Episodes
Join us for an exciting episode of the Platform Podcast with Audrey Burgio a master of Sport International Class & American record holder in Snatch, a kettlebell sport coach and author of Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Basics. She shares her tips for improving your snatch technique, and what she looks for on video analysis. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration. #PlatformPodcast #KettlebellSport #GirlsGoneStrong #Competition #kettlebelllifting Reserve your copy of Audrey's Book!...
Published 04/20/24
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Continuing the tradition for the FOURTH year, I welcome back my friend and Irishman David Keohan aka Indiana Stones. He has spent most of his free time over the last couple years reviving the culture of stone lifting in Ireland, and has made incredible progress. So grab a glass of Guinness and raise a toast with us! Sláinte!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 St. Patrick's Day Drinking with David 00:00:02 David Keohan St. Paddy’s Day Special 2024 00:03:14 David on Becoming Famous...
Published 03/18/24
Published 03/18/24
In this episode, we welcome back Jen Broxterman to discuss her journey from high level athlete to a 29 year old with a cancer diagnosis with an 8% chance of survival who had to learn to walk again, and now teaches others how to live healthier, happier lives! She shares her knowledge about women's nutrition needs and the nefarious impact of low-carb and low-fat diets. Listen to Jennifer Broxerman's inspiring story. #WomensHealth #NutritionJourney #PlatformPodcast #Podcast #Cancer...
Published 01/05/24
This episode is brought to you by the American Kettlebell Lifters Union. For the Lifters, By the Lifters! ⁠⁠Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE⁠⁠! In this episode, my guest is Dave Anderka who is a long-time kettlebell athlete & coach based out of Ottawa, Ontario Canada. We dive in on his background, kettlebell sport in Canada, his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being both a coach and athlete on competition day, and much more. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording...
Published 12/29/23
In this episode, I’m going to dive in on 1 thing that I think every athlete needs, why they need it, and how to make the most of it. I won’t spoil it here so you’ll have to listen to find out! Thank you again to our 2023 WKSF North American Championship sponsors!!! Raffle Prizes: ⁠⁠⁠CK Maceworks⁠⁠⁠ - 2 plate loadable mace or club ⁠⁠⁠Bearfoot Shoes⁠⁠⁠ - 6 gift cards of $100 each ⁠⁠⁠Kettlebell Kings⁠⁠⁠ - $150 Gift card ⁠⁠⁠Morpheus Training⁠⁠⁠ - 3 M7 heart rate monitors ...
Published 12/22/23
This episode is brought to you by the American Kettlebell Lifters Union. For the Lifters, By the Lifters! ⁠Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE⁠! In this episode, I welcome in Jen Broxterman who is a Registered Dietitian and founder of ⁠PROSPER Nutrition Coaching⁠, a world-class nutrition certification for gym owners and coaches. She's an award-winning Foods & Nutrition university professor, writer for ⁠Precision Nutrition⁠, and owns her own private practice ⁠NutritionRx⁠. We dive in...
Published 11/20/23
In this episode, we are looking back on the 2023 WKSF North American Championship to recap changes we made since last year, the feedback we’ve received from this year, and some of the awesome performances we witnessed on the platform this year. Join the AKLU for 25% off HERE! Thank you again to our 2023 sponsors!!! Raffle Prizes: ⁠CK Maceworks⁠ - 2 plate loadable mace or club ⁠Bearfoot Shoes⁠ - 6 gift cards of $100 each ⁠Kettlebell Kings⁠ - $150 Gift card ⁠Morpheus Training⁠ -...
Published 11/10/23
On this episode, my guest is Lynette Didur (@lynettedancefitness) who won the Best New Lifter award at the Riddlestruck 2023 and hit CMS! She is a woman of many talents, and we dive in on her background and how it influenced her ability to perform in kettlebell sport. Enjoy! This episode is presented by our friends CK Maceworks. They’re back for the 3rd year as sponsor of the 2023 WKSF Open North American Championship, and they want YOU to Swing Heavy SH*T! They're adding 2 of their...
Published 09/14/23
This episode is presented by Morpheus Training. They’re a new sponsor of the 2023 WKSF Open North American Championship, and I’m incredibly excited to have them as a partner. The Morpheus training system is a heart rate based training system, but what makes it unique is that it adjusts your daily heart rate training zones based on your HRV test each morning helping you better train in accordance with your readiness on a given day. Additionally, if your coach is on the Morpheus coaching...
Published 08/25/23
On this episode, I'm BACK from Canada y'all and COVID came with me :( I'm on the mend and wanted to record this episode while the memories were still fresh from the EPIC time that was Riddlestruck 2023! I had so much fun, and this competition honestly changed me and my perspective moving forward. I dive in on why, what I learned, and how I'm implementing it. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation...
Published 08/18/23
On this episode, my guest is Jenn Casey and we dive in on a number of topics. How she got into kettlebell sport, perimenopause training adaptations, and more! Sign up for her Jingle Bells event here, and don't forget to tell a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Championships in 2024!!! It will still be on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little...
Published 08/10/23
On this episode, I deep dive on the #1 mistake lifters make, how it shows up in different ways, and how you can make sure you don't fall victim to it! I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Championships in 2024!!! It will still be on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of this...
Published 08/03/23
On this episode, I dive into 10 benefits of living with purpose, the NEW mission statement for the Twin Cities Kettlebell Club, and the pillars that support that mission. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Championships in 2024!!! It will still be on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take...
Published 07/28/23
On this episode, I dive into 5 ways you can improve your resilience during periods of high stess. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is NOW the World Kettlebell Sport Federation 2023 Open North American Championship!!! You can also qualify for USA Team at the WKSF World Championships in 2024!!! It will still be on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity and ⁠register today for only...
Published 07/19/23
In this episode we welcome back David Keohan, the Irish Indian Jones and stone lifter extraordinaire, creator of KettleYoga, Master of Sport in Long Cycle, and former Ireland & European Champion. We check in on his efforts to discover and resurrect the sport of stone lifting in Ireland while we tip back a couple pints of Guinness. Sláinte! You can order the special Whiskey on the Rocks shirt direct from our website in classic black or kelly green for St. Paddy's day!!! The date is SET...
Published 03/16/23
On this episode, we take on the F*$% Its. I do a quick dive on what they are and my 5 tips for how to beat them. I hope you find it useful and share with a friend! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of early bird pricing and register today for only $70!!! And if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating & review, share on...
Published 01/19/23
Happy New Year! It has officially been 100 episodes of The Platform Podcast, and I THANK YOU for your support! I had to bring in a special guest for this episode so I interviewed my very first kettlebell sport athlete, Dr. Sarah Forenero who I met while working at Urban Athlete in Chicago a decade ago. The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of early bird pricing and register today for only $70!!! And if...
Published 01/12/23
In this episode we dig in on how I apply my Integrated Coaching framework to align the seasons of training across an entire year to ensure we make continual progress towards our goals without burning out. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for only $60!!! And if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the...
Published 12/16/22
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope this episode finds you well and thriving, but if you're feeling like you are stuck in one area or another this episode may help. I dive in on 5 things I see holding people back from doing their best. I hope you find it helpful! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for only $60!!! And if you want help reaching your goals...
Published 11/23/22
In this episode I welcome in Ryan Thompson (@nordicstache) and we get into his journey to kettlebell sport, the power of negativity, doing hard things, and how he approaches his training. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for only $60!!! And if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please...
Published 11/16/22
In part 2 of my interview Denis Vasilev (@denisvasilevkbsport) we focus in on his work as a coach and discuss his methods, approach to mindset, pacing for the different lifts, how to know when you're ready to move up weights, and more. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for only $60!!! And if you want help reaching your goals please Apply...
Published 11/09/22
In this episode I welcome in Denis Vasilev (@denisvasilev) one of, if not THE, greatest of all time kettlebell lifers. We talk about his experience growing up in Russia and how he got into the sport, the greatest long cycle performance of his career so far, and the set he is most proud of. I hope you enjoy! The date is SET for the 2023 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open on Saturday October 14th, 2023 in Little Canada, MN! Take advantage of SUPER early bird pricing and register today for only...
Published 11/02/22
Thank you to EVERYONE who made the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open a success! I appreciate your support and the excellent performances I saw on the platforms in person and from all over the world!!! In this episode, I recap the event's top performers and prize winners and then reflect on the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from this year's event. I hope you enjoy! To get help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating...
Published 10/26/22
The 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open is almost here! We are NOW accepting video submissions and the in person competition kicks off on Saturday October 22nd! I am incredibly excited to see everyone's lift.  Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching This week's episode has 10 tips for a great kettlebell sport competition. I hope you find them useful! If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating & review,...
Published 10/18/22