State Of The Union

   Completely unrelated to KB training...I'd like to pass this on.  I have a friend that never sleeps and his mind never rests. He has been working and meeting with people from the metro and Wash, DC area trying to get the Transportation Bill passed in Minnesota. This bill has caught the eye of Washington, DC as a way of fixing the economic crisis in the United States and has a growing following. That's right, Minnesota has the answer. It is an extremely important bill and a new way of looking at spending and our economy. Unfortunately the majority in congress are busy spending money to actually fix the problem. Here is a link to his blog. If you are serious about how we can fix these issues in Minnesota and the United States then read his blog from the bottom (first entry) up. It is a real eye opener. After a few minutes you just want to punch someone for being so foolish with our futures. Take a look.  Money as Wealth

Shovel Back???

 No 'sore back' here. Mother nature did her best but failed. Actually, I only shoveled the walk around the house. The snow thrower handled the rest. Nonetheless (one word), tonight we will make sure our trunks are in condition for whatever my befall us this weekend. This will be hand friendly. I know we have a lot of wounded birds from the Monday session. Wednesdays class was a big indicator. Trunk (core) will be the theme of the night. Stability and power drills. Get your shoveling in early. You may not want to rotate or twist tomorrow (just kidding...it won't be that bad). Two final notes, the shirts have arrived. I am thrilled with the quality and they did wash well. Didn't seem to shrink at all. The cost is $15.00 or two chickens and a pound of rice. Additionally, Jc will volunteer her services and magic finger Saturday morning. I need to leave right after class but you can stay with her after class for as long as it takes to cure your ales (yes, ales)... just lock the door behind you. See you tonight. 

Primary Colors...

   It's like a color wheel. There are the basic primary colors and then all the combinations that come from those basic colors. I am sure everyone is tired of hearing me talk about the basics. It has been said that the difference between a good athlete and a great one is their ability to master the basics. Body awareness. Situational awareness. The ability to read or see the field. Anticipate movements or patterns of your opponents. It is all encompassing. I have been watching a large surge in weight use and volume on the national level. All the young trainers and strength enthusiasts are really burning up the KB training. Each one is trying to top the other and claim their position in this emerging industry. The problem is...every week somebody is posting a major injury or surgical set-back. How can this be? I thought the bells were suppose to correct and build such a strong base that we became bullet proof ? Well, they do. The problem is the movement pattern. The people going for the big numbers and personal records are doing so...to their detriment. They haven't spent enough time pounding the basics. Their bodies are taking the easy way out. That's what the body does. It takes the path of least resistance. That path is not the best for the body in most cases. It sends a ripple thru the structure and your most vulnerable spot takes the hit. Now, hit it countless times during multiple VO2 sessions........well, make your appointment now. Today we will start with the basics and move the body forward at a healthy pace.     

Feeling Lucky ???

 It's just an illusion. The pain will be real. Very real. Tonight we will play a sick and demented version of 'I go, you go.' We will use the much under used KB dice to pick our fate. Here's the kicker. Three dice will be in play allowing for double sixes to make an appearance as many times as statistically possible. It will prove to be a night of self discovery. So, "...do you feel lucky? Well, do you, Punk ?" (classic Clint)

Drilling The Basics.

  Heavy and basic tonight. Or should I say, 'basically heavy?' Either way, strength and floor work will get us thru the night. Jc will work out the kinks in her usual fashion. She plans on being at the studio just after 1700.   

Here is the long version...

...of what we did on Saturday. The Max VO2 is a long trip but there is a method to the madness. No real magic.  I just think it is a great exercise in management. Pain management. Emotional management. Strength and endurance management. It's the whole package. Here is the link to a very good blog entry on VO2 work. Keep in mind, there is a segment of the fitness community that dismisses this type of training  as pointless. But, we don't train the VO2. We dabble with it. I don't feel a need to go 30 or 40 minutes. Really. What's the point.

CLASS VIDEO. Just your average Wednesday.

Just a swingin'...

   Swing, swings and more swings. Easy on the hands. Foundational movement. Cardio. Strength. Grip training. Engages the hips. Broadens the back. Fixes the knees. Pulls the neck/trap into alignment. High tension at the bottom. Light at the top. Packs a punch. 

   I can't say enough about the windmill. Strength. Flexibility. Fixes lower back, shoulders and rotators. Blasts forearms during the static hold. Addictive. These two drill were the minimums not very long ago. Things have changed but the best still remains. Tonight we will revisit the original minimums in a way that will make you a believer...you only need these two basic moves to become bullet proof.