Kalos Sthenos—The Get-Up

The Rationale Behind Kettlebells from the Ground Up

Brett Jones, Master RKC, CSCS, CK-FMS

Feb 03, 2009 09:11 PM

The term Kalos Sthenos is Greek for "Beautiful Strength" and it is where we get the word calisthenics. And it is the term that Gray Cook and I feel best represents th [...]

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An RKC Primer

Walter J. Dorey, RKC

Jan 21, 2009 05:16 PM

So you?ve heard of the Russian Kettlebell Challenge certification course. And now you?re interested in attending, whether to get your diploma of attendance or to get you [...]

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I am not a Runner, but, Thanks to Kettlebells, I can Run

Robert Budd, RKC II

Jan 20, 2009 07:30 PM

I am 6'3, 225# and haven't run any more than 100yards in more than two years. I wouldn't say that I have a runner's physique but more of work horse that would rather l [...]

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Is the Kettlebell Swing the Fountain of Youth?

Or why is this SIMPLE exercise so GREAT?

Dr. John Sullivan, DC

Jan 02, 2009 01:31 PM

I have been using kettlebells for about a year now and I can report that I have NEVER felt better. My transformation has been remarkable. I am a 63 year old Chiropracto [...]

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"It's Got to Be the Kettlebells!"

Bob Ross, RKC

Nov 12, 2008 05:03 PM

That's the phrase I have been using a lot these last couple of years. Let me explain how and why I became acquainted with Kettlebells. In 2003 my doctors told me th [...]

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The Russian Kettlebell and Hardstyle Have Changed My Life

Adam T Glass

Nov 12, 2008 04:37 PM

In early 2000 I bought Pavel's Bullet-Proof Abs. I had never seen anyone talk training the way Pavel did. I did mostly "high intensity training" (HIT). While I was able [...]

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Kettlebells for Maxing Military Physical Fitness Tests

TSgt Philip Davis, RKC

Nov 12, 2008 04:08 PM

I am a Technical Sergeant in the US Air Force and have been active duty for almost 9 years now and been deployed numerous times. I am currently stationed at Misawa Air [...]

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Jordan Vezina, RKC

Nov 06, 2008 06:28 PM

In 1997 I had the privilege of taking an all expenses paid three-month vacation in sunny Southern California under the watchful eye of the Drill Instructors at Marine Cor [...]

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How to Increase Your Vertical Jump with Olympic Lifting and Kettlebells

Walter J. Dorey

Sep 22, 2008 06:24 PM

Perusing the Dragon Door forum, several queries' came up on training ones vertical jump. Now there is a ton of info out there on improving your vertical, yet I had [...]

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The Kettlebell Posture

Dr. Jake Caldwell, DPT, CSCS, RKC

Sep 22, 2008 06:18 PM

We all know how important good posture is, but how many of us feel that we truly understand what that is? As a physical therapist, I see many people from all ages, with [...]

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