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#pulmonaryeducation #breathworktraining Harp Optimized Pulmonary Education (HOPE) Two hour Interactive Virtual Experience this March.... Join us from anywhere, registration linked in bio. #daretodv8 Image, DV8 Course in Long Beach CA By the talented Brian Galdamez @gvldamez

This right here. RP @peelfit The @dv8fitness method really focuses on wedging and creating power and force! I’ve been covering wedging and force pro...duction in #peelfitsmallgrouptraining a lot over the past few weeks in teaching these techniques so I wanted to share this visual! ... ... When setting up your dead lift, clean, snatch or swing (as in this video) you should aim to find a position where you are wedging your body between the ground (your feet)and the load(the kettlebell), like the wedge being hammered into the wood above. Wedging should should feel so tight that you start to create output force! ... ... Once you find your wedge, driving down into your feet is all you need to create force down and up in that swing! ... ... I hope this visual helps you! ... ... Want to learn more about wedging and power with kettlebells and join my community! Peelfit Small group training is offered virtually 3 days a week on Zoom and available for all levels from beginner to advanced! Sessions are also recorded and available on demand through @thetalenthack on peelfit.com if the Live session times do not work into your schedule! Train Smart, Live Strong, Play Long! #wedging #daretodv8 #thisisnotadrill #outputforce #kettlebells #kettlebellswing #virtualtraining See more

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To all of you writing in from NEW YORK. Meet us on the Upper West Side! _ A little cliché written flair, don’t care: DV8 can’t help but be in a New York state of mind these days.... Your registration link is now live! THE LOCATION @nexanyc at 2273 Broadway, between 81st and 82nd Streets. THE BACKGROUND Soon after Damali Fraiser requested to host a DV8 Cert in Ontario, another powerhouseNeXa Founder Anna Clarkwelcomed us to her striking and impressive facility in NYC. EAGER RETURN We couldn’t be more excited to be back in New York with you all! It’s been too long, as you knowbefore 2020, barely a month passed without us traveling to the City to teach, for over a decade ! THE DIFFERENCE The difference now? With Phil Scarito no longer having corporate ties restricting how he can teach, students new and known are reaping the benefit. DETAILS Who: @theannaclark hosting @dv8fitness @philscarito What: DV8 Kettlebell Teaching Certification When: June 2021 Where: @nexanyc 2273 Broadway Why: To learn the single most efficient and effective way to practice and teach kettlebells, to date. To join a community of educators, from all walks of life, at the height of the industry committed to the role of #foreverstudents. TRIM THE EXCESS Eliminate the roadblocks. Eliminate the need to find drills to fix skills. It’s time to start getting it right, right from the start. For you, and for your students. CAPACITY Spots are limited due to capacity regulations and general social responsibility, so don’t wait! Registration linked in bio. - - #kettlebellcertification #newyorkfitness - Community. Education. Integrity. _ #daretodv8

#Repost @jenmurphymeehan with @make_repost Jen, we see you, and we support you. TBT-2018... Last week I shared a post about the importance of meeting the needs of all learners and using a variety of techniques to meet these needs. One of them being PROPS for both for visual and kinestehic learners. I was reminded of my very FIRST PROP this week so I thought I would share. Throw it back to September 16, 2018! This was the first time I taught in front of a large audience on the field of dreams. Not knowing the details of each of the attendees learning styles I made sure I approached the delivery of the content to try and reach each person and their individual learning styles. The TORCH was the first prop I used to deliver information in a out of the box/ not In your manual way. I wasn’t sure how it was going to be received but I took a leap of faith! I am so glad I did! It was a special moment in time that I’ll never forget. The TORCH has a special place in my heart. It gave me the confidence to teach in my own unique way and trust myself. This TORCH represents my love of teaching and learning. The TORCH is a reminder of all the shining lights in our amazing community! The field may change, but the light shines on! Last but certainly not least, the TORCH is a reminder to all of us.... Do what makes soul shine! @dv8fitness @strengthoverpower @philscarito @drezie

Surprise! All students taking the February 20-21 Cert (Sold Out, but May 2021 is listed and live for registration in bio!) will be receiving new manuals. And by new manuals we don’t just mean *new* manuals, but updated manuals. Not just addendum style either ... Retooled and reworked to answer your questions since October and add deeper understanding to the ways you practice and process the material.... Signed, sealed, delivered. Literally! On its way to your doorstep ... But really, how much more did we add? To put it this way, we put the font down a point size to save paper and STILL came out with an ADDITIONAL 30+ pages to what you received at the October Cert! - Thank you to all those who clicked ‘register’new students and known. For the roughly ten who chose to take it again, since only October WITH THE SAME MANUAL ... talk about inspiration for us to pivot on a dime and take something for the future and give back NOW. The reward here to you and your teammates should be well worth it! Never forget, DV8 loves a good surprise. Always has. - Thank you for the faith in Daring to DV8! See you in a week. Onward! _ #wehaveyourback #reciprocity #dontstagnate #livingmanual #daretodv8

The purpose of a university is not to train skills. It’s to promote the pursuit of knowledge. Higher education exists to stoke curiosity, fuel discovery, foster debate, encourage critical thinking, and develop the next generation into more sophisticated learners. On university, by Adam Grant @adamgrant .... - _ And adding #theskills ... Uncompromisingly toward the advancement #ofknowledge Tweaking as #welearn ... While fully framed by the above #premiseandpurpose Just might be #thehomerun . - _ - Come on in, the water’s warm. - - If you’re feeling it: Like Comment SHARE ... Save - - #highereducation #studentsofstrength #studentsinstrength #daretodv8

Pulmonary Education. Next up for continued learning: March 13, two-hour class and interactive workshop with Phil Scarito and Dr. Ed Thomas. This Virtual opportunity made possible by the suggestion of Dr. Thomas himself JOIN US VIRTUALLY, FROM ANYWHERE.... Long-standing HOPE concept and practice by Dr. Ed Thomas. His dedicated work within the practice continues to change the game in pulmonary care. _ - HOPE Harp Optimized Pulmonary Education. Your lungs mature by the time you are about 20-25 years old. After about the age of 35, your lung function will decline as you age. American Lung Association Hospitals and clinics in the USA and abroad are now using diatonic harmonicas (harps) to treat a variety of pulmonary issues. Ed Thomas and Phil Scarito will introduce this uniquely functional diatonic harp system Thomas first learned in the early-1950’s when he was around eight years old. Following this 1.5 Hr. class (with an added half hour for general questions), participants will be able to: Briefly explain HOPE theory. Conduct related independent studies. Begin practicing fundamental HOPE principles. Class Content: Intros HOPE history Related online resources Group practice _ Intentionally priced to offer a greater opportunity for all to learn and participate: $75 General Admission $50 DV8 2020/2021 Cert Students or those registered for a 2021 DV8 Certification. Link in bio to register. #breathandbreathing #breathislife #daretodv8 DV8 Image by the incredibly talented Brian Galdamez: @gvldamez

405x3 New personal best. Felt much easier than expected. @dv8fitness Style start for my swings may be paying off. @philscarito... _ Above reposted from @rjbad16. Interested in learning the most streamlined approach to practicing and teaching kettlebells available, while also experiencing carryover gains to multiple modalities, including the bar? Join us. Link in bio. #daretodv8

BRINGING MINDFULNESS BACK INTO YOUR TRAINING Join Denzel Allen and Phil Scarito today at 11AM EST (8 to 9AM Pacific) for an IG Live on bringing Mindfulness Back into Your Training. IG Live, 11AM to Noon EST... On account: @philscarito Image above: DV8 Friend, Student, and Colleague Denzel Allen - Offering a total example of control of the bells, instead of the other way around. And just the precision and grace with which @powerofstrength demonstrates and practices strength, presence, and movement. If you’ve ever worked with him, you know. _ We (behind the scenes at DV8 HQ!) were so excited to find out this IG Live had been scheduled. Two premium educators who believe more in the power of being a student than any other role the industry has to offer #foreverstudents #mindfultraining #itsyourlife #yourtalent #yourlegacy #editatwill #daretodv8

The DV8 behind the heel start position is a game changer! What if in order to find a fast and effective solution to a problem kettlebell athletes have had, for years, you have to let go of what you were taught was the right and only way to do something. I am very happy to have had a chance to train with @philscarito and complete my @dv8fitness Kettlebell TEACHING certification. Now some new additions are included in my exercise library. This library is a living compilation of... the tools and resources that I teach in order to help my students safely and comfortably access kettlebell training. I wrote an article called " " (go to my bio for the ). There we discussed Cleaning up your cleans, which means avoiding a number of common errors and many are virtually eliminated if you practice the DV8 starting position. Error #1: Casting the Bell Too Far Error #2: Shrugging Your Shoulders Error #3: Bending Your Wrists Working with a qualified and certified kettlebell instructor can help you ease into learning the skills you need to meet your goals. ... ... , , , , .... ... ... ... #StartWhereYouAre #MasterTheBasics #Brampton #LiftOFF WWW.LIFTOFFSTRENGTH.CA #kettlebellsforeveryBODY #kettlebells #PersonalTrainer #StrengthCoach #KettlebellCoach #KettlebellInstructor #StrengthTraining #kettlbellbasics #FitnessForEveryone #bodypositive #bodypositivefitness Above reposted from @damali.fraiser. _ #bellsbehindtheheels #dv8method #dv8start #kettlebellinstruction #kettlebellcertification #continuingeducation Come learn, link in bio. #daretodv8

Inspired by @broken_spear_metal_health to do a few #knucklepushups. #onearmpushups #bodyweighttraining #daretodv8

The early bird gets the ... post. DV8 2020 Cert Students: Be like Alanna, Anthony, Cali, Kevin, Jon, Frances, Damali, Renee, Denzel, and Ross (submitted in that order!), the first ten who and sentand get your DV8 shots inwe have some compiling to do.... For everyone else: If you like the gear, you should see the education! Join us from across the globe virtually in February. You still have until the end of January to register. Link in bio, you won’t be disappointed. #trainingcertification #kettlebellcertification #kettlebells #bodyweightraining #indianclubs #barbelltraining #daretodv8

In light of today's ongoing national embarrassment, I chose to punch the floor other than... One Arm knuckle sandwiches!! #daretodv8 #onearmpushup ... #onearmknucklepushups #angermanagement _ Above Reposted: @broken_spear_metal_health Thank you for paving this one, Jon. We invite all to show us your #onearmknucklepushup and your spirit for the greater good, for all. #daretodv8

DV8Fitness bell placement methodology as applied to the Kettlebell Swing. Using this portion of the DV8 method will make teaching the Kettlebell Swing easier for the coach by eliminating the roadblocks and unnecessary drills that are usually used when teaching in the systems in current play to practice and teach kettlebell movements made popular in the last few decades. For the student, this bell placement will make learning the Swing much quicker, more powerful and more effi...cient. A system that began to be publicly taught in 2019, this method and the DV8 system created by Phil Scarito is found in no previous written material, courses, or certifications to date. Note that while this video addresses the Swing specifically, the Swing is not taught first in our system of student instruction or teaching methodology. Effects of the DV8 teaching system are proving revolutionary to coaches, new and accomplished. But why? Certify or learn more: Courses, Events, Certifications: https://www.dv8fitness.com Follow On IG @philscarito https://www.instagram.com/philscarito/ And @dv8fitness https://www.instagram.comdv8fitness/ Facebook Business Profile for Events, Photos, more Video: https://www.facebook.com/DV8Fitness-Inc-Phil-Scarito-923558781028970/ #daretodv8 #dv8method #dv8fitness #bellsbehindtheheels #alwaysthestudent #studentsinstrength #studentofstrength https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avlcjnzQnM4&t=29s

In case anyone forgot. - - Also, wellness is fitness. ... #blackmentalhealthmatters #walterwallace #mentalhealthawareness #reformresponseteams #ownbackyard #wellnessisfitness _ Image credit for this post goes to @daye_photography. Thanks to @kent_edwards for his work in documenting 2020. Kent is also the Founder of Daye Movement, a philanthropic organization focused on fitness and movement, and social change: Committed to equality, inclusivity, social justice, empowerment and unity. #dayemovement #dayephotography #socialchange #fitphilanthropy _ #daretodv8

SWIPE RIGHT. _ _ Each of these beautiful people offered to put $100 in the DV8 pot for each person who signed up in their name for 2020 DV8 Certification, with the funds going directly to further diversify the already quite diverse October DV8 student group. $2400 is the amount raised and already received.... $750 is the amount raised that’s still coming from an initiative of the new nonprofit Daye Movement, started by @kentedwards. Of the above: $1400 was the amount contributed by Jen Meehan ALONE. In addition to the above: DV8 HQ kicked in a further $1700 to match the highest amount (@jenmurphymeehan) and a little extra for good measure, as good practice, in leadership. The above amounts contributed to the tuition of numerous students. While the other participants who had sign-ups in their name with contributions were Holly Myers (@liftwithhollyandarryn $500), Lindsey Pantaleon (@lt_linsanity $200), Denzel Allen (@powerofstrength $200), and Marlon Taduran (@mtaduran $100), each person photographed offered to participate of their own volition and at their suggestion on a group call in early June 2020. Not one of them would have been comfortable with any praise going in their direction. So we didn’t give them the option. They are, until they see this, unaware these images or words will be posted. But theyand people like themare what this industry needs, and they deserve to inspire the hearts of others, if others feel so called. For the imaged warriors, strong in ALL ways: write them, thank them. Get to know them. And please LIKE COMMENT SHARE Together, we can not just *create* change, which is still passive when we see it as outside of us. Instead, we can BE change. It starts now. #daretodv8

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Toffler Strength. In movement, community, leadership, integrity: these are no exception.... DV8 October Live Virtual Kettlebell Teaching Certification #2 starts today. #daretodv8

DV8 October Virtual Kettlebell Teaching Certification #1 starts today. Small group session for those new to this method of education. Providing options for all learners and paving the way for instructors looking to hone their strength & movement coaching skills by videoneeding it now more than ever as we continue to move through the newest phase of the pandemic.... Along with the understanding that the coaching world, like all else, can’t stagnate just because we don’t want things to change. Or because we like the old way better. And that’s ok. Guidance helps when we know it’s time to adjust, to adapt, to stop making excuses, to do better ... because we know better, and because we can. Others judgments are not your concern. You have places to go. And we have your back. Thank you for having ours. #masterthebasics to #owntheadvanced #daretodv8

I don’t always go into major cities to teach, in fact there is something special about going to smaller cities and towns, especially overseas. Pride in local culture, education seems more important often there, and deep community. I particularly enjoy working with a host that has not been given full opportunity otherwise to participate in spreading education. When a facility or facility owner has been pushed from that mission, I will do whatever I can to offer them the chance. If it works, we go from there and grow. This is one of those places. As their country enters what looks like a second shut down in the pandemic, we send our respects and strength, knowing @girja.brno in Brno Czech Republic will come back stronger than ever. Best physical education learning facility in Czech Republic that we have come to know. @philscarito

Active recovery. #united _ #indianclubs #indianclubswinging #indianclubtraining #mindfulmovement #shoulderrehab #recoverytraining #kettlebells #barbelltraining #bodyweightworkout #fitnesscertification #continuingeducation #daretodv8

RESPECT . Respect is not making sure we please authority. Respect is making sure we look out for those who trust us. . Male to female, female to male, male to male, female to female, and those whom ascribe to neither: Don’t touch your students without asking, and meaning it.... NOT AN OPTION Though we as leads of Coaching Certifications, Courses, and now Monthly Coaching Programs are typically against the always or never approaches in training, here we hold the line. EXCUSES We hear people say, My country is different. My state doesn’t require it. Great. Respect the boundary. We hear people saying, Isn’t that being a little too sensitive? No. Respect the boundary. WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT ... One of the most intimate professions, coaches deal with people’s bodies and their trust. You’re also in the cooler person spot (you know what we mean) and definitely in the position of authority. You have no idea if your student is just trying to make you happy, be agreeable for the sake of being agreeable, or simply fit in. Your students look up to you. CLIENT RETENTION If nothing else, why lose them to this without ever knowing? Random injuries that make no sense, financial issues, timing becoming a problem. While all of this may be true, these are also the things clients of one-to-one industries use to remove themselves. If you haven’t done it yourself, you surely know someone else who has. THE TIMES MAY HELP Something advantageous about the pandemic in coaching is that trainers are having to steer more clear than normal of physical contact. Whether due to virtual training or social distancing, it’s a way to find advantages in challenges. Still, let’s keep in mind: BASIC Physical Contact Checklist: Don’t touch without asking. Avoid encroaching on your students’ personal space unnecessarily. Use as little touch as necessary, if it takes a few finger pads to display the change you’re looking for vs full palm, respect that and limit the touch. Ask every time. Don’t assume if yesterday was fine that today is too. TRULY FREE SERVICE Takes no time, builds trust and rapport with your students, and is just a class way to go, all around. #daretodv8

A PRIVILEGE TO LISTEN DV8 October Cert student @sarahpolacco shot us a DM a few months ago and said even if the pandemic was better by October, she felt concerns no matter the precautions taken, coming in person to DV8 certify ... and did others? ASK... We took it to the entire #strongstart2020 team and half expressed concern, half did not. ASK BIGGER We then took it to each and every of the 60 paid October registrants, and sure enough it was split. But what to do? They asked if we could do an additional LIVE VIRTUAL event. Two, in factone small group and one large community group, in addition to the LIVE IN-PERSON. If we could, we would support the group who supports us. And with only a month to go at that point, we made it happen. In listening, and putting in that extra work to meet their needs, we kept every single registrant. No one lost a dime, no one lost an ounce of education or quality of education ... in fact, quite the opposite. OPPOSITE? But HOW? In doing so ... an entire new crop of students will learn how to TRAIN AND TEACH THEIR STUDENTS LIVE, VIRTUALLY. A must these days. EXPERIENCE What’s more, from a leader who does this weekly, to hundreds of students in multiple countries, some of which speak totally different languages than that leader @philscaritoto rave reviews. WIN-WIN IN THE LISTEN. WIN-WIN IN SUPPORT, IN STRENGTH. OVER EXHIBITING AUTHORITY AND POWER. THANK YOU DV8 CONSTITUENTS FOR USING YOUR VOICES. WE HAVE YOUR BACKS. As a group, as individuals. And we are grateful. #daretodv8

Respect is not making sure we please authority. Respect is making sure we look out for those who trust us. Socially distanced, respectful, respectable, and strong as hell. 2020 DV8 Certification... One down, two to go. Let’s get it. #bethechange #dv82020 #daretodv8

One cert weekend down, two left to go in October. #kettlebellcertification #continuingeducation #community #education #resilience #daretodv8 #Repost @cruxconditioning Thank you for the great capture. ... Midway through day 2 and really enjoying this @dv8fitness certification. A LOT of concepts to bring home and play with, with more to go. . More importantly, when a organization spends the better part of the morning to hold a discussion on ways to make this industry and facilities more inclusive to ALL people, you know you're in the right place. . . . #cruxconditioning #crushyourcrux #daretodv8 #kettlebelltraining #kettlebells #kettlebellsforclimbers See more

2020 = THIRTEEN YEARS of DV8, and the first year we ever counted them! Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from indomitable will. Mahatma Gandhi... It’s true, and physical capacity is an excellent complement. Come join us to hone yours. Every enhancement is a new step in the journey. #adaptation #wecompetehowwepractice #practicewisely #purestrength #masterthebasics #owntheadvanced #indianclubs #kettlebells #bodyweight #barbells #dv8certified #daretodv8

I have found that one way to gauge your taming of the arc in the Kettlebell Snatch is to add a Kettlebell Swing before it. In both movements, the hips, glutes, and feet are all performing the same action. But the path of the bell varies greatly from Swing to Snatch. After your hips stop moving in both, the bell either travels upwards (Snatch) or out in front of you (Swing). Adding the Swing before the Snatch will give you vital feedback on how close you are keeping the bell t...o your body when performing the Snatch. If your Kettlebell Snatch path feels the same as the Swing, you most likely are keeping the arm too far away from the body, creating a longer path for the bell to travel, and causing a feeling of instability and lack of control on the way up and down. Sometimes we need to pair contrasting movements together in order to feel the differences from one to the other. #kettlebells #kettlebellswing #kettlebellsnatch #tamethearc #daretodv8

LAST CALL Not to be confused with our Virtual Monthly Coaches Program: We are over 60 Students Strong for DV8 OCTOBER KETTLEBELL CERTIFICATION.... These are the very last weeks to register to certify with DV8 for 2020 in Kettlebell Training for yourself and Instruction for your business. Link, with attendance options, in our profile. We are a highly diverse group of Strength Students. We believe: Anyone can lift. 1) Who you are, your integrity toward self and others is your true Strength. 2) How you lift comes after. 3) WHAT you lift blankets this Strength package, nicely. And, without question: There is no genuine strength without honor. It can’t be bought. It can’t be gained by well played association. It’s owned, it’s earned. Choice by choice, day in and day out. Those who know it, know no other way. Strong, solid, humble. #daretodv8