Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
"Women Shouldn't use Kettlebells"
Is something I would never say to Sara Cheatham Sr RKC!
Way of Strength is proud to host Sr RKC Sara Cheatham February 2010! This is an intro level workshop covering the core elements of Hardstyle Kettlebell, Z-Health and women's self-defense. We have options for attending one or both days!
Day 1 is for everyone and we will be covering the fundamental Kettlebell and Z-Health Drills!
Day 2 is for Women only! We will re-cap day 1 and move into women's self-defense in the afternoon.
Where: 180 Personal Training, Edmond Oklahoma
When: February 20 and/or 21
Cost: For details and options go here!
Way of Strength is proud to host Sr RKC Sara Cheatham February 2010! This is an intro level workshop covering the core elements of Hardstyle Kettlebell, Z-Health and women's self-defense. We have options for attending one or both days!
Day 1 is for everyone and we will be covering the fundamental Kettlebell and Z-Health Drills!
Day 2 is for Women only! We will re-cap day 1 and move into women's self-defense in the afternoon.
Where: 180 Personal Training, Edmond Oklahoma
When: February 20 and/or 21
Cost: For details and options go here!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Sara Cheatham....'Nuff said!
Kenzie is finishing up some gift certificates for Sara Cheathams February Workshop. If you are a woman or know one and you/they would like to move and feel better then you should check them out.
Seriously, great opportunity to learn and be around the best!
Seriously, great opportunity to learn and be around the best!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Hardstyle Life...
Oklahoma's First HKC is in the books and it was a blast. If you are interested in taking the initial steps into the RKC Kettlebell world and you missed this opportunity. Check the HKC page for more dates. Jason Marshall RKC II, CK-FMS (and general awesome dude) is hosting Jeff O'Connor in January. I'll be there will you?
On other fronts, I'm re-reading Spark by John Ratey. Great book about exercise connection to the brain/emotions. Of particular note is the completion of the flight/fight stress response as THE remedy for our lifestyle of stress.
I'm eagerly awaiting my copy of Convict Conditioning to come in.....
On other fronts, I'm re-reading Spark by John Ratey. Great book about exercise connection to the brain/emotions. Of particular note is the completion of the flight/fight stress response as THE remedy for our lifestyle of stress.
I'm eagerly awaiting my copy of Convict Conditioning to come in.....
Monday, November 30, 2009
Crossroads
Things are coming together! I'm backing off from my day job the next three months to focus on Way of Strength. Big things ahead:
- HKC this weekend and still spots open!
- I have 3 new spots open on my private client list.
- We are having our 4th Foundation Workshop on December 12th
- May make a visit to Texas to spread hardstyle love at Lonestar Kettlebells.
- Heading to San Diego in January (and February) for Z-Health R Phase.
- Sara Cheatham Z Health and Kettlebells in February.
- even more....?!?
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wisdom from a master...
You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose. - Dr. Seuss
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Barefoot and cold...
and exhilarating pretty much sums up my barefoot walk with the dog a bit ago. For your health's sake take off the shoes and let your feet breathe and grow smart and strong.
On another note....Had a great talk (always) with SrRKC Jeff O'Connor. We were discussing how pleased we are about the interest in the HardStyle Certification Course we are hosting December 5th. Still room left come join us. The importance of Swings and Get-ups may have come up as well...
Oh and MR. Brody, this means you!
On another note....Had a great talk (always) with SrRKC Jeff O'Connor. We were discussing how pleased we are about the interest in the HardStyle Certification Course we are hosting December 5th. Still room left come join us. The importance of Swings and Get-ups may have come up as well...
Oh and MR. Brody, this means you!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Third time around...
Saturday November 12th from 10 to 1 at 180 Personal Training. Way of Strength Kettlebell Foundation Workshop #3 Learn the Fundamental Kettlebells Skills and start the path to a more mobile, stonger, leaner YOU. This is also the mandatory entry point for ongoing Kettlebell Classes.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Foundation Workshop #2
Saturday November 7th from 10 to 1 at 180 Personal Training.
Way of Strength Kettlebell Foundation Workshop #2
Learn the Fundamental Kettlebells Skills and start the path to a more mobile, stonger, leaner YOU. This is also the mandatory entry point for ongoing Kettlebell Classes.
Way of Strength Kettlebell Foundation Workshop #2
Learn the Fundamental Kettlebells Skills and start the path to a more mobile, stonger, leaner YOU. This is also the mandatory entry point for ongoing Kettlebell Classes.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Great Review of the Foundation Kettlebell Workshop!
We have a new kettlebell convert after yesterdays Foundation Workshop! Tony A. was kind enough to let me share his email comments here:
“Hey Dustin,
I had a great time at the introductory to kettle bells class today. Matt, Steve and Ryan are awesome! …I have to add that I feel a little bit sore but I really feel that I have what I have been looking for and cant wait till I get a regular schedule for training with kettle bells and your staff.”
--Tony A.
We are planning another Foundation Workshop this Saturday at 180 Personal Training. Come join us from 10 to 1! Contact me here to register.
“Hey Dustin,
I had a great time at the introductory to kettle bells class today. Matt, Steve and Ryan are awesome! …I have to add that I feel a little bit sore but I really feel that I have what I have been looking for and cant wait till I get a regular schedule for training with kettle bells and your staff.”
--Tony A.
We are planning another Foundation Workshop this Saturday at 180 Personal Training. Come join us from 10 to 1! Contact me here to register.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Great Review of the Oklahoma Kettlebell Workshop!
Brandon Hetzler RKC attended the Senior RKC Workshop with David Whitley and Jeff O'Connors Way of Strength hosted a few weeks ago and recorded his experience on his blog:
Brandon agreed to an interview about his work with a force plate and a battery of swing/snatches from some of the most experienced RKC's look for it here soon!
Brandon agreed to an interview about his work with a force plate and a battery of swing/snatches from some of the most experienced RKC's look for it here soon!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Preview of things to come....
This Saturday from 10 to 1 PM at 180 Personal Training is the first Saturday Orientation Workshop. This workshop will be mandatory for all those wanting to enter the Foundation Kettlebell Class series (details coming soon, I promise!). The fee for this Workshop is a steal at $99.00 considering what the fee is for 3 hours of training is with one instructor let alone 3!
Actually there may be four instructors there....hmmmm!
Special Sneak Preview offer! If you sign up for classes during this event we will deduct you Workshop fee from you 1st month of classes!
Get mobile! Get lean! Get strong! Get to 180 this Saturday!
Actually there may be four instructors there....hmmmm!
Special Sneak Preview offer! If you sign up for classes during this event we will deduct you Workshop fee from you 1st month of classes!
Get mobile! Get lean! Get strong! Get to 180 this Saturday!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sara Cheatham Senior RKC and Z Master Trainer Intern is coming to Oklahoma!!
Way of Strength is dedicated to bringing you the best in hyper-functional movement modalities. Speaking of best Sara Cheatham is coming February 20th and 21st!!!!
We will be announcing the details soon on the new Way of Strength site, but I couldn't wait! What is Mrs. Cheatham and Way of Strength offering? A few details:
We will be announcing the details soon on the new Way of Strength site, but I couldn't wait! What is Mrs. Cheatham and Way of Strength offering? A few details:
- 1 or 2 day format come 1 or both days!
- Sunday is Women only!
- Intro to Kettlebells....of course!
- Intro to Z-Health!
- Women's Self Defense!
More details coming soon. Stay tuned...if you can't wait then contact me and I will put you on the list.
HARDSTYLE!!!!!
Way of Strength is proud to host the first Oklahoma Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification!!!! This is the new foundational kettlebell training course and the entry in to the RKC School of Strength. Go here for info! The event will be held in Edmond at the awesome 180 Personal Training Facility.
Spaces are extremely limted so claim your spot now.
I can't wait for this event. I had the great honor of assisting Kenneth Jay at the first-ever HKC in St. Paul last month. Now we get one in our very own backyard....THAT IS HARDSTYLE!
Spaces are extremely limted so claim your spot now.
I can't wait for this event. I had the great honor of assisting Kenneth Jay at the first-ever HKC in St. Paul last month. Now we get one in our very own backyard....THAT IS HARDSTYLE!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Heart of a Warrior.
I'm embarking on my second Viking Training Voyage (or is that raid?). It has been almost a year since I have done a solid stint of VO2Max work and that is far to long. I have read and reread Kenneth Jay Master RKC's Viking Warrior Conditioning more than any other book in my library save the Tao Te Ching, Naked Warrior and Enter the Kettlebell.
The 15:15 protocol is my baby until I hit 80 sets of 8 with the 20kg. I will throw in a couple of "Brute" days with Heavy Double Kettlebell work and strongmanish stuff (nail bends, sledge levers, and flipping the 650lb tire at 180.) I will of course keep my early morning Get-ups and swings as a "system check." I am prepping for R-phase Z-Health cert so I'm hitting Z hard also...is that possible?
See you on the other side. You will know it's me because I will have the heart forged of elastic steel!
The 15:15 protocol is my baby until I hit 80 sets of 8 with the 20kg. I will throw in a couple of "Brute" days with Heavy Double Kettlebell work and strongmanish stuff (nail bends, sledge levers, and flipping the 650lb tire at 180.) I will of course keep my early morning Get-ups and swings as a "system check." I am prepping for R-phase Z-Health cert so I'm hitting Z hard also...is that possible?
See you on the other side. You will know it's me because I will have the heart forged of elastic steel!
Preview of Way of Strength Events.
There is a lot of great opportunities for furthering your Kettlebell Knowledge. Check out what Way of Strength is hosting in the near future at 180 Personal Training:
- HKC Prep Workshop on November 14th.
- HKC with Senior RKC Jeff O'Connor on December 5th.
- 2 Day Workshop with Sara Cheatum SrRKC in February!
- and much more...to early to tell! (HooRah, broken bricks and a Strength Summit?!)
Details and links will be coming this week! We are finalizing the details for the Kettlebell Classes at 180. Any minute now we will have the details!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Reboot 2.0
Life is a chaotic and beautiful thing right now. I'm just trying to hold on with both hands. Way of Strength Kettlebell Classes will be coming soon to 180 Personal Training. If you want to move, feel, and look better...stay tuned! The new site will going live soon with new features and will be very, very Hardstyle!
Welcome to your Evolution.....
PS. There is a rumor that soon, very soon a Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification will be coming to Oklahoma.
Welcome to your Evolution.....
PS. There is a rumor that soon, very soon a Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification will be coming to Oklahoma.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Reboot
Hey all,
This is the new home of Dustin Rippetoe and Way of Strength's blog: Living the Way! Pardon the mess here and on the current site. We have lots going on and everything is in flux. We will have more news and updates so stay tuned! Namely, Kenzie and I are heading to San Diego for the San Diego RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) and our 10 year anniversary! (I'm sure she would list that in a different order...) Video to follow...
This is the new home of Dustin Rippetoe and Way of Strength's blog: Living the Way! Pardon the mess here and on the current site. We have lots going on and everything is in flux. We will have more news and updates so stay tuned! Namely, Kenzie and I are heading to San Diego for the San Diego RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) and our 10 year anniversary! (I'm sure she would list that in a different order...) Video to follow...
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