Labor Day

Enjoy the time off today with friends and family but make sure you stay safe.  I know many people will be eating outside of their normal routine, and that's okay.  Just make sure you get focused and back on track tomorrow so you don't lose any steam. 

Days like today can keep you from going crazy and can feel like a breath full of fresh air for some people.  For others, it may seem more of a nuisance than anything. 

However you feel, make sure you stay focused on your goal and keep it simple.  If you have been eating according to your goals and haven't been missing any of your training sessions, take today to unwind.  If you haven't been so diligent with your exercise and/or nutrition, just make wiser choices and make sure you don't continue down the same path.

Either way...have a safe holiday and enjoy the day!

Have fun, train smart, get strong,

Nelson 

RKC sponsors MMA fighter

Dragon Door/RKC sponsors legendary MMA fighter, Fedor Emelianenko in upcoming battle against Dan Henderson, on Showtime
Dragon Door, the originator of the modern kettlebell movement and the world's premier site for Kettlebells, strength conditioning and advanced fitness resources, is proud to announce its sponsorship of legendary fighter Fedor Emelianenko in his upcoming battle against Dan Henderson on July 30th at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, IL.

The fight will be broadcast at 10:00 EST on Showtime: http://sports.sho.com/#/tvschedule

Shrouded in mystique in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, many aficionados have hailed Fedor as the greatest to ever do it, the Muhammad Ali of his sport. He remains one of the most fearsome and talented heavyweights in the world -- and practically a national hero in Russia. The Fedor-Henderson fight is being heavily advertised and promoted in the homeland and some fans are calling it 'Fedor's Second Coming'.

Dragon Door launched its RKC kettlebell training system in 2001, sparking a worldwide revolution in effective strength and conditioning for elite athletes, martial artists, military and all those seeking a supreme level of functional fitness.

Dragon Door's RKC programs offer a wealth of kettlebell information for generating superior strength and power -- including books, seminars, training certification programs, equipment and DVDs. Many of the resources are considered modern classics, including Enter the Kettlebell: Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen (http://www.dragondoor.com/b33/?apid=Performance1 written by former Soviet Special Forces physical training instructor Pavel Tsatsouline.

American hardmen of all stripes were quick to recognize what their Russian counterparts had long known -- nothing beats the kettlebell, when you're looking for a single tool to dramatically impact your strength and conditioning.

"This is an ideal fit for our team," writes John Du Cane, Founder and CEO of Dragon Door . "A great believer himself in kettlebells, Fedor embodies strength and power, and that's what our company has been all about for the past 20 years -- no gimmicks or fads, only hard work and training that builds resilience, strength and power."

Look for Dragon Door's RKC double-eagle logo displayed on Fedor's shorts on fight night!

As originator with Pavel Tsatsouline of the modern kettlebell movement, Du Cane has spent decades building the world's most informed and proficient community of kettlebell instructors, now in 43 countries and every U.S. state.

Dragon Door/RKC offers Certification Workshops (http://www.dragondoor.com/workshops/?apid=Performance1 the globe -- from Budapest to San Diego to Philadelphia, to Korea to Belfast -- providing the highest quality kettlebell instructor program available. Pavel's Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification Workshop gives professionals a crash course in Advanced Strength Skills, ignites new business opportunities, and propels attendees into the front ranks of physical excellence. An enthusiastic following of leading fitness and athletic authorities, trainers, doctors and therapists around the world have supported and attended their workshops since 2001.

Have fun, train smart, get strong,

Nelson

Today's Session

Today was my first heavy clean and press day with the 32kg. I took my time getting them done, but I got'em done!

After my presses I've been doing snatches with the 24kg in preparation for the snatch test in Oct. The ROP doesn't call for doing snatches in this format but I've modified it slightly to allow for more volume before I head out to MN.

My session went like this:

Clean and Press 32kg-3 ladders of 3 (1,2,3)
Snatch 24kg -3 ladders of 6 (2,4,6)

If you've noticed, it's very basic. I have a goal, a straight and simple road to get there, and the determination to get it done.

Your goal will determine the path you take but the blueprint should be the same:
1) Clearly define the goal
2)Figure out the most effective way to get you there
3)Stay on the straight and narrow path until you've reached your destination

There are obviously many other variables involved such as time, equipment, fitness level, knowledge, etc. but keep it more simple than complicated and you'll be in a better place -I promise!

Have fun, train smart, get strong,

Nelson