Product Review: Jungle Gym XT

For anyone who loves high intensity training, especially people who enjoy circuit training, you know that nothing slows down the workout momentum like failing a lift, switching weights, or adjusting a strap. Unfortunately for people who like “suspension bodyweight training” (also known as “ring training”), you’ve probably dealt with slow transitions when you have tried to change the height of the handles, and maybe even a limitation of exercises because of a peculiarity of design. With the Jungle Gym XT, both of these issues are solved.

By Mark de Grasse

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Product Review: AeroShot Pure Energy

Here’s the situation: you’re on day 30 of your workout plan, it’s 5:00AM, the only time you have to workout all day. You’re tired and sore and you just aren’t “feeling it” right now. You don’t want to mix a pre-workout drink; no motivation to make a pot of coffee. You’re about to lay back down when you reach for your AeroShot, take a breath, and BAM! Nearly instantaneous energy and alertness.

By Mark de Grasse

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Product Review: Grip4orce Flex

Is swinging that 24kg kettlebell getting too easy? Have you been yawning during your minute-long 25lb sledgehammer slam sets? Are your hands laughing at you after a long grip strength training workout? Not to worry! Grip4orce has created a product that will take your grip strength, as well as your unconventional training, to new heights! This simple piece of gear will turn any handle, be it kettlebell, sledgehammer, macebell, or barbell, into a grip-busting 2-inch monster that will make you envious of all the pre-Grip4orce training you took for granted.

By Mark de Grasse

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The Mass Suit Review

Being a long-time fan and practitioner of bodyweight training, I was immediately interested when I found the MASS Suit at the LA Fitness Expo in January 2011. Fortunately, the good people at Juke Performance Inc. sent us one of their Maximum Athletic Sport Suits to test.

By Mark de Grasse

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Explanations from the Source: Why Should You Choose IKFF?

Kettlebells are rapidly becoming the tool of choice for athletes, coaches, military personnel, and fitness buffs. As such, there are more and more educational options for consumers. On one hand this is a good thing because more options brings tougher competition and higher standards. On the other hand, it may be difficult for those seeking good information to filter through the myriad of options to determine what is good and bad information.

By Steve Cotter

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Explanations from the Source: Steve Maxwell Certification

I started my own kettlebell certifications in 2007 and have since certified many great trainers and coaches all over the world.

By Steve Maxwell

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Explanations from the Source: Combat Kettle-Jitsu Certification

There are many reputable kettlebell organizations out there, many with amazing founders. Existing kettlebell organizations focus on traditional Russian style kettlebell lifting and/or kettlebell sport. Both of these styles focus on a select few exercises such as the Swing, Turkish Get Up, and the Snatch. While these are extremely important exercises to master, Combat Kettle-Jitsu focuses on the evolution of these exercises.

By Joey Alvarado

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Certification Review: Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC)

I was introduced to kettlebells in 2007. At first glance kettlebells seemed cool, but didn’t really spark my interest. “What was the big deal with this ball and handle,” I said. how ridiculous I was. The more and more I was exposed to kettlebells, the more my curiosity rose. A friend of mine who was RKC certified noticed my interest and motivated me to get further education.

By Jon Celis

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Explanations from the Source: Evolution Kettlebell Groundwork

Who is the Evolution KettlebellGroundwork program for?

EKG is a series of kettlebell resources designed for fighters, experienced kettlebell athletes, and trainers that have worked towards mastering the basic kettlebell lifts. If you are looking to build a more extensive library of kettlebell and bodyweight movements and effective programming to ensure your place at the front of the pack, EKG will deliver.

By John Wolf

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Product Comparison: Competition Kettlebells vs Cast-Iron Kettlebells

So, you're ready to start kettlebell training, but you don't know which kettlebell to buy? The big choice is between traditional cast-iron kettlebells and competition kettlebells. This article goes over the basic differences, but more importantly, it gives suggestions based on what type of training you're going to use the kettlebell for, giving you the information you need to pick the kettlebell that is right for you!

By Mark de Grasse

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Certification Review: ATSCI Kettlebell Lifting Certification

On the weekend of February 18th, I attended the Association of Tactical Strength and Conditioning Instructor (ATSCI) certification taught by Coach Nico Rithner in Colorado. As stated on their website, the ATSCI’s mission is to provide the public safety community with knowledgeable and thoroughly prepared strength and conditioning instructors who can improve the job performance of tactical professionals with appropriate training methods and planning. The course was held at the Colorado State Patrol Training Academy and, not surprisingly, was also attended by a CHP Officer and a US Forest Service Firefighter.