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Scott Sonnon has a winner here! If I was a complete stranger to the CST system and protocol, if I never had heard or read about Scott Sonnon before or kettlebells, this DVD series would not only be a great place to start, but also a definitive guide to this unique, evolutionary Circular Strength Training system of health and physical fitness.
In a previous review (Prasara Instructional DVD), I stated that Coach Sonnon s teaching/coaching method reminds me of bicycle chain, of how every single link of the chain is connected to the one preceding to the next one and for the chain to move the bike, all the links must work in unison. His instruction is that detailed but without dulling repetitiveness. Placing myself in a beginner s mind of frame (the mind works best when the cup is emptied ), I learned and understood this Foundation Series. Afterwards of previewing, then perusing, then watching intently, I attempted and followed each DVD in sequence. I felt that all details, cautions, the how and why explanations gave me a great foundation to explore and learn this remarkable exercise tool, too (thus, the series is aptly named Kettlebell FOUNDATION ).
So, this very well-done Kettlebell Foundation DVD series has brought me full-circle. --Kevin Lee Dougherty
This is the first program I've come across that spells out a sequence specifically for compensatory cool-down. It follows the same logic as Intu-Flow, start from the head down and the center out, but instead of priming each joint, you're releasing residual tension. The best part is once you learn the sequence it only takes 5 minutes at the end of your session. Releasing the residual tension I built up has been a huge issue for me so I'm glad to finally know how to deal with it.
The other great thing about it is that the joint mobility hits some areas that the Intu-Flow DVDs don't and will help me unlock some more tension and restore my mobility. At the same time the yoga poses provide some real basics that will improve my Prasara practice. Having done Iyengar Hatha yoga for years, I was able to jump right into CST's Prasara, but I always wondered if I would have been able to do it if I was approaching it for the first time. This isn't the case with this program. The poses are not only good for someone doing this for a while, but also would be a nice introductory point for a new practitioner.
I can be a real wind-bag at times and I haven't even mentioned the kettlebell techniques. Let's just say I thought I knew how to lift them before. My RKC coach even complemented me on my technique, but now I have a whole host of things to work on to improve my efficiency and effectiveness. --Conor Alexander
In a previous review (Prasara Instructional DVD), I stated that Coach Sonnon s teaching/coaching method reminds me of bicycle chain, of how every single link of the chain is connected to the one preceding to the next one and for the chain to move the bike, all the links must work in unison. His instruction is that detailed but without dulling repetitiveness. Placing myself in a beginner s mind of frame (the mind works best when the cup is emptied ), I learned and understood this Foundation Series. Afterwards of previewing, then perusing, then watching intently, I attempted and followed each DVD in sequence. I felt that all details, cautions, the how and why explanations gave me a great foundation to explore and learn this remarkable exercise tool, too (thus, the series is aptly named Kettlebell FOUNDATION ).
So, this very well-done Kettlebell Foundation DVD series has brought me full-circle. --Kevin Lee Dougherty
This is the first program I've come across that spells out a sequence specifically for compensatory cool-down. It follows the same logic as Intu-Flow, start from the head down and the center out, but instead of priming each joint, you're releasing residual tension. The best part is once you learn the sequence it only takes 5 minutes at the end of your session. Releasing the residual tension I built up has been a huge issue for me so I'm glad to finally know how to deal with it.
The other great thing about it is that the joint mobility hits some areas that the Intu-Flow DVDs don't and will help me unlock some more tension and restore my mobility. At the same time the yoga poses provide some real basics that will improve my Prasara practice. Having done Iyengar Hatha yoga for years, I was able to jump right into CST's Prasara, but I always wondered if I would have been able to do it if I was approaching it for the first time. This isn't the case with this program. The poses are not only good for someone doing this for a while, but also would be a nice introductory point for a new practitioner.
I can be a real wind-bag at times and I haven't even mentioned the kettlebell techniques. Let's just say I thought I knew how to lift them before. My RKC coach even complemented me on my technique, but now I have a whole host of things to work on to improve my efficiency and effectiveness. --Conor Alexander
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Serving as the USA National Sambo Team Coach and Champion (the official martial art style of Russia) and the 3rd style of international wrestling recognized by FILA, Scott Sonnon was awarded the Honorable Master of Sport for his contributions to his sport. First exposed to kettlebell lifting in Russia in 1996 for sport-specific applications in Sambo, and combat-applications with the Russian Special Forces (Spetsnaz), Scott began rigorous study and application in professional sports and the real world of military and martial art fighting. Scott studied with the two most well-known coaches in kettlebell lifting: Valery Fedorenko and Pavel Tsatsouline.
Due to his array of childhood physical and learning disabilities, Scott developed a unique coaching style based upon teaching motor development in a universally successful manner that all people can benefit, not just the elite 2% who can learn just be copying a technique. The name Coach Sonnon as he is known to his students, has become synonymous with Health-First Fitness in that Scott s approach has become a guaranteed method of improving one s fitness in a pain and injury free manner, one that bolsters immuno-function (a fortress strong immune system), enhances proprioceptive awareness (our bodymind ) and improves the over-all essential synergy of the myofascial matrix (the origami like net of connective tissue which gives us grace, poise and mobility.)
In 2007, he became the Combat Advisor for the World Kettlebell Club (WKC), and designed The Official Kettlebell Warm-up and Cool-down Programs for the WKC which he now teaches internationally with Kettlebell World Champion Record Holder, Valery Fedorenko. In 2008, Fedorenko appointed Scott as his first "Master Coach" due to his educational contributions to kettlebell lifting. Scott now travels the world teaching his famous Circular Strength Training System, with his patented Clubbell and with the Kettlebell Foundation techniques you will learn herein.
Due to his array of childhood physical and learning disabilities, Scott developed a unique coaching style based upon teaching motor development in a universally successful manner that all people can benefit, not just the elite 2% who can learn just be copying a technique. The name Coach Sonnon as he is known to his students, has become synonymous with Health-First Fitness in that Scott s approach has become a guaranteed method of improving one s fitness in a pain and injury free manner, one that bolsters immuno-function (a fortress strong immune system), enhances proprioceptive awareness (our bodymind ) and improves the over-all essential synergy of the myofascial matrix (the origami like net of connective tissue which gives us grace, poise and mobility.)
In 2007, he became the Combat Advisor for the World Kettlebell Club (WKC), and designed The Official Kettlebell Warm-up and Cool-down Programs for the WKC which he now teaches internationally with Kettlebell World Champion Record Holder, Valery Fedorenko. In 2008, Fedorenko appointed Scott as his first "Master Coach" due to his educational contributions to kettlebell lifting. Scott now travels the world teaching his famous Circular Strength Training System, with his patented Clubbell and with the Kettlebell Foundation techniques you will learn herein.
The Official Kettlebell Foundation DVD Series provides you with all of the basics that you will need to successfully apply kettlebell lifting to your fitness needs including:
The Official Breathing Techniques: Preparatory Energy, Recovery, Survival and Performance Breathing.
The Official Kettlebell Lifting Techniques - 12 Techniques
The Official Kettlebell Foundation Training Program
The Official Joint Mobility Warm-up Program 29 Techniques
The Official Compensatory Cool-down Program 24 Techniques
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
having seen a lot of other kettlebell videos by Pavel Tsatsouline and his students, I was a little surprised to see the way the exercises performed on this video. Sonnon breaks the techniques into much more detail, with very specific points on alignment and form that were only suggested in other material. additionally, there are a number of key differences in Sonnon's style from Pavel or Steve Cotter's material. I found that by following Sonnon's techniques, I was able to do a lot more repetitions with less strain.
since my first exposure to this video, Girevoy Sport style has become a lot more well-known, and from that perspective I can't say this is the best video out there. Denis Kanygin's material, for instance, teaches the GS lifts in much stricter form. still, I appreciate the way this video breaks the lifts into components and points of alignment, and the breathing and recovery techniques are very useful.
moreover, the second two DVDs present some really excellent material culled from Sonnon's other work. kettlebell lifts can be very hard on your body, and the material on the second two DVDs go a long way to helping minimize and recover from this strain. although it definitely rubbed me the wrong way when Scott says he "invented" joint mobility fifteen years ago. refining or systematizing something is not the same as inventing it.
the main problem with this video is that, like many RMAX products, the price is a bit steep.
since my first exposure to this video, Girevoy Sport style has become a lot more well-known, and from that perspective I can't say this is the best video out there. Denis Kanygin's material, for instance, teaches the GS lifts in much stricter form. still, I appreciate the way this video breaks the lifts into components and points of alignment, and the breathing and recovery techniques are very useful.
moreover, the second two DVDs present some really excellent material culled from Sonnon's other work. kettlebell lifts can be very hard on your body, and the material on the second two DVDs go a long way to helping minimize and recover from this strain. although it definitely rubbed me the wrong way when Scott says he "invented" joint mobility fifteen years ago. refining or systematizing something is not the same as inventing it.
the main problem with this video is that, like many RMAX products, the price is a bit steep.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This really is a great product. My original thought was I was going to learn ways to improve my GS sport lifts. I was picturing here is the Long Cycle and when coming into the rack be sure you are doing this etc. Well this dvd is not like that. Where this DVD shines is in the warm up and cool down sections. Which in the long run will improve all of our GS lifts.
The warm up has many moves I have never seen before and the mobility gained has helped me get my elbows in for my rack position. The cool down portion has left me free of pain and ready to train. Before this dvd my right shoulder gave me a lot of grief and after a couple of weeks of the included warm up and cool down it feels great. I know its from the great exercises like the handcuff, eagle and hitch hikers.
This really is a great titled DVD. A lot of people want to rush in and start training for Master of Sport without paying any attention to preparation and recovery needed to perform thousands of cleans and jerks on a monthly basis. This really is a valuable tool for anyone that works out not just kettlebellers.
The only downside is the price. I think a fair price would have been $50 but hey I'm no accountant and I have no idea how much money Scott has spent around the world learning these techniques.
The warm up has many moves I have never seen before and the mobility gained has helped me get my elbows in for my rack position. The cool down portion has left me free of pain and ready to train. Before this dvd my right shoulder gave me a lot of grief and after a couple of weeks of the included warm up and cool down it feels great. I know its from the great exercises like the handcuff, eagle and hitch hikers.
This really is a great titled DVD. A lot of people want to rush in and start training for Master of Sport without paying any attention to preparation and recovery needed to perform thousands of cleans and jerks on a monthly basis. This really is a valuable tool for anyone that works out not just kettlebellers.
The only downside is the price. I think a fair price would have been $50 but hey I'm no accountant and I have no idea how much money Scott has spent around the world learning these techniques.
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