We've been MIA...

Julia here... Sorry for the lack of posting lately... things have been crazy. With a bathroom remodeling project finally finished and trying to get the house in order for the baby (due in January), we're back.

Just a few things I've been thinking of lately that I thought I'd share.

1. Why don't I use my kettlebells more often? That's right... they sit all lonely in the corner. I don't know if I just forget about using them or what. But there are SO many things you can do with them. And I love using them with my athletes. It's easier to teach than an Olympic lift and really teaches them how to use their hips explosively. Cleans, swings and snatches are a staple, but I also like to use them for single arm presses, tricep extensions and even overhead lunges.

2. Why don't I do my hip mobility more often? I used to do it religiously... before every workout and sometimes even on my off days. When I got pregnant with my daughter, I fell off the wagon and since then, my hips ache more, my back hurts more and my hamstrings are always tight. I admit it... I've been lazy. But don't underestimate how important this can be.

3. How much is life really going to change with 2 kids? I've heard the transition from 1 to 2 kids isn't bad... it's the 2 to 3 kids transition that's tough. Let's hope that's the case. My daughter will be 20 months when the baby is born, so I'm hoping that she adjusts quickly (as opposed to an older kid who has been an only child for 3 or 4 years). Either way, life will be hectic as it already is. Good thing I have a garage gym to escape to....

Now, GO VOTE!

Kettlebell coaching

Here is a link some videos of Jeff Martone talking about kettlebell swings, Turkish getups and some kettlebell juggling. He has some good coaching points and breaks down each into small easy to digest chunks.

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html#KBs

45 things to do with a weight vest

This is pretty straight forward. Here is a list of things you can do while wearing a weight vest. I do not recommend do any of these the day before a heavy lower body workout.

1. Go for a walk.


2. Play tag with your kids.


3. Do your whole workout with it on.


4. Clean your house. You gotta do it anyway, might as well kill two birds with one stone.


5. Drag the sled


6. Push or pull the prowler


7. Farmers walk


8. Walking lunges


9. Box jumps


10. Chin ups


11. Push your car


12. Safety squat bar squats (pull it down in front so it sits up higher. Go light for higher reps)


13. dips


14. Blast strap push-ups


15. Kettlebell work


16. Tire flips


17. Backward med ball throws


18. Anything on the ramp


19. Keg Carries


20. Sandbag shouldering


21. Bear crawl


22. Atlas stones


23. Fat man rows


24. Calf Glute Hams


25. Back raises


26. Tornado ball


27. Hit a heavy bag


28. Hit a speed bag


29. Sledgehammer swings


30. Running stadium steps


31. Hang for time


32. Barbell complex


33. Turkish get ups


34. Burpees


35. Plank


36. Side Plank


37. Ab wheel


38. Cut your grass


39. Wash your car


40. Play basketball


41. Ride your bike


42. Rollerblade


43. Ab work


44. Shovel snow


45. Jumping jacks

There you have it. If you have any others you would like to add let me know.