Past Events

What is it? Three events: Max Deadlift (3 attempts) Max Pullups (1 attempt) Max Kettlebell Snatches in 5min Sign up for a Training Plan (CLICK HERE) ($50) 8-10 weeks before (February 12th-ish) Sign up for the Event Through StrongFirst (CLICK HERE)  

Developed by Pavel Tsatsouline and taught by our most qualified Instructors, it is the eight-hour kettlebell workshop—perfected. The StrongFirst Kettlebell Course is ideal for newcomers to the kettlebell and also those who have been training but want to refine and perfect their technique. This Course provides a valuable education for people of all levels who want to optimize their training. REGISTRATION FEE $299 LOCATION Pacific Strength 1520 N El Camino Real #3 San Clemente, CA 92672 SCHEDULE Saturday, September 8 — 9:00 AM–6:00 PM PDT COURSE INSTRUCTOR Valerie Hedlund, SFG Team Leader, SFL, SFB, CSCS CONTACT Email valerie@pacstrength.com with any questions. MORE INFO Please…

Really, the “Focus on Moving More & Enjoying Training so that we can actually Make Positive Changes in our lives rather than focusing on Weight Loss Every Time” Challenge But that's not as catchy of a title... If you know me, you know I love transformation/weight loss challenges (not really). I know that other people love them and it's good to have a goal and all... BUT, what I REALLY LOVE doing is helping people feel good about themselves, their bodies, and about what they're able to do. I REALLY LOVE when my students stop caring about a number on…

Val + Diana, doing yogi stuff =) Ashtanga has been a big part of my life for a little over 10 years. Because of the practice of ashtanga, I am able to do things physically (pistols, backbends, touching my toes on a regular basis) I never thought I'd be able to do. What I love about the Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala is that through the teachings and the practice, each student is encouraged to not only strengthen the body but also the mind and become more resilient, happy humans. You all know how much I love Diana and the Pacific…

Four Saturdays: October 6th, 13th, 27th, November 3rd 11:00am - 11:45am Price:$20 for a class - cash or check $60 for all 4 classes (if paid on or before October 6)   When Diana asked me to share kettlebells with her & the Pacific Ashtanga community, I was psyched. My passion is helping people find their strength. I truly believe that everything in life is better and easier when you're strong. Both Ashtanga & Strength Training require practice, commitment, consistency, and they're great at building body awareness. While there are similarities, the breath, rooting, and abdominal work are taught in…

Come celebrate Earth Day early with a Kettlebell Kickstart Workshop for you and a fun Earth Day Activity for your kids! Earth Day Activity will be lead by one of our favorite preschool teachers - Miss Becca! Depending on the number of kids, we'll have more helpers, but your kids are sure to have fun while you sweat! Want to look and feel better AND spend less time in the gym? Russian Kettlebells are for you! And this 90-minute Kettlebell Kickstart will get you on the right track. Kettlebell Kickstart Workshop is designed to teach you to: 1. Use your…

The three exercises that make up the Tactical Strength Challenge are: A max powerlifting deadlift (three attempts) Pull ups for max reps (palms forward, no kipping, chin must clear the bar) or a flexed arm hang (in the Novice Women’s category) Kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5:00 time period (unlimited hand switches and different weights for different competitor categories). Preparing requires your focus on different types of strength and endurance—as demanded by real life’s challenges.   If you'd like help training for it, either email me at valerie@pacstrength.com or check out our training options on our blog.