Adrienne of GiryaGirl.com brings you fresh insights for your healthy lifestyle from fellow fitness professionals, foodies, and observations of daily life. An unusual perspective for a the fitness crowd, there's a distinct focus on strategy and the finer things in life too.
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Coming next week is Episode #33 which features an interview with Philippe Til about his role and backstory in translating Georges Hébert's Natural Method books, natural movement practices, and the origins of Parkour. However this will need to wait for next week as I wanted to take some extra time in preparing this episode and […]
This week's episode features a conversation with Rob Langdon, Author of The Seventh Circle: a Former Australian Soldier's Extraordinary Story of Surviving Seven Years in Afghanistan's Most Notorious Prison. I interviewed him for Dragon Door and this episode features a conversion that expands on the interview and explores some interesting ideas that may surprise you […]
Hello and welcome to the GiryaGirl.com Official Podcast Episode # 31 Coconuts, Goblet Squats, and Strength and Conditioning for Soccer! This week's episode features a conversation with new North Carolina resident Shawn Spencer of Resolute Fitness Challenge. He specializes in strength and conditioning for soccer, and of course in general. We discuss some of the […]
This week's episode features a conversation with fan favorite and all around awesome instructor, author, and popular YouTuber, Matt Schifferle of the Red Delta Project. We discuss training for and around your martial arts practice, balance in training, and of course his training strategies and upcoming books. This episode also includes upcoming events, the question […]
Just a quick note today, the GiryaGirl.com Official Podcast is moving to a once every two weeks format to ensure that I can continue to deliver the highest quality content every episode. Also… I've just really really gotta get that new website ready for you – it's almost there and a few extra hours ever […]
This week's episode features a conversation with Frank DiMeo. Frank owns the Cave Gym http://CaveStrong.net near Sarasota, Florida. He is an Underground Strength Coach level 2, Vintage Strength Coach, and MaceFit.com Coordinator. Frank explains why you might want to add extremely old school strength and conditioning implements like maces and clubs to your toolkit and […]
This week's episode features a conversation with Stephen Reiners, who recently earned his HKC and SCC certifications at the workshop I led in Durham, NC. Stephen is an avid GORUCK enthusiast, kettlebell and bodyweight exercise and natural leader. He recently traveled to Normandy to be part of the GORUCK D-Day 75th Anniversary Challenges, specifically the […]
This week's episode features a conversation with Master RKC Michael Krivka of Crossfit Koncepts up in Gaithersburg, MD. We describe in detail the Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification and Strength Calisthenics Certification workshops and who should take the workshops. We also discuss the importance of learning kettlebell and calisthenics technique in person, and how to avoid setting […]
This week's episode features a big chunk of a never before released recording of the presentation I gave at Dragon Door's second ever Strength and Health Conference. As many of you already know one of my absolute favorite skills to hone is problem solving, and this presentation outlined some of my approaches systems for restarting […]
This week's episode features an interview segment with Scott Harvey (no relation) about his work counseling men who struggle with addiction, emotional expression, the power of listening. We talk about success in many forms and how we can all work towards it. We also hear about his unique hobby uncovering historical artifacts. The episode of […]
Episode #24 Show Notes Hello and welcome to the GiryaGirl.com Podcast Episode # 24 Back on the Digital Airwaves. I'm your host Adrienne Harvey. Did you know I originally launched this podcast back in 2014? Back then no one barely knew what I was talking about. And since then —especially since putting the podcast on […]
Embarrassed that it’s taken me this long to finally get this podcast live, because it’s just such a fun one! Logan Christopher and I had both presented at the 2nd annual Dragon Door Health and Strength Conference this past summer and had a lot to catch up about. Topics covered include nootropics, herbal supplements, some […]
More: http://giryagirl.com Check out Andrea Du Cane’s incredible blog post mentioned in the podcast.
Sorry this is so very late, but hopefully you’ll find that it was worth the wait. Annie Vo and I discuss everything from high volume training, kettlebells, barbells, odd objects to Socrates. Full show notes coming soon…
Special guest, Master RKC Mike Krivka and I discuss the upcoming combo workshop weekend for the SCC (Strength Calisthenics Certification) I’m teaching, and the HKC (Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification) that he’s teaching. Both are on the weekend of June 11-12th at CrossFit Koncepts in Gaithersburg, Maryland. We hope you can join us for both workshops. For […]
Subjects range from mace training, specific maces and why you might want to use a full size mace or a short mace, how Ryan got started with mace training and StrongerGrip.com, the Highland Games, and MORE! Special Guest: Podcast with Master Craftsman, Grip Strength Expert–Ryan Pitts of StrongerGrip.com 0:12 How I first found out about […]
The Girya Girl Podcast welcomes Kirsty Grosart of GMB (Gold Medal Bodies) as this week’s guest! She shares gamechanging tips about handstands and more. One of the many cool things about Kirsty is that she’s able to do a lot of the REALLY tough calisthenics strength moves, not just the ones that “look” tough, the […]
Hopefully you will enjoy this conversation about the future of personal training, fitness and technology and of course Rolando Garcia III’s great new book, Intrinsic Excellence: Business Development and Leadership Systems for Success in Personal Training For once I even made some show notes for you too: Intrinsic Excellence and the Future of Personal Training […]
Matt is a VERY accomplished calisthenics trainer, athlete, and enthusiast. Originally met him when he attended one of our PCC Workshops and he absolutely impressed us all. Matt has been creating helpful tutorials, how-tos, and workout plans at http://reddeltaproject.com/ While we both had several shout outs to many of our friends and idols in the […]
Totally unscripted, realtime, real talk! Recorded right on the mats at American Eagle MMA and Kettlebells in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. Topics range from nutrition, training and programming challenges, special techniques and of course some behind the scenes info about the RKC and Phil’s awesome Kettlebell Workout Library DVD and Manual set: http://www.philross.com/product/the-kettlebell-workout-library-video/
Recorded in NYC, on January 12th… We’d already been babbling incessantly over Blue Bottle coffee, lamb salads, and Mast Brothers sheep’s milk chocolate–which was surprisingly and delightfully sheepy. Like sheep’s milk cheese and chocolate all at the same time. But when the conversation turned to grilled octopus I knew it was time to hit record… […]
I’m doing a mini tour going up to New York in the next few days. I hope you can join me for training at Momentum Fitness in NYC on the upper West side. The purpose of this podcast was to test out my tiny little recorder. I’m surprised at how good it sounds and I […]
It’s just a little over 1/2 hour long, but hear the first-hand accounts of these two great events as attended by Dr. Chad Eldridge (FRC) and Adrienne Harvey (K.E.T.T.L.E. PRT). While Adrienne has a very detailed recap article in the works really describing every aspect in greater detail, and you’ll be hearing much more about […]
Co-host Dr. Chad Eldridge returns again along with call-in guest Chris Flores for a book-focused “Reading Rainbow” tribute episode. Find out what we’re all reading and why! Show notes and relevant links coming soon!
Enjoy an interesting 1 hour topic jumble with Adrienne of GiryaGirl.com and Dr. Chad Eldridge, DC and Movement Specialist here in Winter Park. It’s not a terribly technical convo, but we hope that you’ll find something you enjoy or find to be motivational in there somewhere. Yes we are going to make a Goonies inspired […]
Checking back in with Logan Christopher on a favorite topic of conversation – stress, adaptogens, and strength feats! Check out Logan’s eleuthero at Lost Empire Herbs (they had to change the company name… copyright and stuff)
Within this enthusiastic, wild and crazy conversation there’s 2 difficult workouts described, and 2 extremely valuable tips to take your kettlebell swing to the next level. In fact there’s all kinds of good stuff in here, and you should join us for the Jacksonville, FL HKC Workshop on March 29th, 2015: http://www.dragondoor.com/workshops/details/hkc396/?apid=Giryagirl
Are you in line with your goals? Are your goals in line with YOU? Some rambling that might help!
This episode might make my Mom gag! Logan Christopher and I talk about eating pollen, bugs, and why he thinks that specific applications of those things might be fantastic for optimum health and lifestyle. This episode is a lot of fun and certainly not for the squeamish!
A lively discussion of bodyweight training, the recent PCC workshop in MN, and Adam’s secret twist on the Bulletproof Coffee phenomenon (not to be missed). Upcoming Progressive Calisthenics Certification (PCC) Workshops Interview with Adam Von Rothfelder on DragonDoor.com
(First 10 seconds have an annoying buzz that goes away) A short check in and update on what’s going on at the most recent PCC Workshop in the Twin Cities, a crucial kettlebell tip inspired by a recent article and interview with author and neurosurgeon, Dr. Patrick Roth. THEN a lively and lengthy discussion with […]
Nearly an HOUR of exciting info, laughs, strategies, grab and go workouts, ideas to use with your clients and group fitness attendees…. Also, Mike has been involved with the RKC for so long he has divulged some insights from the early days as well as some backstory on a recent blog post, thoughts on mastery, […]
Unlike many of our friends in the fitness industry, Master RKC Max Shank and I don’t just say we are foodies, we really are. And we loooooooove eggs and cheese. We share easy practical meal solutions, strategies, the importance of choosing high quality foods, cooking at home, and some amusing stuff too. Find out some […]
Fun discussion and interview with Code Name: Indestructible author, Mike Krivka. We talk about program and workout design strategies, working with kettlebells, clients, and various other fun things. Like what you hear? You can order Mike’s great ebook by clicking here.