Kettlebell Safety 101
Check with your chiropractic, naturopath, or MD before starting any exercise program
Always be aware of your surroundings
Train barefoot or wear shoes with a flat, thin sole (NO heel)
Never contest for space with a kettlebell
Practice ALL safety measures at ALL times
Keep moving once your heart rate is high (use active rests between exercises)
Build your training load gradually using common sense and listen to your body
Instruction can not cover all contingencies. There is no substitute for good judgement
Ten Principles of The Russian Kettlebell Challenge System
Emphasis on technique over routines, exercise, and workloads
Internal focus
Uses easy drills to enforce perfect technique
Safety is part of, not the opposite of, performance
Creates results like the strongest and most coordinated people do naturally
Prioritizes strength
Creatively uses exercise variations to build strength
Incidental cardiovascular benefits
Incidental improvements in flexibility
Allows simple and safe explosive lifting
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