Another busy day but it was beautiful in Chicago, a freaky 55° day with sun and lovely breezes. I got out for a four-mile walk. Another chapter put down in my book today! I’m trying to control my tendency to edit-edit-edit! I can fuss over every word. Got 400 kettlebell swings in. I am feeling …
Monthly Archive: January 2012
Kettlebell Swing Challenge Tips
I hate “tips”. They’re generally used as marketing tools to engage a reader and get you to sign up for something. Website and magazine editors who write “tips” are just looking for content. So I normally hate anything labeled as a “tip.” Nevertheless, I’m going to offer you a few of MY OWN tips!! Because …
Better Late
My day was very busy but I wouldn’t miss! I had to top 2000 today. Threw down 400 kettlebell swings this evening!
Throwing Change
I am working on integrating more kettlebell swings with the 65lb-er. Today I lined up the 65lb-er, the 40lb-er and the quarter pounder and did 10 swings each up to 100. I alternated in single-handed swings of the 40. I usually do 200 kettlebell swings at a time but today I did increments of 100 …
What’s Throwing Iron?
You’ve heard of pumping iron! Nothing will make you feel more outright BAD ASS than THROWING IRON! Imagine the power and control of throwing huge hunks of black iron into the air, like the circus strongman juggling cannonballs! Thrill-seekers, add an element of dangerous tension to your workout! Throw around 65lbs of pure iron beast, …
Throw a Kettlebell 10,000 Times!
I read about the 10K Kettlebell Swing Challenge last year on Kettlebellinc.com. I started high-volume swing routines in December with plans to launch into the Challenge for 2012. What better time!! I remember that doing 100 swings seemed tough the first few times but I adapted to it rapidly. I use a Polar Heart Monitor …
