In this episode, is Part 2 of my conversation with Aleks Salkin (@aleksandersalkin) a Strong First level 2 coach who focuses on kettlebell and body weight programs. We dive in on his nickname, his background, and a variety of other topics. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support...

In this episode, my guest is Aleks Salkin (@aleksandersalkin) a Strong First level 2 coach who focuses on kettlebell and body weight programs. We dive in on his nickname, his background, and a variety of other topics. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work by supporting...

In this episode I welcome in Dru Gallagher (@0ldmangallagher) who won Best New Lifter at the Riddlestruck Open on August 14th. We talk about his experience competing in kettlebell sport for the first time, his background racing go-karts, and his coaching philosophy on what makes good CrossFit programming different from bad CorssFit programming. Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy...

In this episode I go off a bit on something that really pisses me off; people making unsolicited comments about other people's bodies on social media. Fair warning, there are more swear words in this one than usual as this topic really hits a nerve for me. I hope you find my outrage at the very least entertaining, but more so that it helps others who have dealt with this problem know that there are those who will stand up for them. Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell...

In this episode I am very excited to welcome in Chris Guyll. Chris is the founder of the Kettlebell Sport Hangout, and an experiend kettlebell sport athlete & coach. We go all in on kettlebell sport in this chat and talk through a range of topics on technique, coaching, and why Chirs hates long cycle so much. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the...

In this episode I am very excited to welcome in Kim Fox, MSIC and former world record holder. Kim is a legend in the sport and I had so much fun interviewing her that this one had to be dividied into 2 episodes. In part 2, we talk about painting, continuous improvement, and the recent abortion rights vote in Kansas. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy...

In this episode I am very excited to welcome in Kim Fox, MSIC and former world record holder. Kim is a legend in the sport and I had so much fun interviewing her that this one had to be dividied into 2 episodes. We go in hard on kettlebell sport, the weird things that girevoys get body envy of, and nerd out on heart rate training for kettlebell sport. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please...

In this episode we talk about autoregulation; what is it, why is it important, and how do I apply it for kettlebell sport training? I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro Kettlebell, MADE IN THE USA Kettlebells Kettlebell...

In this episode I dig in on the "gift" of injury, why I get upset when people say that to me, and what I think they really mean. I also share a few things on how you can reduce your injury risk and build your resilience. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work...

In this episode I dive into a topic that's been bothering me recently. I continue to see digital marketers and fitness influencers hawking programs that they claim help you lose fat, gain strength, build muscle, improve your endurance, fix your health, and on and on. It's important to understand why it simply isn't possible, and what you CAN do instead. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals...

In this episode I discuss why it is hubris for a generalist to think they can beat a specialist at their chosen discipline, and a little bit about the principles behind that. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro Kettlebell,...

In this episode we welcome back Brenna Thompson, Registerd Dietician to discuss the ins and outs (hopefully regular) of fiber. What is it, why is it important, and how do we get enough of the right kinds. I hope you find it helpful! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work by supporting my...

Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro Kettlebell, MADE IN THE USA Kettlebells Kettlebell Kings, use code TCKB to get 10% off Bearfoot Athletics, use code TWINCITIESKETTL to get 10% off Driven Nutrition, use code TCKB to get 15% off Revive...

Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open 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 social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro Kettlebell, MADE IN THE USA Kettlebells Kettlebell Kings, use code TCKB to get 10% off Bearfoot Athletics, use code TWINCITIESKETTL to get 10% off Driven Nutrition, use code TCKB to get 15% off Revive...

This week we are going to talk about visualization. I love visualization, it is a skill that I think is incredibly valuable, and we're going to dig into a little bit of why that is, and some tips. Plus, I'm going to release some special bonus episodes where we're actually going to do some guided visualization for kettlebell sport, so that you can use those hopefully to help you prepare for your next competition. Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you...

Date: 4/7/2022 Season 6 | Episode 15 My guest this week is Aaron Guyett. He is the education director of Living.Fit, the first American to achieve Master of Sport in all 3 kettlebell sport lifts, a battle rope expert, master coach, and more. We dive in on a number of topics: His journey to Master of Sport in 3 lifts The cost of that achievement Energy systems & training stimulus Battle ropes & their use And more!!! If, like me, you came away from this conversation immediately...

Date: 3/31/2022 Season 6 | Episode 14 This week's episode I dive in on the variables & foundational habits that I think are key to transformation success; the 13 Levers of Transformation. Understanding these levers, when to toggle them up & down, and how they effect one another is a crucial to long term success and shortening your path to your desired destination in the near term as well. I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you...

Date: 3/23/2022 Season 6 | Episode 13 My guest this week is Michelle Raines. She is a certified breathwork faciltator, entrepreneur, co-host of the Key Nutrition Podcast, wife, and mother of 2. We dive in on a number of topics: Her history with anxiety How the pandemic forced her to redefine herself Breath work benefits Guided breathwork exercise (45:07) Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for...

Date: 3/17/2022 Season 6 | Episode 12 Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Continuing the tradition from last year, I welcome back my friend and Irishman David Keohan. He is a stone lifter, mobility specialist, kettlebell athlete & coach. So grab a glass of Guinness and raise a toast with us! Sláinte!!! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help reaching your goals please Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating &...

Date: 2/28/2022 Season 6 | Episode 11 In this week’s episode I welcome Mandy Grace. She is a kettlebell athlete, lifelong curling competitor, a former tight 5 rugby player, dog mom to Loki, and a personal trainer (in training). We dive into a range of topics: How she got into kettlebell sport Her new kettlebell sport coach Dropping knowledge about curling Her career as a rugby player And more! Don’t forget to Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open and if you want help...

Date: 2/20/2022 Season 6 | Episode 10 Oh man, that title is super click bait-y right? I know it is and sorry, not sorry. Everyone wants to know the secret sauce, the ONE trick, the hack that is the key to fat loss. Check out this episode to hear my take on this loaded topic! Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating & review, share on social media, and support my work by supporting my affiliates: Pro...

Date: 2/16/2022 Season 6 | Episode 9 This week I'm a little under the weather, but I decided to record an episode anyway because I want to share the 3 word phrase I am using to take more ownership in 2022. Shout out to Coach Mike Milner for the inspiration here, and I hope you find this episode useful! Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content please leave a 5 star rating & review, share on social media, and support my work by...

Date: 1/31/2022 Season 6 | Episode 8 This week I am diving in on a particularly nefarious form of self-sabotage: perfectionism. This is one of the most common problems I see in my transformation coaching, and I just had great, deep dive conversations with one my clients about how perfectionism was holding them back and some strategies we laid out to help overcome it. I hope you find it useful! Register for the 2022 Twin Cities Kettlebell Open Apply for Coaching If you enjoy the content...

Date: 1/22/2022 Season 6 | Episode 7 In this week’s episode I wanted to dive into a topic that is of particular importance right now. It's the new year, and there are SO many people out there shilling their solution for weight loss in 2022, and frankly a lot of them are complete BS sold by underqualified and/or unscrupulous people looking to turn a quick buck when they know the market is full of people looking for solutions. I get into my Top 10 Red Flags that should make you think twice...

Date: 1/14/2022 Season 6 | Episode 6 In this week’s episode I welcome Brenna Thompson. She is a Registered Dietician, and a Licensed Dietician in the state of Minnesota. She’s worked in dietetics for many years helping clients with a host of medical conditions use nutrition to improve their lives and better manage their conditions. We dive into a range of topics: What does it mean to be a registered dietician? What was her path to becoming a dietician? Why does managing blood sugar...