Are you a personal trainer or fitness instructor living in the Portland area? Do you train with kettlebells and want to deepen your knowledge and enhance your skill in teaching them to your clients? Update 6/15/12 This certification has been postponed until Fall. Agatsu kettlebell certification (AKC) is coming to Portland on Saturday and Sunday, […]
Kettlebell Moves: Half Get-Up
The Turkish Half Get-Up is perfect for anyone wanting to completely work their core, or as a starting point for learning the whole Turkish Get-Up. Master this move, then check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more exercises! Works Shoulders Chest Core Forearms Lats Abalicious Lie on your back with the kettlebell near to […]
The Benefits of Cardio
Cardiovascular exercise, cardio, or aerobic exercise is often the first form of exercise that people turn to when they decide to get fit. Put simply, the benefits of cardio arrive from any activity that makes your heart and lungs work harder than when they are at rest. Benefits of cardio. You burn calories. It strengthens […]
The How-To Guide to Swimming Exercises
This is a contributed post on swimming exercises by Reece Groves from trainingproductsreviewed.com. Ever since Michael Phelps dominated the 2008 Olympics with his stellar performance, the swimmer’s body has become a mainstream image. Swimming exercises are one of the most intense yet simplest exercises to perform because it works out a variety of muscle groups we […]
Video: Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Today’s video, Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon 2012 with Kara Goucher, Ryan Bak, Sage Canaday, Craig Leon, is brought to you by Vo2maxProductions. On Saturday May 19th, 2012, Portland hosted its inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. Notable participants included Kara Goucher and Sage Canaday. Kara is an American long-distance runner who was the 10,000 meters bronze medalist […]
Getting Physical to Fight Cancer
This is a contributed post on how to fight cancer by David Haas from the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Medical professionals use “energy balance” to refer to the effect physical activity, weight, and diet can have on overall health. Staying fit is a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but it has an even more important […]