*As my classes are currently close to capacity, I will be temporarily offering an ‘Enter The Kettlebell’ Self-Training Workshop instead of the standard Intro.  Contact me for info on scheduling a 1-on-1 Intro Workshop for admission to classes.

This workshop is 2-hours long and teaches the Mobility, Warm-up, Techniques and Workouts from Pavel Tsatsouline’s bible of kettlebell training, Enter The Kettlebell.

This book and its training programs are the ideal starting points for anyone interested in learning to use kettlebells.  In fact, this is the book most current SFG and RKC instructors first learned from.

My kettlebell journey began with ETK, and the programs built my strength and conditioning to never-before-seen levels… at the tender age of 34! 

As you can see from the pictures below, even though I was in pretty good shape, my physique became more solid and muscular, and most importantly my strength almost doubled with only an extra 10lbs of muscle added.

Kettlebell training gets you very strong without the bulk you’d assume comes with it!

In the summer, I tend to do the ETK programs again and always manage to work up to 80-100 Pull-ups per session.  If you are a female, and have always dreamed of doing a Pull-up, the ETK programs will take you there.

 

And talk about simple! The number of major exercises in each program are never more than 3.  This will help anyone who is stuck “majoring in the minors” at the gym and not seeing any real results.

Workshop Participants also receive a workbook that takes you through the entire kettlebell training program outlined in ETK. You can start your journey to unparalleled fitness and an unbelievably nice looking body the day after taking the workshop.  In addition, I’ll be adding a private forum to my website where those training on their own can ask questions and discuss their progress.

I strongly recommend ordering the book as a reference.  Click here to do so.

*In order to assure everyone gets ample one-on-one time, the ETK Workshop is strictly limited to 6 participants.

Now is the time to start working smartly on that summertime body, a body you will then be able to keep year-round, like I do.  Let me help you get off the “getting ready for summer” roundabout and show you the way to always be strong, healthy and happy!

*If you are on the wait-list for my classes,this will be the best way for you to stay prepared for when a spot opens up or extra classes are added.

This is also a great introduction to kettlebells for those trainers wishing to become certified at November’s StrongFirst Level 1 Kettlebell Certification right here in Vancouver!

*All Vancouver Workshops are held at Kinesiologists.ca (private studio),
#1-1698 West 6th Ave / Pine St (map).

2013 ETK Workshop Dates:
Saturday May 25th – 2:00PM (2 spots left)
Saturday June 8th – 2:00pm

Pre-registration is mandatory.
To register, call 778.898.4649 or CLICK HERE to email.
$99 (2 hrs)

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INTRO WORKSHOP FOR CLASSES: Introducing The Kettlebell!

Join the thousands of people from all walks of life who have vastly improved their fitness and reached previously unattained goals through kettlebell training!

This 90-minute workshop will teach you the six basic kettlebell exercises and introduce you to the concepts of the Hardstyle kettlebell training system.

Even if you never touch a kettlebell again, you will still learn how to maximize the safety, intensity and results of your existing workout.

You’ll learn these Fundamental Hardstyle Kettlebell exercises:

The Swing
The powerful full-body foundation of the ballistic kettlebell lifts (swing, snatch, clean), the Swing teaches you safe, correct and efficient lower-body power generation while forging a powerful injury-resistant back, lean and toned legs & glutes and a grip of iron. Take your deadlift to new heights by learning how to really access your hip-power. Recover from pulling workouts more quickly AND burn more fat via weight-bearing ballistic exercise. You won’t want to use the treadmill anymore!

The Clean
Take the kettlebell from the floor to the shoulder with the Clean. Learn how to safely and correctly lift weight to your shoulders, using your whole body. Improve any weightlifting exercise by learning to use Cleans as a muscle and central nervous system power-booster.

The Front Squat
A powerful lower-body strength and conditioning builder, the Front Squat will give you strong and tireless legs. Learn how the Front Squat can improve the flexibility and health of your back, while at the same time improving all of your other squat variations.

The Turkish Getup
The full-body foundation of the grind lifts (Press, Row, Pullup), the TGU will give you bulletproof shoulders and increase your all-over strength.

The Press
Safely lifting heavy weight overhead while standing will give you the arm, back and abdominal strength/tone you have always wished for. Get leaner and stronger by Side Pressing more weight, more often and safely!

The Snatch
Often called the Tsar of kettlebell lifts, the Snatch will give you tremendous cardiovascular conditioning while at the same time burning more fat than treadmills, ellipticals or stationary bicycles. The culmination of the Swing and the Getup, the Snatch takes you to new levels of full-body power, coordination and stamina! Don’t believe me? Come and try the 5-minute Snatch Test…

Al Heinemann – Trainer, a recent attendee at an Intro Workshop says:

I just spent an afternoon with Steve McMinn, taking his introduction to kettlebells workshop. I am a trainer myself who recently acquired a couple of kettlebells and I had been studying Pavel’s books and watching kettlebell videos and reading articles on the internet. I am someone who spends a lot of time studying and trying to learn everything I can about a number of training modalities.

First of all, let me say that Steve is a really disarming, approachable guy. More importantly though, Steve is very knowlegeable, precise and skilled. Most importantly, he is a very good teacher.

Some trainers have one or two of these qualities. When you find someone with all three then consider yourself lucky and take the opportunity to learn!

Workshop Schedule 2013

Vancouver:
None currently scheduled. See top of page for ETK Workshop.

 

*Vancouver Intro Workshops are held at Kinesiologists.ca (private studio),
#1-1698 West 6th Ave / Pine St (map).

Pre-registration is mandatory.
To register, call 778.898.4649 or CLICK HERE to email.
$75 (1.5 hrs)

*Intro to Kettlebells workshop is eligible for 1.5 BCRPA CECs