NYC LEVEL 2 ADVANCED KETTLEBELL WORKSHOP
You have the basics down and no it is time to time to take your kettlebell game to the next level.
When:
Sunday November 16, 2008, 10am to 4pm
Where:
54 West 21st Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Instructors
Mike Mahler and Dylan Thomas
Bonus
Free copy of the seven hour "Boys Are Back In Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD Set" ($169.95 value)
I cannot wait to cover all of the new information that will dramatically impact your strength and health in the best way possible. I will get right to the point. This course is not for beginners. If you cannot do the following exercises with good form then please do not register for the course. Get to one of my beginner workshops or at least get my beginner kettlebell workshop DVD. Here are the exercises that you need to have down before attending the advanced workshop:
- One-arm Clean and Mil Press
- One-arm Snatch
- One-arm Swing
- Windmill
- Turkish Get-up
- Double Clean and Mil Press
- Double Bent-over Row
- Double Front Squat
What you will learn at the course and why it will accelerate your kettlebell training progress
- Mastering the double rack walk to learn the "sit-back" to increase overhead pressing dramatically. You will be able to move to the next KB size up when you master this and do not have to add any more muscle or bodyweight.
- Why too much tension is a waste and how to apply just enough tension to get the job done. High tension is great when you need it but a disaster when you do not. Learn when to use it and when to avoid it.
- Where to look and what to think when doing heavy KB mil presses
- How to press more than ever before with the Windmill Military Press
- What the kick start press is and how to use it to ramp up your Mil press numbers.
- The advantages of doing double swings and double snatches with the bells on the outside of your feet and how to do it. The version will allow you to generate more power than ever. You will be shocked at how much higher the bells get with less effort. Of course you have to do it right and you will at the workshop.
- Why you must do rows and other pulling movements for healthy shoulders and strong pressing. 90% of pressing plateaus are do to imbalances.
- Why body positioning and leverage is more important than maximum tension for strength and efficiency
- How to use the side press to take your mil press through the roof. This is a different version of the side press which has more direct carry over to the Mil press.
- Learn the Kickstand Lunge for the benefits of the one legged squat without the stabilizer issues. Also great for building strong well developed calves (yes I need to do more of these! ha ha) .
- Tons of tips to go from Renegade row failure to renegade row success. Variations of the Renegade row to accelerate strength and progress.
- The ten best kettlebell exercises for fat loss and how and when to do them.
- How to avoid over-training the shoulders with kettlebells. Every KB exercise is a shoulder exercise. Learn which ones to focus on and which to cut out. Otherwise, expect to have expensive shoulder injuries. You cannot have it all of the time.
- Why the Double KB Swing is the best ballistic KB exercise for strength and power and how to handle more weight than you ever imagined was possible in the safest manner possible.
- Why Double Swings carry over well to double pressing
- The best KB exercises for speed and explosive strength and why you should never do more than three reps when speed and explosive power are your goals.
- Develop incredible explosive power with the Jump Shrug and Full Body Attack
- How to use kettlebells for strength and size
- How to get ripped with your KB program and why high rep KB programs are not the answer.
- How to work up to the elusive double snatch and why it is a much different move than one arm snatches.
- Why exercise form changes with each kettlebell and why light KB work does not transfer well to the heavy work. How to get the best of both worlds.
- The biggest mistakes that kettlbell trainees make with program design and why many KB trainees are over-trained stimulus addicts.
- The critical role of nutrition and supplements to get the most out of your training.
- Why you want to turn yourself into a fat fuel machine for more strength, power, and fat loss. More importantly how to do it!
- Why you need to get detailed blood work or saliva work and what tests to get.
- Why you will never be strong, powerful, and successful with low T, IGF-1, DHEA, Leptin, and high Estrogen levels. What you can do about it and why it is critical to your health and well-being.
In addition to everything that I will be covering above, my co-instructor Dylan Thomas will be covering some excellent material as well. Here is some more info about Dylan:
Strength and conditioning for the martial artist that will benefit you as well.
I have worked with Dylan for many years and he is a super intense guy that knows how to keep an audience engaged. Some have said that he is too intense and in our watered down politically correct society I think that is a good thing! We need more people that are not afraid to offend people and instead care more about making people stronger, fit, and most importantly mentally tougher.
If you want an instructor that tells you how great you are and gives you a warm hug every five minutes then Dylan is not the guy for you. However, if you want great articulate instruction from a non-nonsense trainer, then you are going to love Dylan’s section.
Dylan Thomas is one of the first full time pro KB Trainers in the US. He has trained numerous KB Instructors in addition to a variety of athletes, martial artists, Military/Emergency responders and everyday people wanting to break out of the conventional fitness mode and into something more in line with our more austere past.
Dylan is a very progressive trainer and knows how to effectively combine kettlebells with conventional weight training and martial arts into an effective fitness system. He has been doing this for years with his clients and now you get to learn what they have been benefiting from for years.
In addition to being a professional KB Trainer, he is a 4th Dan Black Belt Combat/Aiki-Jujutsu Instructor and also trains in Filipino/Indonesian Martial Arts. What does this mean? It means that Dylan is one tough dude and brings that energy to his training system to make you tougher in training and in life in general.
The focus of Dylan’s presentation is going to be strength and conditioning for the martial arts. Even if you could care less about strength and conditioning for the martial arts I have no doubt whatsoever that you will love Dylan’s informative presentation and benefit immensely. Dylan has a unique and effective approach to kettlebell training and this will be a key topic in his presentation.
Here is what Dylan is going to cover:
- How to combine kettlebells with traditional weight training and bodyweight training for the best of all worlds
- Effective strength and conditioning for the martial arts. What works and what should be avoided like the plague
- Incredible strength and conditioning for self defense and close combat. Learn what really carries over and what does not.
- The importance of training for the type of martial arts that you practice and why training must be personalized.
- Why trying to train like your favorite MMA star is a disaster and why you must zero in on your needs and take your goals and time constraints into account.
- The importance of restorative exercise for the martial artist and how to implement joint mobility and yoga into your routine for enhanced performance and longevity.
- An amazing alternative from the normal set and rep scheme of bodybuilding and general strength training that is based on the flow of Yoga and Martial arts practice. Your workout will becomes an enjoyable "Performance"
Here is what people are saying about Dylan and why they know you will benefit from his training:
"I began using kettlebells in my training about
4 months ago, when I was already well into my prep for NPC Nationals. After
explaining my physique and performance goals to my trainer Dylan Thomas, we
mapped out a plan to incorporate this unique piece of equipment into my
training regime. By adding kettlebells into a training program that also
included high volume and basic core lifts, I was able to make significant
gains in both size and strength, all while dieting for competition. My
physique is the most complete now that it's ever been since I began
competing three years ago."
—Alissa Carpio
"OK, Ladies listen up; I am relatively new to
kettlebell training. I attended Mike and Dylan’s professional Kettlebell
workshop in Northern VA. Mike and Dylan are truly experts in the science of
kettlebell training. Dylan is excellent in his innate ability to make
you focus and perform. I felt completely comfortable and part of the team
during the instruction and execution of the exercises. I learned how
important it is to use the right kettlebell weight and essential tweaks on
my lifting."
—Carrie Pascoe, Woodbridge, VA
"In the few short months I've been
kettlebell training with Dylan, I've noticed tremendous results. My strength
has increased exponentially, without looking like a bulked-up gym rat. I'm
not sure I could do one pull up at the start, now I can do quite a few.
My bench went up 45 pounds, and I've gone from using 30lb to the 50lb dumb
bells. I've noticed muscles appearing places I didn't know I had them!
Most importantly, I've lost an inch off my waist, and I've never felt
better. When you hear about the fantastic results that training with
Dylan and kettlebells can bring about, believe them!"
—Les W. Stovall, CISSP, CAP
"I have been working out with Dylan for about a
year with the kettlebells. I definitely have gained more muscle
strength and get a great cardio workout. He routinely
teaches me new techniques and changes up the routine that keeps it
interesting."
—Patti Grant
"Dylan tailors use of kettlebells and
mixes of other exercises specifically to address your particular needs
and desired goals--rather then the "one size fits all",
"cookie-cutter", routines that many trainers will just follow off
a standardized, pre-printed form--the great aspect of Dylan's use of
kettlebells is that they are so adaptable to so many different exercise
goals, for men or women, of all ages, from those desiring to compete at
professional levels in sports and expert levels of recreational
pursuits to those recovering from injury or just beginning to exercise for
the first time or after a long layoff."
—Robin Grove
"Dylan's training methods, particularly his
kettle bell routines, are quite effective. In working with Dylan for
the past year, I lost over 80 pounds, went from a 40-inch waist to a 32-inch
waist, and from no pull-ups to 8-10 pull-ups. The workouts he designs
are a great combination of intensity and efficiency. I believe I get
done in 40 minutes what would take more than 90 minutes using traditional
weight machines and aerobic activities, particularly as the kettle bell
exercises combine aspects of weight training and aerobic conditioning into
one super-charged workout. The mixture of traditional and innovative
kettle bell and related techniques Dylan provides really work for me.
They made it possible for me to achieve my goals and to go way beyond them.
All my thanks!"
—Dr. Daniel Collins-Cavanaugh
Here are the exercises that you will learn in detail at the workshop
- One-arm Clean and Relaxed Mil Press
- Double Clean and Relaxed Mil Press
- The Side Military Press
- The Kickstart Press
- Alternating Hang Clean and Mil Press
- Outside Double Clean and Mil Press
- The Outside Double Bent-over Row
- Outside Double Swing
- Outside Double Snatch
- Double Snatch
- Alternating Renegade Row
- One-arm Double Kettlebell Bent-over Row (two bells in one hand)
- Suitcase Kickstand Lunge
- Double Front Kickstand Lunge
- Double Rack Walks
- Double Overhead Position Walks
- Double Clean And Squat Press
- Hang Clean
- Hang Snatch
- Full Body Attack
- Jump Shrug
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I just started training with kettlebells a month ago, can I come?
A: Unless you are the fastest learner around, no. I will not cover the basics at the workshop. If you cannot keep up, you will be politely asked to leave. I only want advanced KB lifters at this workshop. I have too much to teach and do not have time for anyone that will hold up the class. I only have space for ten people so do not take a spot that would be better for someone else, unless you are sure you can handle the course.
Q: Do I need to bring kettlebells?
A: No I will have plenty on site
Q: I have some shoulder injuries and have trouble with some of the basics. Can I attend?
A: No, you need healthy shoulders and rotator cuffs to take this course.
Q: Is this going to be a boot camp style course or will it be instruction focused?
A: Both which is why you need to be prepared for the course. Get ready to work your ass off.
Q: I have high blood pressure, will I be okay?
A: Maybe, but I am not going to take any chances. You are not ready so please do not register. Go to my beginner course instead.
Q: I am not sure if I should sign up. Can you convince me?
A: No, if you are not sure, do not bother signing up as you are not ready mentally and probably nor ready physically.
Q: I want to get stronger, faster, leaner and take charge of my health. Should I attend?
A: Yes and I cannot wait to work with you!
Q: Where will the course be?
A: I noticed that you filmed the boys are back in town workshop and one of your recent level 1 workshops. Will you be having this workshop filmed as well?
Q: Possibly and if I do, you will get a free copy for attending the workshop.
Q: Will you be doing this workshop at other locations around the U.S.?
A: Nope
Q: Where is the workshop located
Peak Performance NYC
54 West 21st Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Q: How Do I Register?
A: Keep reading.
Registration Information
While I would love to have 50 people attend this workshop, I am only taking 15 serious kettlebell students that want to end 2008 on a great note and set up 2009 to be their best training year ever! Again, this course will be from 10pm to 4pm on Sunday November 16, 2008.
The first five people can get into the course for only $399.95. Once five people register, the price will go up to $599.95 and no exceptions will be made. Do not procrastinate, register now and get ready for a great seminar.
Cancellation Policy:
If you provide notice that you will not be able to attend the workshop at least 30 days in advance of the workshop you will have the option of a full refund or a transfer to a same value workshop of your choice. If after 30 days, the full refund option will be void. However you will still get the transfer option as long as you provide notice at least two days before the workshop. If notice is not provided within two days of the workshop, there will be a $25.00 transfer fee.
