This was maybe the conversation I had been waiting to have, to understand my coach’s drive for creating and marketing a better bell. I wanted to know what had led Fedorenko to want this. What versions of the training tool Continue reading
Last week I caught up with Valery Fedorenko, and we got talking about competitions. Now known as the World’s Ambassador to Kettlebells, Valery Fedorenko was born in the Soviet Republic of Kyrgyzstan, and began kettlebell lifting at the age of Continue reading
This week I have been talking to Gireviks – coaches, experienced athletes and novices – about their year with Kettlebells. I was keen to see some different perspectives on the competitions and training opportunities in 2012, and hear about Continue reading
When we are looking for advice or professional assistance in any area of life, it is customary to seek out an expert, someone with proven experience in the field. It has surprised me, then, how readily students will part with Continue reading
Standards are how we define ourselves.. If we want to be known for high standards, we have to adhere to our own sternest principles, even when that displeases others seeking ratification. I have been watching footage of kettlebell meets, interested Continue reading