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A One Stop Solution for Your Shoulder Problems
Ok, I admit this is a pretty clickbaity title. What I’m going to tell you may not cure every shoulder issue, but it will certainly go a...

Dave Hedges
Sep 30, 20194 min read


A Better Push Up
Push Ups are a big bang exercise for most people. Once you’re strong enough to do the basic push ups well, and by that I mean do 25...

Dave Hedges
Sep 15, 20192 min read


Build Bulletproof Shoulders With The Turkish Get Up
The Turkish Get Up is possibly one of the most fun things you can do with your clothes on. And if done well the benefits are far...

Dave Hedges
Mar 15, 20192 min read


Kettlebell Snatch Vs. Dumbbell Snatch, which is better?
The Snatch is an iconic lift which has been a staple of athletic training programs for generations and source of wonder watching every...

Dave Hedges
Jun 11, 20172 min read


The Windmill, a hugely underrated exercise
The Kettlebell Windmill is one of those deceptively simple exercises that gives off a huge bang for the buck. The video below is from the...

Dave Hedges
May 17, 20171 min read


The Kettlebell and why it’s still my first choice for conditioning
It’s been 9 years now since I was first certified to teach Kettlebells by former world champion and record holder Vasily Ginko. From the...

Dave Hedges
Oct 3, 20162 min read


On Cardio
About a million years ago I promised a post about the value of cardio training. Otherwise known as Aerobic training. Or, dare I say it?...

Dave Hedges
Sep 26, 20163 min read


Who’s Got a Golden Snatch?
I guess it’s official! This “fad” known a the Kettlebell is here to stay in Ireland. It’s been a long time since I started out as...

Dave Hedges
May 16, 20162 min read


Is Specialising in Kettlebell Sport a Bad Thing?
I was just asked a very interesting question. One of my members just won a silver medal in the Irish Nationals for Kettlebell sport....

Dave Hedges
Mar 2, 20163 min read


2 Workshops, 1 Cert
Sometimes you just have to get a little bit giddy and excited. Here’s my excited face: But seriously, the next couple of months promise...

Dave Hedges
Feb 21, 20162 min read


The New Home of the IKFF in Ireland
You must have heard of Steve Cotter. He’s a martial artist which shows in the way in which he approaches fitness, with a holistic eye on...

Dave Hedges
Aug 16, 20152 min read


The Windmill, an Underrated Exercise
The Kettlebell Windmill is a classic exercise that also opens up a gateway to some pretty cool, more advanced drills. To be fair, most...

Dave Hedges
Jan 5, 20153 min read


Kettlebell Snatch Tutorial part V – Foot Position & Bell Flightpath
Not how you do it. Welcome to part 5 of the Snatch Tutorial series. In case you missed them, here are Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part...

Dave Hedges
Nov 13, 20132 min read


8 Reasons for Adding Kettles to your Training
Kettlebell Lifting in 2008 under the instruction of Vasily Ginko I like kettlebells. I make a living teaching people to train with...

Dave Hedges
Aug 30, 20135 min read


A Mile of Swings – Was it Worth It?
It’s only the second time we’ve run the challenge, and as far as we’re aware, it’s only the second time anyone has ever done a mile of...

Dave Hedges
Sep 3, 20123 min read


Kettlebell Clean Tutorial Part 2
This is the second part of the series covering the Kettlebell Clean. If you missed part one CLICK HERE, better yet, subscribe to our...

Dave Hedges
Apr 22, 20122 min read


Kettlebell Clean Tutorial – Part 1
The Kettlebell Clean is an essential tool in your tool box. While it is a relatively simple movement it does have a long learning curve...

Dave Hedges
Apr 20, 20121 min read
Steve Cotter Seminar, Dublin 2012
Recently I announced that I had confirmed dates with Steve Cotter for his 4th visit to Wild Geese. Today I’d like to inform you that we...

Dave Hedges
Feb 8, 20122 min read
3 quick updates
Steve Cotter has booked his flights and accommodation for his upcoming Dublin visit. Now all you need to do is confirm your place on...

Dave Hedges
Jun 29, 20112 min read


Big, Strong, Fast, Light – Samurai’s & Kettlebells
It’s a very detailed book on the intricacies of the beautiful martial art of Iaido. As I flicked through a certain chapter jumped out at...

Dave Hedges
Jun 20, 20112 min read
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