I just finished having lunch with one of the top kettlebell coaches in the world, always great to be around great coaches and share information. One thing we laughed about are all the certifications out there right now. Probably to the surprise of most, I actually agree! Just think of it, just in the world …
Imperfect is Perfect
The Russians knew as imperfection training, some more recent coaches tried to call it “functional training”, I like imperfection training;) What the heck is imperfection training? Once proficiency in a lift was attained variables to provide new challenges to the lifts would be introduced. In some instances this would be lifting blind folded or being …
It’s Not Even A Contest
“Josh, your sandbags look awesome, but man they are expensive!” This is the start to an email that I am not too unfamiliar with receiving. I understand people feeling this way, heck, before I started this whole business I probably would have felt the same.
Then I got into the nuts and bolts of what actually …
Swing, Snatch, Clean, Swing?
What the heck am I talking about swing, snatch, clean, swing? It is the ultra boring unsophisticated workouts that many people have gotten themselves into. That’s right people are getting stuck performing the same movement over and over again. Yes, this will do a lot for you in that movement pattern, but that is also …
Blow Up YOUR Training!
One of my colleagues recently gave me a tip to really don’t hold back on how I really feel about my program. Trying to be diplomatic and afraid to be too commercial always scares me. I don’t want people turned off because of my enthusiasm, but it is the truth, I LOVE sandbag training.
Most people …
Power Complex Training
I just posted my own little story of triumph with what I feel were great performances in both the deadlift and overhead press. There is no doubt in my mind that anyone can achieve similar benefits. Here is the best part, you can get really strong and fit without many of the common problems that …
The Seinfeld Rule
Yes, like most people I loved Seinfeld. One of my favorite episodes is when George decided to do everything the opposite that he would normally do. What happened? He started experiencing all this success in his life.
It makes me think that we could read a lot of the same into training. For almost ten years …
It’s All About Education
I say it all the time, “we aren’t teaching to lifts sandbags, we are providing solutions for coaches.” That is what my program is all about. That is why understanding the purpose behind using specific sandbag exercises and programs is even MORE important than the sandbag itself!
I am thankful when I have opportunities to share …
