Fitness Blog & Advice
Thoughts and discussion on kettlebell training, strength and conditioning, Olympic lifting, fat loss, getting healthy and fit, NMT, core training, Pilates, mobility and anything else that goes with the above.
My 15 minute Calorie burn workout!
Published on: July 12, 2010 Share: 
Warmed up using D.R.O.M.
Hand Care and Kettlebell training!
Published on: July 7, 2010 Share:
Recently some of our female kettlebell clients have noticed that they are getting some callous formation on their hands from kettlebell training. Now while i would personally look at them as a badge of honour :) this does not suit some people.
The Ultimate handheld Gym workout today!
Published on: June 27, 2010 Share:
Warmed up using D.R.O.M. and body weight exercises.
It's all about the BUTT!
Published on: June 23, 2010 Share:
This week i heard comments from some of my new kettlebellers. One was complimented on how well her arms looked and another girl who started kettlebell training with us commented on the posture of two girls in her office, they also train with kettlebellsireland.
RKC Denmark 2010 Report
Published on: June 8, 2010 Share:
I had the priviledge to assist Pavel Tsatsouline, Kenneth Jay, Geoff Neupert and Dennis Frisch at the recent RKC Denmark. It had been two years since my last course and time to re-certify, so i attended as an assistant.
1 Way to Train 11 (21's)
Published on: May 18, 2010 Share:
21's
Ensure you seek instruction from a qualified kettlebell instructor before attempting this workout. Not suitable for complete beginners.
1 Way to Train 10
Published on: May 3, 2010 Share:
A Monday Bank Holiday Quickie!
Just had a back off week, did a lot of lifting during the week, but it was of the gardening and skip filing kind, so today i started to build back up in training volume. So here is my Monday Bank Holiday Quickie.
1Way To Train 9
Published on: April 22, 2010 Share:
Seek instruction from a qualified kettlebell instructor before attempting this workout. You may use a kettlebell that suits your level of experience. Enjoy the pain!
1 Way to Train 8
Published on: April 3, 2010 Share:
The Calm Before the Storm
So yesterday was Good Friday and i had a low volume day of Military presses, not because it was Good Friday, but it was needed for what i had planned for today. A heavy, high volume Swing day.
1 way to Train 7
Published on: March 30, 2010 Share:
Improve your Pressing Strength
Seek instruction from a qualified kettlebell trainer before attempting this workout. You may choose a kettlebell that suits you. Use a weight that you could press 8 times to failure.
1 Way to Train 6
Published on: March 23, 2010 Share:
Heart Rate Training with the Kettlebell
Today i rooted out my heart rate monitor to experiment a little bit in my kettlebell training. I haven't used it at all with my kettlebell training, but wil for the next few sessions. I entered my age and weight into the watch and it had my training between 80 & 160 BPM! It would beep if i went above or below the numbers, in between is fine. Set your H.R. monitor up for you!
Getting Yourself into Shape for Summer!
Published on: March 18, 2010 Share:
Now is the time to take your health and fitness under YOUR control (with a little help from me as well :)
1 way to Train 5
Published on: March 16, 2010 Share:
A variation of the P.P.P. workout
Seek instruction froma qualified kettlebell instructor before attempting this workout. You may use a different weight of kettlebell that suits you.
The Kettlebell High Pull
Published on: March 12, 2010 Share:
1 Way to Train 4
Published on: March 11, 2010 Share:
Ensure you have been shown how to do these movements properly by a qualified kettlebell instructor. You may substitute the weight of the kettlebell to suit your level.
5 minute 24kg Snatch Test
Published on: March 9, 2010 Share:
One Way to Train 3
Published on: March 3, 2010 Share:
Warm up using D.R.O.M. add some light (16k) weighted goblet squats.
The Turkish Get Up
Published on: March 2, 2010 Share:
One Way to Train (2)
Published on: February 25, 2010 Share:
Ensure you have been shown the techniques below by a qualified kettlebell instructor.
The Turkish Get-Up
Published on: February 23, 2010 Share:
Seek instruction before attempting this. Lie flat on your back and use two hands to press the kettlebell above your chest. Hold it strong in the left hand and keep the arm straight. Bend the left kee and hip with your left foot flat on the ground. The right leg is straight out along the ground. Breathe in, brace the abs and exhale as you roll onto your right elbow (see below).
One Way to Train 1
Published on: February 19, 2010 Share:
Today i am starting a series of articles titled 'One Way to Train'. They are suggested workouts.
Pressing the Kettlebell
Published on: February 19, 2010 Share:
Kettlebells, Getting Strong for G.A.A., Soccer or Rugby.
Published on: February 17, 2010 Share:
If you play any G.A.A. sports or even Rugby or Soccer, kettlebells are ideal for the team to do strength and conditioning pitch side training. What are kettlebels you might ask? They are versatile weights, shaped like cannonballs with handles that can be transported to the pitch in a jeep or boot of a car.
The kettlebell Front Squat
Published on: February 14, 2010 Share:
The kettlebell Swing
Published on: February 14, 2010 Share:
How to Score More in Soccer by Training with Kettlebells
Published on: February 11, 2010 Share:
An interview with Liverpool Football Club fitness trainer, Julian Monk at the Russian Kettlebell Certification Workshop in Denmark, August 2006. Article by Liverpool F.C. Fitness coach.
Kettlebell Women
Published on: February 5, 2010 Share:
One of my new kettlebell group members made a comment to me last night about how the majority in kettlebell class are women. All of my groups are the same, mainly women. You would think that a class involving lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting cast iron cannonballs with handles would be more attractive to men?
Kettlebell Snatching Versus Long Slow Cardio!
Published on: February 5, 2010 Share:
Recently i have taken to some conditioning workouts, namely the vo2 max snatch workout devised by Kenneth (Dane of Pain) Jay RKC Senior. What are the benefits of this workout compared to a long walk or cycle for example? All will burn calories, yes no doubt. Walking will use your body weight in a way that you are well use to using it.
Use the kettlebell or look like one?
Published on: February 5, 2010 Share:
Christmas is approaching and the obvious is going to happen for most of us. I am talking about diet and exercise. Yes we will all over eat and probably the foods that are not too good for us, not to mention the extra bottle of Vino or two! Such is life :) So where does the exercise fit in? If anything it should be stepped up during the coming weeks. The calories that you are about to consume over the next few weeks will HAVE to be burned.
Kettlebells and Running
Published on: February 5, 2010 Share:
Recently i attended a strength and conditioning conference in the UK. The weekend was dealing with the speed,agility and plyometric end of things. So the weekend would entail a lot of running, change of direction and jumping. Now i am literally a fish out of water so was prepared for a heavy weekend on my body. I can't remember the last time that i went running as most of my cardio work would be in the pool or on a bike. I do a fair bit of walking though, but it's just not speed, agility and plyometric!