Condition Kettlebell Gym
659 Auburn Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30312
Atlanta, GA 30312
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What is a 'kettlebell'?
A 'kettlebell' or girya (Russian) is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. The Russian Special Forces personnel owe much of their wiry strength, lethal agility and never-quitting stamina to kettlebells. Soldier, Be Strong! The official Soviet armed forces strength training manual pronounced kettlebell drills to be "one of the most effective means of strength development" representing "a new era in the development of human strength-potential."
The kettlebell body
Kettlebells melt fat without additional aerobics; losing 1% of body fat a week for weeks in not uncommon. If you are overweight, you will lean out. If you are skinny, you will get built up. the Russian kettlebell is a powerful tool for fixing your body composition, whichever way it needs fixing.
Who uses kettlebells in the United States?
The extreme kettlebell workout would have remained the exclusive domain of Russian spec ops, had former Spetsnaz instructor Pavel not immigrated to the U.S. The elite of the U.S. military and law enforcement instantly recognized the power of the Russian kettlebell, ruggedly simple and deadly effective as an AK-47. You can find Pavel's certified kettlebell instructors in outfits such as the Force Recon Marines, the FBI Hostage Rescue Team and the Secret Service Counter Assault Team. Once the Russian kettlebell became a hit among those whose life depends on their strength and conditioning, it took off among people from all walks of life. There is no stopping the Russian kettlebell invasion. Men's Journal called it 'a workout with balls.' Rolling Stone pronounced Pavel 'The Hot Trainer of the Year' and his Russian Kettlebell 'The Hot Weight of the Year.' "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
Kettlebells deliver extreme all around fitness
Kettlebell training lowers the heart rate and the blood pressure. Exercises with kettlebells enable one to quickly build strength, endurance and achieve a balanced development of all muscle groups, fix particular deficiencies of build and they also promote health. Most methods that claim "all around fitness" deliver no more than compromises. Accept no compromises - choose the Russian Kettlebell!
Are kettlebells dangerous? Am I too young or too old?
Only 8.8% of top Russian gireviks, members of the Russian National Team and regional teams, reported injuries in training or competition (Voropayey, 1997). A remarkably low number, isn't it? Note that these were not regular guys but elite athletes who push their bodies to the edge. This does not give you an excuse to lift kettlebells flippantly, as any type of strength training can be dangerous if you use bad judgment. As for the age, at the 1995 Russian championship the youngest contestant was 16, the oldest 53! And we are talking elite competition here; the range is even wider if you are training for yourself rather than for the gold.
Delaine Ross
Delaine Ross got her Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC) in September 2006, where she won the form and technique challenge. Soon after, she began working at Iron Core, Inc., a small studio-style kettlebell gym in La Jolla, CA, training clients one-on-one, teaching workshops and teaching group classes. She earned her personal training certification (CPT) from Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology in February of 2007. She also has taken continuing education classes in Nutrition at Mesa College, San Diego. Summer 2007 was Delaine's first season as a Fitness Competitor and she placed 4th overall in the Fitness America-Southern California show. Delaine is excited to use her experience and expertise to spread kettlebell training and its benefits to the Southeast.
Finding Kettlebells
"A few years ago when I was living in Atlanta after graduating from Georgia Tech, I had a flexible outside sales job and a long distance relationship. That combination meant that there was a lot of free time that I needed to fill. I chose to occupy my free time with frequent trips to the gym. I quickly became addicted and found myself spending 2 hours a day, 6 days a week in the gym. That's TWELVE HOURS of gym time each week. I thought that I had to go that often to get enough cardio training, plus strength and flexibility training.
"Fast forward and I am living in San Diego, working a 55 hour a week job and trying to balance life and a relationship at the same time. Needless to say, no matter how much I rearranged my schedule, I didn't have the 12 hours that I was used to spending at the gym anymore. That is when I heard a local radio station talk about a gym called Iron Core that used these things called 'kettlebells.' According to the people interviewed, kettlebells dramatically decreased your time in the gym since the workouts were cardio, strength and flexibility all at the same time. It was too good to be true. I had to check it out for myself.
"So, I went down on a Saturday morning for a 'trial class' and was amazed at what I discovered. The workout was intense and very different from what I was used to. It was some serious cardio without the boredom of the 'hamster wheel' (AKA the treadmill) and strength training without the monotony of isolated repetitions such as bicep curls. It was strength stretching without the endless poses of yoga. The workout was not only comprehensive and intense, but it was a lot of fun!
"I went from going to the gym 12 times a week, to taking three 45 minute classes, and yet somehow I found my strength and body composition improving. I wasn't getting those bulky, beefy muscles that you would think would accompany strength gains, but was getting long, lean lines and definition - all while spending 1/3 of the time in the gym!
"I knew within a month that I wanted to be certified to teach and be able to share kettlebells with others. So, I'm back in Atlanta to help you give kettlebells a try. You, too, can find a challenging workout that is also exciting and fun."
- Delaine Ross, CPT, RKC
Beginner's Workshop - $50
In the beginner's workshop, we will cover all of the basic kettlebell exercises so you will feel comfortable performing the exercises on your own or in a group setting. Workshop or personal training attendance is required prior to kettlebell class attendance to ensure you know how to safely and properly execute each of the fundamental kettlebell exercises. With the purchase of a Beginner's Workshop, you get 1 week of free classes to try out Condition and test if this training is something you would like to continue. Kettlebell workshops are held regularly every Saturday at 11 AM in a convenient Intown Atlanta location. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance.
***Please Note: If for some reason your schedule does not permit you to make it to a Saturday Beginnerâ?Ts Workshop or if you would like to get started sooner than the next workshop is offered, if you get a group of 3 or more together, we can schedule a private workshop for you at the same price of the beginnerâ?Ts workshop. Please send an email to inquire about availability.***
Monthly Memberships
With a monthly membership, you can attend as many group kettlebell classes as you would like for the duration of your membership. There is no sign-up or enrollment fee and your dues are debited on the 1st of each month - no large sum or advance payment due up front!
* $85/month - 6 month membership
* $100/month - 3 month membership
* $130/month - month-to-month membership
* family and couples packages are available
* military and law enforcement discounts are available
Personal Training Session - $75
Personal Training sessions are tailored toward the needs of the client. We can develop a program to help you reach your own personal fitness goals or help you tweak your form. Also, if you have never tried kettlebells before and would like more one-on-one instruction than is offered in a beginner's workshop, a personal training session is a good option for you. One week of free classes are included with your first personal training session. Packages are available.
What is a 'kettlebell'?
A 'kettlebell' or girya (Russian) is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. The Russian Special Forces personnel owe much of their wiry strength, lethal agility and never-quitting stamina to kettlebells. Soldier, Be Strong! The official Soviet armed forces strength training manual pronounced kettlebell drills to be "one of the most effective means of strength development" representing "a new era in the development of human strength-potential."
The kettlebell body
Kettlebells melt fat without additional aerobics; losing 1% of body fat a week for weeks in not uncommon. If you are overweight, you will lean out. If you are skinny, you will get built up. the Russian kettlebell is a powerful tool for fixing your body composition, whichever way it needs fixing.
Who uses kettlebells in the United States?
The extreme kettlebell workout would have remained the exclusive domain of Russian spec ops, had former Spetsnaz instructor Pavel not immigrated to the U.S. The elite of the U.S. military and law enforcement instantly recognized the power of the Russian kettlebell, ruggedly simple and deadly effective as an AK-47. You can find Pavel's certified kettlebell instructors in outfits such as the Force Recon Marines, the FBI Hostage Rescue Team and the Secret Service Counter Assault Team. Once the Russian kettlebell became a hit among those whose life depends on their strength and conditioning, it took off among people from all walks of life. There is no stopping the Russian kettlebell invasion. Men's Journal called it 'a workout with balls.' Rolling Stone pronounced Pavel 'The Hot Trainer of the Year' and his Russian Kettlebell 'The Hot Weight of the Year.' "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
Kettlebells deliver extreme all around fitness
Kettlebell training lowers the heart rate and the blood pressure. Exercises with kettlebells enable one to quickly build strength, endurance and achieve a balanced development of all muscle groups, fix particular deficiencies of build and they also promote health. Most methods that claim "all around fitness" deliver no more than compromises. Accept no compromises - choose the Russian Kettlebell!
Are kettlebells dangerous? Am I too young or too old?
Only 8.8% of top Russian gireviks, members of the Russian National Team and regional teams, reported injuries in training or competition (Voropayey, 1997). A remarkably low number, isn't it? Note that these were not regular guys but elite athletes who push their bodies to the edge. This does not give you an excuse to lift kettlebells flippantly, as any type of strength training can be dangerous if you use bad judgment. As for the age, at the 1995 Russian championship the youngest contestant was 16, the oldest 53! And we are talking elite competition here; the range is even wider if you are training for yourself rather than for the gold.
Delaine Ross
Delaine Ross got her Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC) in September 2006, where she won the form and technique challenge. Soon after, she began working at Iron Core, Inc., a small studio-style kettlebell gym in La Jolla, CA, training clients one-on-one, teaching workshops and teaching group classes. She earned her personal training certification (CPT) from Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology in February of 2007. She also has taken continuing education classes in Nutrition at Mesa College, San Diego. Summer 2007 was Delaine's first season as a Fitness Competitor and she placed 4th overall in the Fitness America-Southern California show. Delaine is excited to use her experience and expertise to spread kettlebell training and its benefits to the Southeast.
Finding Kettlebells
"A few years ago when I was living in Atlanta after graduating from Georgia Tech, I had a flexible outside sales job and a long distance relationship. That combination meant that there was a lot of free time that I needed to fill. I chose to occupy my free time with frequent trips to the gym. I quickly became addicted and found myself spending 2 hours a day, 6 days a week in the gym. That's TWELVE HOURS of gym time each week. I thought that I had to go that often to get enough cardio training, plus strength and flexibility training.
"Fast forward and I am living in San Diego, working a 55 hour a week job and trying to balance life and a relationship at the same time. Needless to say, no matter how much I rearranged my schedule, I didn't have the 12 hours that I was used to spending at the gym anymore. That is when I heard a local radio station talk about a gym called Iron Core that used these things called 'kettlebells.' According to the people interviewed, kettlebells dramatically decreased your time in the gym since the workouts were cardio, strength and flexibility all at the same time. It was too good to be true. I had to check it out for myself.
"So, I went down on a Saturday morning for a 'trial class' and was amazed at what I discovered. The workout was intense and very different from what I was used to. It was some serious cardio without the boredom of the 'hamster wheel' (AKA the treadmill) and strength training without the monotony of isolated repetitions such as bicep curls. It was strength stretching without the endless poses of yoga. The workout was not only comprehensive and intense, but it was a lot of fun!
"I went from going to the gym 12 times a week, to taking three 45 minute classes, and yet somehow I found my strength and body composition improving. I wasn't getting those bulky, beefy muscles that you would think would accompany strength gains, but was getting long, lean lines and definition - all while spending 1/3 of the time in the gym!
"I knew within a month that I wanted to be certified to teach and be able to share kettlebells with others. So, I'm back in Atlanta to help you give kettlebells a try. You, too, can find a challenging workout that is also exciting and fun."
- Delaine Ross, CPT, RKC
Beginner's Workshop - $50
In the beginner's workshop, we will cover all of the basic kettlebell exercises so you will feel comfortable performing the exercises on your own or in a group setting. Workshop or personal training attendance is required prior to kettlebell class attendance to ensure you know how to safely and properly execute each of the fundamental kettlebell exercises. With the purchase of a Beginner's Workshop, you get 1 week of free classes to try out Condition and test if this training is something you would like to continue. Kettlebell workshops are held regularly every Saturday at 11 AM in a convenient Intown Atlanta location. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance.
***Please Note: If for some reason your schedule does not permit you to make it to a Saturday Beginnerâ?Ts Workshop or if you would like to get started sooner than the next workshop is offered, if you get a group of 3 or more together, we can schedule a private workshop for you at the same price of the beginnerâ?Ts workshop. Please send an email to inquire about availability.***
Monthly Memberships
With a monthly membership, you can attend as many group kettlebell classes as you would like for the duration of your membership. There is no sign-up or enrollment fee and your dues are debited on the 1st of each month - no large sum or advance payment due up front!
* $85/month - 6 month membership
* $100/month - 3 month membership
* $130/month - month-to-month membership
* family and couples packages are available
* military and law enforcement discounts are available
Personal Training Session - $75
Personal Training sessions are tailored toward the needs of the client. We can develop a program to help you reach your own personal fitness goals or help you tweak your form. Also, if you have never tried kettlebells before and would like more one-on-one instruction than is offered in a beginner's workshop, a personal training session is a good option for you. One week of free classes are included with your first personal training session. Packages are available.
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