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Getting Strong, Sexy Legs, Glutes, and Abs with the Front Squat: Excerpted from Kettlebells for Dummies

Sarah Lurie, RKC

Aug 26, 2010 11:40 AM

Before I started using kettlebells, I was a traditional weight lifter for nearly ten years. Needless to say, I spent many hours in the gym each week trying to get str [...]

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Kettlebells and Time Travel - Regaining Time and Escalating Energy

Geoff Neupert, Master RKC

Aug 09, 2010 12:02 PM

From time in memorial, people have been fascinated with time travel and the manipulation of time, from H.G. Wells' classic, The Time Machine, to Star Wars and "light [...]

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Kettlebell Muscle

Mark Reifkind, Master RKC

Aug 09, 2010 11:38 AM

The main thing people have told me that they want from their training hasn't changed in 30 + years: they want to lose weight and get toned. This is by far the most co [...]

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A Kettlebell Success Story

Chris Pate

Jul 20, 2010 11:01 AM

My name is Chris Pate. I have been a Police Officer for thirteen years and am currently employed by the Tallahassee Police Department. I am a bicycle patrol officer [...]

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Aerobics Anonymous: Sucker Punch Your "Cardiovascular Training-Junkie" Clients with Russian Kettlebell Snatch Training

Will Williams, Senior RKC

Jul 20, 2010 10:57 AM

We know who they are. Clothing bought just to look good on the treadmill. Alarm clocks set for 0445 to provide them a chance to be the first hamster on the wheel when t [...]

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Understanding Breath:

The Diaphragm, Thoracic Spine, and Alignment

Tara Robertson, RKC

Jun 25, 2010 04:42 PM

Breathing: It is important to understand the various patterns of respiration in order to help clients & students move more efficiently. Understanding this will help you [...]

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Do You Have the Right Combination for Fat Burning?

May 25, 2010 04:09 PM

As most of you already know, training with kettlebells is a fantastic and efficient way to shed unwanted fat. Within weeks of starting to use kettlebells, you should [...]

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Train Like a Man - Especially if You’re a Woman

Neghar Fonooni, RKC, FMS, NASM, ACE

May 25, 2010 04:06 PM

When I went through the RKC in October 2009, Pavel said something that really stuck with me; ?We are turning you into better men, even the ladies.? As a female ath [...]

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Muscle Control

Dan Cenidoza, CSCS, RKC

May 12, 2010 04:50 PM

I recently took a 16-week hiatus from lifting weights. Due to a number of lifestyle changes and re-prioritizing of training goals, it became necessary for me to stop [...]

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Tension vs. Relaxation

The Great Debate of Our Time... Or is it really?

Brian Copeland, RKC

Apr 29, 2010 12:56 PM

A brief history At age 17 I hurt my low back for the first time to the point where I was on the ground unable to stand. WOW! A couple of years later it happened ag [...]

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