Archive for September, 2009

Tactical Strength Challenge

Tactical Strength Challenge

Last March, I first learned about the Tactical Strength Challenge when I talked to  RKC II  Mike Stehle. The idea of an event where you do Deadlifts, Tactical Pull Ups and a 5 minute kettlebell snatch test seemed intriguing but there was a small problem. I hadn’t dead-lifted in 25 years and I hadn’t done [...]

Jillian Michaels Is Bad For Kettlebells

Jillian Michaels Is Bad For Kettlebells

I hate to be negative and usually hesitate to call someone out. In this case I really feel that I have no choice. The reason? Because Jillian Michaels has such a large number of devotees on the Biggest Loser and is considered an expert every time she opens her mouth . Consider this.  Mary Smith watches the [...]

Training Week in Review

Training Week in Review

I hope you all had an excellent week of training! Things are winding down for me as I get ready for the Tactical Strength Challenge next Saturday. The TSC is an amazing even apparently and I am looking forward to my first foray into it. My current training program was designed by Mike T. Nelson, [...]

The Brettzel

The Brettzel

I first heard about the Brettzel when I received my copy of Kettlebells From The Ground Up The Kalos Sthenos. I tried it but it wasn’t easy and so I stopped doing it. Great idea:) A few months later at the Delaware Kettlebell Workshop that Dr. Mark Cheng, RKC Team Leader, did at St. Andrews [...]

Just Announced…..Towson Kettlebell Fitness Camp

Just Announced…..Towson Kettlebell Fitness Camp

Announcing a New Towson Kettlebell Fitness Camp….Starts on Monday September 14, 2009 and runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 6 weeks until October 23, 2009. Class will meet at 730 AM-830 AM. Get in the best shape of your life and have fun doing it! Hardstyle Kettlebell Class Investment is $199 for 18 sessions. Limited [...]