Welcome, comrades!
- Location
- Concord, CA 37.95-122.02 94518US
- Meetups
- 6 so far
- Members
- 30 Comrades
- Founded
- September 9, 2009
This short but valuable workshop will teach you how to supercharge your cardiovascular system, develop amazing strength, and put your metabolism in overdrive all with one versatile piece of equipment that is the Kettlebell.
What is a 'kettlebell'?
A 'kettlebell' or girya (Russ.) is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. The ultimate tool for extreme all-round fitness.
The kettlebell goes way back, it first appeared in a Russian dictionary in 1704 (Cherkikh, 1994). So popular were kettlebells in Tsarist Russia that any strongman or weightlifter was referred to as a girevik, or 'a kettlebell man'.
"Not a single sport develops our muscular strength and bodies as well as kettlebell athletics," reported Russian magazine Hercules in 1913.
Why train with kettlebells?
Because they deliver extreme all-around fitness. And no single other tool does it better. Here is a short list of hardware the Russian kettlebell replaces: barbells, dumbbells, belts for weighted pullups and dips, thick bars, lever bars, medicine balls, grip devices, and cardio equipment.
Kettlebells melt fat without the dishonor of dieting or aerobics. If you are overweight, you will lean out. If you are skinny, you will get built up. According to Voropayev (1997) who studied top Russian gireviks, 21.2% increased their bodyweight since taking up kettlebelling and 21.2% (the exact same percentage, not a typo), mostly heavyweights, decreased it. The Russian kettlebell is a powerful tool for fixing your body composition, whichever way it needs fixing.
Past Meetups
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What's new?
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Nov 16
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New Greeting for“Hi Melissa, thanks for your greeting and welcome to the Kettlebell Basics Workshop. I'd love you in my class in the future.”posted by Anna Dornier
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Nov 15
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New Greeting for“You're such an inspiration!!”posted by Melisa Teng
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New member
“I've tried Kettlebells before. It's a lot of fun but sure was hard! I'd love to be able to get the hang of them!” -
New Greeting for“Hi Denise, glad that you have found my other meetup group. I want have another Kettlebell workshop until January. I hope you can come then.”posted by Anna Dornier
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New member
“to get back into shape.”
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Oct 27
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New member
“fitting”
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Oct 26
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New Greeting for“Hi Christine, welcome to the Kettlebell Basics Workshop. I got your message and I'll respond to your question there. Take care!”posted by Anna Dornier
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New member“I am just like adacker, have Kb's, but haven't used them consistently, nor can I find a competent trainer. Looking for strength and endurance and fat loss, and a place to learn to do this safely. Thanks!”
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Oct 23
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New Greeting for“Hi Anna I am pleased that I see an east bay Group. I hae had 2 20 lb kettlebells for about 5-6 yrs and never have figured out how to use them! The meeting this weekend I can't make because of a previously scheudled before I found your group. I want to keep informed of furture meetings tho”posted by adacker
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Oct 21
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New Greeting for“Hi Adacker, welcome to the Kettlebell Basics Workshop. I hope you'll be able to join us for the next meetup that's coming up: http://www.meetup.com/Kettlebell-Basi... Let's get you and your kettlebells to work :) I look forward to meeting you soon!”
posted by Anna Dornier
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New member
“I bought 2 kettle bells years ago and never figured out how to use them”
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What members are saying
“ Thanks I look forward to the next several classes! ”
“ If you are tired of the same old gym scene, you need to try kettlebells! It would melt the fat off your body while also having a great workout! ”
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