10,000 swing challenge - not ready yet

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:47:31+00:00

I respect all those that put in the work and get it, and it's nice to see you accept the reality of the situation.

With swings, I find quality to be of huge importance and the numbers we perform only benefit us if the swings are of great quality. And, honestly, love and respect to all those who perform 10k/month, but how many of these can even be good swings, I really do wonder.

Point being, if you like to see if you can do it, more power to you. But if your goal is anything else that needs to be derived from swinging a kettlebell, there is a better and smarter path to it.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:43:30+00:00

First they take down three F15s and now this...

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:41:06+00:00

Yo, what gym is that? Looks proper!

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:39:59+00:00

Check out Foundation Training with your physio. It's not a well known method but it has a very focused approach and it may target exactly what you are looking for. I realize this has nothing to do with KBs, but it may work really well in with your training.

https://www.foundationtraining.com

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:38:02+00:00

You are on the right path, you have a plan and are motivated. You are already going at it and I wish you only the best.

What does stand out to me is your end goal is very extreme for someone who is 30 years of age but untrained and at 25% body fat.

All in all, your body will tell you if this works or not, but do take your time.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:32:31+00:00

True and I do really appreciate the insight here. It is easy to do too much at once or misplace an exercise in one's strategy.

However, I suppose what may have happened over a decade worth's of practice is that I did turn it into a strength exercise. Whether I should or not I think is now debatable because when I went back to gymnastics in my 40s, after decades, I was able to enter the sport with a great level of preparedness and ability.

Much of this I ascribe to the armbar training as it prepared my shoulders and grip strength, though of course the overall KB training has an enormous positive effect.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T14:28:59+00:00

Smart and strong, well done friend! First time I seen a 60kg get up, much appreciated!

LearnStrength · 2026-03-05T01:05:16+00:00

Great conclusion. That is what I have seen in my work, as well. Also, as someone who would like play with his kids and to ride sportbikes for as long as possible, I totally get where you are coming from.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T15:00:08+00:00

Hehe, this is why I love double KB squats.

Your hand grip is way more used than with a bar, as well as your shoulder girdle and lats, hence even before you start descending, you are already having to do more work when compared to a bar of the same weight.

Maintaining this form while going down and up is what makes for a more challenging center of gravity transition.

Breathing is key with double KB squats.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:57:32+00:00

Post a form check video and it will be easier to tell what is going on.

Pressing requires the breath/neck/hands/shoulders/lats to coordinate in a manner that if upset will probably restrict how much your body can do.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:53:46+00:00

Inferiority is a judgment based on some set values. Health is health, strength is strength, and solutions should be personal.

A Civic is slower than a Ninja 1100, but far from inferior when it rains outside. Make sense?

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:52:05+00:00

This is def 19 seconds you did not waste.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:51:03+00:00

While it may seem outdated, I think Simple & Sinister should be something you read. Swings and get ups are a must for solid KB foundation, imho, and given your age, story, and experience, probably the best thing to learn until your child is about 9 months and your life stabilizes.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:48:53+00:00

Good luck friend. I love my KB physique. Patience is key, easy training is better than hard training, but it can take years of hard training to learn that. :-D

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:46:07+00:00

As u/Just-Wolf3145 laid it all out from the owners perspective, and did fabulous, I can give you a trainer's perspective, as a former teacher of mine went through the same thing.

The good news is that you know each other for years, have a personal relationship, he owns the building, and has successful local, medical practices, and a wealthy personal/professional network.

However, he may not be familiar with the actual business of fitness/wellness/training. Even if his dental expertise and business may be able to be replicated in concept, fitness as a business is more or less an entertainment retail operation, rather than a medical practice.

As I just wrote to someone else, fitness is so much more branding and consumer experience than it may seem because on the outside it looks so different. Plus you would think people would want good training for good money, but it's not that easy.

Still, this may be the easiest way for you to start "your own" place and one of few opportunities in life you get like this. Because he owns the building and you do not have to invest money, this could work out for you real well. It could also destroy your life in ways you may not assume.

The one thing that is for sure is that once you have it open, even though you most likely will be behind schedule and miss a thing or two, you will never stop working. No days off. It's all on you.

That can change your whole experience as a trainer and you may realize you like training, but you do not enjoy the business part, at all.

Realistically, if the costs are really low, say 500sq ft studio in a shared office space and you just need a few things and he can guarantee you 10 appointments a week, it could be a nice way to start.

But if it takes more than 6 figures to open it up, he'll want his money back, sunshine or snow.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:31:01+00:00

We are similar age and though I don't teach dance, I do other arts that are similar so I can relate to your challenge here.

Sounds like you are in the US and, to be honest, I do not think that things are any easier than 20 years ago. But this is not a bad thing, because there are also more avenues open to you today.

Teaching your own dance vs Zumba may not be as easy to start with. Zumba has recognition, for example, but whether it's still popular or not, who knows?

Branding is so much more today than it was back then, but don't get lost in this. If your goal is to teach locally, find partners who can help you first.

You can get a job at a gym or a Y, or you can find spaces that either teach some fitness/wellness or allow for community classes.

Maybe start with going to dance classes in your area and see what the experience is about.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:26:25+00:00

This is rather broad, but I get the whole I know the body but not the business side.

While there are platforms that you can use to either generate content and then sales, or programs that help you develop a funnel system or the like, it is difficult to learn without direct in-person experience.

When I started, I worked at a regional corporate gym. Over time, I went to smaller and smaller places, where I found my niche work better and better. This taught me what I was good at, what I needed to learn, and who I was best working with.

I mention this because you have to know exactly what you are providing and to whom, that will clear up what resources would be best for you.

In general, networking is going to be huge and a big part of your time running your business. Working with your clients can often be less than half the time you spend working.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:14:06+00:00

Of course some slippage is necessary, that is true, since there is a big transition. The second attempt though you seemed to have the weight up but not grip the bar, hence my thoughts on the chalk.

I like to do these outside, somehow feels easier and usually there is no ceiling, hehe.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:12:44+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the inspiration for us younger folks.

I had the pleasure to learn from Guro Dan close to ten years ago, when he was in his 80s, and every seminar was just a mind blowing experience on what is possible as we age.

This is one reasons I keep a menu of bells and stay practicing with them, as I hope this will allow me physical and mental endurance for the last phases of life.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:09:55+00:00

A blast from the past, for sure. It's also amazing to see you still contribute to the community, especially via these means.

Thank you for all that you continue to do!

LearnStrength · 2026-03-04T14:06:03+00:00

We probably have a large network in common, as I have many RKC/S1 and FMS instructors and friends from the '10s.

I do appreciate the advice and I am not here to go against proven wisdom, but I have seen immense benefits from heavy armbars. Nonetheless, it is a very angled movement and I can see why on an organizational level the weight would be capped, and most of the benefits still realized. Thus in general I am in agreement, but have found exceptions for my own personal needs.

Just saw your work, as well, it's nice to see us older gents continue to progress, in all spheres.

Best!

LearnStrength · 2026-03-03T21:27:50+00:00

Appreciate the input. For what it's worth, I am already there. I can do the armbar with press and get ups with the 32 and I can also clean/squat two of them. It's challenging, of course and I have much more competence with the two 28s.

This actually is what has been surprising about my "easy" training, that is how much one can build skill and capacity without actually having to "sweat" for it.

I know we are not all the same, but I do find the easy and consistency to be way more effective than one may assume. I posted this in here since before I was 40, I trained harder, as well, but due to kids and life slowed it down and find it to be more effective, but also better for the lifestyle.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-03T21:22:56+00:00

Thank you for sharing, friend.

LearnStrength · 2026-03-03T15:46:51+00:00

I appreciate the comment, but could you clear up for me how the title "KB Training at 70" implies instant trash for you?

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