Archive for October, 2008

Full Kettlebell Power For Women

A lot of women ask me, “Won’t I get big if you help me get stronger?” With kettlebells, the answer is an emphatic and resounding, “NO!” Kettlebells certainly help you develop huge pushing and pulling power. They also give you amazing aerobic health without getting on a human hamster wheel. You get all the cardio [...]

Sandy Sommer Workout

Didn’t have classes today and did a Maximum V02 Workout and I did 40 sets with the 16 KG kettlebell. 280 reps total. The goal will be to hit 80 sets and then add weight. Killer workout and it is an amazing feeling when you finish. Questions about it then just send me an email.

Delaine Ross Deadlift

Check this out! She is strong as hell! David Whitley taped this in St. Paul this past weekend.

RKC Weekend

There is way too much to write but I wanted to post some pics at least. Working on the writing today. Does anyone know how to add captions???

My Final Kettlebell Practice for the RKC

As I go through the final preparations for the RKC I remind myself that I’m about to undertake a life changing rest of the week. Over and over I read about the mental and physical challenges ahead and am so excited I can barely stand it. The relationships soon to be forged….The work load ahead….All [...]

Fells Point Kettlebells

Excellent work this AM as we continue to see improved movement, strength and power in our kettlebell practice. The thing I really love about leading my Charm City Kettlebell classes is that the folks in my class push themselves to the top limits of their performance. What I mean is they do far more than [...]

Kettlebell Class in Baltimore October 6, 2008

Our kettlebell class in Fells Point was a lot of work for the attendees. 15 minutes of joint mobility followed by :20 seconds work/ :10 off for 4 minutes: Swings Push ups Goblet Squats Rows Planks Finished with 1 minute straight swings

Rehoboth Beach Kettlebells

My family and I went to Rehoboth Beach this weekend to see my dad and step mom before they leave for Dunedin. for the winter. Both these beach towns are incredible and mean a lot to us but that is another story. The weather was the kind that can only be called “perfect.” 72 degrees, [...]

Final Snatch Test today

Did 65 reps with my 24 kg kettlebell and this is after I did over 300 reps with my baby bell yesterday. I feel powerful and mighty.

Baltimore AM Kettlebell Class, October 3

We worked hard this AM. After our joint mobility work we did one circuit x 3 and then some intervals to close out before we did our “cool down.” Here is the work we did today. We did split squats for :30 per side and then rested for :30. Then we did one armed rows [...]