges them physically but also provides some mental stimulus too.
Thus they are left to 'hop' around trying to assemble a hodge podge of 'whackiness' along with a few good kettlebell movements.
Today I want to share a few progressive kettlebell exercises and their videos with you, and trust me they aren't whacky.
They are what I call my Kettlebell Staggered Series I would love to take complete credit for this idea but I took it from my good friend Josh Henkin and his Ultimate Sandbag: LIFT Certification and applied to kettlebells and it worked out surprisingly well.
What I have for you today are 3 pretty challenging ketttlebells exercises that we make extremely accessible via the staggered stance body position.
Kettlebell Staggered Series
Staggered Kettlebell Exercise #1: Kettlebell Overhead Squat -- to be quite honest done with a regular stance this kettlebell movement is way too demanding from an upper back strength and hip mobility standpoint; but by applying the staggered stance body positioning to this movement. The value of the movment improves since it becomes accessible to many more people
Staggered Kettlebell Exercise #2: Double Kettlebell Clean -- the kettlebell clean is often looked at as the step-brother to the snatch, or in a best case a movement to use to get into the rack position.
Also a problem with double kettlebell cleans is that, while they are great for adding load the odds for 'levering' ones low-back definitely increase.
So when we move into the staggered position: potential for levering definitely decreases, we get more value from our lighter kettlebells since we are still provide a very approriate load, and as bonus the staggered clean puts a much higher demand on producing hip extension via a more explosive vertical pull
Staggered Kettlebell Exercise #3: Double Kettlebell Sotts Press -- to be on honest this drill happened by accident as I wouldn't even normally try this movement but since I was messing around with the staggered overhead squat I figured why not give the Sotts press a try.
'Mr Accessibility' showed up again and by simply changing my foot position to the staggered posistion. I was able to do a sotts press.
This movement is absolutely awesome at turning ALL of your back musculature, and again lends value to your smaller kettlebells a few reps of double 8kg Stotts press will provide awesome back engagement.
Ultimately I wanted to show you that to get variety and great value from your kettlebells you don't have to got to whacky-land; and that changing something as simple as your foot position can open the door to a multitude of new exercise and programming.
Here at Alpha Kettlebell Fitness that is what we are all about adding simple practical value and accessibility to kettlebells and kettlebell workouts
Hopeufully you enjoyed the see and learning about the value of a few of the staggered stance kettlebell exercises.
We already have a few staggered stance kettlebell complexes shot so keep you eyes peeled as we release them in the coming weeks.
This week's interview is with renouned strength coach and author Robert dos Remedios aka Coach Dos I had the pleasure to sit down an interview him on all insights and protocols in regards to strength and conditioning. I am very excited to bring you this recorded interview, that covers some really cool information
Here's the Run down on Coach Dos
Coach Dos serves as Director of Speed, Strength & Conditioning at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA, a position he has held since 1999.
He is the author of Men’s Health Power Training (Rodale Books) was released in July 2007 and has become a best seller. His latest book, “Men’s Health Cardio Strength Training
He was the NSCA Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Professional of the year for 2006.
He is the co-owner of CoachDos.Com a site dedciated to all thing strength and conditioning
In this great conversation we cover
The College of the Canyons Base Workout Template
One of the primary movements all his athletes use to warm-up with (hint: it is a kettlebell movment)
Top protocols he has for drastically minimizing injuries, including ACLs, hamstring pull/tears, and injured shoulders
The specific areas that he believes kettlebells and TRX have help broaden the scope of training for his athletes
His concept of 'brakes' and exactly what the most important part of any plyometric training drill; and how he implements all of it with his CHAOS protocol
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If you would like to learn more from and about Coach Dos and the methods that he uses to get his athletes stronger, more injury resistant, and more athletic make sure you check out his Facebook page for regular updates
Today I wanted to share with you quick little insider interview that my friend Josh Henkin did with me about what you can expect from the Alpha Kettlebell Fitness Program and how if you implement the programs and nutrition protocls you can get phenomenal results like many who have come before.
Enjoy!
Josh asked me to sit down with him for a quick phone interview and talk about some of the details in the Alpha Kettlebell Fitness
Here are some of the insider tips that you'll get in the interview:
How I turned from a kettlebell 'hater' and the #1 reason I have changed my mind FOREVER
How if you only use kettlebells for conditioning workouts, you are only recieving 25% of their true value
How even a new stay at home mom can use kettlebells for time crunch workouts, and lose dress sizes like crazy
The best way to use kettlebells
#1 reason that makes Alpha Kettlebell Workouts the best kettlebell workout program
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I hope this gives you a little more insight into the rationale, methodology, and comittment that has gone into creating this program
If you decide to become an Alpha Kettlebell Program customer, not only will you get an awesome kettlebell program; but you can also expect plenty of new training progams, projects and speaking seminars, since sitting back and living on past success isn't something I do.
What this means to you is: our loyal customers alway are the first to get to test and tryout any of our new programs, because we believe that the program most work in the hands of the user.
I hope you enjoy listening to this audio as much as I did providing it for you.
This week we're back again with my good friend and top strength coach Dan John; beyond that I am happy to tell you this time I am bringing you a double shot of Dan John.
Enjoy!
First I have a review of Dan's newest book called Mass Made Simple.. if you are looking to put on some quality lean body mass in simple yet systematic way.
This is a book that needs to find a home on your bookshelf.
During the 6-Week MMS program Dan gives you the weekly tweaks that you need to do that will make a BIG difference.
Other insider tips that you'll find in the book are:
Tips for fast and effective squatting
The mass building POWER of peanut butter and jelly sandwich
How more is NOT, better EXCEPT when it comes to SQUATS
Second, I have an audio interview for you that I did with Dan. There is a ton of phenomenal content in this audio interview.
I get Dan to take us for an in-depth look at some of his newest program design tactics.
Along with a quick snapshot at some of his upcoming project and speaking seminars.
I hope you enjoy listening to this audio as much as I did.
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The phrase 'if you aren't assessing, then you are guessing' is a often used and lauded by fitness professionals
I think there is more to it than just that, and I think my good friend Josh Henkin has it right when it comes to
assessment(s) with his statement, "your assessment better change they way you program".
Some of you may think this is a no brainer; but in the case of the assessment I think a lot fitness pros do a lot of in depth assessments and never change the way that they write the subsequent program.
From my perspective a base movement assessment is great, but there are a couple questions left on the table as far as the value of their cousin the detailed in-depth movement assessment.
Will the information it gives you about that person's body help you 'fix' it
Will it leave your client(who's likely goal is fat loss) muddled in pre/re-hab exercise forever, and ultimately frustrated
Are the 'problems' that 'come-up' in the assessment even fixable, are they a combination of many factors of your clients life and some that they just aren't willing too change
I think human movement is very complex and to 'narrow it down' to a handful tests that categorize the clients as having this or that syndrome, tightness weakness or otherwise is a bit of an arrogant stance by the fitness professional.
Of course the opposite of this group is the fitness pro that does NO assessment at all.
Personally I think that there is a really relevant and actionable place right in the middle.
And it has an awful lot to do with the a kettlebell
Suprised?
I think there might just be an easier and potentially better way to do this assessment thing
1) How about we start with sitting down and listening to a person for a bit, and finding out a little more about them and their lives, many times getting to THEIR GOAL has a lot less to do with exercise and nutrition and a LOT MORE to do with THEM
2) Next let's get them to do 1 really basic kettlebell exercise, NOT the swing, NOT the Get-up, NOT even the Goblet Squat
Nope get them to do a few reps on each side of the Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift. I am going to save the value, performance, information you get from this single kettlebell deadlift in the video below.
[I personally do a few other basic bodyweight movements/exercises to assess a few other physical abilities but to be honest I could probably get the majority of that information from the Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift]
If we layout what we are really looking for when it comes to a movement assessment I think the following list would be pretty agreeable to most fitness professionals
Core Stability/Strength
Thoracic Spine Stability/Strength
Balance
Knee/Quad Dominant Type
Ability to Produce Hip Hinge and Access Posterior Chain Musculature
Uni-Lateral Leg Strength
Pelvic Stability
Hip Flexor Tightness
Foot Issues
This is a pretty nice little list of information that the Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift can give us, it might not give massive amounts of detail to each of these areas; but it will give us a some quality insight to guide us during a program development for that individual, and keeping that individual in a program that will help them progressively achieve THEIR goals.
If there happens to be something more in-depth going on, we always the option of referring out more relevant professional.
I am not sure about you but I sure enjoy the freedom of having a simple and VALUABLE assessment that isn't going to leave me trapped trying to be a physical therapist.
So I would prefer to take the information I get from the client interview and the Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift and get started taking ACTION and helping my clients get the results they are looking for.
Hopefully this post will get you thinking about 3 things:
1) How improving your performance with the Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift might improve your workouts and/or speed at which your achieve your fitness goals
2) That the kettlebell has a much broader scope than just being the stigma tool for 10,000 swings and metabolic conditioning workouts
3) If you are a fitness professional, to consider that there just might be a faster and just as valuable way to assess clients and to make a more immediate impact in moving the client towards
their goals
I thought I would share a quick topic and few picts with you about a topic that Josh Henkin and I discussed awhile back and I would really love to get your input on.
We were having a conversation about the lead character in the Spartacus TV show, now let me be up front I know little or nothing about the show, and I am sure the guy is getting paid a crap ton of money for the work he is doing.
So whatever the producer/director want you to look like I say go for.
However I would really like to get your input on this one.
If you are like me and don't follow the series the following picts appeared in a recent fitness mag.
If you want a little more details his stats are: 5'8" -- 163lbs
I would really like to know what the average guy or gal thinks about the physique of the main character
Is this type of body your are looking to achieve with your training
Is this type of body attractive to the opposite sex
Would this type of body be more appealing if it had 10lbs of muscle
Is this physique too petite for a super-hero/action figure character
Let's toss as side the all the 'in character' picts and take a good look me looking at the actual training photos and dimensions.
That's where the real proof in the pudding is, isn't ?
To me the physique in the pict above is much closer to the 'steady state cardio runner's body' that we all seem to rage against as opposed the lean, impressive athletic body that most of us claim to be training for.
Now I have no intention of getting into what the actual spartan warrior looked like and functionality of the actors dimensions, I mean we are still talking about fantasy TV and essential bodybuilding/transformation right?
I think he would look a helluva a lot more super hereo-esqe if he were bigger
I am not going all Lee Priest on you here.
But... I think if we were to throw 10 -- 16ounce T-bones on this guy, at 5'8" and he would have an ass-kickin' spartan physique.
I guess what I am really interested in is, is:
What is the goal for the average guy?
Does the average lady find this male ideal appealing?
Regardless of what the goal is:
5'8" - 163lb
or
5'8" - 173lb
I think we would be wise to keep the goal the goal and
Of course we need to make sure that our training matches that goal.
Make sure to leave a comment I would love to hear you commentary on this physique debate.
Dax Moy is someone who has been a friend and mentor for the last few years, so I am very excited to bring you this recorded interview we did awhile back covering some really cool information in regards to:
Kettlebell Training.
His NEW Elimination Diet 3.0.
The new upgrade to the Elimination Diet 3.0 has a ton of new material in it; and I believe Dax has add like an additional 75 pages of content to help you get even better fat loss results.
Beyond that Dax also has an the Elimination Diet Cookbook, which I believe is or has already given and upgrade too, you can check that out here:Dax Moy's Elimination Diet Cookbook
He is the author/creator of the Magic 100 Goal Achievement Program, the Elimination Diet Download by almost 200,000 people, and the Look Great Naked Challenge
Creator of the his fitness system called the 'The POWER Principles'
He has appeared as guest expert on BBC1's 'Diet Trials', Ch4's 'You Are What You Eat' and CNN and BBC News due to his specialist knowledge in the area of holistic lifestyle change..
Simple Supplement usage that can Make a Huge Difference in Your Fat Loss and Health
The Misuse of Kettlebells for training and simple tips to avoid the misuse.
How Dax programs kettlebells as part of his clients successful fat loss training.
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If you have specific elimination diet question or would like a chance to get virtual guidance and coaching from Dax in regards to the Elimination Diet; you might want to go check out his on-line community that has almost 2,000 Elimination Diet Users
A while back I got a really relevant question from a prospective member he asked:
Are the workouts of your Alpha Kettlebell Program basically the same as the Meltdown program you marketed in 2008?
My reply is:
No this a not the same program, the only thing that remains the same is the training manual
which has been updated & edited and 1 of the bonuses
Here's what is in the program:
-- Alpha Kettlebell program is workouts -- 4+ months (ebook)
-- Kettlebells UnLeashed -- 30 Day kettlebell workout (ebook)
-- 7 *NEW* Audio & ebook bonuses
-- 8 private online and downloadable follow along workouts
-- 1 Follow along dynamic warm-up private online and downloadable
This on top of all the free content we provide anyone customer
or not.
-- Live Broadcasts and Podcast (acessible to for anyone)
-- 1st access to Ipod downloadable follow along workouts (currently there are 2 of these with a 3rd to be released very soon)
So if you are still skeptical I understand; and I realize that all I can do is try to show you that I am not out to make a money grab, dupe, or trick you.
For one I do really give a shit about my customers, and for two trying to do something
under-handed like that would murder for my repuation and business and I am not about to do anything like that.
Which is why you never see me charge for you for tutorial videos, like one of the kettlebell programs I know of
does, they charge $20 for 11 videos.
Some would say well if it is free it has no value, well it looks like it does $20 at least; and others would say well
Troy you are leaving money on the table, if I haven't convinced you yet that's not what I am all about.
I may never convince the skpetics but I am sure going to try by giving you one more example
About 2 years I ago I launched a kettlebell fat loss program called Kettlebell Meltdown, which
now Alpha Kettlebell Fitness and I started my online business adventure, since then a good number
of people put there trust in me and bought the program, and for that I a very grateful.
How grateful, you ask?
I am giving every single one of those people a 100% Free Upgrade to the Alpha Kettlebell
Fitness 2.0 program, it ends up being something like $7,000 of product giveaway.
Again some might say you're being a dumb businessman, others make think it just some
ploy to do something sneaky
I will tell you this WHY I am doing this:
a) because it is 1 small simple thing that I can do to say Thank You for those
those that took the leap 2yrs ago b) because I can, and c) because it makes me feel good
So beside keeping a high 'give a shit' factor, I kinda like that term
better than integrity, what else makes Alpha Kettlebell Fitness different
Our partner Christian's Fitness Factory has given us the opportunity
to give you FREE kettlebells.
You won't see any other programs do that, probably never will
We want to put great programs and great training tools in your hands and we are able to do
that so we WILL
Whether you decide that you want to use our free kettlebell community site or become a customer is completely up to you, or decide that this isn't the right product for you for whatever reason.
Hopefully, you now know that we are NOT trying trick, dupe, or steal your money; if you still want to
be skeptical that's fine and there probably is not much else I can do to prove to you we are the
absolutely best kettlebell fitness training program available.
We can only be judge by our action(s) and sincerely hope that our ACTIONS
leave NO question in your mind that Alpha Kettlebell Fitness
has the 'highest integrity/give a shit factor' of any kettlebell program out there.
PS -- We would love to have you put your trust in our kettlebell
training program in 2011, we promise to treat you with the utmost
respect.Get Your Copy Alpha Kettlebell Fitness
PPS -- Remember Only Members and Fans Will have a Chance to Win the 2) 16 kg CFF kettlebells
If you read last week post and listened to the audio I did with Noah from
Christian's Fitness Factory, hope you are at least slightly intrigued about
them and their product(s). If you place an order with Christian's Thank
You, I am sure that you will have a great kettlebell in your hand's ASAP
Today also wanted to touch on a couple additional items:
1) Does Alpha Kettlebell Fitness come with a kettlebell that answer
that question is: No
However keep reading because we have the next best thing and we'll
tell you about it second but first we need to get to another topic.
2) DIY kettlebells: I honestly I didn't think that at this point in time I would
need to talk about this much but after a couple photos I saw over the last 2
weeks it seem apparent.
The short answer to 'should I make my kettlebell/kettlebell like object?' is:
No
For at least a couple reasons:
1) they are probably flawed in a couple categories either they are
'unsafe' or could tear the crap out of you hands (see photo)
2) The other reason is that you limited even it you 'rig up' your own
kettlebell you still can't do all the kettlebell exercises (see photo)
So in essence you are limiting your ability to get great results, because
you won't have 'access' to all the movement options a kettlebell can
provide. Trust me kettlebells are wayyyyyyy more useful than just being used to
do swings.
If you are ok with having the unability to program your workouts to produce
optimal results, as fast as possible and safety is of
little concern then choosing to go 'DIY' maybe the right thing for you.
Of course there is an option, that seems a lot more appealling and logical
to me.
In this day in age kettlebell price is a mute point to me, maybe 5 years ago
but not now.
With companies like Christian's Fitness Factory selling their kettlebells for $1.02 to $1.05 per pound
how can you argue with that.
You don't need a whole kit most people do just fine starting out with
one, but if you really want to go crazy and for that price you just might be able to
depending your financial situation.
I would recommend grabbing 3, a pair of lighter kettlebells and a heavier one.
Pretty cool in my book, you won't see any other program providing that type of
discount to their customers.
But here at Alpha Kettlebell Fitness we are going to go one better, and give our
readers, members, and subscriber as chance to get kettlebells for free.
Sure you are going to have to do something, and not sure what it will be yet.
But you can bet one this it will be a great workout, help you burn more, get
you closer to your goals, and give you damn good shot at earning a free
kettlebell
Who Wants to Win One of These?
This month we have (2) 16 kg CFF kettlebells to give away, I have already
tested them and they are great.
Like forward to seeing who the winners will be this month.
If you haven't heard me say before, one of the major missions of Alpha Kettlebell Fitness is
to make everything kettlebells as accessible as possible
This includes the equipment, I mean really what good are the best kettlebell workouts
of without a kettlebell, right?
As with any process finding good equipment is a process
And I have definitely tested a variety and different kettlebells and am VERY HAPPY to tell you a today that we
have hit on a excellent product that is backed by excellent people and that really can't be beat.
Alpha Kettlebell Fitness will be partnering with Christian's Fitness Factory(CFF) to bring all the members of the Alpha Kettlebell Fitness community the best of both worlds:
a) kickass fat melting kettlebell workouts
b) an excellent line of kettlebells and other highly accessible tools at an awesome price
To find out out more about Christian's and the story behind their kettlebell listen to this
audio:
More directly what this means 2 very significant things
1) All Alpha Kettlebell Fitness Customers will have access to a discount to CFF kettlebells. **Let me be very clear this is NOT an affiliate program and I am NOT making anything from this **
2) Even better this relationship is going to allow me to send you FREE fitness products,(mainly kettlebells)
In order to get your hands on some of this FREE product you will need to be a member of either our free information sites below.
As we get closer to this you'll get instruction on how to participate to win some of this free product; but for right now you need to become a member of 1 or even both of the sites.
By the way, for the first give away we'll have TWO WINNERS
It's taken me a little bit to get the blog where I want it and a little longer
to get the video in this post ready to share with you but we are here now
and ready to keep stuff rolling.
One thing that seems to get missed an awful lot when it comes
to the discussion of fitness tools like kettlebell is the accessibility that
they allow to the absolute best strength, power, and conditioning exercises
there are.
Really with tools like this the sky IS the limit, almost anyone can get the
results that they want with this type of accessibility
Long story short bicep curls, leg extension and treadmill walking are
a thing of the past, because you can now get results FASTER
Well in the last few months I have found and fallen in love with another
tool that provides a ridiculous amount of accessiblity (wait till you see
today's video)
Is the TRX from Fitness Anywhere
Now some people want to be 'downers' and hammer on the product for
various reason but here's what I can tell you. Beyond the product
it is the people behind the product that make outstanding.
I have inserted the TRX and the exercises it allows me to
insert almost every client's program and it bar none has had a major
positive impact in their results.
Also another very cool thing about TRX, is that they come across
very open and accepting of different ideas/concept to make the
training of 'movement' better.
Anyway what I really wanted to share was this really cool workout
that I did while on a mini-vacation on my parents farm in Wyoming
in about 30 degree weather in snow flurry.
Nothing new and crazy from an exercise standpoint here but I did
push the enevlope a bit by reducing the timed rounds using my Microburst Program.
I definitely had a cool and effective 12 minute workout
