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Agatsu Iphone APP!

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:09:13 +0000

Download the Agatsu Iphone App from Itunes and get access to your subscription to Agatsu Kettlebell Magazine right on your iphone or ipad. Read training articles or watch instructional video clips from each issue of AKM.

Articles can be viewed in rich graphic format or in simple text format similar to reading an email. The APP can be downloaded for free and then you simply log in with your username and password associated with your subscription.

Get the Agatsu App today and take your favorite electronic magazine with you everywhere.

Awesome Agatsu Photo shoot in Toronto

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:02:33 +0000

Just got back from an awesome Agatsu photo shoot in Toronto with Richie Love. Richie is a wicked photographer who has shot the likes of Lady Gaga and Kardinall. The shoot was a ton of fun in no small part due to the great Agatsu trainers who came to help out. A HUGE thank you to Kyle Evan Gentle, Amber D, Boris Terzic, and Dhani Oks, I can’t wait to see Richie work his magic on those photos.

Here is a behind the scenes shots for everyone to enjoy. The real shots will be published in upcoming issues of Agatsu Kettlebell Magazine as well as part of the content of the soon to be released Agatsu Affiliate Program. (More info on the Affiliate program will be out in June. The program is packed with everything a trainer/gym owner will need to be a success and is sure to change the fitness industry)

Workout of the Week

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:54:44 +0000

Looking for a quick workout today? Try the following circuit. Perform four times with one minute rest between rounds.

30 seconds two hand swings
30 seconds around the body pass with a stall
30 seconds clean and press (right arm)
30 seconds clean and press (left arm)
30 seconds forward lunge with Kettlebell held overhead in the right arm step forward with your left leg. (step forward and back and repeat for 30 seconds)
30 seconds forward lunge with Kettlebell held overhead in the left arm step forward with your right leg. (step forward and back and repeat for 30 seconds)
30 seconds two hand swing
30 seconds front squat with Kettlebell in the bottoms up position.

Consult a doctor before starting this or any other exercise program. Always work with a certified trainer to ensure proper form

Agatsu Kettlebell Magazine is out!

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:33:32 +0000

Agatsu Kettlebell Magazine is online!

AKM is a bi-monthly magazine. For only 24.99 USD you will have access to six issues a year packed with instructional information from Kettlebell instructors and experts of various fields. The current issue is 25 pages packed with articles, instructional video clips, works and more.

Subscribe here: http://www.bluetoad.com/publication?i=33547

Agatsu Level 2 Los Angeles Incredible!!

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:21:51 +0000

Just finished up an incredible weekend with some of the top Agatsu Kettlebell instructors from Canada and the US. Two days of new bodyweight, Kettlebell and joint mobility training along with some killer workouts.

The course was two days and took place at Valley Crossfit, Runyon Canyon, and the Santa Monica beach. The physical challenge on day two included running three large hills over 4.5 miles with 36lbs Kettlebells in backpacks. We stopped to workout on top and at the bottom of the hills and that was just the beginning of the day.

I can’t say enough about the high quality of trainers that I had the pleasure to work with this weekend. The picture to the left doesn’t even begin to tell the story of the dedication, determination and grit these trainers have. It was an honor to train with them and I am humbled by what each and every one of them accomplished. They raised the already high bar for an Agatsu Level 2 diploma and I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them.

If you are thinking about taking your level two or are wondering what you missed, check out some footage from this weekends course. See you soon!

Kettlebell Workout of the Week

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:49:23 +0000

Hi everyone. I thought I would start sharing some Kettlebell workout suggestions. Here is a fun workout that will get your heart rate up and keep it up. Short, sweet, and packed full of fun. When you are pressed for time Kettlebells can give you the perfect short and effective workout. Enjoy!

Warm up with some joint mobility and then move on to:

1 min jump rope

2 mins (two 36lbs kettlebell) 30 seconds double swings-30 seconds racked squats-30 seconds double snatch-30 seconds sea saw press

1 min jump rope

2 mins (two 36lbs kettlebells) 30 seconds double swings-30 seconds racked squats-30 seconds double snatch-30 seconds sea saw press

1 min jump rope

2 mins (two 36lbs kettlebells) 30 seconds double statch- 30 seconds squat-30 seconds alternating cleans-30 seconds double swings

1 min jump rope

2 mins (two 36lbs kettlebells) 30 seconds double statch- 30 seconds squat-30 seconds alternating cleans-30 seconds double swings

1 min jump rope

2 mins (two 36lbs Kettlebells) 30 seconds double swings-30 seconds racked squats-30 seconds double snatch-30 seconds sea saw press

Consult a doctor before trying this or any workout routine. Train with a qualified Kettlebell instructor and go at your own pace.

Pushing the limits

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:43 +0000

Last weekend I had the pleasure of training another outstanding group at the Ottawa level 1 Agatsu Kettlebell instructor certification. The group worked hard on Kettlebell, joint mobility and body weight basics while pushing and redefining their understanding of strength, endurance, mobility and flexibility. It was great meeting new trainers and seeing some old familiar faces who came by to help out and practice with all of us.

Over the last three weeks I have been in three countries spreading the word about Kettlebells and sharing the Agatsu program. From San Diego to Ottawa and now over in Ireland. Agatsu Kettlebell training is literally taking off everywhere. With close to four hundred instructors in over five countries our group is having a global impact on people’s perception of what it means to be fit. As I get ready to give a course this weekend just outside of Dublin I thought I would share this video clip filmed last weekend.

The following video clip was shot last Sunday during a course break. Enjoy!

Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor Course Winnipeg

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:14:00 +0000

I just got back from another killer Level 1 Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Course. I want to thank Tania Vrga the owner of Crossfit Winnipeg. Tania was a great host and I was blown away by the trainers at her club and the other participants at the course. Everyone worked incredibly hard and it was an honor to meet and train with each and every one of them.

On Sunday we took some time to show participants various circuit ideas that they could use with their clients. We played with a wide variety of tools and were treated to a little head to head competition between Tania and Brendan Sonnichsen. Brendan is one of the coaches at Crossfit Winnipeg and did an outstanding job at the Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Course. Below is a clip of their workout. Enjoy!

Looking forward to Level 2 in Winnipeg and more Level 1 Kettlebells Instructor Course there.

Quad Hop Video Demo

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:20:15 +0000

Here is a short clip of a Quad Hop demo I gave during the Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification in Fort Saskatchewan. After taking everyone through some variations and the different options for the Quad Hop I gave a demo on how to put some of the moves together. The Quad Hop is an excellent exercise that has the benefits of a plyometric pushup along with the added challenge of moving in multiple directions. Enjoy!

Agatsu Kettlebell Training Invades Cornwall-Ontario

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:40:57 +0000

I want to give Tyler Touchette a big thank you for hosting a great Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Course at his gym in Cornwall. A big thank you also to Angelina Armstrong-Mann (Agatsu Level 2 instructor) for coming by to help out. Crossfit Cornwall is a first class training facility loaded with every useful toy a person could want to train with. This course ended a very busy couple of months of non stop teaching for me and it was fitting that I end this run at Tyler’s gym. Tyler was one of the first trainers to take the Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor Certification. Since then we have both been very busy and I have been blown away by how he has improved his conditioning/training and what he offers his clients. Several of Tylers clients participated in the course and as I expected they were all in great shape and very well prepared. I couldn’t imagine things any other way. Anyone in the area should check out Crossfit Cornwall, you will be blown away.