FFI Function & Fitness Ireland - KBI Kettlebells Ireland - School of strength and conditioning

5 Reasons to do Outdoor Personal Training

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:55:00 +0000

5 Reasons to do Outdoor Personal Training

FFI / KBI Outdoor Classes are Back

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:50:00 +0000

FFI Double Kettlebells Split Squat

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:51:00 +0000

FFI Tip Toe to Cobra

Sat, 16 May 2020 16:41:00 +0000

FFI Power Clubbell Training

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:05:00 +0000

FFI Push Up Selection

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

FFI Kettlebells Movement

Thu, 07 May 2020 08:29:00 +0000

FFI Double Kettlebells Military Press

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:41:00 +0000

FFI Clubbell Warm Up

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:39:00 +0000

FFI Kettlebell Swings

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:01:00 +0000

FFI Kettlebells Mix

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:39:00 +0000

FFI Fighters Conditioning Training

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:48:00 +0000

FFI Home Workout no.5

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:28:00 +0000

5 Benefits of Heavy Kettlebell Turkish Get Ups

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:02:00 +0000

FFI Home Body Weight Workout no.4

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:06:00 +0000

FFI Home Workout no.3

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:19:00 +0000

Clubbells Home Training

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:30:00 +0000

Firmer Waist Line?

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:26:00 +0000

Home / Garden Workout 2

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:13:00 +0000

Home Fitness Training 1

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:55:00 +0000

Improve your Toe Touch

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:30:00 +0000

Shoulder Rehab with Kettlebells Ireland

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:01:00 +0000

Shoulder Mobility & Strength

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:32:00 +0000

5 Benefits of a Great Exercise

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:54:00 +0000

The Kettlebellsireland split squat with rotation is a great corrective exercise that we have been using for many years, from Kettlebellsireland to FFI.

The benefits for this movement are;

Correct hyper-pronating ankles. If you have medial foot arches that collapse inwards when you squat or lunge then this movement will help train your foot, ankle, knee and hip joints function in a correct manner. By adding rotation to the lead leg, it shifts your body weight to the outside border of your foot.
Strengthen the Tibilais anterior and posterior in movement. Both of these muscles located in the lower leg help control your feet, helping them hold a neutral position when moving. These muscle can become weak in certain people, leading to poor gait and foot positioning.
Strengthen the peroneals. These muscles also located in the lower leg are also responsible for control of the feet and ankles. They work in opposition to the Tibialis muscles, so both muscle groups act like a stirrup, wrapping around the foot to keep it in neutral during locomotion.
Strengthen the hip adductors and abductors. Doing split squats with rotations tram your knee caps to track your middle toes when you bend your knees. Some people tend to have hip adductors that over fire when squatting / lunging with the result that their knees collapse inwards.
This movement will help strengthen your Quads, hamstrings, glutes, calfs, in fact it will train every muscle in your lower body.

Add this to your strength training a couple of times per week. 5 reps or less each leg, for 3-5 sets

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Healthy Spine and Hips

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:29:00 +0000

Cobra Dog Spinal Mobility

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:14:00 +0000

Strong Core and Hamstrings

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:43:00 +0000

Loaded Hamstrings Stretching

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 12:49:00 +0000

Worlds Best Kettlebell Movement

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:03:00 +0000

5 Tips for Hardstyle Kettlebell Snatching

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 14:18:00 +0000

Indian Omelette

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:30:00 +0000

Breakfast option Indian Omelette

Power Club Split Squat with Rotation

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:20:00 +0000

Pilates Reformer Rowing

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:49:27 +0000

Introduction to FFI Power Club-bells

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:24:00 +0000

Correcting Weak Ankles

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:55:04 +0000

Workout at Home

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 12:20:22 +0000

Abdominal Strength

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:12:37 +0000

Pre-Season & the Injured Athlete

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:07:00 +0000

Are you getting injured early in the season?

FFI Pilates Course Offer

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 12:15:00 +0000

Kettlebells Programme Minimum

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:45:00 +0000

Why Power Club Train?

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 11:57:00 +0000

The Power Club or Clubbell, the oldest S&C method in the world has made a comeback, and FFI™ are again proud to be leading the way in alternative, revolutionary S&C training.

FFI Pilates Wunda Chair Side Bend

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:15:00 +0000

Pilates Barrel Side Bend

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:18:42 +0000

Power for Camogie

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:22:50 +0000

Old School S&C for Camogie

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:59:16 +0000

Gym Instructors Assessment

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:46:00 +0000

Breakfast Frittata

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 10:45:23 +0000

A nice breakfast or lunch idea , maybe if you have food leftover. A Frittata (Italian omelette). This served 4.

Flourless Pancakes

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:28:45 +0000

Reduce Stress & Pain in the Office

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:53:29 +0000

New FFI Body Flow class

FFI are introducing a New Body Flow class. This class will combine Pilates, Yoga and mobility type movements. The aims of this class will be to increase your mobility and strengthen the full body with body weight movements.

FFI Pilates Reformer Side Lying

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:50:08 +0000

FFI Pilates Reformer for pelvic stability

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:53:54 +0000

FFI Pilates Reformer for Abs

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:48:58 +0000

FFI Pilates Reformer movement for Glutes

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 18:00:53 +0000

FFI Basic Pilates Reformer demo 2

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:20:37 +0000

FFI Basic Pilates Reformer demo

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:29:31 +0000

FFI Pilates Reformer Short Spine

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:58:01 +0000

FFI Reformer Multi Plane Movement

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 20:35:02 +0000

Hit 'n' Run Chicken

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 12:20:53 +0000

Pilates Reformer Demo

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:53:59 +0000

FFI rehab for the hamstrings SLDL

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:55:37 +0000

4 Reasons why you are not losing weight

Sun, 25 Oct 2015 16:59:43 +0000

1 Frequency: You don't train enough. You think that by doing 1 maybe 2 sessions (at a push) a week is enough. That is not enough training to increase your metabolism, get moving more and increase your frequency.

The Pilates Side Bend

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 13:04:06 +0000

Take the sting out of your back pain

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 12:26:48 +0000

The Scorpion Stretch

A stretch you must do!

Sun, 24 May 2015 11:54:02 +0000

Banish back and knee pain

Ardu Marbh / Deadlift As Gaelige

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:07:07 +0000

A bridge to a healthy spine - combating lower back pain

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:54:01 +0000

The Pilates Shoulder Bridge

Pimp up your healthy Porridge

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 08:50:03 +0000

Learn the Pilates Roll up

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:27:41 +0000

FFI bent elbow kettlebell swing

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:51:21 +0000

FFI Double kettlebells Deadlift

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 13:05:28 +0000

The kettlebell goblet squat

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 10:41:21 +0000

Rehab back pain with Pilates The 100

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:57:58 +0000

FFI Pilates 100 video from modified to advanced.

Healthy Breakfast idea

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:23:40 +0000

Here we have another frittata idea for breakfast or for any meal. In this one we have onions, kale and mushrooms, but you can add whatever other ingredients that you like.

Pilates help for lower back pain

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 11:07:37 +0000

Doing too much in neutral spine?

Healthy Low Carb Dinner

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:16:20 +0000

Warm up Routine for Sports

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:47:12 +0000

Healthy Low Carb Lunch

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:41:15 +0000

Healthy Low Carb Snack

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:41:06 +0000

Here is our second healthy eating and nutrition idea. This could work for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just as a snack.

Healthy Low Carb Breakfast

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:28:53 +0000

Full Body Stretch - The Pretzel

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:07:41 +0000

Get a Stronger Military Press

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:54:17 +0000

Warming up for kettlebell training

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:09:18 +0000

Get Stronger, burn fat, lift weights.

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:38:17 +0000

300 rep kettlebell workout

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:22:19 +0000

FFI 12th 300 rep Xmas workout.

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:28:00 +0000

Sore shoulder from kettlebells training

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:08:18 +0000

Do you have a sore shoulder? Maybe it's been there for a while, or keeps returning? There are many reasons why it's sore, bar the obvious belt that you got. Overuse, misuse, abuse or underuse (Chaitow).

Weight loss versus fat loss

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:57:06 +0000

This post is aimed at people who want weight loss. I think that the majority of people that go to fitness classes/gyms want some form of weight loss and if the instructor can sell you the idea of fat loss, then i'm sure people will have some of that too.

Kettlebells S&C training for fighters!

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:35:10 +0000

Are you a slow fighter?

Lately i have seen some tweets from fighters who have lost their most recent fights. They have mentioned about feeling slow or others have commented about them being slow. Now whether you are a boxer, BJJ, MMA, Tae kwon-do or other fighter, KBI S&C training is an ideal way to compliment your sport. Why?

Kettlebellsireland meets Roger Gracie BJJ

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:02:07 +0000

10 weeks to Xmas, fitness plan?

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:22:14 +0000

Ok it sounds depressing but it has to be said :) In 10 weeks time we will all be sitting down to Xmas dinners, over eating, over drinking and doing less exercise :(. A couple of weeks after you will be making more resolutions for 2013. They will more or less be the same resolutions that most of us made in 2012! I assume health & fitness will be part of your resolutions?

Pilates for rehabilitation, the FFI approach

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:03:00 +0000

Have you tried Pilates yet?

FFI KBI home workout 10 20 30

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:03:43 +0000

How low should you squat?

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:00:35 +0000

5 reasons why barefoot training?

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:39:58 +0000

Your feet are your eyes and ears!

Recently i have spoken with some of our class participants about barefoot training and the reasons we promote it. Some people like to wear cross trainers which is fine but we frown upon this when it comes to s&c kettlebell training etc. Now normally before or straight after training is not the best time to talk to people about this, so i thought a small article about it would help.

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:22:50 +0000

Home fat blasting circuit.

The kettlebell push & military press

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 10:33:43 +0000

How to improve your overhead press

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:22:12 +0000

Are you looking for a way to improve your overhead press? Well if you want to get stronger and work your deltoids (shoulders),triceps (bingo wings), abs and legs, here is a method that worked for me, so hopefully it will work for you.

How you might train for the next month!

Thu, 31 May 2012 13:13:54 +0000

Are you looking for an idea on how you might train over the next month? Are you looking to get strong, fast, powerful, whilst at the same time reduce body fat? If so here' s an idea for you.

KBI fat blasting home training

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:17:36 +0000

The kettlebell goblet squat

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:08:00 +0000

Kettlebell pressing, are you doing it right?

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:13:07 +0000

When it comes to military pressing a kettlebell, there's a few things that you need to be aware about. Firstly why military press instead of push press or jerk?

Fitness instructors, here's an idea for you!

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:26:34 +0000

Yesterday somebody asked could they have a look at our kettlebell/mixed strength class ' of course you can'. Is this like the Kettlebells I see on TV? ' definitely not' says I :) You see I have come to the point where I keep saying that any publicity is good publicity, right? But there is this little guy on my shoulder saying ' shut up you fool and stop being so sensible' Ok the problem with most training that is marketed so brilliantly in TV, magazines etc., is that it is crap, there I said it!

Strength training on the beach for surfers

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:32:13 +0000

FFI/KBI home fat burning workout

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:18:57 +0000

FFI/KBI 15 min HIIT home training

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:27:41 +0000

FFI/KBI 6 minute home workout

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:31:09 +0000

FFI/KBI 3D power club & kettlebell circuit

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:05:23 +0000

FFI/KBI home full body workout 4

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:54:00 +0000

FFI/KBI s&c full body home workout 3

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:34:12 +0000

High Intensity Interval Training

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:51:54 +0000

FFI/KBI Strength workout

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:26 +0000

FFI/KBI s&c home workout 2

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:06:00 +0000

FFI/KBI s&c home workout 1

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:24:07 +0000

5 reasons why Women should do strength training!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:34:36 +0000

I know a lot of my friends on facebook are converted already but this post is for the women who don't do strength training. I know there are still a lot of myths in our fitness industry still about women and strength training. The fear of bulking up is one myth that has to go!!!

New year, New body for the Irish woman!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:35:04 +0000

Well 2012 is here and we are all making the new year resolutions. I can imagine that most have to do with health fitness and prosperity. I have made a few resolutions, but my main one is to push what we call our fitness revolution forwards even more in 2012. We have spent the last year training 100's of women (mostly). We have changed the way that they train forever. In other words they train less and gain more! Yes it's a fun & smarter way to train, rather than spending long hours in the gym on boring treadmills etc.

Faulty movement patterns (part 2)

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:49:49 +0000

The bodies chains wrapped in a leotard!

I know it sounds kinky :) but this is how i view our bodies. The body from foot/ankle to the head operates as one unit in functional movement patterns. Even with so-called isolation movements, muscles must work at least in pairs, so isolation training is not a good term in my view. Each muscle in our body, links to another through the myofascial network. The myofascia is a connective tissue that envelopes each muscle and weaves through each muscle. So this is our leotard. From the plantar fascia (sole of foot) to the galea aponeurotica (scalp) all our skeletal muscles are linked like chains, hence my kinky heading :)

Faulty movement patterns (part 1)

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:39:33 +0000

Movement teachers and the general public

Here i am addressing the foot and ankle in movement patterns. I tell our students that the foot and ankle are critical for proper and effective movement. If you are moving about with these areas out of neutral or optimal position then you are most porbably setting yourself up for bio-dysfunction sooner or later!

Bad posture at work, do Pilates in the office!

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:59:18 +0000

Ok have a look around the office, check out the posture of that person typing at the computer. Or look at the posture of that person heading out for a cigarette break :( What do you think? Look, really look ??? What about yours?

5 tips to combat lower back pain (LBP)?

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:14:13 +0000

A current statistic is that 80-85% of the population will suffer with back pain at some point in life. This statistic is sure to rise with the kind of lifestyle that most people are leading. Ireland has one of the highest obesity rates in Europe at the moment. This trend tells me that we are taking less exercise and eating more crap. It's no wonder that we are suffering with back pain.

Training for the FFI hardstyle snatch exam?

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:38:15 +0000

Are you having problems training for the FFI hardstyle snatch exam? I will write brielfy on what you should be doing!

Sore forearms in kettlebells training?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:43:43 +0000

Function and Fitness Ireland /Kettlebellsireland (KBI) are the most experiencd in teaching hardstyle group classes in Ireland. We have literally trained hundreds of people. From our vast experience we have come across some people who complain of sore forearms when they start training with kettlebells.

How to achieve Rotational strength for Golf and Hurling!

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:57:20 +0000

At Function & Fitness Ireland F.F.I. we like to train in the upright environment as much as possible, in other words standing on two feet. The title of this article mentions Golf and Hurling but it can be about so many sports that rely on some rotational strength. In these specific sports it's a must that you are strong in twisting and turning, if you want to play these games successfully and without a higher risk of injury. In these sports you need to practise strength and movement in the upright environment too.

5 Reasons for using The Indian or Power Club in your training!

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:12:40 +0000

The Indian club is a primitive tool that has been around for a very long time. This method is or must be one of the oldest methods of strength and conditioning. The Indian club is best described as a bowling pin (1lb small ones) or a heavy bat (heavy ones over 12kg). They can be made from wood or metal. I first became aware of these tools as a young boy in the 1970's when my grandfather Michael O' Neill taught them in schools around Ireland. He was an old army P.E. teacher and taught mainly in Dublin. He wouls store the Indian clubs under our stairs, in as we called the coal house.

Getting married? kettlebell classes in Ireland!

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:10:41 +0000

Are you or do you know somebody getting married this year?

What is kettlebell training all about? This may help!

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:15:30 +0000

Ok i have been posting articles / programmes to the people who do and know about kettlebell training, but here is one for the people who want to know more about what we do at kettlebellsireland!

Looking for a kettlebell workout today?

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:52:37 +0000

Warm up as usual, mobility, swings etc. and have a timer ready.

Recession, cutbacks. weather, 2010 nearly over :)

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:00:41 +0000

If you use kettlebells there is no point you reading this as you are converted :) If you haven't taken the leap. please read on.

Buy kettlebells!

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:54:23 +0000

If you live in Dublin and are looking to buy kettlebells, contact us for information. Come to any of our classes and learn form Irelands most experienced kettlebell teacher, how to use the kettlebell safely and most effectively in your training.

kettlebellsireland outdoor park session!

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:22:02 +0000

December 15th, Stephens Green Dublin and all the ice and snow has disappeared, but still quite chilly out there. I had 6 girls for an outdoor kettlebell session and they were in t-shirts within 10 minutes of warming up.

Rehabilitation from injury?

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:36:34 +0000

Body weight, kettlebells, club or Barbells!

At kettlebellsireland we use Neuromuscular techniques, M.E.T. and myofascial release techniques to reduce hypertonicity in muscle groups. Why will muscles become hypertonic (over contraction or tight)? A combination of overuse, misuse, abuse or underuse of the muscle groups.

W.O.W. Get into shape for XMAS!

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:30:36 +0000

This weeks workout of the week.

Ensure you have G.P. clearance and have instruction from a qualified hardstyle instructor.

Todays outdoor hardstyle KBI workout!

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:08:01 +0000

Convict Conditioning Wicklow Gaol!

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:53:20 +0000

On a recent trip to the historical Wicklow Gaol i came upon a couple of pieces of equipment that was used to torture the prisoners. Apart from a restricted diet they were made to do exercise as punishment. Punishment for stealing a loaf of bread or being a United Irishman or Woman.

His and Her kettlebell workout!

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:12:26 +0000

Myself and Fiona trained together today in the back garden. We spent the same time training, but did two different sessions. We both warmed up using D.R.O.M, body weight squats and some light kettlebell work. 5 x 10, 2 handed swings me with a 24kg, Fiona with a 16kg

Train a Little, Gain a Lot!

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:39:39 +0000

The purpose of this book was for my clients and students of hardstyle kettlebell training to have a simplified manual at home so that they could continue with their own training in a safer and more effective way.

Kettlebell Snatch Strength Session!

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:04:00 +0000

This week i am working on low rep, high intensity quick lifts. Today was a snatch day, it went like this:

KBI Windbreakers and T-Shirts

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:39:07 +0000

The Kettlebell Arm Bar

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:25:27 +0000

My 15 minute Calorie burn workout!

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:20:32 +0000

Warmed up using D.R.O.M.

Hand Care and Kettlebell training!

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:32:53 +0000

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!

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:04:03 +0000

Warmed up using D.R.O.M. and body weight exercises.

It's all about the BUTT!

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:27:04 +0000

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

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:10:06 +0000

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)

Tue, 18 May 2010 08:27:26 +0000

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 Quickie

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:10:32 +0000

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 Swing / Snatch

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:32:43 +0000

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 Swing Pyramid

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:04:40 +0000

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 Kettlebell pressing

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:46:55 +0000

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 Kettlebells and calorie burn

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:51:46 +0000

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!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:38:24 +0000

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 another P.P.P. workout

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:29:22 +0000

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

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:50:56 +0000

1 Way to Train 4 P.P.P.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:58:46 +0000

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

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:55:18 +0000

One Way to Train 3 Pyramids

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:04:47 +0000

Warm up using D.R.O.M. add some light (16k) weighted goblet squats.

The Turkish Get Up

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:41:25 +0000

One Way to Train (2) Squats, Presses and Pulls

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:27:44 +0000

Ensure you have been shown the techniques below by a qualified kettlebell instructor.

The Turkish Get-Up

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:51:21 +0000

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 300 Rep workout

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:46:25 +0000

300 rep workout

Warm up using D.R.O.M. and some squats or deadlifts with the kettlebells that you will be using. Try 5 front squats and hold the last Goblet style for a couple of breaths. When you feel warmed up properly, begin the session. You don't have to use the kettlebell weights that i did but you need 2 kettlebell, one heavier than the other.

Pressing the Kettlebell

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:26:20 +0000

Kettlebells, Getting Strong for G.A.A., Soccer or Rugby.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:23:53 +0000

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 racked

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:27:16 +0000

The kettlebell Swing

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:12:42 +0000

How to Score More in Soccer by Training with Kettlebells

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:22:40 +0000

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

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:53:13 +0000

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!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:35 +0000

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?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:38:43 +0000

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

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:24:06 +0000

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!