Great Practice Day

By Mike PerryConditioning, Kettlebell Training, Strength

Z mobility drillsaslr workrib pullsdowel squat press from different depths (WOW)16kg get-ups 5 L/R100 24kg swings3×4 16kg pistols L/R4×3 s-arm press 32kg x3 and 36kg x3 (felt light today about time) 🙂40 strict pull-ups40 strict dips Added tons of mobility work into each set, lots of ASLR work, S-leg deads before pistols and modified Bretzels. … Read More

What I learned today 3/25/10

By Mike PerryMobility

When stretching the hamstring, dorsiflexion of the ankle is not necessary. You may “feel” it more but what you may feel is neural tension and not necessarily true lengthening of the hamstring. Thanks Al!

1st ever RKC GTG in New England

By Mike PerryKettlebell Training

I can’t wait!!! New England RKC’s have to represent, soooooo here is the scoop on the RKC New England GTG: When: Saturday April 17th Time: 10:30am to whenever we are done Where: Athletic Evolution, 78B Olympia ave, Woburn, MA 01801 Please forward this to all RKC’s you know and see if they are interested. I … Read More

Kettlebells make you invincible

By Mike PerryKettlebell Training

Here is a quote from a good friend of mine, I introduced him to hardstyle KB training a few months back. “Dude, kettlebells are scary. They make you feel invincible. Like I did tough workout today and I was pretty certain I could kill a man with my bare hands.” Hardstyle Kettlebell Training– if your … Read More

a few things

By Mike PerryCoaching

Just got back from the Bahamas, Atlantis was fun, we may have to re-mortgage the house after paying for the food there. If you ever go, bring some cash or get a 2nd job 6-8 months prior to the trip. Atlantis didn’t have kettlebells, booooo… I just signed up for the Z-health R and I … Read More

Why are you a trainer?

By Mike PerryCoaching 5 Comments

Why are you a trainer or a strength coach? Is your goal to truly help your clients? Do you take care of yourself? Do you practice what you teach/preach? Are you in it for self recognition, money or fame? Have you ever trained anyone for free because they needed it? Have you mentored a younger … Read More

Merry Christmas from Pavel

By Mike PerryKettlebell Training

Here is a Christmas wish from Chief Kettlebell Instructor Pavel. Amen Pavel!! Power by Pavel NewsletterIssue 194, 12/24/09Merry Christmas! If you are not a Christian and you took offense I respectfully ask you to reconsider. I grew up in the Soviet Union where you could get expelled from school, dishonorably discharged from the army officer’s … Read More

10 things I wish I knew 5 years ago

By Mike PerryCoaching

Here are 10 things I have experienced in the last 5 years. These are in no specific order. 1. If a client cannot do a proper scapular wall slide you should probably hold off on overhead movements. Clear up the restriction then progress 2. Teach your clients the difference between a pelvic tilt and scapular … Read More