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Mandranova – Experience Authentic Sicily

August 9, 2019

It is, and it is not Italy Mandranova, our home among the olive fields When I was in college, I met a boy from Sicily, Nunzio, he helped me pass economics class while I helped him understand literature and Greek mythology. Our friend Tanya helped us pass developmental physiology. On long breaks between classes the…

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Mandarin Oriental Tokyo – Why We Keep Coming Back

August 8, 2019

When you think of tree houses nestled in the sky – you think jungle and woods and an endless scene of nature. I’ve stayed in a fare share of tree suspended hotels made for bird watching and moon gazing. However, when I entered the Mandrin Oriental Tokyo, all of those notions changed. Suddenly I was…

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How The Kettlebell Can Help You Train An Older Population of Clients

December 31, 2017

Fitness is for everyone: younger and older; men and women; people who are inactive, de-conditioned, and athletic; anyone at any age in any situation can benefit physically, mentally and yes even spiritually. So, why is it becoming so difficult for the older generation to get active, stay active and get all of the benefits. Specifically…

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This Warm Up/ Strength Mobility Drill Will Rid You of Knee & Back Pain

December 14, 2017

Hi KB family, Today we discuss the quality of your motion. And if you suffer from knee, back, ankle, neck pain – this video and this post is for you. 👆🏻👆🏾👇🏼Watch the VIDEO – It’s ReaLLY ImPortAnt StuFf Today we are looking at two essential lower body level changes; Hip Hinging vs. Knee Bending PUT…

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How To Execute A Kettlebell Snatch – PLUS, Your Snatch Workout

December 9, 2017

How To Execute A Kettlebell Snatch First lets take a good look at the video: *please listen with volume so that you can get all of the cue’s   Now, essentially you nee dot have four things mastered prior to going into the Snatch: Kettlebell swing and single arm swing Kettlebell Clean Overhead Press and…

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How To Do (Train Yourself To Do) A REAL Pull Up

November 25, 2017

Here is Your Program When I first got into fitness I was young, and had not yet completed my Masters degree in Exercise Science. At that point my understanding of fitness, health, wellness and exercise was as narrow as I hoped my waist line would be. All I truly cared about was burning some calories…

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Working Out at 4 Months Pregnant – Using Bands, Deficits, Kettlebells and More!

November 18, 2017

So, while this is a Pregnancy Post, it is also great for all of you looking to vary and diversify your workouts. Remember, training protocol has to have some variables – no matter the areas you are focusing on: weightloss, strength, endurance, over all general health, hypertrophy, a specific level of conditioning or even re-prehab.…

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How To Execute A Perfect Kettlebell Clean

November 16, 2017

The kettlebell clean Mis-used and potentially even more misunderstood then the kettlebell swing Listen to the video with volume 👆 The clean is traditionally a transitional motion to help bring the kettlebell from the ground or hanging position to a fixed racked position from which you can do a great variety of things: press, push…

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Your Today Body (and Booty) Do It Anywhere Workout!

August 24, 2017

  Today’s workout; 1min of each 15-45sec break btw 4 sets Kettlebell swing switches Kb gorilla curls to Halo squat thruster Kettlebell highpulls (2) to swing switches Kb single sided gorilla curl w/ standing curl left Same on Right Kb gun slingers left Kb gun slingers right Kb bottoms up/ or reg racked to step…

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Your Total Body Morning Mobility Kettlebell Move

August 24, 2017

  YOUR NEW FAV ✔️Morning Mobility ✔️Pre-Lifting Warmup ✔️Mid Sitting WakeUp call So this is Dasha’s version of a ‘good morning’ which doesn’t load behind the back, we’ll show that version later today in our full workout, but it does help you go through a RESET- of what the body needs to ‘wake up’ in…

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Total Body Shoulder Stability & Glute, Ab Kettlebell & Martial Arts Inspired Workout

August 24, 2017

    Yessss, we will be working this mornings —-> mobility and shoulder stability into the workout today, IF THERE WAS ONLY 1 THING I WOULD ADD TO THIS: a flex over the bar arm hand or pull ups THE 💪🏽 Workout! ✔️1min hip to knee non-loaded transitions with shield ✔️1min to KB swings/ more…

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Your Total Body Pool Side Workout

August 24, 2017

okay okay, I know it looks AMAZING behind me, but I’ve been on the computer for 5 straight hours, only break was some am horse back riding (my KB body making me fit enough to explore activities I love and enjoy), THIS workout right here and a 30min swim… So lets get on to it…

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