Curious about competitive kettlebell lifting? Think olympic lifting (Jerk, Snatch and Clean and Jerk) but with kettlebells instead of a barbell. Oh, and instead of a max weight, it’s max reps in either 5 or 10 minutes.
WHAT WE’LL BE LEARNING:
The differences between a hardstyle and competition kettlebell
How technique changes when lifting max weight vs. max reps
Technique Tips: How to hold the bell in the Rack position, the difference between hardstyle and competition postures
Movement: Swings, Cleans, Jerk, Snatch, Clean and Jerk (Long Cycle)
Is competitive kettlebell lifting right for you?
Who is this for?
This class is geared towards those curious about different kettlebell lifting styles and want to learn something new. All levels welcome.
ABOUT COACH LIZ
Liz (she/her) is a Filipino American personal trainer and Kettlebell Sport Coach with midwest roots. She leads the No Talent Battle Fitness Competition Kettlebell Team in Seattle, WA. Liz believes movement is for everyone and centers body awareness and mental tenacity in her work. She loves supporting clients as they take the strength and confidence built in the gym out into the world wherever they may go. She wants to keep expanding the knowledge of Sport, but do so along with the importance of inclusion, community first and making it more accessible and removing barriers to those who have never picked up a kettlebell or competed before.
LOCATION
RCF Powerbottom (Capitol Hill)
1313 E Pine St Basement, Seattle, WA 98122
WHEN
Saturday, April 13th, 8:30–10am
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.
$25 [low] / $30 [average] / $35 [high]
*(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)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
A few things that will help you get started:
Yourself!
A water bottle
Optional:
Yoga mat (for warm up and cool down if you prefer)
Chalk (for your hands and kettlebell)
Wrist protection (like wristguards or wrist wraps)
READ BEFORE SIGNING UP!
Attending a workshop? Please fill out all the steps when signing up. You will see payment options before completing your registration.
LATE CANCEL/NO SHOW POLICY:
Workshops: Sales are final and non-refundable except when the workshop is cancelled in the event that minimum sign ups were not met.