No Kettlebell? No Problem! How to Do a Kettlebell Workout without a Kettlebell

Why Would Anyone NOT Have A Kettlebell?

That would be like leaving home with only one knife!!

Love kettlebell workouts, but don't own a kettlebell? Here's how to modify some common kettlebell exercises using a dumbbell or a medicine ball. 

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Kettlebells for an Iron Core: A 3-Phase Training Plan ...

It is probably the first thing you feel when you lift kettlebells the first time. The humbling feeling of moving a weight that is often lighter than what you are used to, but the kettlebell seems to hit muscles and areas of your body you just didn't know ...

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Training Kettlebells: Why You Shouldn't Be Scared ...

Learning kettlebells is no easy task. When I heard about this method of training over a decade ago, I was turned on by the notion of swinging giant orbs of iron. But at the same time, I was intimidated at the thought of injuring myself.

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The Portable Kettlebell (PKB) is easy to fill with various materials (sand, rock, buckshot), seals tight and can be used for any functinoal training porgrams that utilize kettlebells, dumbbells, slam balls or sand bags.

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WOD Toys Kettlebell, Red

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SPRI Deluxe Vinyl Kettlebell (Purple, 15-Pound)

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Fitness Tip Video - The Right Choices of Meat

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That's why USC's Fit Families is an oasis of sorts in places like Boyle Heights, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights, where fast-food outlets far outnumber grocery stores. The free health-and-wellness program held every Saturday at ...

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The Cost of Eating Healthy: hidden and not-so-hidden ...
For some families, however, an extra $550 per person for a year of healthier eating can seem staggering. For a family of four at the poverty line (household income of $24,250), we are probably talking about 5% of their income ...

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The Grain-Free Family Table: 125 Delicious Recipes for Fresh, Healthy Eating Every Day

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All moms know what a struggle it can be to get dinner on the table night after night—you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but picky eaters, busy schedules, and way-too-long cooking times always seem to stand in your way.Clean Eating for ...

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Functional Fitness Tip -v2

Why Protein Is An Important Part of Your Fitness Nutrition!

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Eating chocolates - Its OK, in moderation!!!

24. Eating chocolates 

Although chocolates are to be avoided when you are on a diet, you should still try to enjoy them, but only once in a while. They should be treated as a luxury instead of a routine. In other words, you may eat a small amounts of chocolates just to satisfy your cravings, but do not do it on a regular manner. 

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When You Just Can't Keep Going!

You Are ALL That Is Holding You Back!

You can keep going and You can reach your goals!

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Move Forward Towards Fitness Confidently!

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The Link Between Fitness and Self Esteem

Self esteem can often be attributed to how a person feels about their body and their looks. It often has a great deal of influence on how they see the world. Working out and getting in shape can have a big impact on your self esteem. It releases feel good chemicals in the brain that helps you feel better and more invigorated. These chemicals are also effective even if you haven’t lose much weight yet. Using exercise to release these natural brain chemicals also gives your self esteem a nice boost too. You also get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re working towards something that will make you feel better over time.

How does fitness and exercise relate to self esteem?

It can be a vicious cycle and one that’s hard to break. People with low self esteem generally don’t want to work out. They rarely ever feel like working out and often have a negative outlook on

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Weighted Vests Will Push Limits of Your Endurance!

Including young people in our workout shows them that fitness is important!

Weighted vest are a great way to increarse the resistance your body is working against and really throws your cardio in to high gear. Check out this video review!

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If You Like To Run, You Have Got To Read This!

How Runners Can Strengthen Their Core

Developing a strong core is critical for runners not only to maintain stability and balance, but to prevent injuries as well. The core muscles are the ones that keep us from moving from side to side. Unfortunately, some runners do not realize the importance of incorporating core strengthening exercises into their routine and they think that having strong legs is enough.

If you want to improve your performance as a runner, here are some tips on how to strengthen your core:

•     Before running, make sure you warm up to stretch out your lower back. If your lower back is tight, it will prevent the core muscles from firing properly. Some people encounter reciprocal inhibition and this occurs when a particular muscle group is tight.

Naturally, when one muscle group is tight, it prevents your other muscles from doing their job properly. Warming up prepares your mind and body for a demanding activity but it will also allows you to achieve peak performance. To warm up your lower back, do some spinal twists and forward bends.

•      Practice hip bridges and pelvic tilts to strengthen your core. These two exercises are very easy to do and they are perfect for beginners and people with back problems. They help isolate and strengthen the glutes and hamstrings as well as train your body to engage them when needed.

The hip bridge also improves core and spinal stability. To do this exercise, lie flat on the floor, lift your pelvis and hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds. Do 10 repetitions. If you want it to be more challenging, you can lift up on your toes alternately as if you are marching. For pelvic tilts, get down on your hands and knees and then raise your lower back to the ceiling. Straighten your back and do 10 to 20 reps.

•     Another way to strengthen your core muscles is to do plank exercises. Aside from a flat stomach, planks will help improve your posture. Doing  ten-minutes of 1-2 minute plank routines outweighs the benefits of doing abdominal crunches for an hour.

Start by getting in the pushup position. Your forearms and toes should support your weight and make sure your elbows are lined up directly under your shoulders. Keep your neck neutral by looking down on the floor. This prevents placing too much strain on your neck.

Hold the plank for at least 30 seconds and take a 5-second break in between repetitions. Once your core gets stronger, you can hold the position for as long as 1 minute or more.   

Fit For Two: The Swiss Ball Squat

The two squat with a fit ball. Fun, engaging and perfect to workout with a friend or partner.

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Outdoor Family Fun & Fitness

Get everyone outside for some fresh air and exercise! It has been a long winter!

Family Fitness Workout 2014

Train or remain the same!

Functional Training Exercises For Functional Fitness - Functional Workout

This Is A Really Good Workout!

This combo kettlebell and dumbell routine will make you work in ways that will really let you know you have had a workout!

For more Functional workout information you might want to check out the Kettlebell Advantage or the Body Weight Blitz programs. 

Family Exercises

Family Fitness Fun Circus

Family exercises...working out can be fun! We must lead the way!