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Introduction: Building the Fighter’s Strength In my early years, myths about training were still common, including the belief that lifting weights could stunt growth. In Israel, children were not permitted in gyms until 2005. We are past that era, but one training error is still everywhere: coaches mistake exhaustion for readiness. A fighter’s body is […]
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Injuries stink. Nobody likes them. Yet they are an inevitable part of life. Regardless of whether someone is mostly sedentary or highly active, injuries are bound to happen at some point. For people who are active, the biggest frustration is often not the injury itself, but the inability to do their chosen activity (or activities) […]
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…the Beast was tamed. It was a culmination of seven years of perseverance, failures, adaptations, and triumphs. My journey to taming the Beast began in April 2017, just after my first StrongFirst kettlebell course in Mexico City. StrongFirst Certified Senior Instructor Yoana Teran led the course, and I knew from the moment I walked in […]
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The snatch test is one of the most demanding and defining elements of the SFG I Kettlebell Instructor Certification. Every candidate must face the same challenge: 100 kettlebell snatches in five minutes; 50 in three minutes for seniors. The kettlebell weight is assigned according to the candidate’s body weight, age, and gender. This ensures fairness […]
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This reflection captures the lessons, challenges, and victories I’ve experienced during my first term as a StrongFirst Certified Team Leader. I share them in the service of the teachers and students who are carrying our school forward. Why I Love StrongFirst When I was still on social media, a follower asked me why I loved […]
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