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From Banker to 1-arm Pull-up and Tai Chi Champion: An Interview with Ray Shonk, PCC, SCC

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

In my own training, I continued using a mix of weights with a little bit of calisthenics for a few years. Then about four years ago I decided to try switching to only calisthenics, all thanks to one of my students who introduced me to Convict Conditioning and showed me videos of Al and Danny Kavadlo.

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From Obese to Hyper-Fit, The Levi Markwardt story

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

I grew up playing sports—my dad was my high school wrestling and football coach. I grew up as the team manager for wrestling and football, participated while in junior high and high school, and continued wrestling in college

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6 Big Questions About Kettlebell Training - Part 2

By Dan John, Master RKC

Master RKC Dan John answers 6 big questions about kettlebell training, Part 2

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6 Big Questions About Kettlebell Training - Part 1

By Dan John, Master RKC

Recently on the Dragon Door forum, someone told us about their first adventures with kettlebells. The poster had six questions...

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How Laura Phillips, RKC Faced Down Death—With a Monumental Recovery…

Interview by Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

Interview with Laura Phillips, RKC kettlebell training and recovery from necrotizing myopathy

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Sleep: Don’t Fear The Sleeper

by Michael Krivka, Master RKC

Let me tell you a little secret—sleep is one of the key factors for losing fat, gaining muscle, staying sharper, and living longer.

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Nick Collias, RKC, PCC, Senior Level Editor, Bodybuilding.com

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

Interview with Nick Collias, RKC, PCC, Senior Level Editor, Bodybuilding.com by Adrienne Harvey

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Bands and Bells

By Maciej Bielski, RKC

I know it may sound odd and kind of offensive, but kettlebells and bands are actually a perfect fit. The elastic rubber resistance bands and kettlebells are the ideal combination for increasing power and explosive strength. But, as some may ask—why not just use a heavier kettlebell?

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"Simple Is Best", Filipino Martial Arts World Champion, Joshua Teves, Interview

By Adrienne Harvey, SrPCC, RKC-II, CK-FMS

I think my first passion was martial arts—which at first was mostly because of Saturday morning cartoons. I finally got involved with Filipino martial arts at the age of 12.

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