NYC Level 1 Kettlebell Workshop: Maximize The Benefits of Kettlebell Training! This will be my only 07 NYC Level 1 Workshop

"Thanks so much for the workshop on Saturday - it was one of the best things I've paid money to attend in my whole life, and it was worth way more than $300. you are EXCELLENT. I feel very inspired! next time I attend, I will leave my 3kg baby rattle at home. while I may not be quite ready to Live Life Aggressively, I am certainly not as much of a sissy as I was last week. thank you."--Alysia Nolan

"I was convinced of the value of Mike's workshop. I had wondered previously about its value since I had already learned a lot from videos. But now there was no doubt: some of these things you just need to learn in person. And with exercises I had learned before, the reinforcement of proper form in all its subtleties was worth the time and money. One of the important differences between videos and the workshop is how Mike would build up to an exercise. With the military press, for example, he started by teaching a deadlift, then a clean, then doing a tension exercise, then power breathing, then finally the press. The tension exercise was great: he had us hold a heavier bell than we were used to in the clean position. I was used to a 35lb bell, but now I had an 88lb bell cleaned. Holy cow, it took my whole body just to hold the thing there for 10 seconds! But generating whole body tension was exactly the point. That's the kind of thing you can't get from watching a video."
—Josh Carter, Denver, CO

"This was my second KB workshop with Mike Mahler and even though I am no longer a rookie when it comes to KB training, there is always something new to learn. I am always amazed at the many different types of fitness enthusiasts who attend his seminars. From World Champion powerlifters like myself, to runners and weekend warriors, Mike makes sure the workshop caters to all levels of fitness. His energy and sense of humor make the 8 hours pass all too soon. I was truly exhausted by the end of the day and pleasantly sore in a way that regular gym workouts cannot afford me. I got to polish up my technique and learn a few new cool exercises from Mike’s co-presenter, Dylan Thomas. In addition to the KB exercises, Mike lectured us on the need for good nutrition, sleep and hormonal therapy-something most people who go to the gym neglect. Mike’s holistic viewpoint on life, health and exercise is a refreshing change of pace from the standard bodybuilding mentality that pervades the gym world. Do yourself a favor and sign up for the next seminar that comes to your town. It will be an experience you will not soon forget."

--Ellen Stein, 6 time IPF Masters World Champion Powerlifter, certified personal trainer (ACE, NASM, NSCA)

When: Saturday May 12, 2007 

Where: FightHouse Studios In Manhattan

Time: 10am to 4pm 

Do not expect any outlandish claims on this page. Expect straight forward information on my NYC workshop and then decide if it is a fit for you.  That said, let me get right to the point. If you are serious about getting into great shape and developing strength, flexibility, core strength, endurance, and turning your body into a fat burning machine then this workshop is for you and I want to work with you. You will love kettlebell training. Not a possibility, it is a certainty.  If you want to take charge of your physical health and make a serious investment in your well-being, then I want you at this seminar. I love working with people that take charge of their lives and are prepared to pay for high quality services for self-improvement. If you like to blame other people for your problems and think that society is to blame for you being out of shape, then go ahead and leave my website now and never come back. The Aggressive Strength philosophy is not for you and I do not want you at my workshop. I only work with motivated people. Sound good to you? I hope so and keep on reading. 

I am super excited about this seminar. I have so much new info to reveal it is going to be an incredible seminar. This amazing six hour seminar is for all levels and no experience whatsoever is needed. However, this seminar is not just for beginners. I am going to cover the basics and then go into some really fun stuff that intermediate to advanced kettlebell trainees will absolutely be ecstatic about. Do not worry beginners, once you have the basics down you will be able to partake in the fun as well.  

As if that were not enough, I am going to give a lecture on the importance of optimizing sex hormones and why everyone should have their levels checked. Moreover, I will reveal how to workout and modify your lifestyle to optimize these hormones naturally. This information is crucial to optimal health and well-being.  This lecture alone is worth the price of the lecture. Sick of having no energy and making zero progress with your workouts? You need to be at our seminar. As an additional bonus, we are going to discuss the intricate field of training program design and what the common pitfalls are. More than likely you are not maximizing your time working out and you will love this section of the course. You will understand clearly why training programs need to be personalized and how to make that happen. 

I am sure you are wondering if you need to bring your own kettlebells. If you have some, great bring one. If not, no big deal as we will have plenty on hand so do not worry about that. Are you excited yet? You should be and should sign up right now before this seminar sells out. All of my seminars in every location across the U.S. and overseas always sell out far in advance. NYC is my most popular east coast location and with all of the incredible info that I will be disseminating this seminar will sell out with the quickness. Do not hesitate and add missing this seminar to your list of lost opportunities. Nothing is greater than the price of regret. Nothing! 

Okay, enough with the sales pitch, lets provide some more info to make your decision an easy one

First off let me tell you who I am.  I am a Strength Coach and Kettlebell Instructor. I am the author of the DVD's "The Kettlebell Solution For Speed And Explosive Strength" and "The Kettlebell Solution For Size And Strength." I have done over 70 Kettlebell workshops across the US and overseas and I am one of the most experienced kettlebell instructors in the US.

 I have trained thousands of people with kettlebells and have written about the benefits of kettlebells in several magazines in the US and Japan including Men's Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Planet Muscle,  Industry Magazine, Ironman Magazine, and Ironman Magazine Japan. 

Of the thousands of people that I have trained, I have never received any negative feedback. Not one person has been disappointed. What does this mean? It means that you are guaranteed to have a great time at my seminar. 

Here is what you will learn at my workshop and why you must attend: 

 "Hey Mike, You're seminar was so awesome. I am writing this a few days after and am still so sore, I was having so much fun, I didn't realize how hard we were working. Thanks for answering my hundreds of questions, I really like all your ideas of not only exercise but overall health. I can't believe how fast the four hour seminar flew by. You rock!"
—Chris Pontius, Star of MTV's "Jackass" and "Wildboyz"

"I wanted to thank you for an awesome class today. Your dedication and commitment to this sport is inspiring. It was definitely more challenging than anything I have ever done. You make it look easy, although it takes much strength, agility and flexibility. Your mental and physical dedication impressed me. There are few people that possess this level of intensity."
—Michelle Ilingllio, Los Angeles, CA

 "I have been around and trained with athletes of all disciplines: martial artists, mountaineers, powerlifters, bodybuilders, college athletes, cyclists, rock climbers, alpinists, footballers, basket ballers, etc....Mike stands out more than anyone I have ever had the chance to train with. He has an uncanny ability to break down each lift into segments, focus on them, make sure you master them, then apply them to the whole. He does this with incredible detail and most importantly, patience. I am in no way affiliated with Mike or Dragondoor, so believe me.....I would have paid double if I had to for his workshop. Best six hours of training I've had, period. My snatch is now smooth enough to pass the snatch test for my weight class at the RKC. I was coming up short before, but after Mike, the snatch seems like a whole new lift. In regards to Mike being second to Pavel....I used to be of that mindset but now I question it. I think once you achieve the level of fitness Mike has, none is your better. You just have many equals and countless lesser."
—Steve Meidinger, Denver, CO

"Thanks for the great seminar. Quinton and I learned a lot and now better understand the fundamentals that will propel us to success. I am finding it hard to walk today :) I hope our beginner status didn't slow things down too much. Next time I see you I'll show off my deep squat! I believe that this class and the system taught is the most fundamentally sound program I have ever seen. Quinton said if he would have known about this 4 years ago he would have been State champ rather than just the league champ in wrestling."--Kib Pearson

"First off, it was a nice environment. I like Southern California, and the weather was a lot cooler that what I left in Ft. Lauderdale. Second, the planning excellent. This was a seminar and neighborhood I was proud to bring my wife to. I have traveled around the country attending seminars that were information rich, but poorly initiated. Mike took care of the hotel, seminar site, lunch, meet & greet, and a group dinner on Saturday. His thoroughness is the sign of knowledge AND experience. The third import point was the seamless thread of information that was delivered by Mike Mahler and Pavel Tsatsouline. All attendee's were emailed PDF files of the material that was to be covered, and the schedule for the day. This alone amounted to over 120 pages of information,...a free book if you will, as another benefit of the seminar. The instruction was paced with demonstrations, analogy, metaphor, and practical workouts under the critical eye of the hosts. Alterations in form, improvements in flexibility, and instant, almost magical increases of strength were not the exception, but rather the rule for the day. The last point was sincerity and friendship. Everyone, from diverse lifestyle and athletic backgrounds found common ground and helped each other. My wife Cindy and I really enjoyed the weekend and we wouldn't hesitate to attend another Mike/Pavel workshop. Thanks guys, you hit this one out of the park."--Tom Furman www.physicalstrategies.com

"Thanks again for a great seminar this past weekend.  My husband and I enjoyed it immensely, and not only appreciated the instruction from you and Pavel, but from the RKC instructors as well.  They too did a fantastic job of helping out and encouraging!  The time and energy (and humor!!) you put into the course meant a lot to all of us and will help ripple out the success of kettlebell popularity no doubt."--Lisa M. Hoffmann

"I just wanted to say hello and thank you after attending my first kettlebell seminar in NYC this past weekend. My mind was truly blown away (not to mention my ENTIRE body)!! You are a powerhouse of knowledge and a wonderful motivator. Going back to my gym today was tough - all I could think about was how much I want to learn to master the kettlebell exercises and dump traditional weightlifting. Thanks for opening my eyes and helping me discover a way out of my boring training routine. Look forward to another seminar! Thanks again!"
—Julie Nuzzo, NYC

"You are an excellent motivator and a wealth of great information! You deserve every bit of good fortune and than some, that comes your way! You opened a new door for me that desperately needed an opening. I'm really sick and tired of traditional weight training and all the pompous uninformative trainers that come along with it. They are all show muscle, and are more interested in taking people's hard earned money and BS-ing with their friends and potential prospects during client time. It was cool to see NYC's legendary Harley Flannigan get put through your routines too. I think he was even more surprised to find out I was a fan as well and played the Cro-mags back in the day when I was a Metal/ Hardcore DJ in NJ… LOL.I'm sure I will be emailing you again soon with some more questions and I will be one of your future on-line clients. Thanks again for an awesome day & hurry back to NYC bro!!"
—Tim Koenig , NYC

I just checked out Mike Mahler’s new website, and I am pleased to say every claim he makes on it is absolutely true. Having just been through the RKC Certification course [September 2003], I know now I would not have passed if I hadn’t attended Mike’s workshop in Santa Monica in June. Just one example: when I took the workshop I had been training with KBs for 9 months, and thought I knew how to do the 1-Arm Snatch correctly…..wrong-o! The technique he taught cleaned up my form and allowed me to go up in both weight and volume. I would never have passed the certification otherwise.

Like the other Senior Instructors at the Certification, Mike is a polite, soft-spoken and unassuming man. He does not parade around like a musclehead at the gym. He knows he doesn’t need to. I have now figured out that this is a result of the confidence you acquire when you know you’re in better shape than everyone you meet. Mike looks like a normal person, until he takes his shirt off. The demonstrations of strength, agility and sheer toughness he performed at the certification had 50 very fit guys and gals going “wow.” This is a guy who practices what he preaches. And the results are amazing.

I can’t recommend Mike’s workshops highly enough. If you are really serious about getting fit [or more fit] and are sick of the nonsense that passes for knowledge in the muscle world….do a Mahler workshop. You will learn a lot of invaluable tips, get the workout of your life, and go home psyched to take your fitness to a whole new level."
—Bruce Bonafede, RKC Orange County & Palm Springs

"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful workshop. I am always impressed with those who walk the walk rather than just talk the talk. That is what initially drove me towards Paul Cheks programs and that is what steered me to you as well. I also want to compliment you on your teaching skills, you have a great skill in breaking down complex exercises to their basic components and then building them back up. You also did a great job in organizing the exercises so that a foundation was formed and then built upon. Your workshop has proven to me that kettlebells are an incredible tool for developing ballistic strength and power and I am very eager to implement kettlebells in my athletes training programs as well as my own."
—Andy Schnadig Los Angeles, CA

Here are the exercises that I will cover in detail at the workshop:

Swings: This is were it all starts for developing rapid hip flexors and for accelerating fat loss. It is not as simple as it looks. Learn the best way to do swings at the workshop and how to avoid getting a sore lower back. One-arm and Double Swings will be covered 

Cleans: (One-arm and doubles) Are you banging up your wrists. You should not be even with the heaviest kettlebells. Without a perfect clean, forget about doing presses with confidence. It all starts here. Why you should open your hand and wrap your hand around the kettlebell rather than letting the kettlebell flip over and bang up your forearms.

One-arm snatch: Again, are you banging up your wrists? If you are, sign up right now or get good medical insurance. If you are banging up your wrists then you have no idea what you are doing and are wasting your time with snatches. You will be amazed at how good snatches feel when executed properly. No pun intended.

Military Press: (Many years ago the Military Press was the mark up upper body strength. Now people are lazy and like to lie down when doing presses ;-) learn why the military press is a full body demonstration of tension and why lat activation is critical for an important press. Learn why you should press two kettlebells like a barbell and lower two kettlebells like you are doing a pull-up for maximum strength. You will be shocked at what a difference this makes. We will cover one-arm and double presses. 

Bent Press: This is an incredible exercise for building up the lats for pressing. Learn why it is a" hold" more than it is a press. You will learn to focus on pushing your body away from the bell rather than pressing the bell away from you.

Side Press: This is a hybrid of the military press and windmill. Both moves have to happen at the same time to make this one happen. Superb drill for working the shoulder, lats, and core all in one movement.

Floor Press: Want to avoiding spending a lot of money on pec implants? Then get to know the Double Floor Press on a first name basis. All of the benefits of the bench press without the possible rotator cuff injuries. Learn why you need to lower the bells with your lats and imagine that you are pushing yourself through the floor to initiate the press.

Rows: (One-arm, Double, and Renegade Rows) If you are not doing any bent-over rowing, then you are building an imbalanced body and can expect to have some nice shoulder injuries and shoulders that hunch forward. Learn how to do rows correctly to build a balanced powerful upper body.

Windmill: This is an exceptional exercise for building shoulder stability, core strength, and solid obliques. It is also an incredible for building flexibility in the shoulders and lower body. Done correctly, this exercise is safe and effective. Done incorrectly, it is a sure-fire way to get injured badly! Learn how to do it right before it is too late. Learn the one-arm and double windmill. 

Turkish Get-up: Forget about crunches and doing sit-ups all day long. Work your body as one unit and build a rock solid midsection. Learn the pattern of motion to make TGU' seamless and productive.

Squats: Learn the front squat that has tremendous carry over to sports and the hack squat that works the calves and glutes with one kettlebell behind your back. You will be amazed by how heavy one kettlebell feels in this position. What is great about various kettlebell squats is that they do not place any strain on the lower back, Moreover, if you get in trouble you can simply let go of the weight. No spotters or squat racks are required

And much, much more