I started working out with kettlebells in October 2004 and I haven’t been to a typical gym since.  I don’t need to, the kettlebell does it all for me.  The kettlebell gave me my life back and I will be forever greatful to Pavel Tsatsouline for introducing it to me.

 

The best part of the kettlebell workout is that it gives me whole body strength.  When I would go to the gym and lift weights, I was taught isolation exercises.  I did my biceps, my triceps, my upper back…I never used all of my muscles together.  Unfortunately we do not use our muscles in isolation in life.  You reach for a can on the top shelf and you have to use your arms, shoulders, stomach, buttocks and legs.  Everything works together.

 

The RKC system teaches tension, not isolation.  When I do a kettlebell press or a swing or a snatch my entire body is working in unison.  I keep all muscles tight.  This is what keeps my body safe when I am doing my job as a chiropractor.  There are times when I have to reach around a large patient and put my body in compromising positions in order to get the work done.  I always make sure my patient is safe, so there are times when I am not in the best body positions.  Because I have trained my muscles to work together, they all work for me to keep me safe.  My core, legs, buttocks and arms fire to do their job.  I don’t worry anymore about blowing out my back as my core activates and braces me with every movement I do  I love this feeling of strength and stability.

 

Yours In Health!

 

Dr. Wendy