KETTLETIP - PERFECT YOUR KETTLEBELL SWING

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FROM RYAN SHANAHAN OF KETTLEWORX ON HOW TO PERFECT YOUR KETTLEBELL SWING

Tight Grip: Squeeze the handle tight with your hands to increase arm tone!

Feet: Should be slightly wider than shoulder width. Keep 70% of your bodyweight balanced on your heels to target the glutes

Swing: Avoid lifting with the arms.

Swing Height: UP to eye-level, no higher. If you’re swinging too high, consider advancing to a heavier kettlebell.

Swing Low: Reach through between your legs with a medium knee bend.

Posture: Back straight throughout entire swing.

Hip Thrust: Your hips are the main power source during the Swing. Push hips back during the Low swing and thrust your hips forward during the High swing.

Secret Ingredient: Top of the swing, PAUSE & SQUEEZE your GLUTES + AB’s for a 2 second count to maximize muscle lift and firmness.


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KETTLEWORX ON THE ABC FIT FRIDAY TV

Certified Personal Trainer, Jarrod Wise from the ABC Fit Friday TV segment, called KettleWorx a new Fitness Phenomenon !!

To view the segment, click on this link

http://www.kvue.com/video/health-index.html?nvid=352758

Kettlebells: a new way to tone up
April 17th, 2009
Kettlebells are becoming a trend in gyms across the country, but some may be too intimidated to use them. KVUE photojournalist and certified personal trainer Jarrod Wise spoke with a nation fitness trainer who created a new kettlebell workout that's an easy way to tone you up.

Hello Canadian KettleBell Lovers,

Kettleworx is now in Canada.

The New KettleWorX 6 Week Body Transformation DVD program is now available in Canada at the Treadmill Factory get yours today
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FUNK CHALLENGE: DUST OFF THOSE FITNESS VIDEOS

You can always find a reasonable excuse not to get in the gym. Work, kids, too tired, the weather sucks or just plain lazy. Hey, I here you and I’ve been there too, but thank goodness for the invention of fitness videos.

I don’t think I know one person that doesn’t own or has not purchased some type of exercise video in their lifetime.




Well today and this month, I am challenging you and everyone else in the Funk Fitnessland to dust off those old fitness videos and get to work. There is no excuse not to use them, I know there hiding in the corner, or under clothes in your closet, or tucked in amongst all the other movie videos that you own.

Well it’s calling your name…wait…do you hear it?

Think of the benefits and why you bought that damn video in the first place. There is no commuting; you are in the comfort of your living room. You have your own personal trainer taking through the exercises. The workout, from start to finish, will only take15-30 minutes of your time. And in this economy you can save money, get fit and stay healthy.

So once again, there is NO EXCUSE. It doesn’t matter if you’re a gym rat, you haven’t worked out in years or you just couldn’t be bothered.

This morning, afternoon, or tonight you are going to find that video, you are going to put it in your video player and YOU ARE GOING TO DO THAT WORKOUT.

I’m about to take my P90X Abs Ripper video and RIP IT UP BABY!

Funk Roberts

Don’t Rush the Beat

FUNK’S FIVE FAVOURITE FITNESS VIDEOS

Since they no longer play my all-time favourite The 20 Minute Workout with Bess Mota. I have to rely on these 5 vids if I want to get a good home fitness workout

Sgt Shanahan Boot Kettlebell Bootcamp
You can see Funk in this crazy, but effective workout at the beach

Billy Blanks - Ultimate Tae Bo

I still kick butt to theorginal tae boxing king and catch him in the classic action film TC 2000

Kettleworx - The Six Week Body Transformation
This is the ultimate fitness collection is a must if you want to burn fat and firm up fast...fast...fast

P90X
The Ab Ripper X is my nemesis but damn it works.

Yoga for Beginners
Yoga Master, Rodney Yee has taken me through a few

WHO IS JAY CUTLER’S SECRET WEAPON TO WINNING THE 2009 OLYMPIA?

For those of you who do not know, Jay Cutler is a bodybuilding professional and 2-time Mr Olympia and 5-time runner up. This is an interview from Ryan Shanahan’s I Love My Kettlebell Website.


Interview with Lisa Balash , owner of Elite Physiques kettlebell studio , located in Las Vegas.


Q - When did you first see a Kettlebell?

A - I first saw a KettleBell in 2006 at a Pilate’s studio .I began training myself for the 2006 Figure Nationals in Las Vegas and I was trying to change my look of overly muscular to more of a lean, longer look. I then decided to add the kbells and Pilates together to create my trademarked Kettle-lates training system and I transformed myself by taking off 20lbs and lengthening out my muscles.



Q – What kind of results did you get from Kettlebells?

A - I used the kettlebells for 40 min 2-3 days per week and was having trouble keeping the weight on, It was literally melting off of me. The results were phenomenal! Everyone started commenting on how much they loved my new look.

After that I decided to get certified to teach kettlebells and share with everyone this awesome training tool. I soon became a certified instructor with IKFF and opened my studio Elite Physiques here in Vegas.



Q – Does Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler use Kettlebells?

A - Yes, Jay Cutler has been a client of mine and we are focusing on his Mr. . Olympia comeback win in 2009. Jay likes the cardio challenge of KB’s and also the results for the glute ham tie in separation .

We do combine swings, Turkish getups along with Snatches for timed sets of 2-3 min each side. Jay is going to bring a brand new and unbeatable package to the Olympia stage this year !I am also training IFBB Pro Figure competitor Elaine Goodlad for her upcoming Europa show in April.

She is using kettlebells 2 days a week and she will be on an upcoming reality show that will follow her training and competing. So we should see her snatching on tv in the near future!


Q - Why do you Love Kettlebells ?

A - I love kbells because they are efficient and effective.I love teaching because its fun for clients they love the results that they get and the challenge of the mind body connection.It is very similar to Pilates in the fact that you have to be in the moment and core is always being used!!

Thank you for the interview, now Im off to train Mrs. Cutler, Jay’s wife, who also looks phenomenal!


For more information about Lisa’s classes and personal training visit her website:www.elitephysiqueslv.com

Interview by : http://www.ilovemykettlebell.com/