Renegade

Many women and even some men may shy away or even fear the term athletic training. It is understandable as I once thought this training was only for athletes. Although Renegade training is by far the best athletic training program out there, it is also the best training program in existence for both the non-athlete. Otherwise known as functional training it teaches the body to work as a whole and prepares it to react to chaos. You might be wondering what type of chaos occurs in the average person’s life as opposed to the playing field. Let me remind you of the constant unstable environments we are often and unexpectedly exposed too including ice, snow, uneven terrain, long hours standing, or long hours sitting. These erratic environments put us at tremendous risk for injury because the body is not prepared to deal with the unexpected if it is not trained to handle it.

I am reminded daily of the benefits of Renegade training as I employ these methodologies when performing the most ordinary of tasks. The other day, as I squatted down to pick up a 20lb bag of cat litter, I smiled to myself as I noticed my body naturally moved into an athletic stance with butt pushed back. I lifted the bag with my powerful lower body and not my arms avoiding placing undue stress on my upper body. There was a time months ago, prior to Renegade, I would have struggled bringing this to the car and most likely would have had to use the aid of a cart. Carrying the laundry basket up the stairs was also once difficult as it placed a great deal of stress on my fragile lower back. I have now strengthened even my weakest areas thanks to Renegade. Fortunately, those days are long gone but serve as a reminder where I have been and how far I’ve come.

Get started on your own amazing journey. Contact one of the Renegade trainers in your area.

Jennifer Calderone
www.hordonhealth.com
Boston, MA

As the days in November roll on I begin to think about the fast approaching holiday season. It is one of the most joyest times of the year, yet as a fitness professional it is also one of the most trying. I feverishly attempt to discourage clients from giving into the many temptations that will come their way. They have made a commitment to health, and a few moments of indulgence is not worth trashing months of tireless effort. Yet for most, the holidays become nothing more than an excuse to over consume as proper nutrition continues to takes a permanent vacation.

The gluttonous holiday season is then followed by a new year and nation of individuals who resolve to “get healthy,” “join a gym,” and “lose weight.” These individuals make their way to gyms attempting to undo excessive caloric consumption with intense exercise. You see them every night for a few weeks. Then, little by little, numbers start to dwindle until finally they have all but disappeared.

While many start the year off with the best intentions to get fit, it is often short lived when motivation is lost within a matter of weeks. This is because as a culture, we tend go to extremes from eating to spending. Many individuals believe they can lose years of weight and shed a lifetime of bad habits overnight by exercising every day. Making matters worse, we are a society used to immediate gratification. The idea of patience has become extinct and if a pound or two is not dropped in a week, motivation vanishes. What individuals fail to realize is they cannot progress with no formal exercise to working out every day and expect the trend to last. The mind and body, which has not even adapted to a day or two of exercise, will not be able to handle this type of intensity. Moderation is the key even with exercise in the beginning phase.

The best way to make exercise a permanent part of one’s life is to hire a personal trainer and begin by working out two to three days per week. Hiring a trainer will force exercise to be a regular scheduled event which will help combat the myriad of excuses that would otherwise surface. The trainer will prescribe appropriate exercises and make sure they are performed correctly to maximize effort and minimize injury.

It takes months for a habit to form and it is no different with exercise. Hire a Renegade Trainer and resolve now to make this the year exercise becomes a permanent part of your life. Take life head on, don’t be content sitting on the sidelines.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Health – www.hordonhealth.com
Boston, MA

I read the magic pill post Jenn wrote and wanted to comment further on that issue, not only is exercise important through life for the reasons she stated but if you have  suffered life altering injuries it can make the difference between being active or sitting in a chair eating cookies  your whole life.

At age 15 (I’m now 43) I suffered a broken neck C1C2 post and had to have a fusion using my own hip bone. MY Dr at the time told me to give up my sport career dream , so being a good patient like I am I went to the gym and started  working out very slowly to gain some muscle strength just to stay mobile, I was in a variety of neck braces for 2 years of all shapes and sizes.

I am a girl who will do something if you tell me not to. I have had several major surgeries ranging from brain to kidney to female issues and have maintained my attitude that working out and keeping fit benefits you in the long run. (I have gone through inactive periods where I got fat, lazy and discouraged because I had to take long layoffs from working out) If we let our fears rule our lives we will all be old fat and inactive. You have to have the attitude and understanding exercise will only benefit you in the long run, granted you may not become a professional  sports player but you can stay active and mobile which considering the cookie alternative  is much better.

People need to realize that exercise is not punishment but a benefit to what you can do later in life. I may not be able to do all the things I would like (such as surfing and rock climbing) but I can workout and I can help other people with their notions that oh I got hurt so now  I can’t do it.  I’m living proof that it can be done it’s all about attitude and determination.

Always keep in mind what we do now will dictate what we can do at 80 so always exercise even on a novice level it is better than nothing, nothing will leave you in a bad way years from now. Embrace your workouts know that you are doing something good for yourself even if it’s only a half hour a day it will pay off.

So now here I am 43 and a personal trainer and living proof that you can do it, you can make modifications to exercise(that is why having a knowledgeable personal trainer is important) Don’t let someone else decide what you can do you make that call.

You wander through the store glancing at the wares on show when suddenly, unexpectedly your eyes catch a thing of beauty. You walk over, heart beating faster and faster, you can feel the excitement build as you reach out your hand to touch and feel the beautiful smooth curves. This is what you have been searching for, you have found your very first kettlebell. And just like the vows you speak during your marriage “till death do us part”.

Steven Barlow

I have started a new job as stated before and I have brought all my Renegade skills with me,not only have I impressed my clients but my boss as well. Renegade is above and beyond any certification I hold and working for someone in the industry for many years who you are able to impress speaks volumes!!

I can’t thank Greg DiNatalie for introducing Renegade to me and also John and Grant for molding me into the GREAT trainer I an today.

I encourage everyone to soak up every bit of talent John and Grant have to offer because it is priceless

I hope everyone is well

Kerry

If there were a magic pill that would guarantee health and wellness would you take it? Of course most individuals would jump at the chance and even pay a good deal of money for it. Why is it then that so many neglect regular exercise and proper nutrition when these are essentially “magic pills?” It is extremely sad that people realize the benefits of exercise yet still fail to workout. Research has proven time and time again the prescription for a long, healthy and active life is a combination of exercise and nutritious foods.

One of my current clients is a doctor who deals with the elderly population and witnesses daily the appalling consequences of a lifetime devoid of exercise. He noted, after making his own commitment to health, we are all headed for old age but there are different paths by which to get there. We both agreed, the only option to take is the path that includes exercise. The individuals who do not choose this option, very likely, will be confined to bed and riddled with disease later in life. Spending my days confined to a bed is worse than being boxed up 10 feet under the earth. Remember you choose your destiny now, let it be one where you can fight hard physically and mentality until the sweet end. Contact a certified Renegade trainer in your area today.

Jennifer Calderone
Contact – www.hordonhealth.com
Boston, MA

“A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the … ” Renegade MMA Cert class in Little Rock Arkansas. With 180 horses pulling our subcompact chariot down the freeway stopping only thrice  to feed them, speeding past the Waffle Houses (except for one) and the tall signs that read “Adult Books, Videos”  at every truck stop we passed, we just couldn’t shake the lure of Graceland. Going into our 16^thhour on the trail and Arkansas quickly (?) approaching Davies brought the horses to a halt in Memphis. Thirty minutes later, after five bucks to park, $40.00 for souvenirs and a peak at the Mansion that was… okay maybe it wasn’t but when people ask, we could always say we were there but had to leave because a Friday night Kettlebell class at Danny Dring’s Dojo in Little Rock Arkansas was soon to take place, preceding the inaugural Renegade MMA cert class weekend.

In that 1966 classic A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, Paseudolus (Zero Mostel) says ”Be the first, start a fashion.”  So with my son Danny along with his youthful enthusiasm jump-starting his Renegade training career, combined with the growing popularity of MMA armature and professional competitions, and the “dozens” of MMA training centers in our area we are looking forward to being involved with one of the fastest growing sports in America.

With their incredible combination of coaching skill and years of coaching experiences at the highest levels of their field, they both have earned the respect of their peers. John Davies and Danny Dring, two masters of their trade side by side all weekend long combining the two trades into one, and creating a Renegade “MMA Training Specialist Program.”  It was an honor to be in attendance, this one was in a class by itself.

So as we “left the building” for the last time this past weekend the only words I could utter were, thank you, thank you, thank you very much. So with KB’s and X-vests packed in the trunk, a butterfly upfront, and Graceland a “been there done that” we sped past Memphis without blinking an eye, relying on a little “kashmir” and a lot of caffeine to “bring it on home.”

MMA fighter? Looking to incorporate kettlebells into your workout? Want to know how you can become a a stronger fighter, more powerful puncher, and quicker on your feet?

E-mail frank@athleticfx.net

Many individuals choose not to exercise because they don’t have the time believing an effective workout must be at least an hour. Yet this is simply not true when training the Renegade way. A grueling workout is possible in 30 minutes or less. Yes, truth-be-told, in under 30 minutes the “strongest of strong” can be brought to their knees begging for mercy.

There are many misconceptions clouding the health and fitness industry and for the uninformed this can significantly hinder progress. The length of a workout is one such misconception. People believe time equals intensity and many pride themselves on touting they’ve spent the last 3 hours at the gym. This is not the case as the ones who spew these proclamations from their mouths are the same individuals who SIT down when weight lifting. There is nothing intense about sitting, whether it be for an hour or three.

With Renegade training the time spent working out is not an issue because it is intense no matter the length of the workout. That is because Renegade focuses on training the entire body as one unit. The body works at the same time performing the movement with precession and speed all the while maintaining proper form. It is easy to lift a weight up and down with sloppy form isolating one muscle group at a time. Try lifting with proper form, paramount in Renegade, which means buttocks pushed back to a neutral position and shoulders squeezed. The intensity reaches another level.

Another great intensity booster, borrowed from John Davies’ article, www.prosource.net/content/articles/Articles-by-ProSource/fitness-the-old-fashioned-way.aspx, is rope skip. I often add a round of jump rope to a circuit of resistance training. This keeps the heart rate up and is very challenging.

If you are still skeptical, contact one of the highly skilled Renegade Trainers in your area and experience a “real” workout for yourself.

Jennifer Calderone
Hordon Lifestyle Management,
Boston, MA

Good Morning everyone,

It’’s Sunday the 8th of November (OMG where does time go) and I’m going to sit with my new boss today to go over some orientation stuff and get and idea on when I’ll be teaching kettle bell as well as yoga and down the road DMC, I just wanted to update everyone on my status, Andy wants me to incorporate kettlebells in your Personal Training sessions so the benefits can be seen before we just start classes so wish me luck and future posts to come but for now, my PT workouts with the kettle bell schedule

Monday:5am-1pm
Tuesday:5am-1pm
Wednesday:5am-1pm
Thursday:5am-1pm
Saturday:7am-12pm

I will post class schedules as soon as possible when we decide specific time and days

The Fitness Factory is located in Westport, Connecticut at 1200 Post Road East and can be reached at 203-557-4084.

Anyone interested in a “one on one” kettlebell workout please call and book an appointment I would be very excited to be a part of our workout. Sometimes we get in a rut and need something new so give it a try!

Best regards,

Kerry Steinfeld

Renegade Certified Senior level Personal Trainer,
Renegade Yoga instructor,
Renegade Kettlebell Teaching Specialist
DMC Professional

Anyone serious about taking on something new and fun can contact me at 2pugs@snet.net for further information

You dropped the cash on a new or used kettlebell.  Now what?
Odds are if you ordered it new you probably ordered an instructional DVD with that kettlebell. Some of you might have elected to go with the instructional book instead. Perhaps you thought you would cover both bases and get both the book and DVD. Am I right?

Did you watch the video?
Did you skim through the book?
Do you think your ready to head out to the back yard and give that kettlebell a go?

STOP EVERYTHING!

Think this through first. Though kettlebell training is simple and easy to learn, it must be learned correctly. There are dozens of bad habits and potentially harmful little nuances that can result from learning kettlebell training out of a book or DVD. The last thing you want to do is get injured, right?

Common sense tells us, as well as Benjamin Franklin “It is easier to prevent bad habits that to break them.”

Renegade Trainer JJ tells you to the best way to prevent these bad habits, is to hire a Certified Renegade Kettlebell Professional.

Just one session with a Certified Renegade Kettlebell Professional will get you up and running. Odds are you will be able to book that session for a lot less than you paid for that new kettlebell, DVD, and book.

I have personally trained with nearly every trainer listed on this site and I guarantee that if you give any one of us and hour of your time when trying to learn kettlebell training you will learn more than that you did watching that instructional video.

Please contact me, J.Johnston aka “JJ”, Delaware’s Renegade Kettlebell Professional at jjcrewguy@aol.com