Not only are we about gaining muscle and looking good, but also being functionally strong! Watch as client Erin is victorious over this fun tire sequence!
Yes she really is "THAT STRONG!"
Showing posts with label Training and Exercises. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Training and Exercises. Show all posts
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Ready to become a "BEAST" on the Kettlebells?
Kettlebells have become all the rage now! Everyone gym is offering the opportunity to learn how to swing the kettlebell! Chances are you have heard of kettlebells but you may not know why they have become so popular.
The reason for the boost in kettlebell training it that it gets back to basic training that requires functional, whole body fitness. Kettlebells require an athlete to focus on whole-body conditioning because lifting and controlling a kettlebell forces the entire body, and specifically the "gut", building both strength and stability at the same time. Kettlebell workouts engage multiple muscle groups at once. In this way, they are a great option for getting a whole body workout in a short time.
If you want to maximize a kettlebell workout, get personal instruction from an experienced trainer or coach who has experience teaching kettlebell exercises.
Watch the Dynamic Duo swing, snatch, press and row two Kettlebells at once during today's session! Make no mistake, these chicks go hard!
The reason for the boost in kettlebell training it that it gets back to basic training that requires functional, whole body fitness. Kettlebells require an athlete to focus on whole-body conditioning because lifting and controlling a kettlebell forces the entire body, and specifically the "gut", building both strength and stability at the same time. Kettlebell workouts engage multiple muscle groups at once. In this way, they are a great option for getting a whole body workout in a short time.
If you want to maximize a kettlebell workout, get personal instruction from an experienced trainer or coach who has experience teaching kettlebell exercises.
Watch the Dynamic Duo swing, snatch, press and row two Kettlebells at once during today's session! Make no mistake, these chicks go hard!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
"Look at me! Im sliddin'!!!"
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| Having some slip and sliding fun! |
I know what most of you are thinking?!?! WTF?!?!?! I'm sure I look like I could star in an infomercial!
Well you saw it here first! The Slide board is the -ish! Do you really want to shape, tone and lift your glutes, abs, hams and quads while getting an awesome aerobic workout? Holler at the Slide Board!
I use it in my circuit training for myself and my clients!
The Slide Board is intended to improve the strength, endurance, and stability of the hip and hip stabilizers. This type of cross-training is a great way to get your cardiovascular training done all while reducing the risk of hip injuries. I use it as a supplement rather than a stand along in my training and I love it! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sick Moves! The Kettlebell Windmill!
This exercise is by far one of my favorites! I encourage you to try it!
The kettlebell windmill is a tremendous core exercise for the shoulder girdle, rotator cuff, trunk rotators, side flexors, buttocks, and hamstrings. This exercise will develop strength, increase flexibility, and develop body awareness in the hips, spine, torso, and shoulders.
To perform the Kettlebell Windmill:
1) Clean and press a kettlebell overhead with one arm.
2) Keeping the kettlebell that is overhead locked out at all times, push your butt out in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
3) Turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the locked out kettlebell.
4) Slowly lower your torso until your non-working hand touches the floor or front foot. Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position. Remember to squeeze your buttocks when rising up.
4) Slowly lower your torso until your non-working hand touches the floor or front foot. Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position. Remember to squeeze your buttocks when rising up.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Guaranteed to make you puke and look great!
This isn't me but I think it speaks volumes on how I like to train!
Train Like an Olympic Sprinter (Or just look like one)!
Have you ever marveled at the strong, explosive legs and powerful stride of Jackie Joyner Kersey? Have you yearned for the sleek, defined yet muscular arms of Carl Lewis? These are World Class Olympic Sprinters, however, just because you are not doesn’t mean you cannot train like one!
The first key component in building muscle like a sprinter is to be sure that you are using the proper cardio and conditioning methods. Long duration cardio or aerobic training can actually burn muscle. In the contrary, high intensity methods like sprinting can have a double pronged effect of burning fat and inducing an anabolic state helping you to build muscle!
In training, sprints should be varied between regular flat ground sprints, hill sprints, sled sprints and prowler sprints. If you are training for speed, you will need a lower volume of training and would need to take longer rest breaks between each sprint. Theses should not be performed more than twice per week. If you are training for aesthetic purposes, you can sprint at different intensities for a duration of 15-30 minutes, with 30-90 second rest intervals, 3-4 days per week.
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