If there is anything I could get across to help people improve their lives, it would be a couple of things: 1) lies destroy your life, no matter what you temporarily gain by it. 2) stress should not be a part of your live, not in a job, not in a relationship; you only have […]
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Last day of the year, so it had to be special. Embrace the suck, deal with it! This workout is probably insane to most. You gotta be a special type of loco to want to work out at an intense pace for over 60 minutes! Here comes the pain: Your First Task 3 burpees 6
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This article is about chest pressing, in particular, flat back bench pressing and bench press depth with barbell or dumbbell. How deep should you go on the flat bench press? Should you go past horizontal? Should you create more than 90° elbow flexion? Should you train the sticking point? First, let me get
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It’s the holiday season! Do of course you still workout?! Or will you take the excuse to do nothing? I’ve put this WOD together to be brutal, to show those that don’t workout what we all can do, and just simply because I love it! It’s my gift to you. Complete this WOD and post
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How to go heavier, and get more reps out with the 10 minute kettlebell sport snatch where only 1 hand change is allowed. The king of kettlebell exercises, the snatch, is my favourite kettlebell exercise. The snatch is a dynamic and flowing exercise, and although at times it may seem like an easy exercise,
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Not too long ago, I was slaving through the corporate grind, overweight, eating poorly, not going to the gym, stressed beyond all belief… And was flat out miserable. I was in a high-stress industry where long hours were expected, and I was giving myself every excuse for not having time to get in the
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You’re a woman that lifts! You lift heavy shit, awesome. Even though we’re called Cavemantraining, it does not mean we’re only for men! And to prove it, we want you to pick one of the 90+ kettlebell exercises from the video below, film yourself, and post it on our Facebook, or the group
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Allow me to open and expand your mind. I’ll tread carefully, I promise. You see all these YouTube videos, and scrolling through the comments you’ll find: “That’s not a clean” “That’s not a push-up” “That’s not a pull-up” And so on… Heck, maybe you’re even one of those people who comment, I once was. Until
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Sarcopenia is a condition known as muscle loss. It mostly affects people who have passed their fifties, and it can decrease life expectancy and quality. The peak muscle mass is usually achieved in the late 30s and early 40s when a gradual loss of muscle mass begins. Sarcopenia can occur quicker than you may think
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Hypertrophy Cause: working out/muscle damage Effect: muscle growth Atrophy Cause: inactivity Effect: muscle loss Fatigue Cause: over training Effect: fatigued, tired, muscle soreness, frequent illness, disturbed sleep and alterations in mood state … Understanding that every cause has an effect, and every effect has a cause, sounds so simple and obvious. But the fact that
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Let’s say you’re limited to buying one kettlebell, you want to make sure you buy the right kettlebell. How do you decide what kettlebell weight to choose?
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New to the world of kettlebell training, or just new to the whole world of exercise, and working out? Asking for information to educate yourself? You’ve been told to: Hire a coach! Get a trainer! Of course it’s great advice, depending on: What coaches and trainers you have access to The money
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Can you complete any of these 3 killer kettlebell workouts? Check it out, choose one, complete it, and post below. Run towards your fears ….face fear fast. Robin Sharma
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There are over 90 kettlebell exercises demonstrated in the video below, they can be included in CrossFit for strength WODs, endurance WODs, mobility WODs, cardio WODs, etc. Watch the video and start including them in your WODs today. Download the PDF with more details on the exercises, names, time in the video (so you can
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The topic of hyper-extension of the back during kettlebell training comes up frequently, especially with beginners. It’s completely understandable. Let’s clear something up right away, first of all, back hyper-extensions when done right—and they’re done everyday on the GHD—are incredible good for you. Like with any exercise, it’s not something you do day
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Racked deadlifts might sound weird, maybe even impossible, especially when you’re thinking barbell. But, we’re talking kettlebells here. I’ll explain why including this exercise in your WODs, or training, is going to be such a huge benefit to your athletes’ progression, squat technique, and squat mobility. (full exercise name: Racked Squat Deadlift) First, let me
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This is DUO BRUTUS, a heavy kettlebell WOD. A brute of a workout that leaves you dead on the ground at the end. Your first task is with a heavy kettlebell, unilateral work, you’ll be switching from side to side. Your second task is again unilateral work with a heavy kettlebell, bringing the weight
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Not sure what all these exercise names mean in CrossFit? Let me help you out: CrossFit Exercise Translation CrossFit The Real World Air Squat Bodyweight Squat Thruster Squat Thruster Snatch Squat Snatch (with barbell) Burpee Burpee with Tricep Push-up, Jump, and Clap Push Jerk Conventional or Squat Jerk Split Jerk Split Jerk (bonus point)
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A not so nice kettlebell ladder: clean, squat, and snatch Kettlebell WOD: BELL BASTARD This workout comes with basic details (this page), two videos explaining the workout, a printable PDF with 11 pages of information about scaling, the exercises, weight, etc. Enjoy! Your first task: Using one light to medium kettlebell. 3 kettlebell
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I named this WOD very creatively: Taco44. Because it’s my 44th birthday today, I hope you share my pain and sweat today. Share your results below or on Facebook. 44 bodyweight squats 44 kettlebell combo: deadlift, dead clean, squat thruster 44 burpees FOR TIME My time: 14:45 with 2 x 16kg Anna’s time 14:28 with 2
