KETTLEBELLSIRELAND CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2012
COME AND TRY OUR NEW FFI/KBI S&C CLASSES. IDEAL FOR WOMEN AND MEN WHO WANT TO LOSE FAT AND GET STRONG!
STEPHENS GREEN PARK - MIXED OUTDOOR LUNCHTIME 4 WEEK COURSE (8 CONSECUTIVE CLASSES) MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 12.30PM -1pm or 1pm-1.30pm - 1ST CLASS STARTS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1ST €60 EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS
GUINNESS BICENTENARY CENTRE WATLING STREET- MIXED FFI/KBI S&C CLASS - KETTLEBELL / POWER CLUB / BODY WEIGHT / BARBELL CLASS- MONDAY AND THURSDAY 6.30PM STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2ND SIGN UP €60 OFFER FOR 4 WEEKS (8 CONSECUTIVE CLASSES) EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS
CAMDEN COURT HOTEL - INDOOR LUNCHTIME 4 WEEK COURSE (8 CONSECUTIVE CLASSES) TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 12.30pm-1pm or 1PM-1.30PM - 1ST CLASS STARTS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2ND €60
SAINT ENDAS PARK RATHFARNHAM - MORNING SCHOOL DROP OFF KETTLEBELL CLASS BACK SOON!
TKD GYM GREENMOUNT LANE HAROLDS CROSS -GIRLS FFI/KBI S&C CLASS- INDOOR PILATES / BODYWEIGHT/ KETTLEBELL / POWER CLUB / BARBELL CLASS- AFTER SCHOOL DROP OFF ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 9.30AM - TRAIN TWICE PER WEEK FOR 4 WEEKS FOR €60 - CONTACT US TO REGISTER INTEREST
CORPORATE KETTLEBELL CLASSES - IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO BRING KETTLEBELL TRAINING TO YOUR WORKPLACE, MORNING, LUNCHTIME OR EVENING CLASSES EMAIL US TO ARRANGE A POSSIBLE COURSE.
CONTACT US FOR ADVICE ON KETTLEBELL CLASSES IN IRELAND
Read terms and conditions below.
For the Guinness Monday, Thursday classes and the morning classes in TKDGYM you sign up month by month for 4-8 consecutive classes.
For the lunchtime classes you sign up for a course, training twice per week for 4 weeks.
Contact us at info@kettlebellsireland.com for more information.
Class description
KETTLEBELLS
The first class that you do will be an induction to our unique style of hardstyle kettlebell training. We will screen you and take you through the movements that are suitable for you at your own pace. When you come back for your second class we start to train you but like everyother class, regardless of your experience we will still be instructiing and motivating you.
All of our classes use kettlebells, unless stated otherwise. We also use power clubs, body weight movements and barbells in some of our classes.
We will also train you in gradually over time with all of our equipment.
In all of our classes we encourage all participants to train at their own pace. We will be there to motivate you if need be :)
What To Bring With You
Flat runners (Converse Chuck Taylors) or equivalent, tracksuit bottoms or combat style trousers, a few layers on top, a waterproof bag (outdoor classes) for wet and dry gear, a dry top or two, a bottle of water, sunscreen and a couple of Banana’s or Apples etc. Read terms and conditions below.
Kettlebell workshops or kettlebells at your workplace?
Come along and try the kettlebell workshops, where you will learn how to do the basic movements. On site corporate training is also available. If you want to do kettlebell training at your workplace, contact us to arrange a possible course (6-8 classes usually). Our clients say that it is so convenient to get a workout done in work, then the rest of the evening is yours.
Our workshops/classes will generally be run outdoors. So bring a change of clothes. All people should be free from injury and not pregnant before attending Kettlebell classes. If you have an injury get G.P. clearance before attending.
If you have a group or team interested in kettlebell training we are prepared to travel anywhere in Ireland and run a workshop or possible classes for you.
These workshops are ideal for womens groups, football, Hurling or Camogie teams. MMA or boxing clubs etc. the list is endless. Read terms and conditions below.
KBI personal training
If you want a quick and sure way to get into shape, then kettlebell personal training is your answer. These short 30 minute sessions a couple of times per week will have you fit, toned and strong in a short time. Contact us for more information. We have instructors in different parts of Ireland.
Terms and conditions for all courses
1. All participants must be medically screened and not pregnant before starting any classes/courses.
2. All participants must inform the instructor of any injuries/illnesses or medical issues that they may have.
3. If you can't attend a class that you have signed up for, fees cannot be carried forward to the next class/course. We will not give refunds or transfer classes to the next course. So please don't ask!
4. Classes and courses are NOT drop in, unless stated otherwise.
5. All participants must arrive early to class to take part in the warm up. If late, we reserve the right to refuse entry to the class without refund.
6. All participants must treat their fellow trainee's and trainers with respect while in the class.
7. Participants should wear the proper attire when attending the classes.
8. If you are a personal trainer or want to learn how to use kettlebells for your business, contact us before registering.
9. For KBI personal training, contact us to discuss terms and conditions.
About Kettlebellsireland
ffireland.com/kettlebellsireland.com was set up in January 2008 by Shane Nicoletti and Fiona Byrne. FFI/KBI was the first and is the most experienced outdoor / indoor group kettlebell training in Ireland. Shane and Fiona have been involved with health and fitness from their early teens to the present day.
- Swim teachers and ex international water polo players, water polo coaches - 1987 - Date
- Certified NQEHS personal trainers - 1997 - Date
- Neuromuscular and physical therapists - 1998 - Date
- Ex Part time tutor with Dublin Institute of Technology - 1998 - Date
- Ex Senior tutor with National Training Centre - 1998 - 2010
- Ex Senior tutor Pilates Institute (IRE) - 2000 - 2010
- Certificate in Teacher training NUI 2007
- RKC awarded by Pavel Tsatsouline - 2008
- RKC assistant instructor 2010
- Chief instructor with FFI Function & Fitness Ireland
- Strength and conditioning coach FFI
- Pilates teacher FFI
- Power club teacher FFI
- Co founder of KBI kettlebellsireland
- Author kettlebells Train a little, Gain a lot
- Author Pilates stronger core, flatter abs
Testimonials
Origin of Kettlebells
The kettlebell or girya (Russian: гиря) is a traditional Russian castiron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. The kettlebell has become a popular exercise tool due largely to the efforts of strength and flexibility coach Pavel Tsatsouline and also by World Champion and world record holder Valery Fedorenko. Many companies produce their own brands of kettlebells and kettlebell exercise programs. Some modern kettlebells feature adjustable weights. Kettlebell workouts are intended to increase strength, endurance, agility and balance, challenging both the muscular and cardiovascular system with dynamic, total-body movements.
Kettlebell lifting has been nationally recognized and played throughout the world for decades, and its competitive exercises are the 'Two Kettlebell Jerk' and 'One Kettlebell Snatch'; performed in that order for ten minutes each. The competitor with the highest overall score wins.
The Russian ‘Spetnaz’ (special forces) use kettlebells as part of their training regimes as well as the U.S. armed forces. More recently English Premiership football clubs have been using them for strength and conditioning, eg: Liverpool and Chelsea Football Clubs. Geri Halliwell used Kettlebells as part of her latest training regime to get into shape.
Pavel Tsatsouline
Former Russian special forces soldier Pavel Tsatsouline has introduced Kettlebell training to the United States where he helps train the U.S. armed forces, police and fire fighters, as well as the general public. As a result you can find American football teams adopting this form of training too.If you are a member of the general public Kettlebell training will melt away stubborn fat, tone and strengthen flabby arms, abs and legs. It will strengthen your core and back, and improve your mobility. Kettlebell training will also improve your heart and lung fitness.
Why Train with Kettlebells
Because it is the number 1, fat burning, hand held gym. This is one of the most versatile pieces of training equipment that you will ever need. The Russian kettlebell can be used to burn calories (big time), Tone, lengthen, or even build if you want? You can get strong and fast without getting big! It will even give you a cardio workout at the same time. The beauty of kettlebell training is that you don’t have to spend hours at a time. Each session can be from 10-30 minutes. Believe me, you can get a lot of work done in 10 minutes with a kettlebell, if you want?
| Benefits of Kettlebell Training? | |
| Decreased body fat |  |
| Strengthens the core | |
| Increased muscle tone | |
| Increased mobility | |
| Increased strength and endurance | |
| Increased cardiorespiratory fitness | |
| Improved body composition | |
| Improved sports performance | |
| Whole body functional training | |
| Better quality of life | |
| Less time spent training | |
| Quick results and FUN | |
If you are serious about your health and fitness, if you want to reduce your body fat, tone your muscles, kettlebells are for you. If you want to get stronger and more explosive in your sports, kettlebells are definitely for you. If you are the kind of person that does not use their gym membership and has little time on their hands to train, kettlebell training is also for you.
Kettlebells have been used and tested by the US Secret Service, The Russian Special Forces, World MMA champions and athletes. The general public will benefit greatly from Kettlebell training, through a reduction of stubborn fat, to a stronger and more mobile body. Hollywood actors, actresses, musicians and singers use kettlebells as part of their training to look great when performing.
The first Class/workshop will show you the basics of the main techniques. From there on in, classes lasting from 20-45 mins, 2-3 times per week is all you need to get yourself into the greatest shape of your life. Now there is no need to spend money on an expensive gym membership that you will probably never use. One Kettlebell and you can train the whole body for a combination of strength and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Kettlebell training can be done in the park, at the beach, in the garden, or in your own home.
The main difference between Kettlebells and free weights (barbells,dumbbells etc.) is that the weight in the Kettlebell is off-set from the centre. The Kettlebell recruits more stabilization muscle fibers and works your grip strength more. Because of this arrangement and with the bucket like handle, the range of exercises differ from exercises that you can do with a traditional dumbbell. Kettlebell movements mimic the way that our bodies should move with functional movement patterns. This type of training teaches our bodies correct movement skills and patterns.
All of the basic kettlebell movements involve triple extension of the ankle, knee and hip joints. Training these joints together with explosive kettlebell movements will improve your lower body power. The end result will be an improvement in your vertical jump, starting strength, sprint speed, reaction strength and a reduction in common injuries, like hamstring strains or pulls. Apart from lower body power, you will also develope upper body strength/power and strengthen your core. A strong core can also reduce the chances of athletes getting injured.
Kettlebell training also focuses on mobility of all the major joints in the body. A strong, mobile and powerful athlete is the end result of kettlebell training.