Boston Kettlebell Articles

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Articles and Abstracts

From Coaching Science Abstracts
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/

Stretching

Acute Stretching Reduces Applied Muscle Strength
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/nelson1.htm

Stretching Reduced Throwing Ability
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/noffal.htm

Static Stretching Impairs Power and Strength Performance
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/fry.htm

Stretching Does Not Reduce Muscle Soreness or Prevent Injury
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/herbert.htm

Do Not Stretch Before Explosive Activities
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/young1.htm

Strength

Strength Gains Are Largely Neural
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/aagaard.htm

Transferability/Specificity

Determinants of Skill Transfer From Training to Competing
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol31/christin.htm

Specificity of Training - Transfer of Training Effects for Skills Rarely Occur
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol31/speccont.htm

Correct Practice
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol31/ashy.htm

Strength and Power Training in Young Male Baseball Players Does Not Improve Functional Performance
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/hetzler.htm

Race Pace Work Improves Simulated Race Performance
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/stepto2.htm

Specificity of Aerobic training
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol42/ray.htm

Swimming Movement Patterns Are Velocity Specific
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/rouard.htm

To Improve Speed Move Fast And Forget Strength Training
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol42/kluckhuh.htm

Time of Day and Anaerobic Performance
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol11/lieferma.htm

Strength Training Activities Only Improve Specific Strength
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/luecke.htm

Trained Physiological Adaptations are Only Specific For Training Exercises
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol103/claytor.htm

Specificity of Training - Transfer of Training Effects for Skills Rarely Occur
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol31/speccont.htm

Fiber and Energy Use Differ Within Sprinting Distances
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/ring.htm

Resistance Training Loads Do Not Affect Power Jumping
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol81/hoff1.htm

Spurious Benefits Of Auxiliary Training in Elite Skiers
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol41/rusko.htm

The Futility of Auxiliary Exercises
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol12/deboer.htm

Human Acclimatization and Adaptation to Stresses
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol24/rushall1.htm

Features of the Specificity Principle
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol12/heusner.htm

Specific Training Effects In Swimming
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol12/kame.htm

EPOC is Specific to the Exercise Task
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol42/dooly.htm

Resistance Training Has Specific Effects and no Effect on Other Activities
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol103/knight.htm

Strength and Conditioning Programs do not Improve Dynamic Performance in Football Players
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/miller.htm

Training Specificity - No Value in Weights
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol12/bell.htm

Depth Jumping and Weight Training Effects
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol21/clutch.htm

Adaptation in the Mitochondria
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol11/noakes.htm

Cross-Training Not as Good as Specific Training
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol42/foster.htm

Strength Training and Tests Must Employ the Same Form of Contraction
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol51/ribeiro.htm

Traditional Weight Training of No Benefit to Football Linemen
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol103/harney.htm

Strength Training Is Modality and Capacity Specific
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol73/schwiria.htm

A Summary Of Specificity
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol12/rushall1.htm

Strength Training Does Not Improve ACL Dynamics In Landing
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/english.htm

Rowing Performance Improved More By Technique Than By Physical Training
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol115/seiler1.htm

Increased Leg Strength Does Not Improve Cycling Performance
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol85/bishop1.htm

Power and Agility are Only Improved With Power Training, Not With Traditional Strength Training.
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/adams.htm

Strength Training Not that Important for Vertical Jumping
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol103/hasson.htm

Strength Training Only Improves Strength Training Activities In Swimmers
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/breed.htm

Strength Training Does Not Improve Cycling Performance
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol111/jackson.htm

Learning/Teaching

Varied Motor Skill Practice is Beneficial for Beginners
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol31/kerr.htm

Feedback More Important Than Instructions When Learning A Skill
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol94/hodges2.htm

Self Control Of Feedback Produces Superior Skill Learning
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol94/janelle.htm

Use Modeling When Teaching Beginners
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol94/soohoo.htm

Feedback Should Be Continuos To Produce The Best Performances
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol94/klebez.htm

Physiology Of Motor Learning
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol94/klebez.htm

Correct Practice
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol31/ashy.htm

Stress And Cognitive Functioning
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol33/jones.htm

Factors In Learning Skilled Behaviors
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol31/aberneth.htm

Feedback and Reinforcement
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol31/feedbac2.htm

Practicing For Sports - Mind is More Important than Matter
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol31/rushall1.htm

Learning Is Best Accomplished in a Non-Fatigued State
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol65/barnett.htm

Websites

Joint Mobility

Mandla is a Level I & II (R-Phase and I-Phase) Z-Health Instructor. Z-Health is a clear and concise dynamic joint mobility template for movement. It has been the only system that has provided me, as a teacher and practitioner, with a scientifically sound explanation of how to troubleshoot injury, pain, and poor movement patterns, and to drastically enhance any individual's athletic performance. Dr. Cobb’s system of joint mobility communicates the anatomy and physiology of movement and is in tune with the nature of the human body’s design. This provides a sound template for Kettlebell Training.

Kettlebell Training

Steve Cotter: Full KOntact Fitness
The Martial Art Of Strength Training

Steve Cotter is the true model of an adept movement practitioner. His commitment to providing genuine teaching and an unwavering example of practice is uncanny. Since Mandla first read one of his articles in 2004, it is still very clear that he is someone to follow for his insight into the depth of physical movement and Kettlebell Lifting.
Purchase Steve Cotter Products

Jeff Martone: Tactical Athlete Training Systems, Inc
"Ready In Season & Out Of Season"

Jeff Martone is the founder and owner of Tactical Athlete Training Systems, Inc. He is one of the most innovative minds in incorporating Kettlebells and strength & conditioning tools into use for military and law enforcement training. He provides general preparedness training for fieldwork and for combat.

CrossFit NYC “Forging Elite Fitness”
Contact: Court Wing, Owner/Coach

Court Wing, Coach and co-owner of CrossFit NYC, a Level I & II (R-Phase and I-Phase) Z-Health Instructor and a Kettlebell Expert. There are only a handful of trainers that Mandla will refer clients to, and Court is one of them. Because of his level of professionalism and his commitment to providing quality instruction, Mandla strongly recommends that anyone in the New York area interested in training seek out instruction and guidance from Court.

Kinetic Edge Performance
“Human Potential Set In Motion…”
Contact: Brad Nelson, Owner/Director
Kettlebell Training Woodbury, MN

Brad is at the forefront of the fitness and strength conditioning industry, constantly learning and refining both his training and his coaching practice. He teaches a wide variety of people, from coaches and trainers to athletes and enthusiasts. Brad trains himself and his clients with intelligence, energy and a relentless commitment to success.

Interested In Pursuing Your Own Certification?

Joint Mobility Certification

Z-Health Certification
Contact: Kathy
Telephone: 888.394.4198
Email: Kathy@zhealth.net
Note: Reference Mandla Nkosi at Boston Kettlebell Strength & Conditioning

Mandla is currently R-phase and I-Phase Certified (level I & II) and is working to complete the full scope of the certification process. This ensures that Mandla provides his clients with a full spectrum of services and solutions in fitness, strength & conditioning for sports performance, and movement therapy. The Z-Health certification process is a clear and concise movement template, allowing you to immediately integrate it into your own training approach. Be a professional. Understand what is happening to you and your clients, and have confidence that what you are prescribing is to their exact benefit.

Kettlebell Certification

The Russian Kettlebell Challenge Instructor Certification.
Here is a link to register for the RKC Certification:

American Kettlebell Club Instructors Certification
Here is a link to register for the AKC Certification:

Interested in Martial Arts?

Bakbakan International - Warrior Arts of the Philippines

Authentic training in Filipino bladed arts.
Inspires an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of movement in preparation for combat.
Provides invaluable information paramount to achieving a high level of martial arts practice.
Cultivates an understanding of self, a development of the human spirit, and the will to survive. Survival is a practice and discipline.

YMAA International

Authentic Chinese Martial Arts and Qi Gung.
YMAA validated the importance of learning movement from anatomical and physiologic theoretical perspective.
Provides invaluable information paramount to achieving a high level of martial arts practice.
YMAA a is unique and amazing educational center that preserves the true depth of traditional Chinese Martial Arts.

Brookline Tai Chi

Home of Boston Kettlebell, Authentic Wu Style Tai Chi and Bua Gua instruction.
A tranquil and focused environment, most conducive to learning.

Boston Samurai Arts
“Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho”

Traditional Samurai Arts in Boston with instructor Walter Wong provides bladed and tactically applicative martial instruction.
Walter is a true representation of his martial disciplines and has a commitment vested in the truth of his own martial practice and abilities.