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I am a strength and conditioning specialist looking to spark your interest in kettlebells and other cool ways to workout that work!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Kettlebell Training - 5 Reasons to Train With This Ancient Tool!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Kettlebell Impact! The 2 For 1 Workout
So what does the phrase 2 for 1 mean? Well its pretty simple actually. It basically means that you can get 2 services or 2 products of some kind for the price of one. Well this is basically what the kettlebell does for your personal strength and fitness program. You can get the benefits of bone crushing strength, as well as, the cardiovascular conditioning of a horse in one single workout! You are getting the benefits of both fitness characteristics at the same time.
The beauty of the kettlebell is that it is all about helping you to obtain massive results in many areas of your physiology. By using this device competently you can achieve amazing resiliency which is a trait that is essential in making your body tough. You are able to withstand more punishment of any kind with a reduced risk of inheriting an injury. Your muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments become stronger. This is where training with kettlebells goes far beyond the workout that you can achieve in some health club on a machine. The nice shiny machine in the health club is pretty to look at, but you don't get the body of a Greek God or Goddess by taking that route. The truth is that the iron bell actually gives you more than a 2 for 1 kind of a deal as it relates to your health and fitness. You actually obtain all qualities that relate to fitness from this killer device. In other words, you gain in multiple areas of your physical capabilities concerning strength, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, resiliency, lean muscle mass, and overall athletic performance.
This awesome deal is much more than a 2 for 1 kind of a deal. It is more like a 6 for 1 kind of a deal! I think you get what I am saying. Don't sell yourself short. If you allow yourself the time to learn and utilize the resources around you then you can gain the benefits of all of these physical traits that were mentioned.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Training With Kettlebells - The Benefits of This Ancient, But Hugely Dynamic Method of Training!
Being a strength and conditioning specialist and having years of experience with training athletes and hardcore fitness enthusiast I have a real understanding of how the body works. You see your body is simply a machine that consists of levers and pulleys that produce a series of actions that we define as human movement. I like to use the term "Human Dynamic" to describe this art of movement.
In order for you to get a grasp of what I am talking about as far as the human dynamic you have to train with a kettlebell. This is an ancient form of training that has always been years ahead of it's own time! In order to be truly fit you must try to optimally improve on many characteristics that make up what we consider as overall fitness. Traits such as flexibility, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, resiliency, stamina, and athletic performance all encompass this level of human ability we call fitness. The special design of the bell and the learned technique of such lifts like the swing, the overhead snatch, and the one-arm turkish getup all create a series of natural and basic movements that the human body is meant to perform. The bell makes these movements even more beneficial because they are performed with the added resistance of the kettlebell.
In order to improve your fitness you have to move your body. With the kettlebell there is no better way to move and, at the same time, apply a weighted resistance. The benefits of using this device are off the chart! If you haven't started then you need to start your kettlebell training now!
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
What Kettlebell Training Does For Your Body is Worth the Investment!
Kettlebell training has been around for centuries. The reason that you may not have heard of it though is because it originated in Russia and was really more prevalent among strong men and olympic athletes in that region. The good news is that they are making there way here to the U.S. and spreading like wildfire across the globe. I have implemented this style of training among all of my clientele which ranges from athletes to regular fitness enthusiast ranging in ages from 13 years of age to 60+years old!
So what does this odd device and ancient form of training do for the body? Well, the better question is what does it not do? You see every hope of success in training the human body to be fit and strong requires the act of muscular tension. This tension can be applied through the resistance of your own body-weight or by adding an additional load or weight such as a kettlebell. The beauty of training with the bell is that the style of training that is associated with this device incorporates hundreds of muscles at once with the use of simple and natural body movements!
This in turn results in your body eliminating the unwanted fat while promoting superior weight-loss and helping you to build lean muscle mass. This also drastically improves what I like to call your interior numbers that have to do with your blood pressure, cholesterol, and resting heart rate. Kettlebells also forge your body into being tough and resilient so you can bounce back, recover quicker from an intense workout, and also are more able to withstand a hit or impact! To me this taps into what are bodies are really all about.
If you are considering starting with kettlebells then consider no longer, get started now! All you have to lose is time by waiting around thinking about it. Start now and get the benefits!
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Beat Up on the Competition With Kettlebell Training!
True athletes are always looking for a way to beat out the competition. If you were surfing the web looking for something to help you boost your athleticism and give you an edge well this article is for you. Kettlebell training is a definite method of training that ALL athletes should implement, but the fact is that MOST don't. So why are most athletes not participating in kettlebell training?
The truth is that most athletes aren't participating in this style of training because they simply don't know about it! They don't know what it is, and what all it entails. Well, I am here to help you out with that. Kettlebells originated in Russia. They have been around for over three centuries and have been used by some of the worlds greatest athletes and strongmen. This is a strength training device that is hard-hitting and field tested! Utilizing kettlebells for athletic performance is extremely beneficial. As a matter of fact, kettlebell training may very well be just about the most beneficial way to get the MOST out of your strength and conditioning program. The reason it is so effective is because the style of training required to tame the iron cannonball is very movement based and strengthens the body as a whole. Kettlebell training forges the perfect body for athletic performance because you combine and achieve both elements of strength and conditioning which are necessary for any physical form of competition!
Take the time to learn about the iron bell. I will even make it easy for you by telling you that you can access all of my articles for free to learn all about this ancient device! Train hard and give it a try my friends!
To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at http://www.efandps.com To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro! |
Monday, October 12, 2009
The Kettlebell - What is So Special About This Ancient Tool For Strength?
The kettlebell's historical origins are believed to be in Russia. The Russians have used the device to train many of their olympic athletes, law enforcement, and military personnel. As you know they have now infiltrated the states and are rapidly becoming more well known. As I have written in my movement about strength culture, the importance of physical, emotional, and spiritual betterment is a journey. The kettlebell is certainly a vehicle you can use to get you moving on that journey and moving fast! I have used the device for over a year and a half now and have retrieved and surpassed many areas of strength that I never would have thought I could achieve. The body is, after all, a kinetic chain and the kettlebell tensions that chain to make it strong throughout its entirety.
The benefits you acquire by training with this device are vast. Not only are they cosmetic and make you look great for the beach season coming up, but kettlebells improve your cardiovascular conditioning, help you to develop superior strength, resiliency, stamina, and even amazing joint integrity! Because these bells aren't as prevalent as dumbells they are generally about a dollar or so more per pound in cost. This isn't a problem though, because there is no warranty necessary for this product my friend. The gruesome bell would be the only thing left on the ground after a post apocalyptic nuclear attack! If you want to invest in an extremely versatile piece of equipment then overall I don't believe anything can compete with the iron bell!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Three Solid Reasons You Should Invest in a Kettlebell!
Kettlebells are a seriously hard-hitting fitness tool! If you are waiting on something better to happen with your fitness and strength program then you will be waiting for a long time. I am here to tell you to go ahead an make the investment. Here are 3 very logical reasons why you should invest in this dynamic fat-loss and weight-loss tool!
Reason 1: The Physical Benefits: Yes, this is the obvious reason to invest in the iron bell. A ton of benefits can be obtained from using this ancient tool. If you have even started to scratch the surface of kettlebell training then you already should know that an array of physical benefits can be obtained ranging from strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, resiliency, and joint mobility. These are all necessary when formulating an effective fitness program.
Reason 2: It's The Total-Body Gym: If you have read any of my other material you know that there are tons of exercises that can be performed with the kettlebell. Your investment in the iron ball will more than pay for that gym membership, because you won't need it. The beauty of training with kettlebells is that you can do it just about anywhere. You can cancel those gym fees and get it all done with the gruesome iron ball! All you need is some open uninterrupted space and the will and knowledge to work. Even performing the base lift of the kettlebell known as the double-arm swing you work over 80% of your body and are involving hundreds of muscles at once! This is as efficient as you can get when it comes to working out!
Reason 3: The Most Bang For Your Buck: Yes, kettlebells do run a bit more than your traditional dumbbells. General weights such as dumbbells and plates can run around the neighborhood of a dollar per pound. The kettlebell is getting up over the 2 dollar per pound margin. Now before you stop reading consider what you are paying for. This cost is based on traditional cast iron bells. For one you are going to spend a hell of a lot more money on a treadmill, elliptical trainer, or full weight set that will definitely take up a ton more space! A kettlebell or even a couple of bells can simply be slid behind your bedroom door or into the closet when you are finished. Space is not an issue. More than likely you will have to pay for some sort of general maintenance or warranty on those other pieces, but this is not necessary with the iron bell my friends. Trust me, even if there is a nuclear apocalypse the only thing that will be left intact after the dust has settled will be your kettlebell! Go ahead and give it a shot.
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