Before I get into this guest post from Zach, I’ve got to tell you that I have something really big to start announcing. I already have all the video segments filmed…so keep your eyes open for this really important multi-part message I’m about to send your way.

Back to the training…

A few weeks ago, as I’ve already mentioned, I got spend some time training with Zach Even-Esh after one of our mastermind meetings. We got a lot of info on video, and this is what Zach wanted to share with you.

Let me know if you have questions below, I’ll some answers to you right away.

Also stay tuned for some Sick Strong Girls training at the Underground in the next few weeks!

Tags: kettle bell, kettlebell training, pamela macelree, zach even-esh by Pamela
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The contraversey: Is kettlebell training safe?

The answer: Yes, unless you’re doing it all wrong.

There was a video awhile ago, with Jillian Michaels of The Biggest Loser demonstrating kettlebell exercises with bad form, in my opinion really bad form. And now, she’s got her very own product endorsing kettlebells and their effectiveness.

Whoa! I’m concerned.

I can’t say I’ve watched the DVD, and I probably never will unless someone sends it to me for free. What I can say is I’ve watched that demo and if the DVD is anything like the demo well then there’s a lot of work to do, and a lot of concern to be had.

You see, I could look at this in two ways. One is I’ll have plenty of people to instruct and re-train since they’ve probably been taught poor form, so I could benefit financially. On the flip side I’ve got worry about the potential loss of sales based on this DVD and if people are hurting themselves by not doing the exercises properly. People talk much more about bad experiences than they do positive ones, and they talk about it a lot faster.

It could either way. But here’s my big question…

Didn’t NordicTrack (the company promoting the DVD) recognize the ridicule Jillian Michaels received from her poor display? And if they did, what are they thinking? And if they didn’t, again what are they thinking. I guess her name is big enough and recognized enough that it’s not going to matter. Well it should. Integrity should matter.

Does it? Apparently not.

Tags: jillian michaels, kettle bell, kettlebell training, pamela macelree by Pamela
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Each day when I’m coaching clients in a group setting I’m faced with having to modify exercises. Sometimes I’ve got to make things easier for someone who has just started a program. Sometimes I’ve got to make something more difficult for someone who is an athlete or who has been training for awhile. There are tons of variations of almost any exercise.

Below I go over a simple three exercise lower body complex, using kettlebells and bodyweight. (You’ll see a more advanced one in a few days.)

Again, depending on fitness levels this is either going to be someone’s workout for the day, or this will be a portion of someone’s workout.

Let me know what you think!

Tags: bodyweight training, kettle bell, kettlebell training, pamela macelree by Pamela
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Seems silly I know, the thought of doing a Turkish Get Up with a car, but stranger things have happened.

This is the bonus workout on my new DVD.

Not really, just a funny bloopers my videographer, Paul put together!

In all seriousness I’m wrapping things up with the cover design for the DVD and it will be available shortly for purchase. It’s a great intro DVD covering the basic how-tos of Kettlebell training. I’ll get all the specifics to you very soon!

Tags: kettle bell, kettlebell training, pamela macelree, womens strength training by Pamela
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I was in Louisville all last week. I made a few posts to the site here, but something happened to them along the way, maybe they got lost in West Virginia. Anyway, just wanted to give you a heads up on some changes that are coming.

While I was in Louisville I got to hang out with my good friend Zach Even-Esh, now Zach really is a good friend, he’s not one of those guys I call a good friend just to stand out, he really truly is. Zach and I got to talking about business and before I know it I’m standing in front of my flip on top of a parking garage throwing around kettlebells. Pretty standard for Zach.

We filmed a bunch of videos, I’ll start posting them here every few days. You’re gonna love what we put together.

In Louisville, I also spent a lot of time with Holly Rigsby, we filmed my second DVD and did a few posts for her FYMs and also for Workout Muse. Good stuff!

My main purpose for being in Louisville though was business. I had a two day mastermind meeting, then a two day seminar on bootcamps, and we ended with a one day Kettlebell Athletics certification.

Crazy busy!

As a result of all that, I’m making some changes to the blog, soon it’ll have a whole new look, I’m sure you’ll love it.

Lots of training about to come your way.

I hope you leave some comments, and tell me what you want to see. Let me know what I can help you with.

Tags: holly rigsby, kettlebell training, pamela macelree, womens strength training, zach even-esh by Pamela
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