Monthly Archives: July 2016

Personal Trainer In Cortland Howland Ohio Pushes Mike

Mike had a great week killing the workouts. He pushed it to the point of exhaustion and discomfort. His brain kept telling him to quit but his body had it in him. Not bad for a guy who is about … Continue reading

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Mike Learning Double Kettlebell Cleans

Poor Mike. He wants to learn kettlebell cleans and coach Cricks is not here to teach him. Only big Doug! Well, he is going to do 100 reps of double 12kg bells even if it kills him! Hopfully coach Cricks … Continue reading

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Nate Crushing Swing Chains, Bear Crawls, Kettlebells and Lunges

Nate keeps proving that even middle aged men have what it takes to be strong and fit if they want to. Proof  that getting old is only in the mind! Nate has lost 18 pounds in his first month. Now … Continue reading

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Mike Squats 135 lbs For The First Time!

Mike has never squatted a barbell in his entire life. So 4 weeks ago we started him off with just a few body-weight squats which he struggled with. Forward and reverse lunges were added over the subsequent days. Fast forward … Continue reading

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2 Strong Core Exercises

Here is 2 of my favorite strong core exercises that build massive strength in your core muscles while standing vertical. We demonstrate the 45lbs Olympic plate – reverse lunge and the swing-heavy chain exercises. Your abs will be really sore … Continue reading

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Coach Holland Long Cycle 32kg and 24kg Kettlebells

Here are two videos of me practicing long cycle with heavy kettlebells in my private studio in Cortland Ohio. Personal trainers need to stay fit too! https://youtu.be/so1Wzryf9fc https://youtu.be/gkcHNWgNQKA  

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Nate Changing His Life After 50

Nate has not weight-lifted since high school football (give a year or two). He is doing what most people do not want to do. He is facing the pain and discomfort of training to change his life for the better. … Continue reading

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Learning The Kettlebell Clean

Mike is learning the kettlebell clean “Girevoy Style” and is doing great for the first time even though it is very hard at first.  Just goes to show we are not to old to learn a challenging new skill. Pam … Continue reading

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