Program Details

Program Number: 01003-61
Program Type: Search Fitness Schedules >
Program Name: Kettlebells Level 1 (Beginner)
Age Group: 15+
Session: Summer
Program Day(s): Sat,
Program Dates: Aug 21, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010
Program Time: 9:30A-10:00A
Program Location:
Branch: Northwest YMCA (New Hope)
Fee(s): Metro Member: $40.00
Non-member: $72.00
Summer Member: $40.00
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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

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