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by: Steve Baccari, RKC The most common form of strength training, used for a boxer, is circuit training. Circuit training enables a coach to train a large number of fighters at the same time, with the following goals in mind: To improve strength endurance; To increase work capacity; To target various physical qualities. The circuit-training…
Detailsby: Steve Baccari, RKC This is the safest and easiest neck program I know. I have used it at the gym for over 5 years with excellent results. This is a safe and effective way to train the neck for people of all ages and fitness levels. Your head is all the resistance you need…
DetailsBy Steve Baccari, RKC The following article will show you how I have integrated Pavel’s training methods into my boxers’ training. This exercise program fits boxers well because the exercises are easy to learn, they require simple equipment, and there is a low risk of injury with kettlebell for boxers. PART 1: Joint Mobility Drills…
DetailsBy Steve Baccari Exercise: Tactical pull-ups: overhand thumb-less pull-ups from a dead hang, chin must clear the bar If you are not capable of completing a tactical pull-up, you are not alone. Many people, most of who think they will not have a problem, cannot complete one correctly. If they can complete 1, 2 to…
DetailsI’m Joel Powell, a 17-year-old home schooled high school senior. At 5′10″ and 153 lbs. I have no real athletic background, but enjoy fitness in general. My personal quest for fitness started when I was 15, when I realized there had to be a better way to get strong, be strong and stay strong than…
Detailsby Liz Kennedy & others “I feel like a well-oiled machine.” So says Lance Lohman, who at 21 years old, began using H2H Kettlebell training, taught by Jeff Martone, just over 2 months ago. “I’ve been working out for 4 years doing traditional weight training, and the results I’ve gotten in the past two months…
Detailsby Bill Lewitt, EMT Jeff’s H2H video was my first exposure to kettlebells. I was instantly impressed with the tactical efficacy and boredom-proof material. It was easy to see how juggling a 53 pound (or in my case 36 lb.) iron ball forces you to remain on task at all times. When I heard Jeff…
DetailsBy: Steve McNamara, Physical Therapist Anyone who has become a kettlebell devotee is aware of the testimonials purporting that training with the device “fixes bad backs”. Others have had direct experience with this claim. This article will explore specifically how the kettlebell accomplishes this from an evidence-based, scientific standpoint. As an RKC, physical therapist and…
DetailsVictor Davis Hanson reprinted with permission Military history teaches us about honor, sacrifice, and the inevitability of conflict. Try explaining to a college student that Tet was an American military victory. You’ll provoke not a counterargument—let alone an assent—but a blank stare: Who or what was Tet? Doing interviews about the recent hit movie 300,…
DetailsGuest Post from Mary Ward Thursday, September 10th, 2009 7 Essential Blogs for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is growing in popularity as a combat sport with new limits. This is a form of martial arts, though a bit newer and more focused on ground fighting and grappling than other forms. It takes a…
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