Pacific Strength

Kettlebells. Strength. Cardio. Running. Yoga. Barre. Spin. Barbells. Pilates. What do you do to round out your routine? Last post was about why you do what you do. And this one will talk about why we do what we do here at NBKB.   Why do we use kettlebells? Gabby and I both found kettlebells in 2008 when we went to a workshop taught by Pavel (read more about him here). We fell in love with this kick-butt workout and wanted to learn more, so we got certified in 2009.   Why are classes 45-minutes? Gabby & I both came…

Have you thought about your fitness routine? Ok, if you work out, you’ve probably thought about what class you’re going to next or when you’re going to get your next run in. But have you REALLY thought about WHY you’re going to that class or on that run? Does it fit into your schedule? Are you really good at that particular form of exercise? Did someone tell you to do it? I think about this a lot, especially when planning workouts and programs, but I came across a Facebook post the other day that really made me think more and get a…

We’re already into February so we’re checking in on your goals! How are you doing with the goals you set for yourself in January? Have you written them down? Have you committed them to anyone? Have you committed them to yourself? Are you taking the necessary steps to reach your goal? Let us help you! I came up with a goal worksheet that’s been working for people who’ve put it to use. Here it is: SMART Goals Worksheet Print it out. Fill it out. And ask us for help if you need it! We’re here!   Val ps- I had…

Open House: Saturday, January 10th, 2015 Bring a friend and swing by the studio on Saturday night! Share some wine, appetizers, and enter for a chance to win some really great prizes! *** one free month of classes, personal training, t-shirts, & more! *** It’s a post-holiday-party night to hang out, socialize, and we’ll do a little demo for your friends who haven’t yet tried kettlebells with us. Some come by and kick off your Saturday night with us at the gym!   2015 Reset Challenge: Six weeks Starts January 12, 2015 Need a little reset after the holidays? Join the challenge! One hour…

We here at North Beach Kettlebell could not be happier to be here, starting another year, doing what we love to do: Torturing All Of You!!! But seriously, we love being a part of your daily lives, your fitness journeys, and everything in between. There was a lot of change and growth in 2014 and we’re really looking forward to 2015 with all of you. May the new year bring much hope, health, happiness and strength to every one of you. We are a community at NBKB and we like to give you options. And you, our students, decided not to have class…

This month, we decided to interview our dear friend and student, Susan. We love having her at North Beach Kettlebell because she’s always comes in with a smile on her face. Plus, she’s consistent, hard working, and pushes herself and her fellow classmates. She really kicked butt in this last challenge we did and so we asked her a couple of questions about her training so she could share her story with you.   North Beach Kettlebell: Do you mind telling us your age and a little bit about your fitness history? What other forms of exercise have you tried or do…

A correction to the last news & events blog… The North Beach Kettlebell post-holiday Open House will be on Saturday, January 10th from 5pm to 7pm. I must’ve been looking at the wrong year when planning the party. =)   Maintenance and Mobility Continues We’re continuing with December’s theme and it’s LUNGE-A-PALOOZA week! Come to class and get your lunge on! Your hips, glutes, inner thighs, and abs will thank you for it!   Last Couple Days for the Giving Tree And we only have a couple of tags left on the tree! You all have been awesome and your generosity…

Thank you to all who have brought in shoes for our Giving Tree. For those of you who’d like to participate, you still have time! Please grab a tag from the tree, shop for, and bring in the new athletic shoes by December 19th. Another cool way to get your family involved is to ask your kids to come shopping with you. One of our fellow kettlebellers, Angela did this and I wanted to share it with all of you. Instead of you going and buying the shoes yourself, bring your kids and let them pick out shoes, in their size,…

  Thank you to everyone who participated in the MOVEmber Swing Challenge! Together, we raised $460 for the Boys & Girls Club and completed 44,309 swings as a group! Way to go NBKBers!!!   Onward and Upward! MOVEmber was a huge success and now we’re moving on to a big December. No challenges, just a focus on maintaining the strength you built during STRENGTHember and endurance you built doing MOVEmber, plus a little focus on MOBILITY to keep you active through the stressful holiday season. Come to class and keep moving this December!   North Beach Kettlebell Giving Tree We’ve also got…