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Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Training Tips & Tricks on 03 1st, 2010 | 4 Comments
New PR? Not Each and Every Workout
Obviously when we train with purpose, then we are always striving to get better and better; stronger and stronger. Defining the intention of our workouts is a good place to start. Why are you working out? To become an RKC? For a specific sport? To get more fit?
Personal records (PRs) are certainly important....
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Training Tips & Tricks on 02 27th, 2010 | 4 Comments
Kettlebell Swings Are The “Real Deal”
Kettlebell swings are the real deal. Unless you’ve been living under a rock or seriously haven’t been paying attention then you’ve heard all about this “new” tool. From Jillian Michaels to teams in the NFL…lots of folks are on the bandwagon. Some should jump off and never get back on but...
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Training Tips & Tricks on 02 19th, 2010 | 4 Comments
Use Performance Goals To Attain Health
I’m 48 years young. I move better than I do when I was a college football player. Better range of motion in every joint. Better flexibility and certainly as strong.
I weigh less now than I did in high school and am almost certain that my body composition is better.
I don’t share this to brag. It’s...
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Dietary & Nutritional Planning, Featured Articles, Training Tips & Tricks on 02 12th, 2010 | No Comments
Sandy Sommer Distance Coaching
As you may know, I’ve been leading a “Pilot Distance Coaching” program for the last six weeks. Over the last few years I’ve had a number of folks inquire about me coaching them but I had always resisted. Frankly, I wasn’t sure it was possible or if it would yield results....
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Featured Articles, Training Tips & Tricks on 02 6th, 2010 | No Comments
Preparing For The Tactical Strength Challenge
The Tactical Strength Challenge intrigued me the first time I read about it. That was last March and I knew that the April 2009 event wouldn’t be in the cards for me. So I looked to do it in September. I trained for it and did OK. I showed up did my Dead lift, my pull ups and finally my 5 minute snatch...
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Training Tips & Tricks on 01 28th, 2010 | No Comments
What’s The Most Important Way To Stay In Shape?
I want to pass along a quick tip to you about the most effective way to get in shape, and stay in shape.
You might be thinking that I’m going to tell you about the best types of exercise, or the importance of eating with the Primal Blueprint. Proper exercise and good eating are necessary, but there’s...
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Interactive Training Center, Training Tips & Tricks on 01 19th, 2010 | 7 Comments
Kettlebell Swing Workout
Starting a new feature here today. If you sign up for my newsletter you can count on getting a good, simple and solid kettlebell (and maybe some bodyweight) exercises delivered each day to your inbox.
Today’s session couldn’t be simpler. Do some joint mobility work to get your body ready...
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Training Tips & Tricks on 01 18th, 2010 | 7 Comments
Kettlebell Workout For Today
If you are looking for a effective and full body workout today you may want to give this a shot.
Do each exercise and it’s full rep scheme before moving to the next movement.
Two handed swings 20-15-10-5 Hard Style
Goblet Squat 3-4-5-5-4-3
Plank 15 sec-30 sec-1 minute
Clean and Press 3-4-5-5-4-3...
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Sandy's Journal, Training Tips & Tricks on 01 10th, 2010 | No Comments
Kettlebell Variety Day
Yesterday I kept my kettlebell workout as simple as possible but not simpler.
I started off with 10 minutes of Turkish Get Ups with the 20 KG kettlebell. I spent a good 15-20 seconds on each of the fractions of the movement. Each Get Up required 2 minutes of long chest, long spine and packed shoulder....
Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Featured Articles, Training Tips & Tricks on 01 8th, 2010 | 8 Comments
Why I’m A Swinger
I quote from Pavel:
“The SWING is the foundation of of effective Russian kettlebell training. It requires hip thrust, compressed breathing, rooting, “wedging,” and in the summation of efforts, skills essential to many other kettlebell drills, as well military, martial and athletic...
