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Gym Or No Gym…Functional Fitness Is A Solution For Weakness.

January 6, 2014
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by: Brandon Richey

Gym Or No Gym…Functional Fitness Is A Solution For Weakness

tropical gym by zwieciu

So today the keyword or word phrase is Functional Fitness. So what is functional fitness or functional training? Well even though this phrase gets thrown around in the fitness community more these days than Kim Kardashian’s name does on the latest headlines of entertainment weekly the fact still remains that some so-called professionals miss the mark on it’s meaning. By definition functional training involves training that mimics the demands of a given physical activity or individual need. This is where most folks don’t realize that even though there may be a lack of resources it doesn’t mean that it should be an excuse not to train.

Big Time Functional Fitness: The P.P.T. Rule For Getting In Tip Top Shape!

March 23, 2011
Brandon
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Are you interested in applying a training strategy to your workouts that is simple, practical, and can be done anywhere?
Are you looking to build optimal physical function in terms of your movement and overall fitness?
Are you interested in getting into the best shape of your life without the need of a fully stocked gym, or weight room?
Are you looking for a strength and conditioning workout that you can do outdoors?
Are you familiar with the P.P.T. rule?

There’s an element of training that I refer to as the P.P.T rule. that I utilize with my athletes on a regular basis to achieve significant functional fitness. If you like training outdoors then this should be right up your alley. The good news is that this strategy can easily be applied either in the gym, or outdoors right in your back yard.

Kettlebells For the Teenage Youth Athlete!

March 24, 2010
Brandon
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Are you a teenage athlete looking to take your strength and performance to the next level with your sport?
Are you the parent of a teenage athlete and wondering what to do to make your kid better on the field of play?
Are you a kid that really wants to get better with your sport, or competition, but are just not sure what to do next in order to be competitive with your friends?

Whether you are a teenage youth athlete reading this or you are the parent of a youth teenage athlete you need to consider seeking out help to hone your skills with the use of kettlebell training.

The Sprinter’s Powerhouse – The Glute-Hamstring Combination!

September 28, 2009
Brandon
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Can you run fast?
Do you want to run faster?
Is your approach to your training designed to enhance your ability to sprint with power and speed?

I want to explain the importance of glute and hamstring development as it pertains to SPEED and the sprinter’s powerhouse! If you have a legitimate interest in improving your ability to sprint then you need to read today’s article.

The Kettlebell Fat Terminator – The Swing and Push-Up Combination Totalling 400 Reps!

August 20, 2009
Brandon
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Are you looking for a challenging kettlebell workout to revolutionize your fitness?
Are you serious about your training and a results oriented individual?
Do you have an interest in time efficient workouts that require minimal equipment?

So what is so special about the kettlebell fat terminator? Well the short answer is that it’s simple and sinister. So as you know the kettlebell swing is the base lift with the kettlebell that involves a ballistic pulling movement pattern. As a result, this is an exercise that targets hundreds of muscles and generates an awesome production of lean muscle mass when you apply it to your training on a regular basis!