Kettlebells causing change

I flipped off my bike and broke my clavicle almost a year ago to date.  Since then, I worked with John Workman (the best trainer Vida has to offer) to try to regain strength in my left shoulder and reteach my body how to use the muscles surrounding the collar bone.  After months of isolation exercises, I began kettlebell training... and learned I loved to hate it. 
I've now been training in a small group with kettle bells at least 2-3 times a week since March.  Initially, I still couldn't do a perfect pushup.  I warmed up for training yesterday with a quick 30 pushups.  It's incredible how those 30-45 minutes of solely kettle bell training has changed my body.  I love it.  I love to hate it.  But, it works.  Why do we all keep coming back to it?  Because we see results. 
 Kettle bells combines training into one fluid body motion- instead of isolating separate muscles.  As you swing you engage your legs, butt, CORE, arms while keeping a packed shoulder.  There's much more bang for your buck.  In a world where we're all pressed for time, I can't think of anything better.   

Jump Jump

Getting stuck in a workout rut is far too easy.  30 min treadmill, 30 min elliptical, weights for 20 minutes... you know the deal.
I cannot stress the importance of finding different and interesting classes at your gym, leaving it up to the instructor to push you to that next level.  (Yes, I know I'm bias)  I often find myself spinning or kettle bell training far too often, aside from the typical race training.  Last night, I decided to 'switch it up' and take urban rebounding, something I hadn't done since my co-op days in NYC- Summer 2007.  I left class dripping with sweat, smiling, feeling stress free.  Sometimes we need a change to break the rut, trick our body and ultimately lead to positive change. 
If you haven't tried urban reboudning, I challenge you to take a few jumps.  It looks harder than it is!  If you can step, you can rebound!  And, it's much easier on the joints.  Give it a shot, go play, have fun!

Today is...

NATIONAL RUNNING DAY!

How are you getting out to celebrate?


I'm trying to slowly come back from my stress fracture.  It may be a little too early.  Ran for about 25 minutes last night in addition to a stair workout on the art museum steps (Rocky impersonation?).  Given my leg feels okay, I'll be back out tonight! 


Join a running club, go out solo to clear your head, or find a friend to run alongside...