I just want to say great Job to all those who passed the RKC this September. We have some amazing talent in the Suburbs of Philly. Let me say that in Pittsburg we have of course Brett Jones, Master RKC and now we have a new Senior in the house, Will Williams, located in Ardmore. I think thats enough to start an RKC on the East Coast. I'm working on this as I type.
October RKC is approaching and I have been doing nothing but Vo2 max Snatches. I have to retest and test out in the 6 basic movements in front of Brett, so I am working my ass off to say the least.
Just got back from a wedding in Palm Springs, CA. Rested up before my departure next week. Feeling Strong and ready for anything. Of course, nobody heard of a KB in Palm Springs. Untapped market out their. I used a dumbell for my TGU's and did some barbell deadlifts, that's it. Focused on my form and went slow. I taught a trainer in the gym I was at, the TGU. Never seen it before.
To my clients, be ready for me this week, I'M BACK
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
DV8Fitness is adding more classes
Comrades,
This coming Fall, I have added some new classes to our schedule. I am honored to tell you that,
Saly Glassman, Senior Vice President of Merill Lynch has invited me to teach classes at her farm in Blue Bell. She has an amazing facility. These classes are starting this Sunday at 7:45am.
If you are interested please call me directly.
In addition to this, Starting in October I will be teaching Demo classes at Club La Maison. Please keep checking DV8Fitness.com for the details.
This coming Fall, I have added some new classes to our schedule. I am honored to tell you that,
Saly Glassman, Senior Vice President of Merill Lynch has invited me to teach classes at her farm in Blue Bell. She has an amazing facility. These classes are starting this Sunday at 7:45am.
If you are interested please call me directly.
In addition to this, Starting in October I will be teaching Demo classes at Club La Maison. Please keep checking DV8Fitness.com for the details.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Train your Weaknesses not your Strengths
To my Clients,
I have finished reading Marty Gallagher's book, The Purposeful Primitive. Each Chapter was fascinating, but one stood out in my head. "Physical and Psychological Weak points." He states in this chapter, "What's the toughest lesson to learn in all of fitness-dom?" Marty says, "I would nominate prioritizing weaknesses and NOT continually playing to our strengths."
How often do we train a body part or an exercise that we like because it looks good and feels good and we just like doing it? What eventually happens is that our body becomes asymmetrical and unbalanced. We do not realize we are doing it, unless we have the training to notice it. The majority of the fitness population train in this way. We do not know any better, because nobody informs us that their is a better way to train.
After reading this chapter and thinking about what I learned at the FMS workshop I realize that if we spend the time on our weaknesses or asymmetries, we will make our body as a whole stronger. So, stop doing those bicep curls all the time and do some Turkish Get Ups. For those of us who are trainers, you will be amazed at what you can learn from your client, watching them do a TGU. I had 2 new clients today doing the TGU. I noticed that one of them could not extend their hips completely. We can draw many conclusions from this. Bottom line is: I knew what I had to work on.
Focus on your weaknesses. "People who do the same thing for too long become fossilized and incapable of change. Without change, without subjecting the body to new and different tests and stresses, nothing of any physical consequence will occur," says Marty Gallagher.
This is a tough thing to do, as much as you like your routine, DEVIATE from it. Make your weaknesses strong and become symmetrical.
For those who I have screened, I will be giving you a description and picture of your corrective exercises that you should do everyday. Then we will retest.
Phil Scarito, RKC, CK-FMS
I have finished reading Marty Gallagher's book, The Purposeful Primitive. Each Chapter was fascinating, but one stood out in my head. "Physical and Psychological Weak points." He states in this chapter, "What's the toughest lesson to learn in all of fitness-dom?" Marty says, "I would nominate prioritizing weaknesses and NOT continually playing to our strengths."
How often do we train a body part or an exercise that we like because it looks good and feels good and we just like doing it? What eventually happens is that our body becomes asymmetrical and unbalanced. We do not realize we are doing it, unless we have the training to notice it. The majority of the fitness population train in this way. We do not know any better, because nobody informs us that their is a better way to train.
After reading this chapter and thinking about what I learned at the FMS workshop I realize that if we spend the time on our weaknesses or asymmetries, we will make our body as a whole stronger. So, stop doing those bicep curls all the time and do some Turkish Get Ups. For those of us who are trainers, you will be amazed at what you can learn from your client, watching them do a TGU. I had 2 new clients today doing the TGU. I noticed that one of them could not extend their hips completely. We can draw many conclusions from this. Bottom line is: I knew what I had to work on.
Focus on your weaknesses. "People who do the same thing for too long become fossilized and incapable of change. Without change, without subjecting the body to new and different tests and stresses, nothing of any physical consequence will occur," says Marty Gallagher.
This is a tough thing to do, as much as you like your routine, DEVIATE from it. Make your weaknesses strong and become symmetrical.
For those who I have screened, I will be giving you a description and picture of your corrective exercises that you should do everyday. Then we will retest.
Phil Scarito, RKC, CK-FMS
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
October RKC Cert is approaching
Comrades,
I just received my Instructor packet today. I must say, I got that, excited, anxious, nervous feeling again while reading what is expected of me. When I first arrived at the RKC in September of 07, I had so many thoughts running through my head and I was ready, physically and mentally for what was to come.
Now, almost a year later, I'm on the other side. When I left my Cert a year ago, I said to myself this is what I want to do. I want to become an assistant, Team Leader and eventually Senior instructor. I am on my way up the ladder. I will represent RKC and what we stand for. This is the only Certification process that demands only the best from their Instructors and I am sure as hell not going to let them down.
I Started my business about 8 months ago. DV8Fitness was born and has grown into a successful business. I mean it has not even been a year yet, and I'm assisting in my first RKC Certification workshop. This year is gonna be a good one for DV8Fitness. I am working on many things, one of which will be my new website, KETTLEBELLS.ME, which will launch late September. Most of all I will continue to provide the best service I am capable of to my clients.
I want to say good luck to my Comrades who are leaving to attend the September Cert. I know that they both will kick ass.
Please visit Utube and check out some DV8Fitness videos.
Phil Scarito, RKC, CK-FMS
I just received my Instructor packet today. I must say, I got that, excited, anxious, nervous feeling again while reading what is expected of me. When I first arrived at the RKC in September of 07, I had so many thoughts running through my head and I was ready, physically and mentally for what was to come.
Now, almost a year later, I'm on the other side. When I left my Cert a year ago, I said to myself this is what I want to do. I want to become an assistant, Team Leader and eventually Senior instructor. I am on my way up the ladder. I will represent RKC and what we stand for. This is the only Certification process that demands only the best from their Instructors and I am sure as hell not going to let them down.
I Started my business about 8 months ago. DV8Fitness was born and has grown into a successful business. I mean it has not even been a year yet, and I'm assisting in my first RKC Certification workshop. This year is gonna be a good one for DV8Fitness. I am working on many things, one of which will be my new website, KETTLEBELLS.ME, which will launch late September. Most of all I will continue to provide the best service I am capable of to my clients.
I want to say good luck to my Comrades who are leaving to attend the September Cert. I know that they both will kick ass.
Please visit Utube and check out some DV8Fitness videos.
Phil Scarito, RKC, CK-FMS
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
15:15 Vo2max Snatch Workout
Comrades,
This Saturday we are attempting to do the Vo2max protocol. This will give you a cadence, that you will use during your Vo2max workout. Ultimately, the Vo2 will help with your SSST(Secret Service Snatch Test). We will do the SSST as a class as well.
I sent a mass email out concerning how the Vo2 is executed. If it does not make sense, I will explain further and in simpler terms on Saturday. What bell do I use?? Well, the men should you a 16kilo and the women should use a 12kilo.
Here is a simple breakdown of how the Vo2 is done.
5 continuous minutes of snatching. The cadence is steadily increased every minute, ending with the 5th minute of all out effort.
1st min: 8reps/1 rep every 7seconds.
2nd min: 12 reps/1 rep every 5seconds.
3rd min: 15reps/1 rep every 4seconds.
4th min: 20 reps/ 1 rep every 3 seconds.
5th min: ALL OUT EFFORT!!!. Remember your number divide by 4 and round up.
Example: 5th set was 28, divide by 4=7.
15:15 Vo2max. So, 15seconds of work, 15seconds rest. In those 15 seconds you must get 7reps. the goal is 40 sets.
SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY. If it rains I still expect you to show up and get it in.
This Saturday we are attempting to do the Vo2max protocol. This will give you a cadence, that you will use during your Vo2max workout. Ultimately, the Vo2 will help with your SSST(Secret Service Snatch Test). We will do the SSST as a class as well.
I sent a mass email out concerning how the Vo2 is executed. If it does not make sense, I will explain further and in simpler terms on Saturday. What bell do I use?? Well, the men should you a 16kilo and the women should use a 12kilo.
Here is a simple breakdown of how the Vo2 is done.
5 continuous minutes of snatching. The cadence is steadily increased every minute, ending with the 5th minute of all out effort.
1st min: 8reps/1 rep every 7seconds.
2nd min: 12 reps/1 rep every 5seconds.
3rd min: 15reps/1 rep every 4seconds.
4th min: 20 reps/ 1 rep every 3 seconds.
5th min: ALL OUT EFFORT!!!. Remember your number divide by 4 and round up.
Example: 5th set was 28, divide by 4=7.
15:15 Vo2max. So, 15seconds of work, 15seconds rest. In those 15 seconds you must get 7reps. the goal is 40 sets.
SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY. If it rains I still expect you to show up and get it in.
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