We are into the third week of the first test program on the VIP training forum on facebook. I am happy with the results thus far on part of the participants, and we recently did a fun little weekend challenge that I will be revealing this Friday. That being said, I had a question come […]
Body Weight Basics: 3 Exercises for Full Body Strength (and they may help your lifting too!)
Our current VIP member are working on a hybrid program of both Kettlebell and Body weight training for superior strength. Last week we focussed on why kettlebell training yields ultimate strength and conditioning, and this week, I want to address 3 basic body weight drills that will not only make you incredibly strong as is, […]
The Minimal Effective Dose: Hardstyle Training in Minutes a Day
Have you ever had one of those moments when you looked over your schedule, and realized that you were truly crunched for time to exercise? Busy lives filled with work responsibilities (bills bills gotta pay the bills!) taking care of our families and loved ones, let alone having enough time to get to the gym […]
Mind Over Matter: Full Body Strength From the Inside Out
Mastering our instincts and refining our strengths happens when we make the commitment to eat smart, train hard, and enjoy our lives. Establishing strong, healthy habits can be challenging though, and keeping commitments we make even to ourselves may prove a bit more challenging if we don’t have a plan of action and the accountability […]
The Kettlebell Kick-Starter: WELCOME TO GREENSBURG PENNSYLVANIA!
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Greater City of GREENSBURG: This blog post is dedicated to YOU! You may have heard of a certain red-headed kettlebell instructor making her way back home for all things strength, endurance, and obviously more awesome via kettlebell training. I AM BACK IN THE AREA! I now operate out of Virtus […]
WELCOME TO THE PULL UP PARTY! Get Your First, Your Reps, Your MAX Weighted Pull Up
Ohio Spartan Beast 2017: In the books! I am incredibly thankful for the good times, the scary times, and the victory we all experienced as we crossed over to the finish line. The entire experience had me thinking about training, taking my own training a HELL of a lot more serious, and realizing that the […]
Become a Force to Be Reckoned With
There is nothing I crave more than a solid strength routine. It should come as no surprise either, considering I am one of the only tiny females that can press double 28kgs standing at 5’4”. Now, I am not here to toot my own horn today. Today, I want to talk about YOU, and […]
Calisthenics 101 from the King Of Calisthenics: An Interview with Al Kavadlo, Master PCC
For those of you who follow me on facebook and instagram, you may have seen some seriously amazing things occur outside of our beloved Burgh. Over the weekend, I had an INCREDIBLE opportunity to meet with and train along side the king of Calisthenics Himself, Al Kavadlo. Al Kavadlo is a Master level Progressive Calisthenics […]