0700 Team Member, Gunther, never imagined getting free workout clothes, let alone being asked to model them, but the universe has an interesting way of responding when called. This couldn’t have happened to a nicer person!
Archive for June, 2009
Member Update: Gunther Modeling?
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Kettlebell Potential
Monday, June 15th, 2009Check out Valentin’s student displaying power and strength with impeccable form. Roman Kozlov is only 11 years old but can jerk 2 x 16kg bells 23 times in 1 minute. Imagine what he will be able to do ten years from now.
“Xterra” Credit
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Two of the hardest working moms in (and out of) the IC, Les and Anne, chillin’ after the brutal Xterra Marin Headlands 21k.
“Those squats paid off. I actually passed some runners who were crying,” noted Anne.
Who wouldn’t cry? That’s 4000 feet of elevation – yikes…
Congratulations ladies!
One World Football Project
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Tim Jahnigen is helping to better the world one ball at a time. Check out this intimate interview about the One World Football Project, an international philanthropic effort Tim is spearheading alongside a well known singer-songwriter-activist. They’re launching their global endeavor at this year’s United Nations World Peace Day celebration to be held in Afghanistan on September 21, 2009. The One World Football Project will be donating 36,000 indestructible soccer balls to children in Kabul that day!
Champion Supporters around the Country
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Friends of the Ice Chamber sport their IC gear in training and competition:
Gwen Sisto (owner of Botev Sports and Risto – the best weightlifting shoes on the market) with Cuban National Team Coach Alfredo Gonzalez at the 2009 IWF Pan Am Championships in Chicago.
Kettlebell Sport Junior National Champion, Mitch Blackburn, at the 2009 Mid-Michigan Invitational.
Andrew Durniat, Kettlebell Sport American Record Holder for the 32kg Snatch, lifting at his gym, Optimal Performance Training in Wooster, OH.
Team IC heads for World Championships
Monday, June 8th, 2009Congratulations to Surya, Jess, Sara, and Maya for qualifying into the WKC World Championships later this fall. Each woman tested with the 16kg bell in the Long Cycle division this weekend, and was judged by the Chief Advisor of the World Kettlebell Club, Valery Fedorenko. We are also extremely happy to report that the “ICKB Girls” is the only team in the nation to hold CMS rankings in both Biathlon and Long Cycle!
p.s. Happy Birthday Surya!
Prenatal Bootcamp
Friday, June 5th, 2009Lori and Emily are two of the most dedicated members of Team 0700. Learn how they manage prenatal exercise.
Oblique Floaters
Thursday, June 4th, 2009In the tradition of the Bartendaz, here’s another short clip. This one is a pretty gnarly core exercise.
Med Ball Overs
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009“Medicine Ball Overs” has been an IC classic for many years. The game continues to be a vehicle for fun and dynamic team building. In this video, you will see the Core group from Monday night showing us how it’s done.
Jen talks Fitness
Monday, June 1st, 2009Since we’ve been getting so many questions regarding the secret behind Jen’s positive attitude and amazing progress, we decided to catch this IC mom after class for an impromptu interview. Hear her speak about her postpartum fitness experience.