November weekend reminder

Thursday 12th 6.30pm, CLASS CANCELLED
Friday 13th 6pm, CLASS CANCELLED
Sunday 15th 4pm, CLASS CANCELLED.
Back to normal after that weekend!

Class pic and class cancellation

Hey hey!
It`s been a fun few weeks training! All classes have fresh new workouts and Mid October seen another busy workshop with new kettlebellers!


PLEASE NOTE:
Sunday 8th & 15th November - class cancelled!
(Thursday class still on!)

October Update

*LATEST NEWS*
1. Next Kettlebell Essentials workshop: FULLY BOOKED UP!!
25th October 2009, 12.30 - 15.30 at XTS. Full Details on website! --------->--------->---------->-------->-------------->

2. Monday night class at Exel Club temporarily postponed. Take full advantage of 2 available classes per week! (Thursday & Sunday)

3. KBA meets Powerhouse Fitness in Aberdeen! If you train with KBA, speak to Ray about discounts available there!

4. The public classes are already incorporating the recently gained level 2 material! Everyone is trying to beat their previous reps... Stick-in and Go! Go! Go!

5. What to do on a light kettlebell training day...


6. The link below is a link to a recent article on IKFF founder Steve Cotter. Well worth a read!
"Kettlebells are quite challenging for general fitness but once you’re used to them, you will want to get to a higher level and that’s when you start getting interested in it as a sport and push your fitness to a more advanced level"

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/9/8/lifeliving/4387738&sec=lifeliving#%5C

KBA Combat Kettlebell class intro.

Combat Kettlebell class intro video below... NEWS! New workshop dates to be announced sonon! Free taster class on Monday 5.30pm! See post below for recent achievment!

New Level, New challeges!

I`m fresh back home from Edinburgh where I attended the IKFF Level 2 certification weekend. Simple Strength's Rannoch Donald hosted Steve Cotter in what was a brilliant weekend of dynamic mobility, kettlebells and Qi Gong. Brilliant, informative and very challenging.

The dynamic mobility we did made alot of sense and it was hard work for all. Steve makes it look incredibly simple but encourages just to get on with it and work it out. In my opinion, thats great. I`m very happy I understand the importance of it and that I train it religiously in my classes and workshops.

Kettlebells - gotta love 'em! We kicked off this section with a 27 minute non stop review of the level 1 material, demonstrating that we all had the correct understanding and technique of all the drills. From then on it was new material all the way. Walking, jumping, juggling - learning advanced KB drills from Steve was alot of fun! Damn it was hard work, but alot of fun!

Throughout the weekend we would recover and develop our understanding of Qi Gong with Dr. Ed. Level 1 seen us learn 1 movement of Qi Gong for finishing workouts and recovering our body and mind. We refined our understanding of this movement as well as learning 3 more at this certification. I have worked the first movement myself a bit, and I`m looking forward to developing the next three.

Personally, the second day was very challenging as I loaded up my legs alot on day 1. I discovered 1 or 2 important areas that I need to work on and develop, and that's great. As soon as my legs recover, I`ll be right on them!
I gained my level 2 certification in the IKFF and I`m a very happy kettlebell'er! Can't wait to share and include my new skills and understanding in my classes.
Big thanks to Steve, Ed and Rannoch. It was an awesome weekend and it was a privilege to train with you all again!

Here is a link to Rannoch's video of the weekend...
http://vodpod.com/watch/2254459-ikff-ckt2-edinburgh

Taster classes

The next 4 Mondays will see the public class CHANGE to a free taster class at the Exel Club. Come along and try out my hour long kettlebell training class! (Returning guests welcome)

Monday 21st Sept. 5.30 - 6.30pm
Monday 28th Spet. 5.30 - 6.30pm
Monday 5th Oct. 5.30 - 6.30pm
Monday 12th Oct. 5.30- 6.30pm.

It`s FREE and its a workout, not a workshop.
Come back and review the times as 2 dates may change to a later time.
Simply come along and try it out if your kettlebell-curious!

I have some interest already in a next workshop. If your keen on training with the kettlebell and attending a workshop soon, note your interest to me and I`ll set the date!

I met with Joe Devlin a few days ago. He does Sports Massage at the New Sports Village and also at Banks o Dee gym. He's very good at what he does, very knowledgeable and treats alot of different sports people. Go see him for all your sports massage needs! He'll be attending the next kettlebell workshop and I`m looking forward to receiving his professional feedback.
Email Joe at aberdeensportsmassage@gmail.com

IMPORTANT NOTE!
Class cancelled 4pm Sunday 27th Septemeber as I`m off to a IKFF Level 2 certification weekend!