Kettlebell Classes

The focus on kettlebell classes is on proper form and technique. Just working on these yields a good workout. All exercise, including walking, cycling, aerobics, swimming or whatever your choice of fitness system is, will eventually lead to injury if proper form and techniques are not observed.  Kettlebell training is no exception.  Along with technique and form, breathing is of equal importance. Without the proper breathing methods the muscles become deficient of fuel and fatigue quickly. Fatigue, in turn, leads to a deterioration of proper form which eventually brings on injury.

Kettlebell training develops systemic strength and conditioning. In other words, the effect of training affects the entire body. This is desirable when time constrains limits the amount of time one is able to dedicate to exercise. Furthermore, kettlebell training improves joint mobility and flexibility; balance and coordination are also enhanced by the training.

Whether the student’s goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, or improve in muscle endurance or strength, kettlebell training is definitely the right choice of exercise regardless of age or gender.

Kettlebell training is offered in workshops format and are taught on Saturdays.  See more on our workshops page.

DaoNamics™

DaoNamics™ training consists of four components: Joint Mobility Exercises (SpiralFlow Method™,bodyweight calisthenics, kettlebells, and Qi Gong (breath work practice).

Calisthenics

The bodyweight aspect of DaoNamics™ training includes variations of classic calisthenic routines such as push-ups, squats, lunges, mountain climbers, bodyweight plyometrics, planks, and the like. The idea is to exercise all 12 major group of muscles while addressing the ten components of fitness:  strength, speed, power, anaerobic endurance, aerobic endurance, agility, balance, coordination, flexibility and body Composition.

Most routines are practiced using HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Our current HIIT method of choice is the Tabata Protocol which consists of 20 seconds non-stop practice with 10 seconds rest. This pattern is repeated eight times for each type of calisthenic routine being practiced. The tabata Protocol allows for individualism during practice. In other words, each athlete performs the set at a pace and intensity in accordance to his/her current level of fitness. Emphasis is placed on proper form and breathing and not on number of reps or speed.

A broader description and video of DaoNamics™ can be read here. .