It’s that time of the week again. It’s been a solid week of coaching and training for me. Tennessee Bouldering Authority had an awesome 17th anniversary party, full of beer, pizza and dynos. It was a good time. It’s the best climbing gym in the Chattanooga area, and each new wall tweak or pad shuffle seems to make it better. If you live in the area and haven’t been, you need to check it out.
I’m going to try and get out on a rope this weekend, and it sure will be interesting to see just how pumped I get. I’ve been toying with some endurance work, but nowhere near the amount I need to to start building some fitness…yet. Regardless, it will be a great day outdoors.
Let’s get into the Bullet Points.
The Bullet Points
This is a slightly different Podcast than you may be used to from the Power Company. We’re releasing an arsenal of Proven Plans this week. They’re a really unique offering offering personalization and individual coaching at a level of affordability that’s tough to match. I’ve never seen anything else out there like this, so if you’re looking to take your training up a notch this summer, it would be worth your while to give them a look. This podcast breaks down the Proven Plans structure with the coach who oversees the vast majority of the program. It’s full of some great concepts on coaching, relationships, and designing effective training programs. Check it out.
Adding a reaching element to core training improves shoulder function, helps tie together systems running throughout the body that are responsible for movement, and frankly, are less boring than direct core work. You’ve heard of one of the exercises, but I’m willing to bet you haven’t heard of the other two. Time to change that.
Upper back mobility is critical. It allows for proper shoulder mechanics and makes sure the lower back isn’t called to do more than its proper share of work. The Cat-Camel exercise is a common exercise to develop this quality, but it’s often done incorrectly. Dr. Quinn Henoch breaks down some of the finer points of the movement.
“Do Move. Do Grow. Don’t Stop”
It’s easy to find someone on the interwebz to tell you that you’re doing something wrong. People selling the “my way is the only way” approach on social media are ubiquitous. These do’s and dont’s are a little bit different, and are well worth the read.
The Brew
Fall of the Rebel Angels, Burial Brewing Co.
Burial is a fantastic small brewery out of Asheville, North Carolina. Whenever we make a trip to that city, the brewery sits solidly in our circuit of must visits. This offering is a Saison ale blended and brewed with Chokeberries…yeah, I’ve never heard of those berries either. It ours a dark rose gold with a finger and a half of bubbly white head. The aroma has a strong sour character with dry yeast hiding underneath, mixed with hints of fruit. On the taste, it’s dry and bluntly sour, with a nice funkiness. I’m not really getting a whole lot of chokeberries, but I’ve never had a chokeberry, so I’m not really sure what they taste like. It’s a nice dry sour that’s refreshing for this time of year, that’s for sure.
That’s it for this week!
What’s Happening
Strongfirst Kettlebell User Course
I’m excited to announce that the Strongfirst Kettlebell User course is coming back to Chattanooga! On May 27, Senior SFG Delaine Ross will be at Scenic City Strength and Fitness for an 8 hour workshop breaking down fundamental kettlebell skills. These skills lay the foundation for a lifetime of effective kettlebell training, so this course is not to be missed. You can find more information here.
Coaching
I deliver efficient and effective programming that gets the job done without demanding too much of your valuable time. I have some open spots for distance coaching, so if you are interested, please apply. You can find more information here.
I’m teaching two kettlebell classes at Scenic City Strength and Fitness.
An entry-level class that emphasizes the foundations of safe and effective kettlebell training is held Tuesdays at 6:15 pm. It’s only 10 bucks and spots will be limited to ensure a great experience. If you are in the Chattanooga area and have always been curious about trying out kettlebells, it’ll be tough to find a better opportunity.
I also teach a class for folks who are more familiar with kettlebells on Thursdays at the same time. We will dive into some more advanced kettlebell movements and concepts, and push the intensity up a bit more than Tuesday.
You can check out the calendar and register online for any of these classes here. Each class is 10$. Hurry, because the spots fill up fast.
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