I just wanted to take a few minutes to talk about an age old training system, founded in Russia. However, you can be very fluid with this system too. Then I wanted to also introduce my system as well.
Kettle bells are like cannon balls with handle bars. This may seem intimidating, challenging, and risky to even begin such a training regimen. However, this is not the case.
KFIT USA introduced a smooth and fluid style to train with kettle bells. KFIT stands for Kettle bell Functional Inspired Training. This means that any trainer, client, athlete, or individual may use this system to reach their fitness goals.
I want to take a moment to identify why kettle bells are for athletes. I consider all of my clients and trainees as athletes. It is my goal to improve athletic abilities and build a solid foundation for further training!
Kettle bells improve performance. This includes strength, cardiovascular endurance, stamina, and power. Does working with kettle bells improve your core? It sure does! Your core muscles are meant for two things. First, to transfer force from the ground up. A weak core will cause energy to be lost when exploding. This could include an Olympic clean and jerk, a kettle bell swing, sprinting, or swinging a baseball bat. Second, your core is meant to protect your spine from injury.
Kettle bell training uses momentum. Hip extension transfers the momentum along the kinetic chain to the arms, then to the attached kettle bell(s). It does not take a rocket scientist to realize, "if I don't do this right, I am going to hurt myself."
Core strength is a great added benefit of kettle bell training. I have been working for UPS for years now. The package handling process is very similar. Between these two exercise routines, I could not tell you the last time I did an ab exercises like crunches.
Take the momentum component out of the equation. The kettle bell is still an object with mass. It has weight, you can use it for a variety of resistance exercises for strength training.
There is a KFIT Seminar in Delaware in November.
Contact kfitusa.com to register for the seminar.
For additional information about using kettle bells to improve the quality of your life, contact Daniel Beyer of Trinity Strength & Conditioning.
This could be perfect component to improve your baseball swing, a weight loss program, or a strength training program. Kettle bells are extremely durable and applicable in almost any situation. Find out how you can purchase your own kettle bells!
Daniel Beyer
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
USAW Sports Performance Coach
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
dbeyer816@gmail.com
302-943-3793
It doesn't stop there. Another important component to training is the ground game. This is a very solid part of my training style. This involves quadruped movements, using your hands as feet.
Body weight training is so much more than push ups and sit ups. The ground game emphasizes this as a re-education on movement. While Parkour teaches you how to move across obstacles, this teaches you how to move on open land.
Some examples include the bear crawl. The bear crawl is a quadruped position with the hips up in the air. The hands and feet are on the ground with a wide base of support. You move forward by crawling on your hands and feet.
Another position is the crab walk. The goal is to keep your hips up, arms extended, and knees bent at 90 degrees. This creates almost a table top from your hips to your chest. The combination of hip and glenohumeral extension can actually be a challenge.
The transition from one to the other is called the sit out. The one hand lifts, and the opposite leg moves to take place of that hand. The leg always swings under the hips. You can plant both the hand and foot back down to transition from one position to another. Stopping mid way is the actual sit up. The leg and hand are in a balance. Your hips almost feel like a pendulum. This is fantastic for core engagement.
The roll is another very important movement. This is not a challenging exercise. Rather is it a skill component used in a lot of situations. Learn to roll. It will save a lot of pain later on.
One major note! A forward roll on the ground is not a flip. Do not attempt to flip in the air and land on your back! As such, guided instruction on these skills and many others are available at Trinity Strength & Conditioning.
Daniel Beyer
Trinity Strength & Conditioning
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
USAW Sports Performance Coach
302-943-3793
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