new to girevoy

[matthew_85]

hello im new to the forum, and unfortunatley im gonna be the annoying one to ask for some help getting started in girevoy.
sorry if this has been gone over time and time again.

anyway, basically i've been wanting to get into shape for a while now, looking at the vast amount of ways the world has to offer to help me achieve what i want.

after some searching around i decided to go for girevoy as i allready own some kettlebells and i really like endurance type training.

i have 1x16kg, 2x20kg, 1x25kg bells.

as i allready have some kettlebells you may guess that im no stranger to lifting weights, which i used to do a few years ago ( more powerlifting/strongman stuff ).

just recently to help me slim down around the gut area i've been doing a version of the warrior diet ( snacking on fruit and veg during the day and having a nice big meal with meat and veg at the end of the day, around 7pm'ish ).
is this type of eatting enough for training for girevoy ?

im not sure how a girevoy workout should look, i know you can do a 3 day a week schedule 2 jerk days 1 snatch day, not too sure about assesory work that goes with endurance jerking and snatching.

any help you can give would be greatfully appreciated.

[Emily]

Hi Matthew,

I highly recommend you download Paul's book - you can find it here: http://taskettlebellers.tripod.com/girevoysportaustralia/id34.html

It's very comprehensive and will give you a good idea of how to work out a good GS program for yourself.

Take a look at the logs on here, obviously Paul's and people like Jason (Bronson) and Jamie Douse and Mick Valentine's (got back a bit before his injury) to get more ideas and see what people are doing.

If you're in Melbourne come to Paul's workshop on the 14th June (if you need more details email me at info@kettlebells.co.au or call 1300 85 40 50). Nothing beats getting instruction from a true expert in the flesh.

Be careful of some of the traps that are easy to fall into:
* be careful of your snatch volume, it's very easy to overtrain with these (I've done it myself and I've heard of other people doing the same at the beginning when they're a bit keen)
*take care of your hands and grip (overtraining/hurting these can set you back a lot) - regularly remove calluses and really listen to your body, you'll know soon enough when you're grip is going
* you're better off doing less more often and going for a reasonably high volume/moderate intensity program (this is how the Russians do it and with patience it will give you amazing results without risking injury or overtraining) - Paul got me onto this and it's working wonders - however as Paul says there is no 'one true way' and you need to figure out what works for you
* sort out any existing imbalances/problems - I haven't injured myself doing GS but it has highlighted some ongoing problems I had and continuing to train through them resulted in more problems and reduced performance. As soon as I got them looked at by a great physio (if you're in Melbourne see Andrew Lock) my lifts improved out of sight.

Best of luck with it!

Emily

[kbellguy]

Hi Matt

As Emily has stated, get Pauls ebook on GS, single best resource on GS training info and methology you can own, and go to his workshop. Depending on where you live find a GS orientated coach to get you started, this helps greatly.

cheers

Mat

[matthew_85]

thanks for the replys really appreciate it.
unfortunately the credit crunch is hitting me hard so i cant afford to buy the e-book right now.
i live in england so cant attend any classes there which is a shame, as i'd like to see how its properly done.

i'll just go with the advice you've given so far and feel it out, thanks :)

i'll start a log when i get started and see how things go.

thanks.

[Emily]

Try contacting the British Kettlebell Lifting Federation and see if they have any info. Britain has a much more established Girevoy sport scene than we do here - ours is still very much in its infancy.