Gymnastic strength training is a training modality that has elevated my level of body control over the last few years. Working with the rings, parallel bars, and bodyweight exercises like handstands is an amazing way to train stability, strength, and mobility. In today’s workout, we will do spice up some basic gymnastic strength exercises by using our kettlebells!

Side to Center Kettlebell Workout

I completed the Weck Method certification a few weeks ago with Chris Chamberlin and David Weck in San Diego. I learned a ton about how to effectively train the core for locomotion, speed, agility, and strength. Their method of training the core is called “coiling core”, and it works to deeply activate the lats, obliques, and deep core muscles. You can incorporate the “coil” into almost any movement, and I had so much fun playing around with the coiled swing that I decided to include it in today’s workout!

Energize Your Exercise Kettlebell Workout

Have some fun with this energizing kettlebell and bodyweight workout! I encourage you to be grateful for the ability to move, to think of your workout as playtime, and to have fun with your physical training. At the end of the day, if you’re not enjoying the hours you’re putting in to “get in shape”, isn’t that a big waste of time? I don’t think working out needs to be painful, boring, or hard to motivate yourself for. If you find the right modality of movement, physical training can be incredibly fun in and of itself.

10 Life Lessons I Learned from Kettlebell Sport

There are many life lessons to be taken away from Kettlebell Sport.
When it comes to life, we tend to rush through things. We want to be done and move onto the next, we want to skip to the advanced movements, we want to find the hack that allows us to finish first. The truth is, starting slow sets you up with a better foundation, no matter what you’re doing. Whether it’s physical or mental, taking the time to progress slowly is key to learning how to do something correctly, and will allow you to finish stronger than if you rush or take a shortcut.

5x3 EMOM Kettlebell Workout

Complete 3 rounds of 5 minutes, EMOM format. EMOM means you will complete the designated number of repetitions at the top of the minute, and then rest for the remainder of the minute. Round 1 will be 10 reps at the top of the minute, round 2 will be 8 reps at the top of the minute, and round 3 will be 6 reps at the top of the minute.