How to Get Started with Kettlebells

By Kendall, on December 12th, 2009
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Even if you haven’t visited this site before, if you are at all fitness-inclined then you’ve probably heard of kettlebells.

These cannonballs with handles have developed quite a following here in the US. Used for years by the Russian Military, folks have realized that this simple tool provides for one of the best overall strength, stamina, endurance, core stability, and body conditioning workouts around.

The elite of the fitness world are using them, from . . . → Read More: How to Get Started with Kettlebells

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12 Great Gift Ideas for 2009

By Kendall, on December 3rd, 2009
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If you want a larger size, choose the Kindle DX ( my review ).      tie or scarf from Mountain and Sackett    Established in 1957, these folks offer some of the best values in handmade ties and scarves. … TRX kettlebell + enter the kettlebell flip video recorder vibram five fingers shopcraft for the soul Apple Macbook Pro Amazon Gift Card If you can’t find anything from the above list of items, then you could always just buy an Amazon Gift Card, and let the recipient buy whatever it is they want.

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Learning How to Run

By Kendall, on August 18th, 2008

So, I had a plan for the last free month of the summer before school starts: exercise four hours per week for four straight weeks. I accomplished this, but along the way I found that I didn’t know how to run.

Especially in light of the Olympics, four hours of exercise per week is nothing compared to what real athletes do. For me, however, with my middle-age lifestyle and Type A work and travel . . . → Read More: Learning How to Run

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