I returned yesterday from a ski trip to Park City, Utah.  This was my second ski trip ever.  So I now have officially 6 days of skiing logged.  Learning new skills is humbling.  Yet at the same time it’s great to be a beginner.  Let’s review some highlights.

Friday – Deer Valley Ski Resort

We stayed ski in / ski out literally about 150 ft from the nearest chair lift.
Got on the skis early a.m and managed to not fall in line for the first 100 ft.  Bonus.

The first day actually overall was fair to good.  I was surprised how much I remembered from last year.  Actually felt a little more natural.

My mother-in-law coined a new phrase that will be used from now on to describe epic wipe-outs…

“Yard-Sale” = defying gravity while dislodging skis and poles and realizing why wearing a helmet is fantastic idea.  Crash and burn.  Laughing is mandatory.

Friday Highlight:  12-year old after watching me “yard sale”

Kid:  “Hey mister, are you OK?”  (stopping for a short 5 seconds before he continues to shred the run)
Me:  laughing… “yeah man”

You know it’s a great wipe-out when you’ve got kids asking if you’re ok

Saturday – The Canyons Ski Resort

Now it’s time to do some blacks.  Trees are an interesting obstacle when stopping ability is not yet a priority.

I kept doing the same run over and over to work on turning in moguls in between trees and falling in powder.  The landings weren’t hard, just frustrating after the 12th time.

New motto:  “If you’re not fallin’ then you’re not pushin’ hard enough.”

Well I must have been pushin’… A LOT.

Saturday Highlight:  late 40-something female getting drilled in the back by the chairlift and then ending up riding with my brother-in-law up the lift.
She and my brother in-law.
One Chair ahead = her friend
Two Chairs ahead = yours truly and my sister-in-law.

Small talk all the way to the top.

Dismounting the lift…she hesitantly says a couple of things to me (remember I am working on Black Diamonds)

Lady:  “You fell a lot on that last run…are you OK?”
Me:  “Yes I’m fine…did he tell you that it’s only my 5th day skiing in my life?”
Lady:  “Yes you’re doing very well for that.”
Me:  (maintaining my inside voice) at least I can get on a chairlift :/

Sunday – The Canyons Ski Resort

Final day.  Back to skiing over my head.
Managed to fall A LOT in the course of 3 days without getting hurt until…
yes, the LAST / FINAL run of the day.
Tired.  Snowing.  Going too fast (theme of the weekend).
Got my pole stuck under my ski while cruising down the run.
Yanked my pole so hard…

Sunday Highlight:  Punched myself in the face leaving the entire left side of my jaw swollen chipmunk-style.

6 Days of skiing down.  Numerous to go.

Weekend Summary:

Bite off more than you can chew and … CHEW IT!

Crank it!
B-Rad

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Grip N Rip 2.0 Saturday Feb 6, 2010 co-taught with partner in crime Adam T. Glass.

There’s a New Kid on the Block and he’s “Hangin’ Tough”

Sometimes I wonder how and why certain people cross my life path.  At this point in my journey, I understand there are zero coincidences.  When you cross my path for whatever reason, I will make sure to let you in on that thought stream.  Whether it resonates with you at that specific moment in time and what you do with that encounter will be left to your free will.

There is something about gathering open minds and the open forum synergy it creates.  The world is changing.  Adaptation is taking place…Learn to adapt or be forced to adapt.  Weekends like this are indescribable in a blog post and that’s why you need to attend.

Fourteen brave souls entered my private lab at 1000 hours eager, excited, nervous.  A few from the Twin Cities proper.  Most from different area codes.  The actual workshop ended at 6:30pm.  Yet the material absorbed and implemented will change these 14 people (and myself and Adam) included forever.

Where else can you bring together…

a medical company worker
a lawyer
a barber
a programmer
an IT analyst
a railroad worker
a pipe layer
a construction company owner
a machinist
a sex offender case worker
a ski instructor
a communications professor
a guy with off-the-charts Tourette’s
a guy who elects getting punched in the face a couple times per week
an E6 Air Force Sergeant
and myself who has seen the tip of the iceberg in my 11 year+ fitness industry stint

…and have everyone feeling like they just were struck with a lightning bolt?

Your belief systems (positive or negative) are the driving force in your life.  They determine EVERYTHING.  Are your belief systems serving you?  Question “authority.”

The ONLY thing this weekend could rival is a Monster Truck Showdown.

Why a Monster Truck Showdown?  Because the reverberation felt around the training world sounds like the Monster Truck announcer in that deep announcer voice growling “Sunday-Sunday-Sundaayyy!”

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B-Rad

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Today’s St. Paul Fitness Boot Camp Spotlight is on Nicole Danielsen.  Nicole initially showed up for killer workouts…and then to get in wedding dress shape!  She followed everything I told her to do to the letter and her results show!  On Wedding Day she even received more compliments on her arms than her dress!

Nicole Danielsen’s Weight Loss Before and AFTER

Nicole’s QUICK Stats

Inches LOST -7 inches

Weight LOST -14 lbs+

Jean Sizes LOST -2 sizes (size 8 to 4)

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Here’s what Nicole has to say about classes at RAD Boot Camp…

He’s the BEST!

I have been working out with Kettlebells with Brad for almost 6 months now and I have really seen a difference in my energy level as well as my body size. I have lost about 5 pounds but have gone down two pants sizes (finally fitting back into the “goal pants!”). Here are some things that are great about Brad…Class is NEVER boring. I have never done the same workout twice.

I have seen Brad push us to failure during a “beatdown,” but I’ve also seen his gentler side when he was working with my 60-year old mother who has not exercised regularly in a few years. Brad has a great ability to work with all fitness levels and understand and reinforce each individual’s true motivation. I am a previous Division I athlete who said I’d never ever do strength training again. I thought I’d stick with only running for exercise. And now I wake up to drive clear across town for a 5:30am kettlebell workout. Need I say more?

Nicole Danielsen – Minneapolis, MN
Age 30
Account Manager – Radiology Sales

Nicole in the HOT SEAT…

Brad:  Take me back a few years…where you were physically, mentally, etc…  Everything previous to RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebells?

Nicole:  I was finished competing in Division I athletics and looking for something to fill the workout void, post college.  I had tried some other strength training, but nothing that I’d stick with for more than a few months. I had been doing a lot of running and starting to get into triathlons. I was in okay shape, but knew things could be better.

Brad:  What were your biggest frustrations about your body?

Nicole:  Always my stomach. No matter what I did or how much I worked out, I always felt like I had a pouchy stomach.

Brad:  What else have you tried?

Nicole:  I had been to other boot camps, tried other gyms (both big and small) and did a lot of running.

Brad:  How did you meet Brad / come into contact with RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell Training?

Nicole:  Brad was a guest instructor one day at a boot camp I was doing through another gym. About 5 minutes into the workout I turned to my friend and said “we HAVE to do this.” I found Brad online and at the time he was just getting Kinetic Edge started.

Brad:  Were you skeptical to try RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell training?…
Why?

Nicole:  If I was skeptical at all, it was only that I’d get bored after a few months and stop doing it, much like other strength training options I had tried in the past. I was also worried that I’d tire of the drive, as I was coming from Uptown to Woodbury for the workouts.  2+ years later, I’m still making the drive!

Brad:  Describe your first experience with RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell training…

Nicole:  I felt very uncoordinated during the workout and very sore afterwards. But I was intrigued enough that I knew I’d go back.

Brad:  What was different about RAD Boot Camp from anything else you’ve tried?

Nicole:  I’ve been working out with Brad for 2+ years and I’ve never gotten bored and never done the same workout twice. The variety in workouts and the great group of people that I’m surrounded by every day at Kinetic Edge are the reasons I keep coming back (along with, of course, the results). I have never seen results so quickly, both in physical appearance as well as performance in other sports.

Brad:  Were there any myths busted for you at the boot camp?  (i.e. women getting bulky, men participating in an “step aerobics class”).

Nicole:  I think there’s always a myth about women “getting big” from strength training. Spend any time with the women who work out at Kinetic Edge and that myth will quickly be busted.

Brad:  What specific changes have you seen in your body/ confidence / attitude?  (clothes size change, inches lost, bodyfat lost, pounds lost)?

Nicole:  In terms of weight loss, I lost about 15 pounds from when I first started (Brad – I can’t find my measurements, but if you have them, feel free to share). I had been about 130 pounds before in my life, but at the time, I was a size 8.  With KB and 130 pounds, I’m a size 4-6!
I also saw major improvements in my triathlon times.  I improved in each area – swimming, biking, and running – from training with Kettlebells. And what was the biggest surprise for me was to see how much more quickly my body could recover. I can now bike/run a hill and I’m ready to keep on going, instead of hitting the top and needing a moment to recover before pushing on.

Brad:  What’s your favorite body part now AFTER your transformation?  Why?

Nicole:  I’d have to say my arms/shoulders.  I got lots of compliments on them at my wedding! But overall I’ve never been so comfortable with my entire body.

Brad:  What is your #1 “secret” as to why you finally got the results you were looking for?

Nicole:  I don’t think there’s a secret…follow Brad’s system and you’ll see results!

Brad:  What would you tell someone like yourself who is on the fence about starting RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge classes?

Nicole:  Don’t wait to get started. You’ll know quickly if it’s going to be a good fit for you, so just jump right in.

Brad:  Sum up RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge classes in 5 WORDS OR LESS…

Nicole:  Challenging, intense, FUN!

Thanks Nicole for being one the “founding members” of RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge!

Crank it!
B-Rad

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I have been working ring muscle ups since early February.  These vids are from 2 weeks ago.  I am now getting consecutive reps.  Here’s the vids.

2 consecutive ring muscle ups

5 minutes later … 3 consecutive ring muscle ups

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Take away…

* I train alone all of the time.  When I go for PRs, it is best to have someone in the room who is pushing the envelope in their own training (in my case, Adam T. Glass) for 2 reasons.  1) that person challenges me to do my best.  2) fear of public embarrassment.  In a positive way.  It’s best to fall short trying, but it still sucks to screw up in front of your buddies.

*I’ve got some refinement to do on my muscle up technique.  I will be able to do 10 consecutive by the end of the year.  Fo Sho.

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Excuses.  Excuses for NOT doing something–in this case, exercise–are actually REASONS FOR DOING SOMETHING.  Self-talk is powerful.  Carry around a notebook for 48 hours and write down EVERYTHING you say to yourself.  Let me know the heavier scale…positive vs. negative self-talk.  Here is SHORT List of excuses I hear on a weekly basis…

What’s YOUR Excuse?

I don’t have time.

I’m too busy.

I travel a lot for my job.

I have 2, 3, 4 kids.

My doctor says I’m “OK.” (aka: “I’m LAZY.”)

I just had a baby.

I’ve tried 7 other exercise programs and they’ve all failed.

The gym intimidates me.

Exercise is boring.

I’m too old.

I’m too young.

I’m too fat.

I’m too thin.

I don’t know where to begin

I have a thyroid condition.

I’m on too many medications.

I’m depressed.

I’ve tried 17 diets they’ve all failed.

Exercise is painful.

It’s too expensive.

I’m too out-of-shape.

I’m not ready for commitment.

I don’t have any equipment.

I’m too tired.

I have to get in shape BEFORE I start kettlebelling or personal training (huh?)
[if what you've been doing were working, we wouldn't be having this conversation.]

And my ALL-TIME FAVORITE…I have a hang nail.

Seriously?  Really?  I know you have a problem.  That’s why your circling the blue skies “thinking” about looking better naked instead of “DOING” something about it.

When I was 16, I developed a MAJOR low back problem at the time.  I am sure this was developing over time and then one day “BAM!” I bent over to tie my shoe and could not get out of the fetal position.  After some X-Rays here is what I discovered…

A spondylolisthesis.  I actually have 6 lumbar vertebrae instead of 5 (maybe that’s why I’m so screwed up   and the 6th one has a hairline fracture which is basically permanent.  Here’s what MY back looks like…

Yes this is an x-ray of MY LOW BACK.  Notice how the last lumbar is shifted forward 30+ % off my tailbone.  Remember, this was discovered when I was 16 years old playing hoops and running track & cross country.  Now I am 32 years old and feel better now than I did then.  In spite of this “condition”, which by the way is as common as 1 in 8000 people, I still am LOVING feats of strength and training my ass off because I love strength and conditioning.  And I am doing all of it PAIN FREE!
Here’s what I’ve accomplished since discovering my low back being not “normal” (what IS “normal?)

• All Conference Basketball
• Average 3 pt field goal % at 42% in HS senior season
• All-time leader most 3 pters attempted in a season
• All-time leader most 3 pters made in a season
• All Conference Track & Field
• 1600 m (1 mile) PR 4:47 / 3200m (2 mile) PR 9:41
• All Conference Cross Country (HS only had Cross Country my Senior Year)
• 5000m (5k / 3.1 miles) PR 17:57 (1995)
• Deadlift 495 lbs at 196 bodyweight

• Snatch 32kg (70lbs) kettlebell for 95 reps in 5 minutes @ 196 lbs bodyweight
• Double Snatch pair of 40kgs kettlebells (176 lbs) x 3 reps
• Double Pistol (1 Leg Squat) pair of 28kgs (124 lbs ) kettlebells for 1 rep each leg

…you get the idea.
This is NOT meant to brag on me.  It is to show you that despite circumstances out of my control, I chose to continue down a path I loved.  And because of it “what doesn’t kill you, MAKES YOU STRONGER.”

Here’s what I did about my back “condition”…

Mobility.  I specifically recommend Z Health Performance.

Kettlebells.  I specifically recommend Dragon Door Kettlebells.

• Turkish Get Ups
• Windmills
• RKC Arm Bars
• Military Presses

Mobility + Kettlebells completely fixed my low back condition.  I feel and perform better now at age 32 than at age 16.

Now what’s YOUR excuse…I mean YOUR REASON ??

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Today’s St. Paul Fitness Boot Camp RAD spotlight is on Kathi Burger.  This is one of those amazing transformations that are FAR beyond the physical.  Kathi is a new woman full of confidence AND sassier than ever.  And you can meet her at RAD Boot Camp almost 6 days per week!

Kathi Burger’s Weight Loss Before and AFTER

Kathi’s QUICK Stats

Inches LOST -29.25

Weight LOST -61+lbs.

Pant Sizes LOST -5 sizes (size 16 to a 6)

Here’s what Kathi has to say about classes at RAD Boot Camp…

Cellulite Fighter…

When my son went off to college I thought that my life was coming to an end. After a year of feeling sorry for myself I decided to go back to school to complete my degree. I threw myself into work and college in order to keep my mind off of my loneliness; I went from an active, healthy, happy lifestyle to a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle. I did not realize the consequences of my new lifestyle until I saw a picture of myself 80 pounds heavier and aged 20 years.

Using the treadmill and free weights at work I managed to lose a measly 5 pounds in a year and half.

A friend of a friend told me about Rad Boot Camp.  I went to see what this was all about. I lasted 15 minutes of a 30 minute sample routine.  I was so out of breath and sweating so much I could not believe this feeling.

I started with Rad Boot Camp in May of 2007…from June to July I lost 7.5 inches all off of my thighs, hips, waist, and bust and I’ve lost 3 pants sizes…a size 14 to an 8.  …THE CELLULITE IS GONE.

Now at the seven month mark I’ve lost 20 inches and 30 pounds!  Brad is the best because he is constantly challenging me and he holds me accountable to our meal plans.  I could not find a better instructor than Brad or a more complete fitness routine than Rad Boot Camp!

Kathi Burger- Afton, MN
Age 43
Management Analyst State of Minnesota

Kathi in the HOT SEAT…

Brad:  Take me back a few years…where you were physically, mentally, etc… Everything previous to RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebells?

Kathi:  This is a not an easy question and it will lengthy. Being a single parent my life revolved around my son from the day he was born. He graduated from high school in 2001 and left for college. I did not realize how lonely and how empty my life was without him. I filled this void with alcohol. In 2004 I decided that I needed to pick myself up and go on with life. My son was going to graduate from college in 2005 and all I have done since he left was feel sorry for myself. In the fall of 2004 I enrolled in college. I worked full-time and pursued my Criminal Justice degree at night and on weekends. Being out of school for over 20 years I knew that I had to make a total commitment to myself if I was going to get my degree. If I was not working I was studying and the only physical activity that I allowed myself was during my lunch hour. I would workout in the weight room at my work – between the bicycle, the treadmill and weight training I made sure that I was moving for 30-45 minutes a day. In May 2005 my son graduated from college and had gone from size 4 to size 14 at this time. In the fall of 2006 I was still in a size 16 even though I was moving my body for 30 to 45 minutes a day – I did not realize how big I was getting until my son sent me a picture of myself from November of 2006 – I received the picture in March 2007.

In the March of 2006 I got a new supervisor at work. Due to my supervisors’ inability to understand state law and DOC policy – the stress at work doubled for me along with the responsibility of my supervisor’s job duties. Now my job became a stressor in my life, not the duties but having to deal with an incompetent supervisor and the only answer afforded me was that I would have to take on the added responsibility of the supervisors duties until she could handle the duties – she never was able to handle the duties and left the unit after 18 months. Between the stress of my job, the stress of school, the emptiness depression, and the self-pity I was fast on my own downward spiral.

With my graduation in sight I decided it was time to take my weight gain serious. My co-worker and workout partner got an invitation to an AdvoCare/kettlebell Introduction and we decided that we had nothing to lose so we went to the introduction and the rest is history.

Brad:  What were your biggest frustrations about your body?

Kathi:  The biggest frustration/surprise with my body was age. There were many factors that played a part in my weight gain, however my body reacted to the weight gain. There is actually an age – it is different for everybody but I would guess it starts around 35 years old that your body responds to diets and exercise differently. For two years I fell for the 30 minutes of exercise a day routine and hit the treadmill five days a week. Then I went to 45 minutes a day and still could not drop more than five pounds. It was like my body would not let go of the weight.

Brad:  What else have you tried?

Kathi:
Starvation
Step Aerobics
Plastic sweat suit
weight training
liquid diets
detoxification diets
Over the counter pills
Prescription diet pills
Grapefruit diet
Running
Walking
Run/walk
Jumping Jacks
Jumping rope (totally not successful)
I tried everything but the cabbage soup diet.

Brad:  How did you meet Brad / come into contact with RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell Training?

Kathi:  A co-worker/workout partner was given a flyer for an Advocare Introduction/Kettlebell demonstration. I was interested in the kettlebell workout and my co-worker was interested in the Advocare. We attended this event for totally different reasons, Deb was looking for the miracle pill that melts fat off your body – I knew this did not exist unless you mixed it with a killer workout. We sat through the Advocare seminar and finally the 10 minute kettlebell introduction. After about 5 minutes, my heart was pounding so hard in my chest and I had sweat dripping down my face and chest – I knew this was a killer workout. The same friend that gave us the seminar information recommended Brad at Kinetic Edge. He told us that if we were looking for a kettlebell instructor there were none better than Brad.

Brad:  Were you skeptical to try RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell training?…Why?

Kathi:  One of my least favorite things is to attend workout “classes” and I knew that if I did not act right away that I never would make the call. Of course I contacted Brad via e-mail – this is the cowardly and one of the least committed forms of communication. I had a response within 24 hours – of course to call him to discuss my request. I wanted to expose my entire family to kettlebells including my Mom. I wanted to bring my entire family or everyone that I could to a beginner kettlebell class and the only day of the week I could get my family members to commit to was a Wednesday. Brad agreed to do a later Wednesday class for us and the rest is history. After the 90 minute introductory/beginner class I was hooked, but so was my Mom, two of my co-workers and my sister-in-law.

Brad:  Describe your first experience with RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell training…

Kathi:  My first experience with Brad and kettlebell training was the beginner class that Brad put on for my family and a few friends. I think that we had eleven or twelve adults and five of my nieces and nephews under the age of six. I can never explain the mix of personalities in the room and to say that Brad was patient is an understatement. I think there was a point with my sister-in-law that Brad told her – in a very nice but stern way to “suck it up” that I really knew this was the right person and the right place.

Brad:  What was different about RAD Boot Camp from anything else you’ve tried?

Kathi:  This works! It is not just the kettlebells but the instruction and the workouts that Brad puts together are great. It does not matter your age or your physical capabilities – it works. This is a cardio, flexibility and strength program in a 45 minute class and there is nothing that will ever come close to this workout and the results that you experience.

Brad:  Were there any myths busted for you at the boot camp? (i.e. women getting bulky, men participating in an “step aerobics class”).

Kathi:  I hate cardio and hate cardio classes – kettlebells gives me a kick butt cardio workout and I am not jumping around like an idiot in class full of “Barbies”
Kettlebells do not add bulk to your shape they actually lean your look and they are easy to work with because of the handle.

Brad:  What specific changes have you seen in your body/ confidence / attitude? (clothes size change, inches lost, bodyfat lost, pounds lost)?

Kathi:  I do not have my “pie hole diary” in front of me at this time but when I started at Kinetic Edge I was in a size 14 to 16 and weighed in roughly at 210. I am now in a size 6 to 8 and weigh 150.

Brad:  What’s your favorite body part now AFTER your transformation? Why?

Kathi:  My favorite part of the AFTER is that I am in much better shape. I lost a lot of weight but the flexibility and strength that I have gained is so great. I have more energy – I am happier – I feel better – I feel alive again.

Brad:  What is your #1 “secret” as to why you finally got the results you were looking for?

Kathi:  I was losing inches but my weight was not coming off as fast. I discussed this with Brad and he convinced me to start keeping a food journal (often referred to as a “pie hole diary”). I took Brad’s advice and after a month of recording everything that went into my mouth – including chewing gum and mints, Brad looked it over and told me where my problem areas were. I would have never believed this if I had not lived it (old habits are hard to break) but I was not getting enough food and nutrition in my diet for the amount of physical activity. Brad had me add a meal and some healthy snacks to my diet and I am now 60 pounds lighter.

Brad:  What would you tell someone like yourself who is on the fence about starting RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge classes?

Kathi:  This works, you will be able to feel every muscle in your body but the pain will go away. What are you waiting for? The only thing you have to lose is fat. The longer you put it off the harder it will be to make the change. There is no time like the present. Usually I do not have to tell people anything – they ask me how I did it and I tell them. This is not a workout for puffs – you have to understand that you need to put in the work to see the results. Standing at the stations and watching the other people does not work.

Brad:  Sum up RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge classes in 5 WORDS OR LESS…

Kathi:  This is the hardest question of them all ……….. you are asking a woman to describe the greatest thing in the world – second only to her child in five words or less.

Rad Boot Camp (don’t count those words) It works – try it!

I did it in four – really I am just saving the fifth word – always have to have the last word. ;)

Kathi, yes you do ALWAYS have to have the last word.  You’ve worked your ass off literally and figuratively.  We are proud of YOU!

Crank it!
B-Rad

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Kinetic Edge Kettlebell Boot Camp Classes / RAD Boot Camp ROCK the St. Paul Pioneer Press!

Bob Shaw did a fantastic job capturing the “essence” of the Kinetic Edge “Beatdowns”!

No One Said Workouts Must Be Boring

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These people have experienced SERIOUS RESULTS from the Kettlebell / Kinetic Edge Classes…

Kathi Burger

   

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Jill Olson

   

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Greg Merth

 

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Dena Smith

 

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Joe Tebbe

 

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Amy Jurrens

 

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Today’s Woodbury RAD Boot Camp Fat Loss Transformation spotlight is on Amy Jurrens.  Amy lives 4 hours away in Iowa but does online training with me and has done so now for two years.  She’s has gotten killer results and in her own words has become a “hot mom.”  Props to Amy for chiseling away the fat and becoming a Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC) in the process.

Amy Jurrens Weight Loss Before and AFTER

Amy’s QUICK Stats

Body Fat LOST -11%

Inches LOST -13.5 inches

Weight LOST -23lbs+

Pant Sizes LOST Size 14 to a size 8

Here’s what Amy has to say about classes at RAD Boot Camp…

Discover your potential…

“I started working with Brad and RAD Boot Camp in January 2007, …he allows me to make choices and then be held accountable for the outcome – good or bad. Case in point: nutrition. I did not want to change my eating habits. Brad let me pay the consequences of that decision. When I was ready to change, he told me straight out what I NEEDED to hear, but didn’t necessarily WANT to hear. In other words, he gave me a good, swift, verbal kick in the hind end. No sugar coating – just the truth.

Yes, I’ve lost weight and body fat through my training with Brad. Yes, I am in the best shape I have probably ever been in. (I’m a 36 year old mother of two and a lifelong athlete.) Yes, I love the RAD Boot Camp workouts Brad puts together.

BUT…… The reason I recommend Brad so highly is because he is a true teacher. A true teacher is someone who helps you discover skills and knowledge you possess but just don’t know how to tap into. A true teacher prepares you for the time when the teacher is not around to guide you. A true teacher sees the potential in you and leads you to see it too. A true teacher doesn’t give you the answers; he asks the questions and makes you find the answers. Brad is true teacher.

If you’re ready to find the person you really are, contact Brad TODAY!!!!”

Amy Jurrens- George, IA
Age 37
Professor of English
Jurrens Family CEO

Amy in the HOT SEAT…

Brad:  Take me back a few years…where you were physically, mentally, etc…  Everything previous to RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebells?

Amy:  I am a mother of two – my first was born in 1998 and my second in 2001.  I had gained 20 pounds with each pregnancy, but had lost most of the weight through nursing.  In March 2003, my husband and I took a 10th wedding anniversary trip to Las Vegas.  I saw the photos of myself after the trip and was stunned.  I had seen myself in the mirror, but I hadn’t really SEEN myself.  I had gained back all the weight I had lost.  I looked tired and well beyond my 32 years.  I looked like a frumpy mommy and I dressed like one.  I was in denial about how I really looked.  I wore skirts and dresses a lot so that I wouldn’t have to buy larger clothes.  I didn’t want to admit that my size 14 clothes were getting too small.

Brad:  What were your biggest frustrations about your body?

Amy: I was most frustrated with my saddlebags, my wings, and my sausage arms.

Brad:  What else have you tried?

Amy: In the summer of 2003 I started walking and running.  In the fall of 2003 I added weight training.  I had been an avid weight lifter in college, so it was fun for me to get back into that.  I lifted weights and ran on the treadmill or elliptical machine for two years.  I didn’t lose any weight.  In early 2006 I was introduced to kettlebells by a friend.  I started some sporadic kettlebell training along with my weight lifting and running.  I lost 10 pounds.  I was excited that something finally worked.

Brad:  How did you meet Brad / come into contact with RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell Training?

Amy: I met Brad through the Dragon Door online forum

in late 2006.  He responded to a question I posted, and that started our correspondence, which led to me hiring Brad as my personal boot camp trainer in January 2007.

Brad:  Were you skeptical to try RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell training?…
Why?

Amy: I was ready for the focus and challenges I would face.  I was ready to change my life for the better.  I had no idea just how much my life would actually change.

Brad:  Describe your first experience with RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge / Kettlebell training…

Amy: Brad took the time to get to know me.  He watched how my body moved, he assessed my fitness level, and he took my mental temperature.  He asked for my feedback on the training so he could make adjustments.

Brad:  What was different about RAD Boot Camp from anything else you’ve tried?

Amy: Brad learned about what makes me tick, how much I am willing to push myself, and how much pushing I need from him.  Because he did this, he has been able to give me the personalized training I need.

Brad:  Were there any myths busted for you at the boot camp?  (i.e. women getting bulky, men participating in an “step aerobics class”).

Amy: As I get stronger, I get leaner.  In the past few months, I haven’t dropped many pounds, but I’ve dropped several inches.  I am tall – 5’11” – and I lift heavy kettlebells (20 and 24 kg), but I do not have big, bulky muscles.  I recently completed the SSST – 200 kettlebell snatches with the 16 kg (35 lb) kettlebell in 10 minutes.  That requires a lot of strength and endurance.  RAD boot camp training has allowed me to develop my strength and endurance to levels I have never attained before, even as a high school and college athlete.

Brad:  What specific changes have you seen in your body/ confidence / attitude?  (clothes size change, inches lost, bodyfat lost, pounds lost)?

Amy: I’ve dropped over 11% bodyfat and 23+ pounds.  I went from a size 14 to a size 8.  I am not finished yet!  I’m still a work in progress, but the progress so far has been amazing.

Brad:  What’s your favorite body part now AFTER your transformation?  Why?

Amy: I love my abs because I can see each muscle.

Brad:  What is your #1 “secret” as to why you finally got the results you were looking for?

Amy: I made the commitment to myself.  I was tired of failing, so I chose to do something different.  What I had been doing obviously wasn’t working.  The physical changes I’ve gone through are merely the outward sign of changes in my thinking and lifestyle.  My life looks nothing like it did a few years ago.  I train differently; I think about myself differently; and I definitely eat differently.  All three had to click before I saw results.

Brad:  What would you tell someone like yourself who is on the fence about starting RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge classes?

Amy: Every day I am reminded of how grateful I am for Brad’s coaching.  He taught me about myself and helped me find the strength inside myself to reach my goals.

Brad:  Sum up RAD Boot Camp / Kinetic Edge classes in 5 WORDS OR LESS…

Amy: challenging
life-changing
thought-provoking
fun
fulfilling

Killer RESULTS Amy!  Keep up the great work!

Crank it!
B-Rad

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The Brad Nelson Gymnastics Chronicles…Installment #3

I have finally gotten all 3 on a trampoline.  Now working on technique.  Sometimes you just have to “DO” in order to “GET IT”.  True in my experience.

Here it is…

Get after your 2009 Goals…we are already 33% done with 2009!

Crank it!
B-Rad

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Today = slight deviation from the norm.

Where do you receive inspiration?

Stories like this trip me out.  This hits a little closer to home as I was a closet rock star as a kid and could play (probably still can) play the drumset with the best of them.  I guess that’s why I am huge fan of Zeppelin-John Bonham, Rush-Neil Pert, and Metallica-Lars Ulrich.

Some things happen in life on purpose.  This was one of them.  I rarely watch the news.  This particular night I was just about to turn off the TV when I saw the beginning of this story which first aired on Kare 11 a couple of weeks ago.

Move over rock gods…10-yr-old Collin Johnson is going to CRANK IT!

Collin “Thrashes” the guitar

AND “Dabbles” on bass

AND “Kills” it on the drum set

AND “Crushes” vocals.

Did I mention he’s only 10?

I thought I was hearing Eddie Van Halen the first time I saw this with Collin on the Gi-tar.

WATCH THIS!

Click Here to Watch Collin’s Story

(Upper Right Hand Corner)

Click Here to Listen Collin’s song “Creep”

Collin if you or your parents read this post…YOU are one talented hombre.  Maybe you can teach me some skills on the drum set

Crank it!
B-Rad

P.S.  What Cranks you Up?  Leave it the Comments below!

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