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5 Recovery Exercises: Post-Competition
Recovery

5 Recovery Exercises: Post-Competition

Mar 29, 2016 0

How Do You Recover From Competition? After a long day of lifting kettlebells at the USAKL Bolt Half-Ironman Competition, I felt it was appropriate to share some of my favorite recovery exercises. These particular drills focus on mobilizing the areas of your body that get stiff from high volume kettlebell lifting. I also incorporated some stability […]

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Ladies Long Cycle Too!
Kettlebell Sport

Ladies Long Cycle Too!

Mar 3, 2016 0

Ladies Long Cycle Took The Spotlight February 28th, 2016 was an epic day for the ladies long cycle. Last year, the Orange Kettlebell Club made an announcement that they would no longer have a 10 minute, single bell long cycle or jerk option for women. They decided to take the plunge and open the platform up for women to […]

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The Fountain of Youth
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The Fountain of Youth

Feb 17, 2016 1

  How Many Push Ups Can You Do? This is my step-dad Tim. He turns 67 years old TODAY!  As a veteran himself, he volunteered to do 22 push ups for 22 days to help spread awareness that – 22 AMERICAN VETERANS COMMIT SUICIDE A DAY! For more details on that visit #22kill. Watching his […]

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Double Kettlebell Sit Up
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Double Kettlebell Sit Up

Feb 12, 2016 0

I like this double kettlebell sit up because it forces you to use your abdominal muscles without getting any momentum from your arms or legs. Caution: loading this movement with two kettlebells can be very humbling. The challenge is to stabilize two separate weights without bending your wrists or elbows.  Take a deep breath, engage your abs and […]

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Z Press to Kneeling Windmill Sequence
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Z Press to Kneeling Windmill Sequence

Feb 12, 2016 0

One of my favorite strength exercises is the Z Press. Without the help from your legs, it forces you to really engage your abdominals. The straddle stance is an extra flexibility bonus. In this sequence, I added a transition to the Kneeling Windmill to make it even more interesting. It’s a fun one to do […]

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Coach Sets World Record [Makes History]
Kettlebell Sport

Coach Sets World Record [Makes History]

Feb 11, 2016 0

February 6, 2016: KOR’s very own kettlebell sport coach, Brittany van Schravendijk set a world record in long cycle! Weighing less than 63kg, Coach Britt finished her 10 minute set of 2x20k (88lbs total) Long Cycle with 69 reps. This put her on the record board, helping to set the standard for the future of women’s […]

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Kristen Karhio

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KRISTEN KARHIO


Kristen is a former heptathlete turned kettlebell sport athlete, Certified Strength Coach (CSCS), entrepreneur and co-founder of KOR Strength in San Diego.

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  • 5 Recovery Exercises: Post-Competition
    Mar 29, 2016
    5 Recovery Exercises: Post-Competition
  • Ladies Long Cycle Too!
    Mar 3, 2016
    Ladies Long Cycle Too!
  • The Fountain of Youth
    Feb 17, 2016
    The Fountain of Youth

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5 Recovery Exercises: Post-Competition
Mar 29, 2016
5 Recovery Exercises: Post-Competition
Ladies Long Cycle Too!
Mar 3, 2016
Ladies Long Cycle Too!
The Fountain of Youth
Feb 17, 2016
The Fountain of Youth
Double Kettlebell Sit Up
Feb 12, 2016
Double Kettlebell Sit Up
Z Press to Kneeling Windmill Sequence
Feb 12, 2016
Z Press to Kneeling Windmill Sequence
Coach Sets World Record [Makes History]
Feb 11, 2016
Coach Sets World Record [Makes History]

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