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Posts tagged "kettlebell exercises"

MMA Meets Kettlebell Training, Part 4

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The kettlebell is quickly becoming the trainer’s favorite tool.  So many fitness professionals are incorporating kettlebells into their routines, as well as their cleints.  This exercise is a great one to add into any fitness program.  However, it is great for the martial arts practioner because is recruits many of the same muscles and used... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 11, 2010 at 3:52 pm
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MMA Meets Kettlebell Training, Part 3

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Kettlebell training can be adapted in so many different ways.  Below you will see a yoga application of the kettlebell that happens to have great sport specific value for kicking.  The combination of having to perform this exercise while balancing on one leg makes it more than just a basic way to tighten the obliques... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 11, 2010 at 3:51 pm
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MMA Meets Kettlebell Training, Part 2

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The Russian kettlebell can offer so many challenges. They offer a dynamic experience in any workout setting.  Since this week is dedicated to giving you one exercise each day, I will also give a little information daily on how kettlebell training is useful for the martial artist.   Kettlebells have a way of recruiting your... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 11, 2010 at 3:50 pm
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MMA Meets Kettlebell Training, Part 1

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Kettlebells can be compared with other modalities of training.  There are several great functional exercises and tools that can be used to improve athletics.  Kettlebells are an excellent addition to a MMA workout routine because of their biomechanical muscle replication.  They can be used to recreate the body’s involvement when doing kicks, punches and takedowns... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
July 11, 2010 at 3:46 pm
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