Train Barefoot

 

At Charm City Kettlebells, I always suggest that our clients work out either in barefeet or Vibram Five Fingers. Or get some "Chuck Taylors."

I wear the Five Fingers and I wouldn't wear anything else. In addition, they are so sexy that women follow me when I wear them to the grocery store. Seriously, they are awesome!

Why you ask should I work out with naked feet or something similar?

First of all, working out barefoot will make your feet stronger more mobile. As important, working out with kettlebells barefoot also requires that you maintain awareness at all times and maintain proper body alignment and it all starts at your base-----Your feet.

Kettlebell work requires foot awareness in almost all exercises. You have to be balanced and powerful and "root" your feet to get the most benefit.With shoes and socks on, awareness of the feet is almost non-existent.

Practicing kettlebells, or anything else for that matter, barefoot you’ll become not only more aware of your feet but a better judge of your alignment. You’ll have a better feel and view of your feet in relation to your knees, hips, etc. Remember, everything starts with the feet. If you’ve ever visited an orthopedist for knee pain, the first thing he does is take a look at your shoes. The feet can tell a story…how a person moves, stands, etc. Healthy feet are central to healthy alignment.

Towson Boot Camp 9/11/2008

The Towson Boot Camp kicked some booty today!

Here is the circuit we did today and we did four rounds of it along with our usual "joint mobility" work and our cool down.

Circuit:

Janda sit ups


burpees

kettlebell swings

kettlebell push press

jump squats

x 4 with 30 seconds between rounds.

Lots of fun and lots of work in Towson!

Towson Bootcamp

Here is the press release for the October Kettlebell Boot Camp in Towson!

Snatches today

What a beautiful day here in Towson Maryland. Hanna went through with little effect and I had a great AM workout despite a fever.

10x 10 snatches x 7

140 reps.

Also I have to mention that Franklin and Marshall College spanked Washington and Lee University 24-0 Saturday afternoon in a torrential downpour in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Jarrell Diggs, Gilman School '08 led the Dips with an electrifying punt return for a touchdown. Look for him to excel in his Diplomat career.

Swings, Swings

Todays workout was something interesting. I know that when early October rolls around that I will be doing thousands of swing over the course of my RKC weekend.

To make sure I don't die in Minnesota I did only swings today.

5 minutes of two handed swings, on 15 seconds, off 15 seconds. 100 reps
3:30 minutes of two handed swings, on 15, off 15, 70 reps
2:45 minutes of two handed swings, on 15, off 15, 55 reps

Total 225 reps

rested 1 minute between with a total time of 14:15.