Kathy Yanda
Level 4 Valued Member
Hi, I am beginning the process of training for the SFG1 and I'm wondering if I should start with S&S for a while before I progress to the prep that Brett provides on the site? I hope to do the test in March or April unless other certs open up later in the year that I could get to (live on West coast). Have recently spent several months rehabbing from a powerlifting injury this past summer. This has brought me back to KB training. Just beginning to get comfortable with KB work again after years of focussing on other things. This video is just to give you a rough idea of my current status. I've been working using 8 kg for GU and snatch and 20 kg for swings. Here I tested 16 kg for press as well (1st time I've clean and pressed in years).
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks so much! Kathy
Background:
44 yrs, 140lbs, 5'6", BF? (see video above)
Injuries: currently cleared by doctor and physical therapist. Knee scope June 2015. Shoulder issues from several years of boxing training in my late 20's. Injured diaphram and intercostals in July 2016 prepping for a powerlifting competition. In rehab since July and in process of transitioning back to full training (4-5 days a week now). No current pain or limitations but cautious. Have had FMS and doing prep work to ensure proper glute and stabilizer activation before each workout.
Training History: Was on a boxing team (although did not do more than spar) in mid/late 20's for several years which led to some serious shoulder issues. Have trained in the Shadow school of Yoga since 2008 under Zhander Remete and his US teachers https://www.facebook.com/pg/shadowyoga/videos/?ref=page_internal and continue to practice. Learned KB training from Matt Peltz & Marianne Kane and did powerlifting training under Bret Contreres.
Goals: Recently CSCS certified and interning at a sports performance center. Would ultimately like to train others using kettlebells. Would like to do FMS cert soon as well. Would like to compete again but not sure in what. I have tried many forms of training. Some gave me incredible strength with restricted movement. Others gave me increased movement but left me with some weaknesses. Trying to find a healthy place in the middle that will work for me and also give me a method to help others.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks so much! Kathy
Background:
44 yrs, 140lbs, 5'6", BF? (see video above)
Injuries: currently cleared by doctor and physical therapist. Knee scope June 2015. Shoulder issues from several years of boxing training in my late 20's. Injured diaphram and intercostals in July 2016 prepping for a powerlifting competition. In rehab since July and in process of transitioning back to full training (4-5 days a week now). No current pain or limitations but cautious. Have had FMS and doing prep work to ensure proper glute and stabilizer activation before each workout.
Training History: Was on a boxing team (although did not do more than spar) in mid/late 20's for several years which led to some serious shoulder issues. Have trained in the Shadow school of Yoga since 2008 under Zhander Remete and his US teachers https://www.facebook.com/pg/shadowyoga/videos/?ref=page_internal and continue to practice. Learned KB training from Matt Peltz & Marianne Kane and did powerlifting training under Bret Contreres.
Goals: Recently CSCS certified and interning at a sports performance center. Would ultimately like to train others using kettlebells. Would like to do FMS cert soon as well. Would like to compete again but not sure in what. I have tried many forms of training. Some gave me incredible strength with restricted movement. Others gave me increased movement but left me with some weaknesses. Trying to find a healthy place in the middle that will work for me and also give me a method to help others.