Ballistic Strength Radio - Kettlebell Sport Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
A podcast covering kettlebell sport, weightlifting, nutrition, lifestyle, and sport management. The show takes its name from Ballistic Strength Nanaimo Kettlebell Club and Performance Center - the home of the Nanaimo Kettlebell Club. It's head coach and the host of the show is Solomon Macys. Solomon is a certified kettlebell instructor who has competed in kettlebell sport since 2012. He has competed for Team Canada in both 2015 and 2017, winning a bronze medal at the IUKL World Championships for Men's Longcycle event. Solomon holds his CMS in Snatch.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
A podcast covering kettlebell sport, weightlifting, nutrition, lifestyle, and sport management. The show takes its name from Ballistic Strength Nanaimo Kettlebell Club and Performance Center - the home of the Nanaimo Kettlebell Club. It's head coach and the host of the show is Solomon Macys. Solomon is a certified kettlebell instructor who has competed in kettlebell sport since 2012. He has competed for Team Canada in both 2015 and 2017, winning a bronze medal at the IUKL World Championships for Men's Longcycle event. Solomon holds his CMS in Snatch.
Language:
English
Episodes
Who are the Loaded Movement Academy?
9/28/2022
In this episode I reunite with Adam Mackay, and welcome for the first time to the podcast, Karleena Wiebe.
They run a local fitness operation called Loaded Movement Academy (LMA), where they offer personal training sessions and virtual training.
You can find them at their website https://www.loadedmovementacademy.com/ and through their highly active social media channels.
Duration:00:58:43
Health Education: Addiction and the Family
5/31/2022
***This audio is directly from it's associated YouTube video, so there are some very brief audio gaps.
Jim Edwards works at the Edgewood Treatment Center here in Nanaimo, where they treat a variety of behavioural and psychological disorders. Chances are, you or someone you know has experienced substance abuse.
We usually think of behaviour as the problem, when really it's just a symptom. Substance abuse so often serves as a source of comfort or good feelings, or an escape, or both.
There...
Duration:00:47:14
Why Master of Sport Corissa Sivorot video documents her progress, running a kettlebell competition during pandemic
9/21/2021
In this episode I am joined by Master of Sport ranked Corissa Sivorot.
We chat about some of the trials and tribulations of both running a gym and kettlebell competitions during the pandemic, as well as what has changed between now and when the pandemic started.
It's not all pandemic talk though. I ask Corissa why she is so consistent with her video "diaries" of her kettlebell sport training: why does she do it, what does she get out of it, what are her interactions with others on social...
Duration:01:22:30
Adam Mackay and I talk Coaching, Diets, and Protein Intake
5/31/2020
Duration:01:32:24
Diet Lecture: Habit Based Lifestyle
12/3/2019
This lecture was prepared on behalf of Anytime Fitness Brooks Landing in Nanaimo, BC Many thanks to Precision Nutrition for the concepts, information and diagrams that inspired its content. Also special thanks to Tom Venuto and his book The Body Fat Solution for first getting me heavily interested in exercise psychology.
About Me:
Personal Trainer since 2008 Head Coach of Nanaimo Kettlebell Club Our club was ranked 6th in the world, 2018 IKO World Kettlebell League Bronze Medal in Amateur...
Duration:00:50:54
Obese to Beast? An Interview with Adam Mackay (Bodybuilder, coach, trainer)
9/11/2019
Find Adam here:
http://picdeer.org/adamhutchinsonmackay
https://www.instagram.com/adamhutchinsonmackay/
http://islandoptimal.com/apps/mindbody/staff/100000041
Interview with Mandi Bartkow | 54 reps in 24+24kg Longcycle
8/22/2019
This was recorded at the North Okanagan Open in Armstrong, BC
Duration:00:06:01
Swanson Mountain Fitness | North Okanagan Kettlebell Open
5/8/2019
Todd Schweb is an active member of the Canadian kettlebell sport contingent, who has represented Canada on the World stage several times.
Todd will be heading to Ireland for the WKSF World Kettlebell Sport Championships 2019, Meath, Ireland from May 23-26.
5 months ago Todd and Lorraine opened a gym in Armstrong, BC - and on August 10th they will hold the Inaugural North Okanagan Kettlebell Open as part of the IKO World League Series.
Nikolai Puchlov of the Seattle Kettlebell Club
11/9/2018
Nikolai was kind and candid enough with us to share his experience with how he started lifting weights, and how he found kettlebells as a way to rehab some old injuries and regain his strength, and finally how he was able to recruit a legion of followers who praise the many benefits of kettlebell sport.
Don't forget about Nikolai's upcoming competition on December 1st, to be held at Seattle Kettlebell Club Headquarters.
**Apologies for the poor audio quality on this particular...
Duration:01:24:55
2018 IUKL World Championships - Day 2 Recap
10/12/2018
A chat with Todd Schweb and Chris Guyll on their second day of competition in Daugavpils, Latvia.
*please forgive the audio delay
Duration:00:32:15
2018 IUKL World Championships - Day 1 (Biathlon)
10/12/2018
A quick chat with Todd Schweb of Team Canada, and Chris Guyll of Team GBR about their first day of competition in Daugavpils, Latvia.
Check back soon for a recap of Day 2 (Longcycle)
Duration:00:35:01
BALLISTIC STRENGTH RADIO_EP. 030 | KETTLEBELL KINGS
7/18/2018
Who are Kettlebell Kings and when and where did it all start?
Today we have a special episode for you. Jay Perkins of Austin TX is one of the founding members of Kettlebell Kings, the Texas-based kettlebell supplier. Since Kettlebell Kings sold their first KB in 2013, they have earned a reputation for carefully designed and high quality equipment, as well as consistent and meaningful customer engagement.
LINKS
Kettlebell Kings INSTAGRAM
Kettlebell Kings FACEBOOK
Kettlebell Kings...
Duration:00:58:57
SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | The Evolution of Fitness, w/ Mike Salazar
5/23/2018
Mike Salazar owns and runs Evolution Fitness in Chicago, Illinois.
Evolution Strength and Conditioning is a training facility that offers personal training, small group fitness classes, and private access memberships.
Mike tells us about:
2004200720092013 The Chicago Longcycle Championship
Check Mike out!
https://www.instagram.com/evolution_chi/
http://evolutionchicago.com/
Follow...
Duration:01:25:53
EP. 029 | Brittany Van Schravendijk, Coach, Blogger, Vlogger, Kettlebell World Champion
5/5/2018
In this episode we have the honour of speaking with Brittany Van Schravendijk of "KB Fit Brit". Brittany is a kettlebell sport lifter with multiple records and achievements under her belt. Her full bio can be found on her website here.
We covered topics like:
- why and when Brittany stepped into the Ice Chamber gym
- spreading her wings beyond the San Francisco / Berkley area
- why she started making kettlebell technique videos on youtube
- the upsides and downsides to online...
Duration:01:00:44
EP. 028 | What is National Development Comps (NDC)?
4/28/2018
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Our Mission at NDC is to help develop kettle bell sport in Canada and around the world through camps and competitions, increasing first time lifters on the platforms and helping our best lifters get better on the world stage. Athlete development is at the fore front of NDC.
Call 306-692-3280
@NationalDevelopmentComps
nationaldevelopmentcamps@gmail.com
Duration:00:54:48
SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS: Creating Team Culture
4/18/2018
Our April In-House was a blast!
We were so happy to see new people take to the platform, and grateful for our friends from Victoria for making the trip to Nanaimo.
We had a total of 14 lifters who participated, and Rachel jumped in twice to fill out half empty flights, finishing the day with 5 sets of kettlebell!
Most lifters made rank numbers for at least one event, and following everyone's individual sets was a 4 Team Longcycle Relay. We had two mens and 2 womens teams, comprised...
Duration:01:06:50
SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Clients Who Inspire Us
4/9/2018
In this episode we look back fondly on some clients whom we feel possess those qualities, attitudes, and behaviours we think are inspiring.
We deeply respect particularly those who have met with adversity, sometimes in devastating ways, and who chose to face it with courage, positivity, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
Solly: podcast@ballisticstrength.ca
Rachel: Rachel info@returntoform.ca
Duration:00:08:56
SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Dumb Trainer Moments, Part 2
3/30/2018
Picking up where we left off!
More tales of silly moments, but even some sincere comments on addressing the behavioural and psychological strugglles that we all face as humans.
Solly: podcast@ballisticstrength.ca
Rachel: info@returntoform.ca
Duration:00:20:19
SERIES: RUNNING A FITNESS BUSINESS | Dumb Trainer Moments
3/21/2018
In this episode we break from the norm and give you some hilarious anecdotes about training in the field. We unearth some funny, unexpected, and shameful moments from our pasts - and on occasion we explore some disturbing territory.
Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language and is not suitable for virgin trainers or Goodlife Ambassadors. Also, we respect all populations who identify as dwarfs, or little people and mean no disrespect with the use of the term "midget" - we are...
Duration:00:38:09