Monday, May 2, 2011

Kettlebell Training is Elite - NOT - Elitist

One question I hear often is "Do you think I can handle your Kettlebell class?"
For some reason there is a misconception that Kettlebell training is only for the most hard-core and fit individuals out there.   While it is true that Kettlebell training can be exceptionally intense, it is also true that each exercise can be scaled to the individual.  This makes it possible for people of every fitness level to feel successful and victorious at the end of each session.   Grandmas may be doing seated presses from a chair, an overweight client may be doing partial getups with presses added at each step , the elite athlete may be doing a complex of snatches, presses and squats with two heavy kettlebells while yet another individual is building up the core strength to do a proper push-up ... and they all urge each other on.

In my Group Kettlebell Classes there is NO CHOREOGRAPHY. You are not trying to KEEP UP with anyone.
We use CAST-IRON Kettlebells, NO PLASTIC WEIGHTS.  There are NO MIRRORS.   There is NO YELLING over a headset or otherwise.  

Beginners start with basic and simple exercises. Flexibility, mobility, stability and clean movement patterns are patiently developed.  Movements are mastered before weight is added.  Over time more advanced and complex exercises are introduced.  

The instructor will actually walk the room and correct each individual one-on-one. Everyone works on a similar movement appropriately progressed or regressed to an appropriate difficulty for each  individual.  Everyone's personal bests are celebrated. There is only friendly competition and encouragement. 

This is RKC Kettlebell. This is the RKC School of Strength. This is personal training in a group setting. This is strength training.

This is Omaha Elite Kettlebell. 
Elite... not Elitist. 




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Did you Know?

Head strength coaches for Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins have taken and passed the RKC.

World Power Lifting Champion Donnie Thompson is an RKC.

World renown physical therapist and creator of the Function Movement Screen, Gray Cook is an RKC.

Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Danish Olympic Team, Kenneth Jay is a Master RKC.

Olympic Silver Medalist, Mark O'Madsen is an RKC.

World Famous Strength Coach Dan John is an RKC.

RKC Quotes

"Kettlebell training will make you a better man.. even if you're a woman. If you don't know how, I'll show you. If you don't want to, I'll make you! " - Pavel Tsatsouline
"The Swings WILL continue until morale improves!" - Banner hanging at Lone Star Kettlebell in Lubbock TX.
"Anyone can swing a Kettlebell, but not everyone knows how to do the Kettlebell swing." - Master RKC Brett Jones
"Strength is a skill, so is endurance, so is flexibility!" - Pavel Tsatsouline

Scott Stevens, RKC & Pavel Tsatouline