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Welcome our new athletes!

Alisa Kirkland

Sara Bracamonte

Welcome the following folks to our athletic family!

Kristi Everett

Primrose Ferere

We want to welcome the following new athletes!

Necole Rivers

Heather Delwisch

I would like to welcome Coleta Smith to our Athletic family!

No, I’m not going to throw your names out there…LOL  But we had good results last week. I’ll post the results at class tomorrow! But here is the tale of the tape…

• A total of 5+ inches lost

• A total of 12+ pounds lost

• An average of 5 push up improvements
  

• An average of 7 sit up improvements

• An average of 4 squat improvements

Do YOU need to lose weight? Do you want to be stronger, leaner and more healthy? Come check out Killeen’s Best Fitness Boot Camp! Call Jim at 254-247-3668.

Correct Wrist

In an earlier post, I talked about the basic parts of kettlebell training. Today, I want to talk about a common fault that plagues lots of folks, especially when fatigued. The Bend.

Bent Wrists
Bent wrists are one of the first things I spot. If you are looking at the weight, as you should in most of the KB lifts, the wrist is right there. If it’s cocked back it can create a lot of stress on the joint and make your lift weaker, especially as you increase the poundage. Bent wrists are one of the most overlooked, yet easiest corrections to make. Make sure your wrists are straight in all lifts, including overhead squats, snatches, cleans, presses, and get-ups.

Bent Elbows
Most beginners have never seen anything resembling a get-up. Breaking down the movements into smaller fragments is often more manageable for new athletes. The get-up sit-up is a good place to start. Be sure to look up at the bell during the get-up. This way you can not only see when you need to get out of the way of a falling bell, but you can keep the elbow and wrist in check. The elbow should also lock out at the top of your presses, which is another beginner mistake that is often neglected.

Amazing what a little paint, 200 sf more of mats, some lumber and a free weekend can do!

Hey everyone! We just finished adding 200 square feet of mat space today and will finish up the project on Monday. Make sure you come by and check it out…

Hey Everybody! I want to welcome two new Athletes to our Boot Camp family. They are:

Lindsey Lee

Neenah Saucedo

When you see them in the gym tomorrow, help them warm up!

Do you???

Almost on a daily basis, I need to remind my Athletes and Fighters to breathe. Sound funny? It might, if you aren’t exerting yourself to the nth degree. If you are giving 100% to your squats or burpees? How about if your training partner is putting the body triangle on you? What about in the middle of a 5 minute round of knees on the bag?

For many people, breathing seems to be the hardest part of exercise to grasp.  While proper breathing is very important, it doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing.  The most important thing to remember when it comes to breathing is DON’T hold your breath.  Holding your breath can lead to elevated blood pressure during your workout routine, which can result in dizziness or even fainting.

 Here’s an easy way to make sure you’re breathing correctly while you workout…

 Exhale on exertion.  That means breathe out while you’re lifting the weight and breathe in while you lower the weight under control.  For example, if you’re performing the kettlebell swing, you should exhale as you lift the weight upwards above you and open your hips, then inhale as you lower it back down.

Another example is that of striking. You should exhale as your strike and inhale upon covering. If you are being hit, exhale forcefully upon impact.

By following these simple breathing techniques, you’ll not only perform each exercise more effectively, you’ll also be more comfortable while you’re working out.  And that makes for a more enjoyable fitness experience, which will ultimately lead to better, faster results.

Until next time, breathe!