Catskill Kettlebells

CKB is a results oriented semi private and personal training gym.

01/17/2021

Taking a bit of time to take care of the mind or body with a hot bath or workout are great and necessary but do they truly demonstrate self-love? I’m not sure. For me the time I need to practice self-love the most is the hidden times that I usually can’t see until after they are over and I am talking s**t on myself.

When I’m on my way home from the grocery store and suddenly the bag of jalapeño Cheetos have disappeared 🪄💫or at 2am when that new series I just started is suddenly over 👀The dialogue I have with myself at those times is really very ugly.

I have habits and coping strategies in place that I really want to change and I believe it will make my life better if I do. For some reason these behaviors have proven quite challenging to face directly. Why? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️Maybe it is just part of me. What I do know is that shaming myself for them allows the ugly cycle to continue. Trigger➡️binge➡️temporary relief➡️guilt/shame ♾ I’m trying to catch myself now. To be aware when I am having a binge or trying to sooth my anxiety. Sometimes I can even catch myself when I am triggered and winding up then take some time to breath🧘‍♂️, but usually not. That’s when I try to love, to accept, to just sit and not dump hate on myself. It’s uncomfortable. It’s like sandpaper in my mind just grinding away. I long to keep my patterns going 🍔📺📱it’s hard not to judge myself for that but I know I’m still a good guy who wants to do good things and help the people around me. I work towards letting go of habits that take me away from where I want to be by creating new small habits that take me closer to who I truly am. I want you to do the same. If I can sit in non-judgement and start shifting my automated behaviors then I know that you can too. If this is what I believe then I have to do it. I want to love myself better because I believe I am worth it and I believe you are worth it too ❤️ Smile and love yourself friends. Do it the hardest in the times you aren’t perfect.

01/05/2021

Fresh coat of paint and brand new air filters. I’m so ready to see you in here! We will be open for in-person group, 1-1 and small group training in the next week or so (no more than 6 at a time) shoot me a message with any questions! ❤️💪🏼☺️

08/29/2020

Long post but here are the bullet points
**1** Re-Opening
**2** Outside classes in Sept
**3** Mask Wearing
**4** New Members
**5** Current Services
**6** New Services (yay!)

**1**

I have submitted my plan to re-open and am now waiting for approval, inspection, filters, cleaning supplies, etc. I'm hoping for 2-3 weeks from now but we'll see!

**2**

In September I am going to do outside classes in person + Zoom at the same time whenever possible. After that it may get a bit chilly out for the outside thing. Contact me for more specific instructions about this.

**3**

The biggest obstacle that I see for people starting class again (or rather the biggest negative reaction I have heard) is the mask at all times requirement. This does NOT apply to outside classes and could change at any time. I'm a little nervous about working out in a mask because of the discomfort factor but I'm willing to give it a shot for sure!
Here is a link about mask wearing while working out that also says some of the best fitness masks. https://tinyurl.com/yb62rapv. I will be ordering a few of these to try out. I'm looking for comfort, breathability and looking cute. I will let you guys know what I find BUT you should do some looking around too! I have been making fun of as****es wearing masks at the gym for elevation training for years now, so now we just adapt!

**4**

I would love to see new folks at CKB! If you have never used kbs before, please don't be intimidated. They are just another tool and I have a huge range of weights (5-10lbs to 100lbs, cleaned between uses) OR feel free to bring your own dumbells/kbs, etc.. As always the first class (in-person only) is free to try out and you can find the schedule online at www.catskillkettlbells.com/schedule. I would happily add newbies to Zoom after we meet on zoom or in person before a class trial.

**5**
Services
Group Kettlebells, a fun strength based & adaptable workout that is great for most people. At kbs we have fun and challenge ourselves & each other to be the best, strongest and most resilient version of ourselves we can be.
Strong body class is for people of a certain age or those that just want a bit more attention and a slower pace of exercise with all of the fun & feisty behavior of a regular class.

**6**
New Services
1. Online Group Training - $20 monthly. These workouts are suitable for people with a heavy & a light KB (or literally any other weight) You will will get 4 weeks of CKB programming and be able to get your sweat on in the comfort of your own home mask free at any time.

2. Online Personal Training - Programming specific to your goals, needs & available equipment with a 1x/month optional Zoom check to review form and answer any questions you may have about your fitness & workouts.

3. In-person or Zoom Small Group Personal Training. Workout programming made for you, no more than 4 people in a group. Each person will be executing a program that was created for you to help you accomplish your goals with others. All state rules/mandates apply for in person meetings. Contact [email protected] for more info.

4. Personalized Group training or Bootcamp (4 person min, at CKB or in-home) I'll bring music, some bells (my mask) and a badass/fun workout for you and your friends.

Please get in touch if you are interested in what we have going on! As always, please follow/like/share or get in touch!

If you are new to the area, welcome! Delhi is a wonderful community and I can't wait to see how strong we are at the other side of this. Let's get together soon.