How Kettlebells Changed My Life

I became interested in Kettlebell training a little over four years ago. I was beyond frustrated with my health. I had religiously followed the rules of health I had been taught. I have a B.S. in Health and Physical Education and have been a Chiropractor for over 25 years. You would think I would know what worked, Right? I thought so too. But evidently I did not. All I had to do was look at myself in the mirror to see that. I have tried it all. Every conceivable combination of cardio, weights, flexibility and diet that you can think of, I have tried. And after years of training at 64 years of age I was ready to quit. I was getting weaker, stiffer and actually fat. What was wrong?

Well just about everything I was doing was wrong! Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I had to admit as far as fitness went I was insane. Not a happy thought. Right? I don’t remember how I heard about Kettlebells but I was willing to try anything. I drove four hours to Houston to meet Team Leader Jay Armstrong and take a class. What an awakening. Finally! Here was someone almost my age who could move like a kid and was brutally strong. Some of the women he trained were stronger than the men in the class. I was impressed. I heard about this thing called the RKC Challenge and thought “That’s impossible for someone my age”. But Jay encouraged me. I was not as convinced of my potential as he was to say the least. People have told me “John you are just getting older”. Accept it.  Next time someone tells you that, drop an Kettlebell on their foot . Aging is mandatory, Getting old is optional. I set a goal. I would attempt the RKC in two years. Focusing on the Swing and Turkish get up and the Kettlebell warm up, I started my journey.

One other thing. I decided that I would never train longer than 30 minutes, 4 days a week. No more hours wasted in the gym for me. My beginning workout was:
Mon & Thurday: 10 min. warm up followed by 12 minutes of swings using the 24 lb. bell
Tues. & Friday: 10 minute warm up followed by 5 minutes of Turkish Get-up, using a very small Kettlebell. And 10 minutes of practicing goblet squats, deadlifts and clean and presses.

By the time I was ready to go to the RKC, I was swinging the44 lb. Kettlebell and doing get-ups with the 53 lb. Kettlebell. I went from 150 lbs. down to 129 lbs and under 10% body fat. I was able to snatch the 44 lb. Kettlebell 75 times in 5 minutes. I was stronger, leaner and healthier than when I was 20.  Today my Rule is the same. NEVER TRAIN more than 30minutes.

My current routine:
Mon. & Thur.
10 minutes Bulletproof and flexibility warm-up
3 minutes snatches using the 44 lb. followed by 9 minutes of
swings using the 44lb.
Tues. & Thur.
10 minute warm-up
5 minutes Turkish Get-ups followed by a 15 minute circuit of
Pullups, Double Cleans and Presses using the 44′s and Pistols
(single leg squats).

I feel better than I have felt my entire life.

Anyone can do this!! The fitness world is full of misinformation. You can trust the RKC.
Embrace the truth like your life depended on it.

Because it actually does!

AUGUST 19, 2011 UPDATE:

We received a great question addressed to Dr. John:

“Brilliant Dr John! You’re a champion! What strategies did you use to change your mindset?

Regards,

Dave”

Here is Dr. John’s response:

“Hello Dave,
Thanks for the compliment. As far as Strategies for Change.  What I used was HONESTY…… Take off your clothes…. STAND IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR…. LIKE WHAT YOU SEE??? .. NO??
Then what you are doing is not working……   IF NOTHING CHANGES THEN NOTHING CHANGES…… I had been misled for years by profit motive driven fitness industry people who have invaded our lives and actually the University level. ALL of what I learned regarding strength and fitness in college and afterward was wrong. Basically I Got Sick and Tired and became WILLING to try something different. And IT WORKED FOR ME>
Good luck
Hope to see you in Orlando.
Drjohn”

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PS An acquaintance of Dr. John’s had this to say:

“I personally have watched Dr. Sullivan completely transform his entire body through the use of Kettlebells and the dietary guidelines he implements. He truly walks his talk and leads by example.

He is nothing short of amazing (aside from the fact he is 66!) and his passion for fitness and health is exceeded only by his desire to help others in this arena of life.

He is a patient, knowledgeable, educated teacher. He is constantly looking for the latest techniques and ways he can help his patients and fitness clients to a better life through improved health and fitness. Thank you Dr. Sullivan for your continued journey to help everyone to a healthier life!”

-Julia

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