I wanted to re post a review I did in May of the certification for the American Kettlebell Club. I was planning on going to the RKC in June but had to postpone it because of my disk injury in my neck. I still have my intention to go to the RKC listed on my site so once in a while I get questions on why I did not attend and if it because I like the AKC style better.
Here is my post:
"I have been lazy in posting my review of the Amercian Kettlebell Certification but will now summarize my thoughts.I thought it was very informative. It focused mainly on training for GS events but brought along alot of practical applications that I can use in my training. The focus was on the one arm jerk, the long cycle jerk, and the snatch. The three exercises are the staple of a GS event and I believe it is important to get proper instruction if competing is one of you main goals.
One of the reasons I went was because I am interested in competing in GS as ONE of my motivations for training. I also want to have the knowledge to pass along to clients that I may train in the future who want to compete in GS and increase their numbers.But I also do agree that there can be two styles of kettlebell lifting. GS aims for efficiency in the lifts for better results where I believe the RKC style if better suited for strength and size results because efficiency is not the main goal but the intensity of the training. I think that the RKC style better suits my personality and main goal for training.
I am aiming for a strong as I look body as a priority while "the numbers" are secondary.I would like to get to about 175lbs while maintaining a body fat level of about 8%. Neither of these things have much relevance to GS training. I also enjoy the multitude of KB lift available to me on a daily basis and enjoy mixing up my training very often.
This is the main thing that attracted my to kettlebell lifting in the first place and is why I love it so much.I hope in the future that all the different camps of kettlebell training can come together to unite so our "sport" can be broadcast to the world as the best tool for strength & conditioning available"!
I still fell this way and can appreciate both sides of the argument. There are many ways to train. I think that a person needs to find the system that best fits BOTH their goals and personality/training style. If you are not enjoying your training or seeing the results that you want then you may stop training all together. Whatever motivates you to get better is a good thing in my book. One of my favorite quotes is "you are either improving or regressing - there is no maintaining".
My workout log for the last 16 years. Every workout that I have done since February of 2007 is listed here. I decided to move my training log from a notebook to online and needed a name for the URL. I was training with mostly Kettlebells back then, thus the name - Kettlbellrob.
2 comments:
GS and RKC are both about efficiency.
GS is about the most efficient use of strength, conserving energy for achieving maximum reps over time. RKC is about getting the most health benefits possible from each technique. The goal of the RKC method is improving health and general fitness for any situation. In the RKC mastering Kettlebells is the method, not the objective.
GS and RKC are like two complimentary martial arts. They share common techniques and common history but have different philosophies. At some points the line between the two approaches becomes blurred. Essentially they strive to reach the top of the mountain but take different paths.
Well put John. I enjoyed my AKC training but am looking forward to the April RKC. Then I can really assess the difference/similarities in the training styles.
I have been using kettlebells since October 2003 and have enjoyed every minute. That should be evident from reading my blog.
As I said -"I also enjoy the multitude of KB lift available to me on a daily basis and enjoy mixing up my training very often. This is the main thing that attracted my to kettlebell lifting in the first place and is why I love it so much".
Both ways up the mountain get you there but the journey is appreciated differently but individual people.
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