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Annual Club Clean

In early August, we plan to close Monster Gym from Friday, August 6th to Sunday, August 8th for cleaning and repairs to keep the Club sparkling and up to date. All members will have full access to South Yuba Club, 555 Searls Avenue (one block behind SPD Market), Nevada City (470-9100), during the club clean.

Some food for thought

You're not overweight; you're just not tall enough! Check out Mike Carville's 'Some food for thought' article in The Union online.

Club Cash Cards

Now available! Tired of bringing your wallet to the gym? Want to charge food, beverage and merchandise? Load your card with any amount and use it instead of cash. Great as a gift card too. Find out more at the front desk.

TRX Metabolic Conditioning

While these folks above look pretty serious you don't have to be a super jock to get the best out of the TRX for metabolic conditioning, toning and weight loss. Come find out how.  (more...)

Unleash your inner DIVA

This isn't your mother's workout. This challenging workout with Kettlebells, will get results faster than any other you've tried.  (more...)

Frustrated by DIETS that don't work?

BodySMART is our individualized 8 week nutrition and exercise program that takes the guess workout out of healthy weight loss.  (more...)

How to use Free Weights

Whether you are training for strength, speed, increased muscle mass, definition, sports specific conditioning or endurance, learn the correct lifting techniques.  (more...)  

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Member Forum > Kettlebells

What's the scoop with Kettlebells? I am interested in learning how to use them.

February 3, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGary

Hi Gary,

Kettlebells offer a great full body functional workout. Many of the exercises are “restorative” which means they strengthen problem areas such as low back, knees and shoulders. Since each exercise recruits multiple muscle groups, you’ll develop what we call “connected” or “functional strength”. This kind of strength applies very well to real life activities ranging from recreation to yard work, to picking up a child or a bag of dog food.

I tend to run the exercises together in a circuit fashion with 60 seconds rest intervals between each exercise which is very metabolic (fat burning). You’ll burn a ton of calories and develop both strength and cardio in the same workout. It’s fun and very time efficient.

Technique is very important so plan on checking out the Free Clinic tomorrow with Eric (Thursday, 2/4 at 9:30am) and/or my 4-week small group class ($96) that starts next Monday (2/8) at 12:15pm. Give me a call with any questions. I hope to see you at the class.

Cheers,
Mike

February 3, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMike Carville