Kettlebells At MAC Timomium

Posted by Sandy Sommer RKC in Sandy's Journal on January 18, 2010 | 9 responses

Starting now, I am offering group training and private training at the MAC Timonium.

Each time we meet we will focus on safety, performance, instruction and a workout.

Why Kettlebells?

KETTLEBELLS!

It can not only make you powerful, strong, and resilient, but also lean, flexible and graceful. It gets your heart pumping, boosts your energy levels, and melts fat faster than a deep fryer. And it’s been around for only a few hundred years. It’s a kettlebell, and it’s the latest North American strength-training obsession.

Kettlebells are an ancient Russian weight-training tool shaped like a cannonball with a thick handle. They range in weight from 4kg (9lbs) to 48kg (105lbs), and are quickly becoming the strength tool of choice for athletes, coaches, and trainers. But kettlebells are for more than just the pros and ‘hardcore’ fitness buffs – everyone and anyone can lift kettlebells and reap muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular benefits with every workout.

Whether you are a fitness neophyte or an experienced trainer, kettlebells have a place in every program. Stay-at-home parents, busy executives, the time-pressed and budget-conscious all find kettlebells are the answer to their fitness needs. There’s no need to buy an expensive gym membership or have a lot of space to stack all the dust-collecting, late-night-TV gizmos – kettlebells are a complete hand-held gym that you can take anywhere.

Kettlebells focus on movement not muscle. Clients quickly discover just how functional training with kettlebells can be as the core strength-building benefits transfer to realistic, daily-life situations. Instead of isolating single muscles like with barbells or dumbbells, kettlebell movements work the entire body as a unit. Bodybuilders and figure competitors strive towards muscle size, definition, and symmetry, but often have a weak core. Kettlebell gireviks (KB lifter), however, become stronger from the inside out.

Kettlebells combine many training protocols simultaneously:

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Core strength –
kettlebell movements teach the body to stabilize the core, as almost all movements are done free-standing.
Strength –
kettlebell training develops strength in ALL planes of movement. We live and play in a three-dimensional world, and we should train accordingly.
Flexibility/Mobility –
kettlebell training promotes the body to ‘open’ up due the nature of multi-planer movement, and promotes increased range-of-motion in the joints.
Balance and stability –
kettlebell training is off-centred and focused. This calls for tremendous attention to balance as the weight travels through the air.
Coordination –
kettlebell training teaches ‘connection’ of your upper and lower body. This element provides athletes a superior edge in their training protocol due to greater body rhythm and awareness.
Acceleration/Deceleration –
most training protocols address acceleration but not deceleration, which is why most athletes get injured in a ‘deceleration’ mode. Kettlebell training addresses both acceleration and deceleration, therefore enhancing athletic performance.
Load/Explode –
kettlebell training offers a different type of loading that allows the athlete to combine all of the above elements and teach the body to be strong and resilient in ‘compromised’ positions
Resilience to Injury –

<dd>kettlebell training offers complete development in all planes of movement, therefore preventing more injuries.

Cardio –
kettlebell training, especially ballistic exercises, will enhance cardiovascular training. The conditioning aspect will also help to develop better weight management.

Kettlebell Classes, Workshops and Seminars with MAC Timonium!

We provide kettlebells and safe instruction for fun and fitness! For more information, call 410-967-1882.



9 Responses to “Kettlebells At MAC Timomium”

  1. Dominic Sessa says:
    January 19, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Hey Sandy! Great blog, thanks for the advice. Mine is finally up at dominicsessa.wordpress.com

    See you at the MAC!

  2. Sandy Sommer RKC says:
    January 19, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Dominic,

    Great news! Good luck in CA:)

  3. Lindsay says:
    January 19, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Great website and thanks for visiting my blog! I am a big fan the paleo diet and usually use grain free products, pastureized eggs, etc. Just didn’t have any on hand on my last recipe post. I look forward to reading your workouts and recipes!

    Cheers,
    LC

    p.s.
    I love turkish get-ups too! haha.

  4. Sandy Sommer RKC says:
    January 19, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    LC,

    Thanks for stopping by and checking out my site. Looks like you and your husband are doing a bang up job at the blog. I think it may be a good idea if you start your own as well!

    I look forward to learning more about you all moving forward

    Train with Purpose,

    Sandy Sommer RkC

  5. Mike says:
    January 19, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Where can we get a schedule of classes and prices?

    Your website is the best.

  6. Sandy Sommer RKC says:
    January 19, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Mike,

    Thanks for stopping by Mike. We are starting with Classes Monday February 1 at the MAC Timonium. There will be one group that meets twice a week at 6 AM, Monday and Friday for 6 weeks. Fee for that class is $199 for 12 sessions. The Monday, Wednesday, Friday group is at 7 Am for 18 sessions and that is $299.

    I am also in the process of setting up some group training at night as well. And I do private 1-on-1 training too.

    Call me if you need further info:)

    Sandy Sommer RKC

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  8. Colton Lorenzana says:
    February 6, 2010 at 12:28 am

    This is some helpful info, thanks. At the moment I’m really focused on achieving rock-solid six pack abs. It’s my personal objective these days. Do you have any diet tips if the goal is to get a six pack as fast as possible? I’ve been told that egg whites, oatmeal, salmon, blueberries and broccoli are all important to include in my diet. Are there any other foods I should consider working into my diet?

  9. Sandy Sommer RKC says:
    February 6, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Colton,

    I’d include some whole pastured eggs as well as plenty of grass fed meat. I’d ditch the oatmeal and I’d also check out the Primal Blueprint.

    Train with purpose,

    Sandy Sommer RKC

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