Learn the Technique of Kettlebell Sport
Different from traditional hardstyle lifting, Sport is a unique mix of gaining strength while building endurance. Sport focuses on lifting a kettlebell for a specific amount of time, between 5 to 10 minutes, without putting the bell down. It turned this non-runner into a person that can appreciate what it means to an endurance athlete, but with weights! You can look forward to testing both physical capacity and mental tenacity at the same time.
This course is meant to help get comfortable around a competition kettlebell and spend time honing in technique, either to set you up to start training for double bell lifts or your first competition, or just to pick up some new skills to add to your fitness and movement library. During the 3 weeks, build a foundation of strength and endurance to be able to complete Sport specific lifts.
Participants will learn single bell lifts and work to complete a modified Pentathlon at the end of the 3 weeks. The Pentathlon will consist of completing 2 minutes of each of the following lifts: Clean, Long Cycle, Jerk, Half Snatch and Snatch.
Along with learning the lifts, participants will also receive guidance on best practices for mobility and supplemental conditioning to help maximize your ability to move well. Students will also receive homework programming to do on their own time an additional day of the week to practice the lifts and build on what they have learned in class.
Who is this for?
Beginner level or new to kettlebells, or experience with hardstyle kettlebell but have never tried Sport.
LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
(Duration of classes are 60 minutes, times PST. All classes will be held via Zoom and recorded, which you will have access to if you are not be able to attend live.)
Thursday, October 20th 6:30p / Saturday, October 22nd 9a
Thursday, October 27th 6:30p / Saturday, October 29th 9a
Thursday, November 3rd 6:30p / Saturday, October 5th 9a
PRICING
This program is available with flexible pricing. If you can afford to pay the full price, please do so. If not, you can determine an amount that works within your means.
$99 [low] / $174 [average] / 249 [high] (+tax)
*(Please refer to this chart of 'The Green Bottle' by Alexis J. Cunningfolk from their blog post, The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice. when thinking about which level fits you best. Source: Fitness4AllBodies)
The price includes:
3 weeks of 2x/week live classes that focus on learning technique and skills, along with ways to improve your mobility and supplemental conditioning to support healthy movement.
3 weeks of 1x/week home programming to help build on the skills learned in class, with demonstration videos to help guide your movement.
Check-ins at the start, middle and end of the program with your coach through your preferred mode of communication (text, phone, email, video) to help answer any questions and help support your success
Access to all content for additional 3 weeks after the course is over.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
A few things that will help you get started:
A device that can run Zoom and an internet connection
A mat, towel or padding to be able to put your bell on to protect the floor
A competition kettlebell or hardstyle kettlebell (are you in the Seattle, WA area and in need of a kettlebell? I may be able to loan you one if I still have one available, just ask!)
On the left: a traditional hardstyle kettlebell, usually made of cast iron. As the weight goes up, the handles and bells get larger. On the right, a competition style kettlebell which are usually steel, keep the shape of the bell and handle the same as the weight of the bell goes up. This helps with technique and grip training, so that you can keep working on your skills without having to change how you hold the bell when you advance.
Optional:
Chalk (for your hands and kettlebell)
Wrist protection (like wristguards or wrist wraps)
*Make sure you have at least a 4’x 4’ space to lift with at least 2’ of clearance above you when your arm is in an overhead position.