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I'm joined on this episode by Dr. William Moore - an SFG II and medical doctor who dishes on his simple, effective insights for life-long strength and health.  In this episode we discuss:  Bill's background in swimming, triathlons, and late discovery of kettlebell training Bill's preparation for his StrongFirst level 1 and level 2 kettlebell certifications Differences in recovery capacity as we age and how to approach training accordingly Emphasis on proper technique, consistency, listening to your body, and gradual progression Unilateral exercises and mobility work to address asymmetries and injury prevention Examples of effective programs like Simple and Sinister, The Armor Building Complex, and The GAPP Encouraging patients/clients to find enjoyable ways to move and stay active long-term Much, much more (or should I say, much much MOORE. Get it?) Wanna crush weakness and forge all-day strength, stamina, and resilience WITHOUT any complicated exercises or confusing programs? My world-famous 9-

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com If you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free?  I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined once again by the great Zack Henderson, SFG II and strength trainer extraordinaire.  On today's episode we talk principally about his upcoming Lift-A-Palooza event in Nashville, which promises to be a heck of a good time.  Check out the details for that right here: https://zackhenderson.com/funnel/liftapalooza/liftapalooza/  On that note, if you like training that: · Gives you more strength than it takes from you · Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously · Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it's just 9 minutes long, and it's designed to be done WITH your current workouts – NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I chat with Samantha Ciaccia, a kettlebell coach and educator who's been building her online coaching business while traveling the world. Samantha's journey to solopreneurship and digital nomadism is pretty impressive, and she has lots of wisdom to share, so I wanted to bring her on to learn how she's doing it. Listen in as we talk about growing a location independent coaching business and her strategies for creating valuable social media content and digital products. She also sheds light on her recent experience getting help for a concerning lump in her breast. You'll also learn the important role of critical thinking in the coaching profession, how to create diverse content around a niche, and why you should always get a second opinion when you have a health concern. Plus, Samantha offers some sage advice on how to confidently pursue your passions and live your dream.  “If you're willing to put in the time and effort, and if it's something that you really want, you'll make it happen. It's like, how bad do you want it?... This is 10 years in the making, to be where I'm at.”  - Samantha Ciaccia Episode Timeline | What You'll Learn:00:00 – Introducing Samantha Ciaccia & The topics of today's episode.04:02 – Samantha's background in healthcare & Why she started a coaching/education business.12:09 – How much does Samantha charge for programs, webinars, etc.?13:56 – Samantha's daily schedule.18:05 – Important strengths, strategies, and skills required to build a successful coaching business.26:25 – The kettlebell training certification Samantha is currently developing.32:27 – The impact of showing your personal life on social media.41:22 – Content creation tips for coaches.45:05 – Samantha shares her experience with a concerning lump in her breast.51:53 – Where to find Samantha's courses and resources.55:40 – Final thoughts and advice on pursuing your passions and living your dream.56:47 – Samantha's next big obstacle in business: Hiring a marketing team.  If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Resources Mentioned:Kettlebell Foundations CourseThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissDigiMarCon  Connect with David Grey Rehab:Check out our Upper Body Basics ProgramJoin our members only platform DGR INTERACTIVE Visit our websiteFollow David Grey Rehab on InstagramSubscribe to our YouTube channelCheck out all our programs  About the Guest:Samantha Ciaccia is a reputable coach with 9+ years of kettlebell experience, who has worked with some of the best instructors and traveled the world teaching certifications to other coaches. As a Physician Assistant, CSCS, SFG II & RKC, Sam has a wealth of knowledge she wants to share with you! Connect with Samantha:Follow her on InstagramFollow Bell Mechanics on Instagramhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7WENYsz2tg

In the 104th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor, Aleks Salkin, will talk about his inspiration behind writing the new book, Kettlebell vs. Calisthenic training, minimalism or reductionism, losing a subscriber due to Getup-Ain't-All-That email, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:05) Introducing our special guest, Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor, Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(1:45) The Strength Connection: EP 49 - Aleks Salkin: The Hebrew Hammer(2:15) The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program by Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(2:25) Shout out to Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(2:25) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(3:30) Aleks' inspiration behind writing the new book(3:45) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(4:35) Kettelbell vs. Calisthenic training(5:30) The fifth element(6:10) The target audience of the new book(6:55) The Naked Warrior by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(7:20) About kettlebell programmings(7:45) Who is this book for?(9:15) Work constraint vs. time constraint(9:45) “Strength is a skill like anything else. It is something that you can learn.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(10:10) Mindset behind bodyweight training(11:15) The big issue with calisthenics(11:40) “The better you get at calisthenics, the more you'll learn about strength in general.” Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(12:45) Why does Mike enjoy kettlebell training?(13:25) The sweet spot between simple vs. not simpler(13:45) Minimalism or reductionism(14:15) The big 7 strength movement pattern(15:10) Commitment and compliance(17:05) “Minimalism is attractive to people, because they think you don't have to do that much.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(17:40) Lack of a standardized definition of minimalism(18:20) Pat Flynn's definition of minimalism(19:00) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert(20:00) Minimal effect of dose(21:50) Optimal, a sweet spot(22:45) Dan John's definition of minimalism @coachdanjohn(24:15) Pavel Tsatsouline's Russian joke @strongfirst(25:50) How did Aleks develop the programs for his new book?(26:45) World Famous Dragon Gymhttps://www.dragongym.com(28:45) The reason NOT to teach Turkish get-ups to beginners(32:35) Reasons why commonly used calisthenics techniques are not good(37:00) Losing a subscriber due to the Getup-Ain't-All-That email(39:15) Shout out to Chris Abbott LinkedIn: Chris Abbott(40:35) Another question about getups(42:30) Kettlebell Simple and Sinister by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst(44:00) How long should you do a program?(46:15) Shout out to Bret Jones @brettjonessfg(49:05) One thing every trainer should know(50:10) “All the tactics are really reliant on the principles.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(51:10) Dunning Kruger Effect(54:25) “You have to have a good enough personal experience and experience helping other people, before you can effectively guide anybody.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(54:45) “The biggest part of coaching is how you communicate.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection(57:40) 9-minute kettlebell and bodyweight challengehttps://www.alekssalkin.com/Where to find Aleks Salkin? @aleks_salkin

We had a fantastic time talking to Samantha Ciaccia on all things KB's, life altering moments, her brave decision to create her own KB certification, the lens she uses to break movements down, and so much more. Sam is an emergency medicine physician assistant gone rogue. She talks about how she had to be able to break down challenging complex disorders to patients and how she was able to take that skill and use it to become an expert in KB teaching. She truly believes that small changes and details. make a huge difference. She talks about how the principles she uses carryover into all realms of movement. She said, “I stopped my career in emergency medicine to focus on this because I find that what I have to offer is more valuable than what I was doing as a PA, and that's just the honest truth.” We discuss her choice to create her own certification and the mental fortitude that is required to do that. She talks about how she has always dreamt big. Her passion in helping others is the backbone of her course and certification. She recognized that trainers need more than a certification which is why she has incorporate so much information on not just skill development but being able to coach effectively and think critically. She sees her certification as complimentary to the current certifications. We dive into ballistics and the importance of power work and how KB's are a great tool that is easily accessible for so many people. From a clinician standpoint she says, “power is probably the number one thing as we get older that we should continue to train.” We discuss the bell and how it is a good assessment tool. She shares how she would process through her steps to getting a client to a point where they can master a ballistic move. She shares an example of a swing in particular. What we learned is that throwing a bell into someones hands and having them to start swinging is about 6 steps ahead. She also discusses the limitations of KB's in regards to weight and size limitations. She truly takes a principle based approach. We dive into her personal journey now and her trip around the world to build relationships that help her build her certification and name. We joke about the differences in travel 20 years ago vs. today and how great it is that she is leveraging her business while traveling and how she manages to stay focused. This will make you laugh for sure! Her next course starts September 6th and you can expect her first certification in April of 2023. Kettlebell Foundations Course Sam's Instagram You can catch the episode on YouTube.

In the 49th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor The Hebrew Hammer AKA Aleks Salkin will talk about his journey in fitness and business, losing his brand and remaking it, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (1:30) Introducing our special guest Level II StrongFirst Certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II), Original Strength Instructor, The Hebrew Hammer AKA Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(2:35) The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast: #33 - Aleks Salkin: Calisthenics, Generating Tension From Nothing(2:45) Aleks origin story(3:20) Aleks' original plan(3:50) Lack of future plans(4:00) Speaking with a Professor(4:15) Shout out to Rami Arav Linkedin: Rami Arav(5:20) Aleks' discovery: Hebrew class(7:30) December 2010, feeling lost(9:15) Something better than academia(9:45) Direct sales job(10:05) Fast food restaurant job(10:25) Zig Ziglar convention Twitter @thezigziglar(11:25) Aleks at Cutco(12:35) Shout out to Dane, Alek's manager(12:50) “People are generally more willing to let themselves down than to let others down.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(13:55) Aleks' training for the salesman job(15:25) The turning point(16:40) Starting to train people(19:50) Moving to Israel(22:10) Aleks' purpose at first(25:15) After moving to Israel(26:15) Aleks' love for languages(27:40) First Hebrew class(28:15) How to learn any language book(28:40) Self-learning Hebrew(29:40) 4th grade Hebrew at the Absorption Center(35:15) Shout out to Pavel Macek @pavelmacekcom(35:35) Straight arm strength training(36:40) Shout out to Geoff Neupert @geoff.neupert(37:35) Calisthenics in Australia(38:45) Shout out to Tim Anderson @tim_sonofander(39:15) The reason why it Aleks was a hit(39:55) Convict Conditioning by Paul Wade @convictconditioning(40:45) Building the Gymnastic Body by Christopher Sommer @christophersommer1 (43:35) “You can't be too quick to let your goals go for the sake of somebody else. Because if it really is meant to be, then you should be able to continue to go down that path.” Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(45:30) English Language Teaching company job(46:00) Shout out to Alek's friend, David Ben Moshe(49:25) Shout out to Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(50:15) Killing it with Kettlebell workshop(51:50) The call with Pat Flynn @chroniclesofstrength(57:30) “It is very easy to allow things to get in the way when you are not as focused as you should be.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(58:55) The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida @daviddeida.live(59:15) The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron @juliacameronlive(1:00:00) A double edge sword(1:03:05) Aleks' mindset(1:06:00) Shout out to Rebecca Rouse @rebecca.rouse (1:07:00) Jim Carrey's Yes Man(1:07:50) Shout out to Greg Giraldo Twitter @greggiraldo (1:07:50) Hate towards the word “humble”(1:09:25) Shout out to Dan John @coachdanjohn(1:10:40) Habit vs decision(1:10:50) Man's Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frank(1:13:20) “The end doesn't have to be better.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(1:13:40) Aleks right now(1:16:10) The choice(1:17:20) “Just say it's not a priority, do not lie.” - Aleks Salkin @aleks_salkin(1:19:00) Expand your comfort zone!(1:21:10) Where to find Aleks Salkin? @aleks_salkinwww.9minutechallange.com www.alekssalkin.com

I am joined on this episode by my longtime online student Shannon McNutt - a hard-working gal with a very physically demanding job who sought me out for training advice in order to pass her SFG II recertification WITHOUT the pain, injuries, and frustration her previous trainers had put her through.  Hear her exciting story of triumph and domination of her goal without all the usual painful trappings of meathead training protocols. And if you wanna get strong, fit, and powerful, my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge may be right up your alley! Check it out here: www.9minutechallenge.com 

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Sven Riger on the Warrior Dads Podcast. Sven is a student of strength and fell in love with kettlebells in 2010. Realizing he had found his calling, he now holds multiple certifications through StrongFirst including SFG, SFL, SFG II, and SFB, making him a StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor and in 2020 he became a StrongFirst Certified Team Leader. He has also attended the Plan Strong and Strong Endurance courses to learn how to create effective training plans for his students. Sven studied Healthcare Management in university and now works as a strength and fitness coach in Stuttgart, Germany. You can find out more about Sven and potentially work with him with the links below... Instagram: @sven_rieger https://www.strongfirst.com/instructors/germany/sven-rieger.001370000076XBYAA2/ Join The Warrior Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/warriordads/ Links below… Please subscribe and keep on being a Warrior Dad! anchor.fm/warriordads itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/warrior-dads-podcast/id1410811364 open.spotify.com/show/2YRj95CUlOKZQAeyROgn1l www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/warrior-dads-podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warriordads/support

On this episode, I sat down with Piers Kwan. If you are anything like me you are finding that the gym is closed and motivation is starting to dwindle. I wanted to seek someone out who was an expert in the fitness & mobility field and could share some actionable tips for us all so that we come out the other side of isolation in similar or better shape then when we started. Piers was just that Guy!! Piers Kwan is a Gym Owner, Certified Personal Trainer, SFG II certified (The gold standard in Kettlebell training, learnt under Pavel Tsatsouline in the USA) Original Strength Instructor, FMS certified (Movement screen used to evaluate movement and predict injuries), Ground Force Instructor and Qualified Teacher. Yes, he certainly knows his stuff! I really enjoyed learning from Piers and came away inspired to keep moving and with an expanded knowledge base. my hope is that all of you will do the same to keep healthy and happy during this quarantine time. Articles and links mentioned in the conversation. QLD Kettles Facebook and Live sessions: https://www.facebook.com/QldKettlebells/ Strong first articles Alactic - https://www.strongfirst.com/?s=a+lactic Original Strength- Breathing - https://originalstrength.net/blog/the-natural-state-of-breathing/ Pavel Tsatsouline Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0GNWSKzYs&t=4s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGshHR1OjJ8 Cheers Rich --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-rich-bryant-show/message

Today Luke and Sarah chat with Aleks Salkin, a level 2 StrongFirst-certified kettlebell instructor (SFG II) and was hand picked to be among the first crop of Original Strength Instructors. He grew up scrawny, unathletic, weak, and goofy until he was exposed to kettlebells and the teachings and methodology of Pavel Tsatsouline in his early 20s. He has taught or co-instructed at workshops in 6 countries (US, Israel, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Australia) and recently returned to the US after 4 1/2 years of living in Israel.  Aleks is a super interesting guy and today he helps us chat about how fitness training can be a virtuous OR not-so virtuous pursuit, the benefits/sustainability of temperance and moderation, making beds, fighting wild animals and more! For more form Aleks, sign up for his amazing email list here!

LT 095 | My SFGII Preparation & Experience - Joe DeLeo Subscribe & Review on : Apple Podcasts | Stitcher In this week's podcast interview my good friend Allan Phillips takes over the reins as guest host of the LEO Training Podcast to interview me. I share my journey and preparation for the StrongFirst Level II Kettlebell Certification that I attended in King of Prussia, PA on September 23-24, 2017. You will learn what specific training protocols I utilized to prepare for the certification. In addition to my preparation I also recorded a short 15-20 minute recap of my experience with my good friend Dr. Matt Rice. Matt and I attended the SFG II together and provided a breakdown of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions of the weekend with an improptu interview we conducted in the hotel room. Here are 3 Key Takeaways you will learn: Why I made the choice to lose 30 pounds and go from 211 pounds to 181 pounds. This all started when I met Mark Allen at the Fit Soul-Fit Body Seminar April 29-30, 2017. Note: This has nothing to do with the SFG II Strength Standard and was influenced by several health and training factors. The impact endurance training has on strength training and balancing these 2 energy systems. How much the SFG II Certification enrichs and deepens your knowledge of the kettlebell. Interview Topics: SFG II Prep My background Why I decided to lose 30 pounds and go from 211 pounds to sub 185 for the SFG II How I lost the body fat through diet and aerobic training How moving 1200 miles, changing cities, starting a new job, and training has a massive effect on one's stress levels. Rapid Fire SFG II Weekend with Matt Rice Impact of travel Thoughts/Feedback on Day 1 Thoughts/Feedback on Day 2 How our preparation fared with the demands of the weekend Show Notes: LT 084 | Enhancing Athleticism in Rowers - Dr. Stuart McGill LT 026 | SFG II Prep & Experience - Brent Morehouse

LT 090 | Brandon Hetzler - The New Language of Movement   Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher The LEO Training Podcast exists for coaches, athletes, and listeners like you. If you enjoy this content and it provides you with valuable information, please consider giving back to LEO Training. Click the button below to Donate! Brandon Hetzler is a Certified Athletic Trainer who serves as the Manager for Mercy Sports Medicine in Springfield, Missouri, where he oversees the Sports Medicine program as well as the Sports Performance program. He helped to develop the curriculum for and teaches in the Masters of Athletic Training degree at Missouri State University. He is a StrongFirst Senior Instructor, SFG II, SFB, and SFL and holds several additional credentials in multiple training disciplines. Brandon is the co-creator of Movement Restoration, LLC and the Athletic Development Institute, LLC. He has written a book titled Movement Restoration, which proves anyone with enough free time and persistence can write a book. He teaches several workshops every year and when he is not traveling to teach, he spends his time trying to keep his wife, son, and dog in line and going strong. Interview Topics: Introduction/Education Career as an Athletic Trainer Working at Colorado Springs and at DartFish Designing curriculum for ATC with his wife for Missouri State Neurodevelopmental Sequence and Motor Control skill acquisition Why you want to begin practice with the basics Importance of establishing ROM benchmarks Power Generation and power control and much more! Show Notes: A Long Way to Press The New Language of Movement Volume 1: The Push/Pull Strategy The New Language of Movement Volume 2: The Symmetrical Stance Strategies Sports Medicine and ATC Program at Missouri State

There is no better person to show you how you can go from feeling like crap and having nothing.. to taking your life back and exceeding your wildest expectations. Jeff Sokol is an astounding strength coach,filled with joy.  He boasts a dedicated tribe of followers, one damn fine body (lean and rippling with muscles) Elite coaching certifications, SFG II, a beautiful wife and a dog that'll melt your heart. He knows how great life is because not long ago his life sucked BIG TIME. I'm talking one hand on a whiskey bottle, other on a gun.. house in foreclosure, wife left you, overweight, hating  your job..Basically a real bad country song. You gotta hear how a cute kettlebell literally saved this big mans life. Plus: In this episode you will learn Exactly how to take the first steps from bummerland to your better self Why Kettlebells are the perfect tool to transform your life.. and your body That we all hit rock bottom and there is a way out. How to find a coach to get you lean, strong and owning your life! Also On iTunes! - CLICK HERE to listen

In Episode 034 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview Brett Jones. Brett Jones is StrongFirst’s Chief SFG Instructor and is an FMS Advisory Board Member. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He is based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. We cover just about everything in this podcast interview that is just under two hours! Here's what you will learn: Brett's roots as an athletic trainer and transitioning into the strength and conditioning field. How kettlebells helped Brett rehab from a low back injury Brett hit all of his personal records after his back injury The Brettzel Anatomical and Biomechanical breathing Why speed hides and it's good to move slow! Kettlebells from the Ground Up 1 & 2 Dynami The Four Knots Why Strength symmetry is important? What are pitfalls of the SFG I and SFG II that people run into during training? Indian Club Swinging and how it can be a great compliment to hardstyle training The Return of the CK-FMS and more! Show Notes: Applied Strength (Website) Brett Jones (Twitter) Applied Strength (Facebook) Kettlebells from the Ground Up 1 Kettlebells from the Ground Up 2 Dynami Club Swinging Essentials Indian Clubs Online Course SFG Level I Prep Guide SFG Level II Prep Guide The 3 Pillars: How to Build Skill While Being Real  

In Episode 032 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview Louka Kurcer, SFG II, SFB, FMS and Flexible Steel Instructor. Louka and I discuss the difference between flexibility and mobility. We also explain why it is important to incorporate both mobility and flexibility into your strength training. Louka explains the value of striking the balance between being flexible and strong. Here's what you will learn in this episode: Louka's journey to strength Why it's important to include flexibility work into your training Mobility vs. flexibility Plan Strong How Power to the People Changed Louka's life Louka owns a school, not a gym! (Hardstyle Kettlebell) Why it's important to balance strength and flexibility and much more!! Show Notes: Hardstyle Kettlebell Montreal (Website) Hardstyle Kettlebell Montreal (Facebook) Louka Kurcer (Instagram)

In Episode 026 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview my mentor and friend Brent Morehouse. Brent and I cover a ton of amazing content in this episode. Let me tell you a little bit more about Brent before we head to the show summary. Brent Morehouse, M.S, SFG II, FMS-2, is a strength and conditioning professional who, for almost twenty years, has devoted his life to helping people improve their lives, job, duty and sport through achieving optimal health and fitness. He is the owner of Morehouse|HFC, where he teaches his students how to resolve injuries and achieve more with their bodies by developing a greater sense of “movement awareness.” With Master’s degree in exercise science, he understands how to apply the latest research in areas of sports medicine, sports psychology, and strength and conditioning to his programs. Throughout Brent’s career he has focused predominantly on: youth athletic development, masters (40+) athletes, rebuilding broken athletes, and helping people overcome chronic lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction. Morehouse is an Exercise Physiologist with a primary focus on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic conditioning. In 2000 he received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Penn State University, and in 2010 earned his Master’s of Science Degree from East Stroudsburg University. His professional training and certifications have come from the Equinox Fitness Training Institute, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Functional Movement Systems, and StrongFirst. He’s an expert in assessing movement and the diagnosis of dysfunctional movement patterns to explain the probable cause to chronic injury, nonspecific pain, and suboptimal sports performance. Brent has been studying the the science and practice of kettlebell lifting for almost ten years. He has personally instructed hundreds of individuals how to properly apply kettlebell training to achieve their goals. As a certified StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor (SFG II) and ranked Kettlebell Sport competitor (Rank 2 AKA, Ketacademy), he uses the kettlebell as a tool to correct muscle imbalances and dysfunctional movement patterns, as well as a tool to enhance one's strength capacity and athletic potential. Brent has dedicated himself to presenting the precise ways kettlebells are to be used, to health and fitness professionals, athletes, law enforcement and military operators, and everyday people.   Here is what you will learn in this episode: Brent's background into the health and fitness industry from Equinox in NYC to Peak Performance to Syracuse, NY His education and background in motor control and motor learning Roots in Allentown PA and racing at the Velodrome CAT 1 Cyclist and 7 time national medalist Brent's journey to the kettlebell using it in both rehabilitation and performance settings Preparation and experience at SFG II led by Chief SFG Brett Jones Pre-requisites you must have for the Level II certification Hardstyle training and Girevoy Sport Training and how they can benefit one another Show Notes: Morehouse HFC (Facebook) The Big Bell Theory