Rdella Training : Kettlebell Training, Weightlifting, Athletic Performance, Muscle Building: Recent Episodes
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As an aging athlete who doesn’t complete in field sports, I still train for speed. I know 30 year-olds who don’t get out and sprint, so why do I it? Well, speed training is the absolute pinnacle of human performance. Moving fast and explosively literally...
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When I started training with kettlebells back in 2009 at a workshop with Andre DuCane, I literally had no idea how valuable and important this training tool would be. You see, for me kettlebells aren’t optional training tools, they’re essential. No matter what I do,...
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If you have a body, you are an athlete. That’s according to the mega-brand Nike. Athleticism is a word you’ve probably heard a million times. What does it mean though? How would you define it? What exactly is “athleticism?” I’ve heard people say many times,...
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Fundamental movements. What I want to explain is a simple concept that came from the work of the great Dan John. It’s workout design based on 5 fundamental movements. If there’s one coach who’s had the greatest impact on me personally, it would be Dan. Since...
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Kettlebells are “the” most underutilized strength and conditioning tool for lacrosse athletes. I say this because most lacrosse athletes, or field athletes in general, don’t really understand how these simple training tools can help them translate to better field performance. This is a sad fact. The...
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It was the summer of 2013 when I attended an exceptional weightlifting seminar. It was July, 2013 and it was taught by the renowned Weightlifting Coach Glenn Pendlay. First, thank you Glenn for a great seminar. At the time, I had no idea how great of...
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Here is what I would consider to be 3 essential kettlebell workouts. First, I much prefer the term “training session” when referring to a workout, so I’ll use that moving forward. But, the word “workout” seems to resonate with people, I understand. These are simple, valuable...
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Developing a strong, healthy back is an important training goal. Not only is it important, but it’s a requirement for long-term health, performance, high function and happiness. Yes, happiness. Because when you’re in pain, your life is miserable. Believe me, I know. I’ve been there, done...
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(#287) In this episode, you’ll get 3 key tips to immediately improve your kettlebell swing. I wanted to give you some specific, actionable training advice – no matter where you are in your training. While the hardstyle – or Russian – kettlebell swing seems like...
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(#286) Training, work, family, projects. Is there such a thing as a balanced life? In this week’s session, I had a great question from our community member Anthony who wanted me to open up about how I train and achieve work-life balance. Here’s the truth, life...
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Somehow I ended up on a YouTube video where Arnold you-know-who was discussing his “6 rules for success.” Have you heard about these 6 rules? They are powerful. And they apply to just about everything in life. If you know anything about Arnold Schwarzenegger, then you...
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Author Steven Pressfield writes about the destroyer of all things. He calls it a nearly unstoppable force that prevents you from achieving what you want. It is the enemy. He calls this internal force “resistance” and says it will kill you, if you let it....
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I’ve had some interesting conversations with friends and athletes recently about the importance of strength training. The conversations have basically been like this. “Hey Scott, I want to work on strength, what do I need to do? Tell me what really works?” For example, I...
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(#285) Matt Wan, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Momentous, joins the show this week. Matt shares his story about getting started in training and what he learned at a very young age about the importance of nutrition. His story is what ultimately drove him...
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(#284) In this week’s episode, I discuss overcoming (minor) injuries to get back to pain-free performance. There is almost nothing as frustrating as dealing with nagging injuries and trying to train, right? You’ll learn about the 4 stages of overcoming injuries and the key things...
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(#283) In this week’s episode, I’ll share the story about the fitness workshop that literally changed my life. By making a simple decision to sign up for a one-day kettlebell training workshop, little did I know that it would change my life and lead me...
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(#282) Josh Hillis is our featured guest this week who joins the show to discuss the truth about what it takes to achieve sustainable fat loss. Josh is a renowned nutrition coach who specializes in habit-based, positive changes and has helped countless people reach their health...
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(#281) Ron McKeefery is our featured guest this week in a stellar interview session that covers his latest work, as well as actionable strategies for productivity and high performance. Ron McKeefrey is an internationally recognized strength and conditioning expert, author, teacher, leader, father, and so...
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(#280) Tim Anderson returns to the podcast this week in our best interview to date. (Honestly, this one is amazing, folks!) Tim is the co-founder of Original Strength and the author of several great books about how to restore human movement. His new book is titled...
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(#279) Renowned strength coach and multi-book author, Dan John, returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, 40 Years with a Whistle. Dan John is one of the top coaches in the industry and a person who has impacted me personally at a very high...
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(#278) In this week’s session, I’m going to discuss a topic that is near and dear to me, Youth Sports. As a parent, coach, and sports spectator – there are clearly issues that need to be discussed. This session is specifically for parents and coaches to...
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I’ve done this every year for the last 7 years (this year’s post is going out a bit later than usual). I reflect on the best books I that read at the end of the year and then come up with my “best of” list. In...
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(#277) Jason Khalipa, World Champion Athlete, Entrepreneur and Author of the new book As Many Reps As Possible, joins the podcast this week to discuss the winning mindset that has made him so successful in his many endeavors. Jason Khalipa is a CrossFit World Champion,...
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(#276) Dr. Eric Trexler joins the show this week to discuss the science and practice of bodybuilding, as well as share key advice for improving body composition. Dr. Eric Trexler is the Director of Education at Stronger by Science. He is a natural pro bodybuilder, researcher...
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(#275) Renowned speed coach and expert, Lee Taft, joins the show this week to discuss what everyone needs to know about how to develop speed. Lee Taft, known to many as “The Speed Guy” is highly regarded as one of the top athletic movement specialists in...
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(#274) Dr. Fergus Connolly is the world’s leading sports scientist. He has authored 2 books, Game Changer and the new book, 59 Lessons. I’m extremely honored and humbled to have Dr. Connolly return to the show to discuss his latest work and share his powerful life...
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(#273) Pavel Macek, Master StrongFirst Instructor and founder and chief instructor of KB5 Gym, is this week’s podcast guest where we had a fantastic chat about training principles and unconventional methods to become resilient, strong, and your best self. Pavel was the first StrongFirst Certified...
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(#272) The guest this week is Sara Hendershot, a two-time World Champion rower and 2012 Olympic athlete. In this session, Sara shares her fascinating story of overcoming chronic injuries to become strong and resilient by focusing on strength and movement. She covers the specific challenges she faced...
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(#271) Erwan Le Corre, the creator of MovNat and author of the NEW book The Practice of Natural Movement, is the amazing guest this week on the podcast. Erwan Le Corre is the founder of “MovNat”, a synthesis of his long-term passion for real-world physical...
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(#270) Josh Henkin returns to the podcast to share a comprehensive “masterclass” about the benefits and uses of ultimate sandbag training. Josh Henkin is a CSCS with decades of experience. He is one of the most respected names in fitness and his innovative Dynamic Variable...
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(#269) In the final episode of 2018, I’ll share 7 key lessons as I look back and reflect on the past year. These “life lessons” are the big things that came to my mind as sat down to review the past. I believe these lessons...
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(#268) Listen to this week’s session to learn how to easily and effectively plan your strength, health, or performance goals for the next 3 to 6 months with the 1-page strength plan. I’ll share the 7 key questions you need to be answer to set...
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Trouble with overhead motion? Is the overhead press uncomfortable or painful for you? There may be a legitimate reason why. I’ve come to believe that the overhead press is one of the most important and valuable exercises for the human body. It’s not only outstanding...
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Here’s a bold statement. I know a simple, deceptive training plan that can get you stronger in just 7 days. I know what you’re probably thinking. Yeah right. I can sense the skepticism and doubt because that’s exactly what I’d be thinking, too. Here’s what...
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(#267) Pat Flynn returns to the podcast this week for a stellar interview covering a variety of topics, including how to be better at almost everything. Pat shares his unique approaches to minimalism and generalism and why these are such good things. Pat Flynn is...
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(#266) Gratitude is a powerful thing. How often do we really take time to reflect on all the great things in our lives that we are grateful for? Probably not enough. In this week’s short session, I’ll explain how using the practice of gratitude amplifies...
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The barbell doesn’t care about you. Never did, never will. It’s just a piece of iron. The big, bad, bold brother to the kettlebell and dumbbell. You can load the bar to your absolute limit, which is one of the things that makes it like...
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(#265) Strength coach Dustin Rippetoe joins the podcast this week to discuss the biggest life challenge he’s had to deal with and how he finds strength to move forward. Dustin has a long history as a kettlebell instructor. He has been devotedly training with kettlebells...
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Loaded carries develop unrelenting strength. The concept is simple, you pick up something heavy and go for walk. How deceiving they are. In addition, they’re also outstanding for conditioning, grip strength, and core strength. And, we all know that grip strength and core strength greatly...
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(#264) Dr. Robert Pastore, PhD, CNS, is the founder, Chief Science Officer and CEO of Vitalere and its sub-brand, Modus Nutrition. In this session, Dr. Pastore shared some of his vast experience and knowledge about optimizing human health. We spent the majority of our time on...
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What person desires to be physically weak? Who would refuse to feel strong and powerful in their body? And, what individual would want to potentially suffer from ill-health, diminished performance, or low confidence and self-esteem? The answer is that no individual desires any of these...
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(#263) Coach Johnny Parker has been one of the most highly-regarded strength coaches in the NFL with an accomplished list of success. He’s also the co-author of a NEW book titled “The System,” which outlines his approach to program design in which he produced some of...
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(#262) Atomic Habits is a new, breakthrough book by James Clear and it’s about how small changes make the biggest difference. Habit development is something that can have a major impact on all of our lives in nearly every way possible – health, business, family,...
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(#261) The first rule of great training is to “do no harm.” Train safe has been my unbreakable first rule for strength training and I’ve personally learned the importance of this the hard way. In this session, I’ll discuss 7 ways we can work to...
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(#260) Danny Sawaya joins the show this week to discuss his spectacular journey as a gym owner. Danny is the Founder and owner of Tucson Strength and Tucson Barbell Club in Tucson, Arizona. He is a Strong First Team Leader, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and...
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(#259) Jeff Pelizzaro is this week’s featured guest. Jeff is a licensed physical therapist, golf fitness professional, and authored the #1 Amazon Best-Selling book The Golfer’s Guide to a Bogey Proof Workout. He’s the co-founder of 18STRONG, a golf fitness website and podcast where the mission...
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(#258) Tim Anderson, multi-book author and co-creator of Original Strength, returns to the podcast this week. In this week’s session, we discuss practical ways we can all move better, feel better, get stronger, and live a better life. The methods he teaches are simple, scalable,...
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(#257) Sue Falsone, author and sports performance training expert, joins the podcast this week for an in-depth discussion about her latest work. Sue Falsone is the Founder of Structure and Function Education and Falsone Consulting who’s a return guest on the podcast. She has an amazing background...
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(#256) Dr. Ryan DeBell, founder of The Movement Fix, joins the podcast this week for a fantastic discussion about human movement. Dr. DeBell is a chiropractor, seminar leader, writer, and creator of The Movement Fix. The Movement Fix is an educational website that teaches us...
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(#255) What are the best exercises for strong, powerful, healthy shoulders? In this session, I’ll discuss 7 proven exercises to keep your shoulders supple and strong. While there are many considerations when strengthening the shoulders, I’ll share what I have found to be most valuable...
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