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01003 Kettlebells Level 1 (Beginner)
 
Ready to develop impressive gains in strength, mobility, internal energy, work capacity, and vitality.? Then kettlebell training is for you. A 'kettlebell', or girya, is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. This is the ultimate class for extreme all-round fitness.

Check out our Kettlebells Intro Video

Beginner classes include these exercises:
--Double arm swings (leg variations optional – based on advancement of participants)
--Squats
--Orbits (around waist and head)
--Dead lifts/rows/upright rows
--Rack position/single arm presses
--Russian Twists
--Lunges (front, back, side, curtsy)
--Figure Eights
--Windmill (no load)
--Pushups
--Lying Arm work (chest press, etc.)
--Ab work

To view more details and sign up for a class, click on a time slot listed below. If no times are listed, please check another YMCA for availability. Classes and programs vary by Y.

Fall II (Nov 02, 2009-Dec 31, 2009)
Any Age
Classes meet 1x per week
Branch Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Chain of Lakes
YMCA
(Lino Lakes) 
 
 
 
Downtown
YMCA
(Minneapolis) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
YMCA
(St. Paul) 
 
 
 
 
Elk River
YMCA
(Elk River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hastings Area
YMCA
(Hastings) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Midway Family
YMCA
(St. Paul) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Northeast Family
YMCA
(White Bear Lake) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Northwest
YMCA
(New Hope) 
 
 
 
Ridgedale
YMCA
(Minnetonka) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Skyway
YMCA
(St. Paul) 
 
 
 
 
Southdale
YMCA
(Edina) 
 
 
 
 
Southeast Area
YMCA
(Woodbury) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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