Open Letter to Valery Fedorenko Update 2019: Valery has contacted me personally, apologized, and said the people responsible for the debacle no longer work for him. I mentioned that he could continue the course with me or offer a refund. He offered to send a case of VF wristbands to take down the post, which […]
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I have always had an interest in what modern fitness would consider vintage strength and unconventional training. I love incorporating vintage barbells and dumbbells, sandbags, Bulgarian bags, maces etc. For the past 8 years, the kettlebell has been the tool I’ve been most drawn to. I love how the bell becomes an extension of the
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A perfect body is in the eye of the beholder; what’s perfect for one is not perfect for another. No one can, and no one ever should try to please everyone—just be your best self and you’re perfect, perfect for you and those who care about you.
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Extreme dieting is not the way to go. If you are not working on creating a sustainable diet for yourself, you will almost certainly experience the Yo-Yo Effect—you may get results quickly, but you’ll lose them just as quickly, and more than likely end up in a worse situation than before, with even more bodyfat and less muscle.
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I know that I could be so much better, I could have a six-pack instead of a pulled-in beer belly that slightly shows the underlying six-pack that is waiting to be proudly put on display to the world.
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When you’re Training, you’re getting specific. This means you’re training a specific exercise or group of exercises—either under the guidance of a trainer or yourself—with the specific aim of getting better at it. The goal of the training can be improving technique, getting more reps or using more weight, but Training is all about having a predetermined goal and a predetermined way to get there.
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A couple of years ago I did research on the history of the kettlebell and in 2016 I met up with Steve Cotter in Spain and added more details to the research. The above video is the result, behold the History of the kettlebell part II by Steve Cotter and Taco Fleur. The kettlebell (girya),
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Imagine dropping a barbell on your foot with no shoes on, that’s going to hurt like a mofo! Even worse, imagine dropping a heavy rusty kettlebell on your bare foot, that thang is probably going to cut your foot right in half. I simply can’t understand people that wear no shoes in the gym, I
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The Bent Press is an awesome and powerful-looking exercise, if you do it right you look seriously cool. Let me tell you something about the Bent Press that is usually missed. This exercise is actually not a press, it’s like the Jerk, and you’re coming under the kettlebell by pulling down and hip-hinging. Have a
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In 2016 I had the honor of participating in an IKFF Level 1 Certification, and to pass the certification you need to successfully complete a tough test which is the IKFF Level 1 Assessment that consists of 100 hand-to-hand swing switches, 32 single-arm clean and press, 60 full snatches, and 30 front squats. The video
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The kettlebell press and its variations are a show of strength and have been used as a test of strength for many decades. However simple the exercise may sound, it comes with instructions, fine little tweaks, and details that will help prevent injury, make you press better, and more. This is it, MASTER THE KETTLEBELL
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Taco Fleur: Russian Girevoy Sport Institute Kettlebell Coach, IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher, Kettlebell Sport Rank 2, HardstyleFit Kettlebell Level 1 Instructor., CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Judges Certificate, CrossFit Lesson Planning Certificate, Kettlebells Level 2 Trainer, Kettlebell Science and Application, MMA Fitness Level 2, MMA Conditioning Level 1, BJJ Purple Belt and more. Owner of Cavemantraining and Kettlebell Training Education. Featured in 4 issues of the Iron Man magazine.
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Are people squatting when performing the GS version of the kettlebell swing? Let’s answer that question by defining the squat and the hip hinge as a movement on its own outside of kettlebell sport. Squat vs Hip Hinge Does the hip hinge put more emphasis on the posterior chain muscles? Yes. If your answer is no,
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There is more than one way to skin a cat, and there are many ways to snatch a kettlebell. But why do things differently? If you like to know the intricate details of things as I do then read on. Over the years I experiment and try everything when it comes to kettlebell training.
The burpee when performed incorrectly can create stress on the lower back and the knees. This can be prevented as explained in the video below. There are many burpee variations, one of my favorites is the CrossFit burpee, and here’s how to perform this variation. Here’s one more burpee variation that you should check out,
There are different styles of kettlebells and different styles of training. It’s important to understand what’s out there when it comes to kettlebell designs so you can buy the right kettlebell, and to understand what kettlebell training styles are out there so you can decide what’s best for you.
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Got back pain from kettlebell swing? Don’t blame the kettlebell. The kettlebell is just another weight like a dumbbell or barbell. If you’re experiencing lower back pain after a kettlebell workout it could be due to many things, some of the common ones are: I will explain several simple techniques on how to avoid
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What is the kettlebell overhead lock-out and what is fixation? The overhead lock-out is where the arm is straight and the kettlebell weight is resting on the skeleton system. Fixation is where the kettlebell is in proper overhead lock-out and not moving for a split second. It’s a moment where you show total control over
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There is kettlebell training, which is for the everyday gym goer, the athletes, and those who are serious about their training. And there is kettlebell sport, which is kettlebells on a whole new level, and not known to everyone who trains with kettlebells. Kettlebell sport athletes have amazing endurance combined with mental toughness. They do
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Are you wondering about kettlebells? If you’re new to the world of kettlebell training and wondering what kettlebell training is, the following articles will give you an in-depth view of what kettlebell training is all about, including the fundamentals any beginner should learn to stay safe with kettlebell training. What is Kettlebell Training? A kettlebell
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