Kettlebells 101- Introduction to Kettlebells

The Basics,

One thing I have learned in my years in ballet and rock climbing is learn from the best.  This means that YOU as a fitness consumer need to know enough to evaluate whether or not your potential class, instructor, workshop has had the proper training so you don't get hurt or ripped off.  For rock climbing this was a must.  I needed to know whether or not who was teaching me knew enough to keep me safe.  So I read a bit, checked the Internet, spoke to other accomplished climbers.  Yosemite Mountaineering School was the best, so that is where I learned.

Same with kettlebells.  I have learned you go to the source.  Pavel T. brought the kettlebell from Russia to America and started the RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge).  The experts in movement, Gray Cook and Brett Jones in the USA are Russian Kettlebell Certified.  So that is where I went to learn.  I first started with Delaine Ross in Atlanta who is RKC trained and now a team leader!!!

In Kettlebells 101, you will learn the basics from a movement system designed to help you move better.  The basics will help correct dysfunctional movement patterns that can save you from potential injuries.  Even in ballet, every dancer from soloist to beginning dance student starts and repeats the basics.  It needs to be grooved into your movement memory.  I will help you get started!

KB 101 will teach you:

• Dynamic Joint Mobility
• Body Weight Squat
• KB Dead Lift
• KB Clean
• KB Press
• KB Swing

These movements will set a sound foundation that we can build upon in future lessons.  They will get you a great workout that you can repeat at home.  As your strength builds, we will add new movements, but we will always work on the basics as well.

Information Links:

• PRINT KB 101 FLYER
• Kettlebell Information (RonJones.org)

Welcome!



Hi All,

For years many people have always told me I should be a personal trainer.  I studied classical ballet for 20 years or so, danced professionally, did undergraduate studies in ballet, anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.  I have a strong movement background and have always helped friends out at the gym.  I also love to rock climb.  Two years ago while taking Spinning classes, the instructors once again told me I should teach.  This time I decided to give it a try and so began my formal career as a fitness professional.  I took the Schwinn Cycle Instructor's class and began teaching classes at Lifetime Fitness in Lawrenceville, GA (AKA..Team Shuga).  I loved it. 

My husband had began learning kettlebells during his travels and we found a great instructor in Atlanta.  Delaine Ross gave me my first kettlebell lesson.  I loved it.  I took what I learned, bought a kettlebell and began training in my basement.  It really fit my lifestyle.  I worked full time as a Title 1 Coordinator, I have school aged twins, taught cycle classes.  I was busy.  It was great to become more proficient with the KB because I could just go in my basement with one kettlebell and BAM!  Cardio and weight training DONE!  I was hooked and started going to KB workshops held at Delaine's gym.  I met Brett Jones and learned a whole new way of using the KB to correct the bad movement patterns that had crept up on my body.  He told me to get with Doc Cheng when I move back to LA.  So began my quest to pass the RKC.  With the help of Doc Cheng and my husband Ron, I passed the RKC in August 2010.  I also passed the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer exam this past year.  I am ready!!