Oakland County Kettlebell

Kettlebell Fitness

OCKC — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:44:20 +0000

Kettlebell fitness incorporates traditional kettlebell sport movements with other “unique” kettlebell exercises in addition to bodyweight movements. Arguably the best workout someone can get and you will never touch a piece of cardio equipment. Burn hundreds and hundreds of calories in a fun, energetic and intense workout. And what other workout can be this intense with little to no joint impact? NONE!

Yes, this is an intense class, but it is also set up for various fitness levels. Come on in and find out how we can help you drop those extra pounds and start showing off some lean, tone muscle.

News at OCKC

OCKC — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:30 +0000

Oakland County Kettlebell has MOVED!! Our new address is :

1000 N. Opdyke Rd. Suite B

Auburn Hills, MI 48326…

Check our “Services” tab for schedule of classes!

HIIT

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:00:05 +0000

High intensity interval training is becoming a common term lately. There is very good reason for this, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the most effective ways to lose body fat and raise your level of fitness. This type of training is not for everyone so check with your doctor first and get his/her approval.

One of the most common HIIT sessions would be a 1:2 work rest ratio. That would be 1 minute of high intensity work and 2 minutes of active recovery. Individuals with a high fitness level have been known to reverse the ratio to 2 minutes of work with 1 minute active recovery. With this type of training, you will find out quick how much recovery time you require.

Just for clarification, high intensity would be about a 7 or above on a 1-10 scale or 80% max HR and above. Active recovery is about a 4-5 on the 1-10 scale. The worst thing you can do is completely stop during your recovery time. The reason we keep moving during recovery is to “flush” our bodies of all the acid buildup we created during the work time.

Because of the intensity levels used, it is recommended only doing a HIIT workout 1-2 times a week. So the question is; “with all the benefit of HIIT training, is there any way I can do it more than 2 times a week?”

The answer is yes. At Oakland County Kettlebell Club we use the principles of HIIT and apply them to kettlebell training in a way that is safe to do 3-4 times a week. This is just another way kettlebell training is changing the way people look and feel all across the world.

HIIT With Kettlebell

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:18:38 +0000

The answer is yes. At Oakland County Kettlebell Club we use the principles of HIIT and apply them to kettlebell training in a way that is safe to do 2-3 times a week. This is just another way kettlebell training is changing the way people look and feel all across the world.

IKFF Kettlebell Invitationals – March 16, 2013

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:18:29 +0000

Oakland County Kettlebell Club will be competing at the Novi Sheraton this Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 9:00AM!! Come and support!!

What is a Kettlebell?

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:58:12 +0000

A kettlebell is a traditional Russian training tool that has been used since the turn of the century to develop full body conditioning and fitness. A kettlebell looks like a cannon ball with a handle. The shape of the kettlebell allows for unique positioning of the weight directly above your center of mass (unlike a dumbbell or barbell which must be held in front of the body) and allows you to keep your hand and wrists in neutral alignment. Which enables greater endurance and longevity in the core lifts so that you can produce a much higher volume of exercise and thus greater conditioning and fitness.

Strength

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:24:21 +0000

By using our methods and the incorporation of kettlebell training, there is no plateau that cannot be broken. Of course you gain some strength since the ketlebell is a weight, but the true advantages come with the power endurance that kettlebell training provides. Kettlebell training alone will not build substantial size or absolute strength, but if strength is what you are looking for, we have a program for you.

Conditioning

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:23:16 +0000

There is a point in our work capacity (conditioning) that our body no longer has enough oxygen to support the level of intensity we are working at. This is called our anaerobic threshold. By training very close to this point, not only do we improve our conditioning but also how effectively our muscles utilize the oxygen. This is one of the most effective tools for conditioning, eventually, you will advance to 10 minute sets!

Athleticism

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:07:40 +0000

We have the knowledge and experience to develop sport specific programs no matter what your sport or goals. By utilizing our strength and conditioning protocols and our power development and flexibility/agility training, we can literally transform you into an elite athlete.

Weight loss

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:07:10 +0000

By now, most of us have heard of interval training and how beneficial it is for fat loss. Well, kettlebell training takes it up a notch. There is no treadmill that will allow you to burn the amount of calories that kettlebell training can. When you add in our other tools and methods, we have the most effective weight loss system.