tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30355719766504614472024-03-14T10:11:26.322-05:00SG Human Performance (SGHP)SG Human Performance is a blogsite created by Mark & Nikki Snow. Mark is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor (RKC), Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a Certified Specialist of the Functional Movement Screen. Nikki is a Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor (RKC), and ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor. The blog will cover many different areas of fitness, nutrition, sports medicine, and pre/post rehabilitation.SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-23933634766422544482009-12-21T08:16:00.002-06:002009-12-21T08:21:07.663-06:00Moving to a new blog address!Now that a new chapter in our lives is about to begin, Nikki and I have decided to make a small change and have new blog addresses. You can always check out our blogs from our homepage of http://www.sghumanperformance.com or http://www.nebraskakettlebell.comMy new blog (titled Mr. SG Human Performance) is located at http://mrsghumanperformance.wordpress.com Nikki's blog is located at: http://SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-11334874023099863722009-12-03T08:35:00.002-06:002009-12-03T08:37:07.665-06:00What is a Pattern? By Dr. Mark ChengTerrific post by one of my mentors, Dr. Mark Cheng. Really helps to explain what the FMS and RKC systems are applying to help improve individuals imbalances, asymmetries and pain. http://kettlebellslosangeles.blogspot.com/2009/12/whats-pattern.htmlSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-710786762375980792009-11-10T16:10:00.005-06:002009-11-10T16:25:02.886-06:00Can Chocolate be Healthy? By Dr. John BerardiEat and Run is an internet program Precision Nutrition has created in partnership with the endurance-oriented folks at Competitor.com. (Thus the name; Eat and Run.)Over the next few months Precision Nutrition is bringing you dozens of new high-quality nutrition videos. Every single one supports the important ideas presented in the Precision Nutrition System.So, make sure you’ve got your copy of SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-87188790302728467592009-11-03T13:07:00.003-06:002009-11-03T13:13:56.433-06:00Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie from eatingwell.comHealthier Pumpkin PieA classic holiday favorite made healthy!Here is a visual comparison of EatingWell’s Thanksgiving recipes versus more traditional versions of the same foods that are bound to be gracing your holiday table. We included calories, fat, saturated fat and sodium in our comparison, and we think you’ll agree the statistics are telling. Best of all, the tricks and techniques used to SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-19516218144314457272009-10-27T14:17:00.009-05:002009-10-27T16:06:44.528-05:00Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Hardstyle Kettlebell CertificationTop 10 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification 1. You will understand why mastery of the kettlebell swing is fundamental to high-level Hard Style practice like you didn't already know that! the universe revolves around the kb swing/deadlift2. You will develop deep understanding of the true benefits of kettlebell training—for both yourself and your clients SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-24260432818423122802009-10-16T12:59:00.004-05:002009-10-16T13:09:44.560-05:00Sara Cheatham on finding time to stay in shapeExcellent article by Sara on how military moms can find the time to train to get the results that they need. I also believe that this article can apply to everyone!If you are interested in learning more about kettlebells or getting one check here!Women:26 Lb Kettlebell Quick-Start Kit with DVDMen:Men's 35lb Russian Kettlebell Quick-Start Kit with DVDSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-6135896354386752532009-10-16T12:39:00.004-05:002009-10-16T12:47:11.101-05:00Ladder TrainingBeen getting back into the swing of things this week. Beginning my valley to work into peaking on my pressing. Had a little set back a few weeks ago when my neck acted up on me. Just my body was telling me to back off and do things right. I normally press a 24kg for sets, my personal best is pressing a 36kg each side x1. This week I am pressing a 20kg. Today did 4 ladders of 5 reps. Goes a littleSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-42882607481446649322009-10-09T13:21:00.006-05:002009-10-09T13:36:32.993-05:00Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification is coming to OMAHA, NE!!!!With Senior RKC Jon Engum and RKC Team Leader Dr. Mark ChengSaturday November 14, 2009 7am—5:00pm Omaha, NebraskaI am very excited to announce that the Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification is coming to our homestate! Please see below for some of the details. Dr. Mark Cheng is wicked smart! I consider him to be one of my mentors, please sign up! You will so thank me for it! Attend the HKC and SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-49581850220974087952009-10-05T06:15:00.002-05:002009-10-05T06:19:55.225-05:002009 Komen Greater Nashville Race for the Cure - More about KomenSusan G. Komen for the Cure®Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement.Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-73205729155452083932009-09-25T10:37:00.002-05:002009-09-25T10:41:55.636-05:00RKC Instructor Certification now open for April 2010Make the investment......Make a plan.......Get screened............Meet with a RKC...........& START TRAINING!Take the first step now! Make the investment towards a better future! It will change your life!Click the title above to save $1,000 of the registration price! You can also pay in 4 monthly installments!SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-30424422225121268412009-09-22T09:08:00.001-05:002009-09-22T09:08:03.368-05:00Understanding Your Muscles - Men's HealthUnderstanding Your Muscles - Men's HealthShared via AddThisThis article helps to reinforce the idea behind the RKC and FMS. SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-87700933419040003652009-09-21T05:43:00.007-05:002009-09-21T06:03:18.555-05:00The Biggest Loser....The Viewers by Robert dos RemediosTerrific post by Coach Dos. Please check it out. A little bit of language in the article, but it gets the point across.About "Coach Dos"Robert dos Remedios is the 2006 NSCA Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year. He is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach @ College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA and a sought after speaker and presenter on conditioning. His best selling book Men's HealthSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-53289491628511054772009-09-17T10:22:00.002-05:002009-09-17T10:26:09.511-05:00Metabolic Circuits by Alwyn CosgroveGreat post by Fitness Professional Wizard Alwyn Cosgrove. Good for all of you individuals out there that believe you need to run to burn fat.As most readers of my articles will know I’m a huge believer in using metabolic circuits and routines for fat loss and conditioning.If you consider the normal statistic that jogging a mile burns approximately 100 calories, takes around 1500 reps to perform, SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-47316078887597592462009-09-16T11:34:00.005-05:002009-09-16T11:38:04.352-05:00Iron Tamer Clan - The Instructors Who Got Us Where We Are NowHello again everyone! It has been a terrific September as an offical RKC instructor. I have to say I have been able to apply all that I have learned at the RKC Instructor Certification Course everyday with my clients as well as my physical therapy patients.As I promised, I am writing a 2nd installment to the Iron Tamer Clan Post from last week. This week I am giving props to the instructors and SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-65132070091374499112009-09-04T08:47:00.033-05:002009-09-04T13:13:43.626-05:00The Iron Tamer Clan & The RKC ExperienceI cannot begin to explain all the emotions that went through the last weekend. There were times of doubt, nervousness, excitement, exhaustion, fulfillment, pain, anger, and many others. At the end I finally understood what RKC is all about. It is hard to describe what transition I went through, but I truly believe that I am a stronger and more honorable man now that I have been through it and SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-11263694162281928662009-09-03T15:31:00.004-05:002009-09-03T15:38:44.003-05:00San Diego RKC After Action Report by Jordan VezinaNice article that Jordan Vezina, RKC wrote on his Average to Elite Blog. Jordan was a team assistant to Team Jones. The team that I participated on at RKC, San Diego .If you ever find an article authored by him, please read it. He has a terrific way of painting a picture for you to help you with your kb technique. Jordan also put up a nice video of the grad workout with me participating in it asSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-53351660811908727742009-08-30T00:23:00.003-05:002009-09-02T11:35:20.193-05:00RKC Day 2Hello everyone! Hope all is well wherever you may be. Nikki and I have made it through day two of RKC and are still holding up well. Hands a little tore up, pretty sore but all in all we are doing good. Today we covered the clean, press, squat, & snatch all with wonderful workouts following the technique portions. Many terrific drills learned to help clean up clients technique as well. Had a SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-34781752907395005802009-08-28T22:14:00.003-05:002009-09-02T11:37:54.571-05:00RKC Day 1Hello everyone! Just want to let you know that day 1 has come and gone. We woke up this am very nervous for the upcoming day ahead and of course the snatch test. Good news is that Nikki and myself both nailed the snatch test. We were so excited and relieved at the same time! The rest of the day we worked primarily on the swing and Turkish getup. We learned a ton of terrific drills to help make SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-22152172109079281932009-08-25T10:37:00.002-05:002009-08-25T10:39:05.835-05:00Heat Exhaustion and Student Athletes Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the EconomyNice piece done on the Today Show about the National Athletic Trainer's Associations policy on heat illness.SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-77284656203704630082009-08-18T10:13:00.004-05:002009-08-18T11:05:24.274-05:00RKC Update - 9 days and countingCountdown = 9 days till we begin.Doing pretty well this week. A little on edge due to one of the most important weekends in our lives if you ask me. You have to understand that I am the guy that gets sick to my stomach nervous before recreation softball games, after the first play or swing of the bat then I will be fine.I feel that I will be on edge ( feel sorry for my wife Nikki) until after theSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-44480262683186125282009-08-17T07:02:00.006-05:002009-08-17T09:44:48.093-05:00Real Women Aren't Magazine Covers or Manequins by The Female Fitness and Nutrition ScientistGreat post by Cassandra Forsythe.Here is the episode.Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the EconomySG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-20614588647852784732009-08-13T10:13:00.006-05:002009-08-13T10:55:02.727-05:00RKC Prep UpdateBeen a while since I have updated everyone on how Nikki and I are doing for our preparation for out Russian Kettlebell Instructor Certification in San Diego, CA on Aug 28-30th.2 weeks from today we will be on a plane for the west coast. I have been a little on edge lately. Don't think I have been this nervous for anything in my life. State wrestling was one but I was too young and naive to SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-68211429720267215662009-08-06T08:30:00.012-05:002009-08-08T22:56:38.663-05:00Cinnamon Raisin Bars (Precision Nutrition)Here is my new favorite POST WORKOUT protein bar from Precision Nutrition. INGREDIENTS2 cups rolled oats8 scoops vanilla whey protein powder1 cup raisins (be creative here!, we have used dried cherries and dried cranberries as well!)1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1 tbsp Olive oil or flax oil2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extractSplenda or Stevia, to taste (about 1/2 cup or 10-15 packets)SG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-48794020127171452482009-07-29T16:39:00.009-05:002009-07-31T12:32:57.543-05:00Making an Investment in Your Health, Part 2-NUTRITIONI can attest that I could workout 7 days a week, 2 hours a day and still have a belly on me. That is because that exercise is only half the battle. Proper nutrition is the other half to this equation to invest in your health.Yes. I have stated in the past that "I wish I could eat healthier but I just can't afford it". Nowadays you can actually SAVE money by eating healthier. Bulk food chains likeSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035571976650461447.post-654971402065682672009-07-28T10:29:00.009-05:002009-07-29T16:41:42.700-05:00Making an Investment in your Health, Part 1-FitnessEveryone is concerned now a days (as they should) about money. Actually even more now than usual. We worry about this week, next paycheck and our future. We think of what is the proper way to invest in our futures for our dreams and retirement.Did anyone ever think about making an investment in your and your families health? I have many patients/clients that I work with now who wish that they didSG Human Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261420133059526840noreply@blogger.com0