tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post585685657129186160..comments2023-08-14T06:36:32.397-07:00Comments on Average To Elite Performance: Like huge, godzilla sized disgusting!Jordan Vezinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01253586526058716997noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-18950432184135618732008-03-09T12:58:00.000-07:002008-03-09T12:58:00.000-07:00Thanks. Seems better now after I laid off for a w...Thanks. Seems better now after I laid off for a while. I think my technique was the problem early on and my arms never had a chance to recover.charle_sin_chargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543805225998555311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-47494397643842267392008-03-04T23:38:00.000-08:002008-03-04T23:38:00.000-08:00I would say to stick with wristbands. $5 vs. $15. ...I would say to stick with wristbands. $5 vs. $15. Also, my clients who had hypersensitive forearms eventually became acclimated to it and were able to dispense with the wrist bands.Jordan Vezinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253586526058716997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-91119527262592580732008-03-03T16:49:00.000-08:002008-03-03T16:49:00.000-08:00My buddy recommended these wrist guards from Lisa ...My buddy recommended these wrist guards from Lisa Shaffer ...<BR/><BR/>http://www.nofearfitness.com/products/forearmguards.php<BR/><BR/>What do you think?charle_sin_chargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543805225998555311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-85679858506687516032008-03-02T17:07:00.000-08:002008-03-02T17:07:00.000-08:00Agreed, it's a mixed bag. I started training at Eq...Agreed, it's a mixed bag. I started training at Equinox, and that was fortunate as they have kettlebells and other functional training tools that helped me get on the right path. Other chain gyms, not so much.Jordan Vezinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253586526058716997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-72108018204153238222008-03-02T13:38:00.000-08:002008-03-02T13:38:00.000-08:00Cool. Thanks. Reminds me of the old joke ... Doct...Cool. Thanks. <BR/><BR/>Reminds me of the old joke ... <BR/><BR/>Doctor, it hurts when I hit my arm with the kettlebell ... <BR/><BR/>BTW, I have friends who train at Bally's and Gold's. Some good and some bad. Their training/certification is crap in any case.charle_sin_chargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543805225998555311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-42335604308159256622008-03-02T12:51:00.000-08:002008-03-02T12:51:00.000-08:00I've had some clients with hypersensitive forearms...I've had some clients with hypersensitive forearms, and I have them use wristbands. I would also recommend that if you're relatively new to the kettlebells, stick to swings and Turkish Get Ups until you're tight with those and your strength and conditioning are much better. Either 30 seconds on/ 30 seconds off with swings or 45 seconds on and 15 seconds off. If you're not banging out a boatload of swings, you're missing some of the conditioning benefits.Jordan Vezinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253586526058716997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-25884441731518078252008-03-02T12:47:00.000-08:002008-03-02T12:47:00.000-08:00Thanks, crossfit looks great. Some common element...Thanks, crossfit looks great. Some common elements with P90X. I'll check it out. Looks like there is a kettlebell component. <BR/><BR/>I do kettlebell as part of my current program. Getting better, but moving slowly. The worst part is impact soreness on my wrists and forearms. I'm not banging into my bone, but I am thin skinned. I can't even play volleyball without suffering, but I'm loving it so far.charle_sin_chargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543805225998555311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-61811475690576544052008-03-02T11:24:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:24:00.000-08:00As far as the infomercial exercise things go it's ...As far as the infomercial exercise things go it's not bad, but it is essentially crossfit, and since crossfit is free and more effective, I always recommend people go with crossfit. http://www.crossfit.com<BR/>The other problem with all those infomerical exercise things is they use all sorts of trickery to make it look better than it is. Of course my suggestion is to order up a kettlebell and swing it. :) <BR/>Thanks for asking.Jordan Vezinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253586526058716997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-76775165688504313642008-03-02T11:07:00.000-08:002008-03-02T11:07:00.000-08:00catching up on your old posts. have you seen P90X...catching up on your old posts. have you seen P90X infomercials? Do you know the program? I've heard good things and I'd like to get a professional take.charle_sin_chargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12543805225998555311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-86303270131070790122008-02-24T09:07:00.000-08:002008-02-24T09:07:00.000-08:00Thanks Fawn, it was nice meeting you too. :)Yeah, ...Thanks Fawn, it was nice meeting you too. :)<BR/>Yeah, I once broke it down to about 50% of trainers are competent, 25% are good, and 25% are actively endangering their client's lives. <BR/>That may even be too generous. I think some of the trainers I've seen are even somehow endangering people in South America.Jordan Vezinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253586526058716997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73926412015610491.post-12567983963144916102008-02-24T05:32:00.000-08:002008-02-24T05:32:00.000-08:00Jordan,When I first decided to train people for a ...Jordan,<BR/><BR/>When I first decided to train people for a living, I worked at Gold's Gym... It's a franchise so, maybe there are some quality gyms out there. However, most of the trainers at the gym I worked at, were a danger to their clients, themselves and those around them. <BR/><BR/>It was a pleasure meeting you last weekend! Enjoy your KB workshop this weekend! I'm envious!fawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791959590164539258noreply@blogger.com