Ballistic Strength Radio - Kettlebell Sport Podcast
By Coach Solly
It's head coach and the host of the show is Solomon Macys. Solomon is a certified kettlebell instructor who has competed in kettlebell sport since 2012. He has competed for Team Canada in both 2015 and 2017, winning a bronze medal at the IUKL World Championships for Men's Longcycle event. Solomon holds his CMS in Snatch.
Ballistic Strength Radio - Kettlebell Sport PodcastSep 28, 2022
Who are the Loaded Movement Academy?
In this episode I reunite with Adam Mackay, and welcome for the first time to the podcast, Karleena Wiebe.
They run a local fitness operation called Loaded Movement Academy (LMA), where they offer personal training sessions and virtual training.
You can find them at their website https://www.loadedmovementacademy.com/ and through their highly active social media channels.
Health Education: Addiction and the Family
***This audio is directly from it's associated YouTube video, so there are some very brief audio gaps.
Jim Edwards works at the Edgewood Treatment Center here in Nanaimo, where they treat a variety of behavioural and psychological disorders. Chances are, you or someone you know has experienced substance abuse.
We usually think of behaviour as the problem, when really it's just a symptom. Substance abuse so often serves as a source of comfort or good feelings, or an escape, or both.
There are many behaviours we do that are compensations for our relationships, or life and work stress. It could manifest as substance abuse, binge eating disorder, anorexia, aggression, avoidance, dependence, etc. Some of these behaviours are less destructive, others more.
Speaking for myself, all of the above emotions and behaviours have played a role in my personal experiences, and emotional and spiritual growth.
On a fundamental level, we yearn to accept ourselves amidst the many societal expectations and perceived norms. I think that if we can take information, like that from Jim's presentation, to reflect on our own experiences, emotions, and behaviours, then we can really begin to understand ourselves better, as well as begin to feel empathy for those who represent the extreme end of the dependency continuum.
Why Master of Sport Corissa Sivorot video documents her progress, running a kettlebell competition during pandemic
In this episode I am joined by Master of Sport ranked Corissa Sivorot.
We chat about some of the trials and tribulations of both running a gym and kettlebell competitions during the pandemic, as well as what has changed between now and when the pandemic started.
It's not all pandemic talk though. I ask Corissa why she is so consistent with her video "diaries" of her kettlebell sport training: why does she do it, what does she get out of it, what are her interactions with others on social media like, and when does being plugged into the social media space become too much?
We get deep, but also share some laughs. With any luck, you'll be better acquainted with Corissa Sivorot, who she is, and what makes her tick.
Glorifying pain while exercising is a mistake, getting over fears, finding the zone on the platform
Adam Mackay and I talk Coaching, Diets, and Protein Intake
Diet Lecture: Habit Based Lifestyle
This lecture was prepared on behalf of Anytime Fitness Brooks Landing in Nanaimo, BC Many thanks to Precision Nutrition for the concepts, information and diagrams that inspired its content. Also special thanks to Tom Venuto and his book The Body Fat Solution for first getting me heavily interested in exercise psychology.
About Me:
Personal Trainer since 2008 Head Coach of Nanaimo Kettlebell Club Our club was ranked 6th in the world, 2018 IKO World Kettlebell League Bronze Medal in Amateur Bodybuilding (NPAA) I've coached natural amateur bodybuilding athletes to gold medals and a pro card 2x Team Canada athlete in amateur kettlebell sport Bronze medal - 2017 World Kettlebell Sport Championships From a BMI of 35 and a weight of 228lbs at 5'8" in 2000, I lost 60lbs by 2005 and kept 100% of it off since then. _____________________________________
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Obese to Beast? An Interview with Adam Mackay (Bodybuilder, coach, trainer)
Interview with Mandi Bartkow | 54 reps in 24+24kg Longcycle
This was recorded at the North Okanagan Open in Armstrong, BC
Swanson Mountain Fitness | North Okanagan Kettlebell Open
Todd Schweb is an active member of the Canadian kettlebell sport contingent, who has represented Canada on the World stage several times.
Todd will be heading to Ireland for the WKSF World Kettlebell Sport Championships 2019, Meath, Ireland from May 23-26.
5 months ago Todd and Lorraine opened a gym in Armstrong, BC - and on August 10th they will hold the Inaugural North Okanagan Kettlebell Open as part of the IKO World League Series.
Nikolai Puchlov of the Seattle Kettlebell Club
Nikolai was kind and candid enough with us to share his experience with how he started lifting weights, and how he found kettlebells as a way to rehab some old injuries and regain his strength, and finally how he was able to recruit a legion of followers who praise the many benefits of kettlebell sport.
Don't forget about Nikolai's upcoming competition on December 1st, to be held at Seattle Kettlebell Club Headquarters.
**Apologies for the poor audio quality on this particular recording
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2018 IUKL World Championships - Day 2 Recap
A chat with Todd Schweb and Chris Guyll on their second day of competition in Daugavpils, Latvia.
*please forgive the audio delay
2018 IUKL World Championships - Day 1 (Biathlon)
A quick chat with Todd Schweb of Team Canada, and Chris Guyll of Team GBR about their first day of competition in Daugavpils, Latvia.
Check back soon for a recap of Day 2 (Longcycle)
BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO_EP. 030 | KETTLEBELL KINGS
Who are Kettlebell Kings and when and where did it all start?
Today we have a special episode for you. Jay Perkins of Austin TX is one of the founding members of Kettlebell Kings, the Texas-based kettlebell supplier. Since Kettlebell Kings sold their first KB in 2013, they have earned a reputation for carefully designed and high quality equipment, as well as consistent and meaningful customer engagement.
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Kettlebell Kings INSTRUCTIONAL DATABASE
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Don’t forget, we have our 2nd Annual Grip Strength Kettlebell Competition coming up on Sept. 15 at the Coast Bastion Inn in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Registration is on right now and open to al lifters. Sign up before Aug. 6 and you get your additional events free of charge - that’s $75 CDN plus GST for 1 or more events. Register within the Early Bird period and you also have the option of getting your event T-shirt for only $5 CDN, plus GST. I am also hosting a post comp BBQ at my residence in Nanaimo - tickets for that are $20. This year we are also modifying Snatch only to make it more interesting and potentially more competitive - perhaps we can get some people trying a bell weight heavier than they are used to, and give them that nudge to keep blowing forward with their progress. All of these options are available at www.gripstrength.ca/registration.
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | The Evolution of Fitness, w/ Mike Salazar
Mike Salazar owns and runs Evolution Fitness in Chicago, Illinois.
Evolution Strength and Conditioning is a training facility that offers personal training, small group fitness classes, and private access memberships.
Mike tells us about:
- How he started lifting weight
- 2004 - Starting work as a personal trainer right out of highschool
- Working in the corporate gym for 4 years, learning the Ins and Outs of the business while attending college for Sports Management
- 2007 - Leaving the corporate gym and renting his own space to train people
- 2009 - Writing his business plan and opening his own 1500 sq.ft studio without investors
- Providing a venue for independent trainers to run their own operations under the Evolution banner
- 2013 - Expanding from the 1500 sq.ft space to 6000 sq.ft
- the power of word of mouth and client relationships
- You can't franchise intangibles
- How his trainers fit into the Evolution business model
- Don't undervalue yourself
- The work we do outside the client session
- What Evolution Fitness offers
- A gym should run like a well-oiled machine, but should be flexible enough to be unique
- trainer communication and program proposal
- Interviewing new trainers: Mike's #1 question
- Trainer buy-in to the Evolution brand
- Personality deficiencies that trainers need to be willing to work on
- When to turn trainers away
- Clients will trust just about anything you say - A Question of Ethics
- The Windy City Kettlebell Club and the Windy City Invitational
- Shooting the Optimum Nutrition commercial
- gaining legitimacy in Chicago
- The Chicago Kettlebell Classic
- The Chicago Longcycle Championship
- How he added kettlebells to his bodybuilding conditioning
- The benefits and empowerment that kettlebells can offer
- Kettlebell Sport athletes are a special kind of crazy
- Who does the kettlebell programming at Evolution Fitness?
- How Mike is balancing his strength training with his kettlebell training
- When Mike had to back off the kettlebells
- Specializing in one lift
- Will Mike return to competing in bodybuilding, or be forever on "the bulk"?
- Kettlebell Sport is for any bodytype.....unless your jacked?
- Becoming an internship site for the Loyola College Exercise Science program
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EP. 029 | Brittany Van Schravendijk, Coach, Blogger, Vlogger, Kettlebell World Champion
In this episode we have the honour of speaking with Brittany Van Schravendijk of "KB Fit Brit". Brittany is a kettlebell sport lifter with multiple records and achievements under her belt. Her full bio can be found on her website here.
We covered topics like:
- why and when Brittany stepped into the Ice Chamber gym
- spreading her wings beyond the San Francisco / Berkley area
- why she started making kettlebell technique videos on youtube
- the upsides and downsides to online resources
- youtube celebrity changes the game
- ask not what you can do for your organization, but rather what your organization can do for you
- what does the organization offer other than a ranking table
- combining ranking tables gets messy, why bother?
- out of half a dozen organizations, "I don't think any organization thus far has totally gotten it right..."
- how do we create diversity in competitions, while integrating them all into a cohesive calendar?
- what is the appropriate time between competitions?
- the value that consistent training has in your progress, in the absence of obvious changes
- mental training, and ideas on how to get the most out of post-comp reflection
- a good program should challenge you and build confidence, rather than crush you
- shit happens when we think "more is better"
- you can't peak all the time - there's is a reason behind pulling yourself back
- "[Denis] isn't ready to lift 32's all the time..." - professional weights take a toll on your body
- overcoaching...it happens. By game day, the work has already been done
- the check-in (ask your athlete what they need before you overcoach)
- different lifters benefit from different coaching
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EP. 028 | What is National Development Comps (NDC)?
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS: Creating Team Culture
Our April In-House was a blast!
We were so happy to see new people take to the platform, and grateful for our friends from Victoria for making the trip to Nanaimo.
We had a total of 14 lifters who participated, and Rachel jumped in twice to fill out half empty flights, finishing the day with 5 sets of kettlebell!
Most lifters made rank numbers for at least one event, and following everyone's individual sets was a 4 Team Longcycle Relay. We had two mens and 2 womens teams, comprised of 3 members each, lifting 3 minutes each.
Overall Longcycle Relay Team Award went to Rod MacMillan, Matt O'Brien, and Jeff Bremer (Score: 113). And the Top Women's Team Award went to Netta Buczek, Pat Marshall, and Rachel Robertson (Score: 122).
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Clients Who Inspire Us
In this episode we look back fondly on some clients whom we feel possess those qualities, attitudes, and behaviours we think are inspiring.
We deeply respect particularly those who have met with adversity, sometimes in devastating ways, and who chose to face it with courage, positivity, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
Solly: podcast@ballisticstrength.ca
Rachel: Rachel info@returntoform.ca
SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Dumb Trainer Moments, Part 2
Picking up where we left off!
More tales of silly moments, but even some sincere comments on addressing the behavioural and psychological strugglles that we all face as humans.
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Dumb Trainer Moments
In this episode we break from the norm and give you some hilarious anecdotes about training in the field. We unearth some funny, unexpected, and shameful moments from our pasts - and on occasion we explore some disturbing territory.
Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language and is not suitable for virgin trainers or Goodlife Ambassadors. Also, we respect all populations who identify as dwarfs, or little people and mean no disrespect with the use of the term "midget" - we are merely using the terminology that was used to describe the situation to us.
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Outsourcing & Delegating to Others
In this episode, Rachel and I review some points we went over with our business planner in terms of monthly and year end cash flow projections.
We briefly cover handling cancellations with clients.
We also expand on the notion and inevitability of outsourcing jobs to specialists, or delegating tasks to employees.
There are important questions to ask yourself when considering outsourcing, and we cover several here.
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | BLOG #2
In This episode Rachel and I review our notes from a Human Kinetics webinar we attended.
The topic of the webinar was "The Business of Personal Training", presented by Mark Nutting, author of the titular book.
Mark emphasized the importance of the sales aspect of personal training, and we cover other considerations, such as insurance, as well.
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SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | BLOG #1
In this episode Rachel Robertson, Canadian Master of Sport, IUKL World Champion, and Owner of Return to Form Kinesiology & Pilates takes a moment to share our experiences running our fitness businesses from home.
This is an excellent opportunity for novice trainers to gain some insight into all the minutia and major details that go into running your business smoothly.
This episode we spend most of our time reviewing marketing strategies and business planning.
BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO_EP. 027 | How Do You Meal Prep On An Oil Rig, 1000 km From Home?
Nanaimo Kettlebell Club member Codey Hillis describes how he follows his meal plan while working thousands of kilometers from home, on a drilling rig, often without access to the amenities we take for granted.
Ballistic Strength is hosting its first kettlebell competition on Sept. 10, 2017.
Visit www.gripstrength.ca for more info and registration.
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BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO_EP. 26: PROGRESSIONS | KETTLEBELL SPORT
In this episode Charlie and I breakdown how we look at developing the traditional lifts outside of just performing the lifts themselves.
Can you improve your snatch by just performing the snatch? The short answer is yes. But can you maximize your potential? Not likely.
3:07 - Can you improve the snatch by just performing snatches?
4:07 - Putting in quality reps
5:10 - Knowing what good technique is, training without a coach, identify your own mistakes
8:59 - Fix your swing, fix your snatch, never bang your wrist again
11:30 - Compensatory, dysfunctional biomechanics
12:44 - Using wrist guards to get past growing pains
14:23 - The kettlebell rack "crunch", fundamental principle or style nuance?
20:32 - Know when to keep or drop a technique or drill
23:00 - Is there stylized breathing for kettlebell sport, and when do you teach that?
25:15 - The importance of breath
26:40 - The prevalence of flawed breathing
27:15 - Breath and balance are connected
29:45 - High pull progression for snatch development
31:40 - Choose the heavy bell: using natural feedback when teaching
33:40 - Snatching will improve your snatch before increasing arm strength, grip strength or endurance
35:35 - A swing is not a swing; narrow the focus of why and how you swing to improve your snatch; Rudnev insertion progression
37:09 - Re-engineering your snatch style; specificity of your drills; the Denisov rocking swing
41:35 - How I added 40 reps to my 24kg snatch
42:30 - Technique vs. Grip Strength for improving snatch numbers (see study below)
43:02 - Big technical changes vs. little nuanced fine tuning for increasing numbers; small changes can have the biggest impact
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
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STUDY EXAMINING WHETHER GRIP STRENGTH AFFECTS SNATCH PERFORMANCE:
FOREARM MUSCLES PARAMETERS MODEL PARAMETERS MODEL OF 1ST SPORT
CLASS KETTLEBELL LIFTERS
M. Lesčinskis1, U. Ciematnieks 1, G. Glazkovs 1, A. Bagojans 2
1Latvian Academy of Sport Education, 2 Riga Technical University
BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO - EP. 25: PROGRESSIONS | Olympic Weightlifting
Guests:
Mirek & Raf Korkowski
Mirek Korkowski has more than 30 years experience in practical and theoretical aspects of weightlifting and resistance training. He received his Master of Physical Education degree and Professional Weightlifting Coach diploma from the Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland.
Mirek was the Canadian Weightlifting team coach for over 10 years, where he prepared and coached Canadian Women’s and Men’s teams at various international events including World Championships in England, Germany, Poland, and Turkey.
Seeing sport development as being fundamentally important, Mirek has been on the provincial weightlifting technical and coaches committees as well as the Canadian Weightlifting Federation’s Technical and National Coaching Certification Program committees.
In 1986, he was awarded the “Gold Medal of Honor” by the Polish Weightlifting Federation, for outstanding contribution to the development of sport in Poland. In 1994, Mirek was the recipient of the “Coach of the Year” award in the High Performance category, which recognizes a history of commitment and dedication to coaching in Manitoba and Canada.
Mirek and his family now reside in Nanaimo, British Columbia, where he continues his involvement and passion for sport.
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Raf Korkowski began weightlifting at age 8. Under the guidance of his father and coach Mirek Korkowski, he focused on the development of basic fundamentals and developed a true passion for the sport, which eventually led him to his first competition at age 11.
As an athlete, Raf has competed at over 100 club, provincial, regional, national and international Olympic Weightlifting competitions. From 2002-2005 he was a member of the Canadian National team where he represented at the 2003 World University Championships in Italy, 2003 World Championships in Vancouver, Pan American Championships (2004-Columbia, 2005-USA), 2004 Titan Games in USA, and was an alternate for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He was the Manitoba Weightlifting Association Male Lifter of the Year from 1997 through to 2005, holds multiple Manitoba provincial records, Canada Games records, and titles as Western Canadian and National champion. Raf, a multi-sport athlete, was also a member of the University of Manitoba Bison Men’s Volleyball team from 1998-2002, winning 2 National Junior Championships and 2 CIS National Championships.
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO ON LOCATION
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
Corissa Sivorot of Come Work It Out Fitness shows Ballistic Strength Radio her new gym space at the Westshore Warehouse, in Langford BC.
This was recorded post-competition at the first ever Kettlebell Sport Meet to be held at this new location.
I also ask Corissa about her recent experience at WAKSC Worlds in California.
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BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO - Ep. 24: HAES Roundtable Discussion, Part 2
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
In this episode we examine the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy and offer a variety of perspectives on it. Our roundtable consists of:
Solomon Macys - lifestyle & strength coach, former BMI of 34.7 (Obese, stage II) at 12 years old, current BMI of 25.5 (Overweight)
Rachel Robertson - kinesiologist, personal trainer, former BMI of 34.8 (Obese, stage II) in 2009, current BMI 25.2 (Overweight)
Ahron Francis Balatti - 20 years old, olympic weightlifter, history of extreme dieting with generally negative outcomes, former BMI of 34.8 (Obese, stage II) in 2015, current BMI of 28.6 (Overweight)
Quinlan Jager - competitive olympic weightlifter, considers himself slightly bigorexic, holds a BA in Media Studies from Vancouver Island University
My main questions regarding the HAES philosophy include:
1. How is what HAES preaches any different from what lifestyle coaches already do. Did HAES just put a label on it? If so, has the label become a pejorative for principles or positive self-talk that most coaches and athletes already practice?
2. Does HAES incorrectly attribute self-efficacy and self-esteem to how large or small a person is? Are these not separate issues? If HAES is more interested in helping people become comfortable with who they are on a psychological level, why is the campaign so focused on "SIZE", much as the name suggests?
BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO EP. 23 - HAES Roundtable Discussion, Part 1
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
In this episode we examine the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy and offer a variety of perspectives on it. Our roundtable consists of:
Solomon Macys - lifestyle & strength coach, former BMI of 34.7 (Obese, stage II) at 12 years old, current BMI of 25.5 (Overweight)
Rachel Robertson - kinesiologist, personal trainer, former BMI of 34.8 (Obese, stage II) in 2009, current BMI 25.2 (Overweight)
Ahron Francis Balatti - 20 years old, olympic weightlifter, history of extreme dieting with generally negative outcomes, former BMI of 34.8 (Obese, stage II) in 2015, current BMI of 28.6 (Overweight)
Quinlan Jager - competitive olympic weightlifter, considers himself slightly bigorexic, holds a BA in Media Studies from Vancouver Island University
My main questions regarding the HAES philosophy include:
1. How is what HAES preaches any different from what lifestyle coaches already do. Did HAES just put a label on it? If so, has the label become a pejorative for principles or positive self-talk that most coaches and athletes already practice?
2. Does HAES incorrectly attribute self-efficacy and self-esteem to how large or small a person is? Are these not separate issues? If HAES is more interested in helping people become comfortable with who they are on a psychological level, why is the campaign so focused on "SIZE", much as the name suggests?
BSN Radio_Ep. 22 - Rowing, Erg Training, and Kettlebell Sport
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
YOUTUBE: Check Out My How-To video on "Installing a Concept2 PM5 Retrofit Kit for a Model B Rower"
Craig Rutherford is the head coach of the Nanaimo Rowing Club, and was recently named the Head Coach of the 2016 Women’s Sculling Canadian National Junior Rowing Team for the CANAMEX Regatta.
Craig tells me about the local club and its programs, how he trains his athletes, and he breaks down rowing strategies and when and why to use them. Because rowing regattas and kettlebell sport sets are very similar in terms of length, intensity, and energy systems, you should find Craig's advice helpful in laying out your endurance training.
BSN Radio_Ep. 21 - Coming back from a hamstring tear w/ Charlie Fornelli
In this episode I ask Charlie about his journey coming back from a hamstring tear, we talk about KB specific injuries, the difference between trainers/coaches and physios, we go over coaching techniques a little bit, and then we close off with a discussion on the XEBEX Air Bike.
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
BSN_Radio Ep. 20 - Corissa Sivorot Revisited
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EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
On this episode we reconnect with Corissa Sivorot of Work It Out Fitness, based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Corissa has recently moved into a new training space and is finding the balance between training others, herself, and setting up the new gym.
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BSN Radio_Ep.019 - Is Steroid Abuse Getting Out Of Control: Olympic Weightlifting, Rio 2016
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EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
With the Rio Olympic Games in full swing, we’ve seen some amazing athletic performances. Still, I can’t ignore the dark cloud hovering over the games that seemed to grow darker and darker in the aftermath of the Beijing and London games.
This past week I spoke to Raf Korkowski, about some of the recent developments regarding Olympic Weightlifting in Rio. Raf is the head coach of my local weightlifting club here in Nanaimo - the Hercules Weightlifting Club, which has been functioning as the largest weightlifting club on the island since 2015.
From 2002-2005 Raf Korkowski, originally of Poland, represented the Canadian National team at the 2003 World University Championships in Italy, 2003 World Championships in Vancouver, Pan American Championships in 2004 and 2005, 2004 Titan Games in USA, and was an alternate for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He was the Manitoba Weightlifting Association Male Lifter of the Year from 1997 through to 2005, holds multiple Manitoba provincial records, Canada Games records, and titles as Western Canadian and National champion. Raf, a multi-sport athlete, was also a member of the University of Manitoba Bison Men’s Volleyball team from 1998-2002, winning 2 National Junior Championships and 2 CIS National Championships.
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BSN Radio_Ep.018 - The First Kettlebell Sport Meet in Canada; Is Rack Bad For Your Back w/ Dr. Eric St-Onge
******ATTENTION!
EVENT: Grip Strength Kettlebell Sport Competition
WHEN: Sept. 10, Nanaimo, BC
WHERE: Island Optimal Health & Performance
HOST: Ballistic Strength Kettlebell Gym & Nanaimo Kettlebell Club
WEBSITE: http://www.gripstrength.ca
Do you know when the first kettlebell sport meet in Canada was held? Ballistic Strength did some digging. On the southern tip of Toronto, Ontario’s Portuguese district, in the downtown west end, a Crossfit Box by the name of Academy of Lions held a kettlebell sport clinic in May of 2010. It was there that Boris Terzic and Eric St-Onge, two pupils of WKC founder Valery Fedorenko, took their obsession and shared it with their fellow countrymen. Following shortly thereafter, Boris Terzic, with the assistance of Shawn Mozen from Agatsu, put on the first Kettlebell Sport Meet in Canada, on July 17th, 2010. Competitors included Ryan Kennedy of the Toronto Kettlebell Club and Fighting Arts Collective, IUKL Judge and Veteran Lifter Mike Sherman - a former guest on this show, and longtime competitor Estella Hom. Never having organized an event quite like it before, Boris had his doubts. Only 1 lifter was registered just 2-weeks prior to the meet, and it seemed as though history might not happen after all, but a little bit of luck and word of mouth ensured a roster of 15 lifters. I’m joined on this episode by Eric St-Onge, a former competitive KB Sport athlete and North American record holder in the 32kg jerk at 101 reps. Eric hung up his lifting shoes, and is currently working has as a chiropractor at FITS Toronto, the official Sport Science facility of the TO Argonauts, as well as serving as a Sports Sciences Resident at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Eric may have been absent from Canadian KB Sport as of late, but rumour has it we may just see him grace the platform by Feb of 2017. Eric had lots to share - his own personal triumphs and tragedies, and even some tips that may boost your kb game.
Find Eric here: www.drericstonge.com
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On May 28th, 2016 The Canadian Kettlebell Sport Nationals returns to beautiful BC, in the seaside town of Sidney, which lies just outside of the province’s capital. This is the official Canadian Qualifying event for selections to represent TEAM CANADA at the 2016 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Kazakhstan. All lifters worldwide are welcome to attend and encouraged to compete.
A variety of complimentary therapy services ( Chiro, Massage,Physio) will be available to all lifters during the 2016 Canadian KB Nationals….all provided by - Fix Healthcare of Victoria
And Neil Hodge Photography will back again for 2016 to capture all the excitement at our National Championships, so feel free to leave your cameras behind.
The Canadian Kettlebell Alliance is also excited to announce that ARTUR SASIK, TEAM UKRAINE COACH, will be present at CKA Nationals to compete as well as conduct an informative Sport Training Workshop the following day on May 29th. The seminar will be held at ZUMA MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS, directions can be found on the event page at www.victoriakettlebellclassic.com. All competitors are encouraged join in this unique opportunity with Artur while in Victoria. Lifters NOT competing at Nationals are also encouraged to take part and improve their Kettlebell Sport skills and knowledge. A brief BIO of Artur can be found on the event page - Registration for this workshop closes April 8th, so do not delay!
Information regarding 2016 Team Canada selection criteria can be found on the event website (www.victoriakettlebellclassic.com)
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BSN Radio_Ep. 017 - The Problem with Chasing Rank in Kettlebell Sport w/ Charlie Fornelli
Ranking Systems. In kettlebell sport we have a ranking system. Not quite like the military - and you won’t see a Rank 3 fetching coffee for a Master of Sport. No, it’s more like martial arts. Our ‘Master of Sport’ rank is a lot like a black belt, but without ability to single-handedly subdue a room full of would-be assassins.
Of course, much like blackbelts, there are many Masters of Sport.
In fact, I’ve read some estimates as high as 350,000 black belts working in the U.S. Then again, the World Registry of Black Belts, who attempt to tease out the pay-for Black Belts, lists just over 400 names across North and South America’s.
There are many with the rank, but fighters are also ranked against each other. Most MMA sites host or produce their own pound-for-pound best fighter lists, many of which listing who they believe to be the top 10 fighters in the world. But like McLeod would say, there can be only one.
In kettlebell sport we all have equal opportunity to achieve rank without resistance. But to be a champion you have to dig a bit deeper, and go head to head with your peers (or perhaps, your former idols). It’s true - achieving rank can be a very intrinsic process, a way of measuring personal progress, but at every rung of the ladder you also have the opportunity to make your mark - to stand out amongst the other rank and filers. Sure you can hold the rank, but can you beat everyone else in the division? You may look at that proposition as being motivated more by status than personal progress - but could chasing rank ultimately be holding you back? It might be.
The original Ice Chamber Article: Ranks, Belts, & Kettlebell Sport
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BSN Radio_Ep. 016 - Corissa Sivorot, 68+ kg Amateur Competitior, 2015 Team Canada Member
Corissa Sivorot. Her twitter page describes her as a Personal trainer, kettlebell instructor, fitness fanatic, health foodie, and Vancouver island native. Her page also describes her as a runner, but Corissa confided to me that she has since defected from the running community and now prefers kettlebell sport as her primary means of physical conditioning.
In less than one month, on Sunday, March 6 at the Island Centre of Excellence hockey & fitness faciity in Colwood, BC, Corissa will be hosting her first In-House Kettlebell Meet of the year. Events will include 10 & 5 minute derivations of LC, Snatch, Biathlon, and Jerk. This is a charity event with proceeds going to the Coldstream Food Bank.
You can find out more about Coriss by visiting her website at www.comeworkitout.com and by checking out her many videos and kettlebell & workout challenges at her YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/comeworkitout
In this interview we cover a broad range of topics, from how Corissa got into training with kettlebells, when she started competing, how her business materialized, what sorts of challenges coaches face in the internet age, and the importance of setting realistic and maintainable goals.
You can find the entire Ballistic Strength Radio catalogue at www.ballisticstrengthnanaimo.com, and click the Team Canada tab for a full rundown of the 2015 roster.
BSN Radio_Ep.015 - Abigail Johnston, Mike Sherman, IUKL Judging, Are You a Wiggler? Chalk or Not?
The first episode of 2016! I interview 63/68kg kettlebell lifter Abigail Johnston of Team Scotland, as well as USA veteran lifter and IUKL judge Mike Sherman. I tackle the tricky topic of legal fixation, plus the results of my 2015 online poll: Chalk or Not?
BSN Radio_Ep. 014 - Canadian Professional Kettlebell Sport Athlete Kathryn Golbeck #IUKL2015
Kathryn Golbeck competed in the 68kg Women’s Professional Snatch category, finishing with a score of 82 repetitions. Additionally, Kathryn competed as a veteran in the 40-44 age group, where she snatched the 16kg bell at breakneck speed to secure 211 reps.
These may sound like great numbers, and certainly they merit admiration, but it was clear from the sidelines that Kathryn’s professional snatch set wasn’t going as planned. In addition to switching hands early, it appeared that Kathryn’s ability to secure her grip on the kettlebell with each consecutive rep was waning. At just over 6-minutes of work, Kathryn stopped her set, despite showing relatively no visible signs of fatigue.
I caught up with Kathryn after her set, and it was clear that she was unhappy with her numbers, but her frustration seemed to stem more from confusion - she remarked a slipperiness of the handle, and repeated that she just didn’t know what happened. If you’ve followed Kathryn’s progress over the last year, these remarks would come as no surprise.
On Oct. 31, twenty-five days out from Worlds, Kathryn posted the results of her most recent 24kg snatch set up to that point - 111 reps in 8 minutes. Five days prior to that she posted an impressive video documenting a 150 rep snatch set with the 22kg bell. More impressive still, perhaps was a video posted Oct. 22, just 4 days earlier, of her cracking 200 reps with the 20kg bell.
Followers of the Okanagan Kettlebell Club FaceBook group would likely agree that Kathryn is one of the most disciplined and dedicated kettlebell sport athletes in North America today. She’s also one of the most down to Earth and humble competitors Ive interviewed.
The following was recorded at the 2015 IUKL World Kettlebell Championships in Dublin, Ireland.
BSN Radio_Ep.013 - "If you're not on FaceBook, you don't do kettlebells" - Mike Sherman, Part II
This is a continuation of my interview with kettlebell sport veteran Mike Sherman, from episode 12. Please rate and subscribe!
BSN Radio_Ep.012 - 10 Years of Kettlebell Sport, with Mike Sherman: Part I
This is the 12th episode of BSN Radio and Part I of my interview with Mike Sherman. Mike is a 10-year veteran of kettlebell sport, he’s competed in almost 70 competitions, and is just one birthday shy of 60 years old.
We get topical on subjects like handle diameter, womens' ideal bell size, BYOB for local meets, rules & judging in KB Sport, and Mike's own revelations with being a successful girevik.
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BSN Radio_Ep. 011 - Canadian Nationals Recap, Making the jump from 24kg to 32kg, Charlie Fornelli's Top 3 Accessory Exercises for GS
Interviews from Charlie Fornelli, Jen Cord, Steven Khuong, Jean Whitney, and Renee Martynuik, competition results and overalls. Charlie Fornelli describes making the jump from 24kg to 32kg, and the Top 3 accessory exercises for GS
BSN Radio_Ep. 010 - It's about the journey, not the gym. An interview with kettlebell and movement specialist, Steve Cotter.
On this episode I am pleased to welcome to the show somewhat of a kettlebell mogul in the North American Kettlebell landscape. Non-European kettlebell enthusiasts such as myself know Steve Cotter as the founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF), an organization that promotes the practice of kettlebell training as a means to express its greater focus of integrated mind/body development. The IKFF is a transcontinental community of unique but unified individuals whose collective distinctiveness resonates through Steve, a man passionate about finding balance in both training and life.
In this episode we ask questions like: Is there confusion in the world of fitness? Does soccer-mom or desk-jockey dad really need Olympic Weightlifting or gymnastics to be healthy? Is social-media making “the sport of fitness” out to be more than it is? Are we inventing new sports just because we lost our edge, or because there’s always someone better? Has fitness or your own physical prowess become the centre-piece of your existence, and if so why? And if so, how will you define who you are when you lose your ability to demonstrate this physicality?
BSN Radio_Ep.009 - Interview with Thierry Sanchez, author of Girevoy Sport and Athlete Preparation
Thierry Sanchez of Denmark gives us perspective on Girevoy Sport in Scandinavia and Europe, as well as provides some competition preparation tips just in time for Canadian Nationals in Edmonton, AB.
Links:
Girevoy Sport and Athlete Preparation (pdf)
Candice Helin @ FreakieFitt Fitness
BSN Radio_Ep.008 - Corey Wesley MSc, RKC, FMS of Thunder Bay, Ontario
In this episode we cover some KB history, training others with KB's, movement correction, and finally the results of Corey's 2013 master's thesis involving the kettlebell swing. Do you know how to get the most out of the KB swing? Corey weighs in...
From www.CoreyWesley.ca:
Corey Wesley, M.Sc (Kine), RKC, CPT, FMSFrom athlete to certified Kinesiologist and personal trainer, Corey Wesley has turned his passion for strength training and physical culture into expertise. Corey holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology from Lakehead University, with a focus on kettlebell exercise, and has expanded this insight by working with various internationally recognized strength professionals.
Corey’s unique credentials have made him a desired trainer for top-level athletes and stay-at-home moms alike. When he is not in the gym, Corey is spending time with his family and loves to watch his children participate in gymnastics, dancing, figure skating, and of course, hockey.
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BSN Radio_Ep.007 - Misty Shearer on KB Sport in Canada, 2015 CKA Nationals, and mental toughness
"It's not the Olympics, and you're not gonna die!" - competition advice from Misty Shearer.
On this episode I get in depth with Canadian Kettlebell Alliance representative and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black-belt Misty Shearer. Some know Misty as a former Canadian military police officer and tough as nails martial artist, where as others know Misty simply as a no BS, pull no punches physical trainer and kettlebell sport coach out of Edmonton, Alberta. Regardless, Misty Shearer is one of the most recognizable names in Canadian Kettlebell Sport, as well as one of its most decorated athletes.
BSN Radio_Ep. 006 - Interview with Steven Khuong, CSCS, Master Coach at Ice Chamber Athletic Performance Training
In this episode I interview Steven Khuong, CSCS and Master Coach at the Ice Chamber Athletic Performance Training Center in Richmond, California. It's been more than two weeks since the immensely popular 3rd Annual West Coast Kettlebell Sport Classic, and I thought I'd ask Steve to share his journey in Girevoy with the rest of us.
*Upcoming Ice Chamber Kettlebell Performance Certification L1
August 2, 2015
9-4pm
Location: Chicago, IL
Urban Athlete
4437 N Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
BSN Radio_Ep.005 - Rachel Robertson, R. Kin and KB Amateur
First episode of 2015! In this edition of BSN Radio we welcome Registered Kinesiologist and Pilates Instructor, Rachel Robertson. Rachel tells us a little about herself and offers some insight into her evolution as a kettlebell sport competitor. Rachel also offers personal training services through Ballistic Strength Nanaimo kettlebell gym in Nanaimo, BC.
BSN Radio_Ep. 004 - Miss Petite British Columbia 2014
In this episode I ask Candice Helin about her experience preparing for her recently acquired 2014 Miss Petite British Columbia title, as well as her future plans on competing at the NPAA BC Classic in the Women's Figure Division. We also digress into the topic of approaching the holiday season with some healthy awareness about food choices and avoiding post-binge depression.
BSN Radio_Ep. 003 - Team Canada Talks Hamburg
This past November the Canadian Kettlebell Alliance sent 4 kettlebell sport Canucks to the World Kettlebell Championships held in Hamburg, Germany. The event was host to nearly 550 competitors from 35 different countries.
Out of all teams present - Russia won the competition overall, with Kazakhstan taking 2nd place, and Ukraine coming in 3rd.
Our representatives present for Team Canada were Linda Gilmour, Jean Whitney, and Tijanne Ross of Victoria, BC and Charlie Fornelli from Penticton, BC.
Both Linda and Jean returned home with Bronze medals while Tijanne, a junior, had a top ten finish. Charlie came home with a silver medal in addition to achieving his Master of Sport ranking in Men’s LC.
In this interview I get everyone’s perspective on their first international competition as a team representing the Great White North.
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BSN Radio_Ep. 002 - Rural SC
On this edition of BSN Radio we welcome Sarah McIntosh to the program.
Sarah is a registered Kinesiologist and CrossFit L1 coach.
While at the University of Western Ontario, she competed in AA Women’s hockey as well as at the National level in Track & Field.
In her final year of university she served as an athletic therapist for the varsity women’s hockey team, and has been actively working in the fitness industry since graduating in 2010.
Sarah recently opened her own CrossFit affiliate, Rural Strength & Conditioning, in Walkerton, ON CANADA.
On Oct. 4, 2014 Rural SC had its Grand Opening and has had a steady following since.