Here's a video of a workout that I did on vacation.I was trying to pass the Russian Kettlebell Snatch test which is 100 snatches in 5 minutes. I was surprised because it was my first try (although I have been incorporating a lot of snatches into my … [Read more...]
Back to the Real World
My husband and I just got back yesterday from 10 blissful days in New Hampshire. The time off was just what we needed to feel refreshed and ready to hit the ground running for fall.Between starting a new job and working on Skill of Strength life is … [Read more...]
SOS Update
It's an exciting time for us at Skill of Strength. We are officially an LLC!As I mentioned previously, my husband and I had very rough 2009 (spilled over into 2010), but I promised this year would be better...lucky number 3 of our marriage. (Read … [Read more...]
Another Great Track Workout
Yesterday's track workout was awesome...we have been doing great workouts every weekend lately...although hubby really kind of showed me up this time, especially with the running portions. He is so stinkin fast.Warm up:Dynamic Movement PrepRun 1/2 … [Read more...]
Double Kettlebell Videos
Finally learned some double kettlebell exercises and I'm in love. :)You definitely need to master the single kettlebell exercises first, but these are such a great next step. Check out some videos we made of me doing some of our favorite … [Read more...]
Saturday Butt Kicker
Had a great workout with hubby today. I am loving our weekend track workouts lately.Today's workout:Warm up and jog 1/2 mileLunges (50+ Yards)Run 1/4 milePushups (I did 13, he did 25)Run 1/4 mile50 Swings (I used 16K, he used 20K)Run 1/4 mile50 … [Read more...]
7 Things you SHOULD do at the gym today
Okay...in my last post I was all about telling you what you should not do at the gym. Now...time for a list of things you should be doing. More to come, but as a follow up to the last post here are 7 things you certainly should do at the gym.Did you … [Read more...]
7 Things You Should NOT Do at the Gym Today
Bicep Curls - Use compound (multi-joint movements that work several muscles at once). Try Pullups instead. Feel like you can't do them or you suck at them? Read why you suck at pullups.Stairmaster for 60+ minutes - Not only is this boring, … [Read more...]
What makes you happy?
There are lots of simple things that make me happy. I think for awhile I may have lost track of that simple happiness...or at least forgot to be grateful for it.Many of you know that I finished my job last week. This past weekend I was completely … [Read more...]
Excuses Schmuses
Today is a big day! Skill of Strength sent out it's first official newsletter.Read it here orSign up to receive future newsletters!In other news...Love love love this post from Fitness and Spice today! Read 'Just Because' and think of some of your … [Read more...]
