Military history teaches us about honor, sacrifice, and the inevitability of conflict.
Try explaining to a college student that Tet was an American military victory. You’ll provoke not a counterargument—let alone an assent—but a blank stare: Who or what was Tet? Doing interviews about the recent hit movie 300, I encountered similar bewilderment from listeners and hosts. Not only did most of them not know who the 300 were or what Thermopylae was; they seemed clueless about the Persian Wars altogether. Continue reading →
Anyone who has become a kettlebell devotee is aware of the testimonials purporting that training with the device “fixes bad backs”. Others have had direct experience with this claim. This article will explore specifically how the kettlebell accomplishes this from an evidence-based, scientific standpoint. Continue reading →
Jeff’s H2H video was my first exposure to kettlebells. I was instantly impressed with the tactical efficacy and boredom-proof material. It was easy to see how juggling a 53 pound (or in my case 36 lb.) iron ball forces you to remain on task at all times. When I heard Jeff was coming back for a class in Massachusetts, I knew I had to go. Continue reading →
“I feel like a well-oiled machine.” So says Lance Lohman, who at 21 years old, began using H2H Kettlebell training, taught by Jeff Martone, just over 2 months ago. Continue reading →
I’m Joel Powell, a 17-year-old home schooled high school senior. At 5’10” and 153 lbs. I have no real athletic background, but enjoy fitness in general. My personal quest for fitness started when I was 15, when I realized there had to be a better way to get strong, be strong and stay strong than what I saw of the guys on the front of Muscle magazine. I have never wanted the “bodybuilder” look and I told myself that machines and related gimmicks were not for me. Continue reading →
(Editor’s Note: I would like to extend a special thank you to Matt who e-mailed me a copy of Mark Berry’s original exercise description taken from the 1936 The Mark Berry Bar Bell Courses. If you are ever find yourself without your kettlebell, this is a great dumbbell exercise. Read carefully, Mr. Berry makes some very interesting points. For more information on The Mark Berry Bar Bell Courses, check out www.IronMind.com.) Continue reading →
Exercise:
Tactical pull-ups: overhand thumb-less pull-ups from a dead hang, chin must clear the bar
If you are not capable of completing a tactical pull-up, you are not alone. Many people, most of who think they will not have a problem, cannot complete one correctly. If they can complete 1, 2 to 3 is their max. This does not have to be the case. Anyone can learn to do this great exercise! The following program is what I have put together for someone not able to do even 1 tactical pull-up, myself included. Continue reading →
The following article will show you how I have integrated Pavel’s training methods into my boxers’ training. This exercise program fits boxers well because the exercises are easy to learn, they require simple equipment, and there is a low risk of injury with kettlebell for boxers. Continue reading →
This is the safest and easiest neck program I know. I have used it at the gym for over 5 years with excellent results. This is a safe and effective way to train the neck for people of all ages and fitness levels. Your head is all the resistance you need at first. Continue reading →
The most common form of strength training, used for a boxer, is circuit training. Circuit training enables a coach to train a large number of fighters at the same time, with the following goals in mind: Continue reading →
“I feel like a well-oiled machine.” So says Lance Lohman, who at 21 years old, began using H2H Kettlebell training, taught by Jeff Martone, just over 2 months ago.