12/19/2025
In 2021 Lyn had already been a Gyrotonic student for several years. She had come because of tension in her neck and shoulders. During Covid I began a Basic Strength class online which continued into the studio. Lyn found it challenging to get up from a lunge and also to keep her balance; her knees hurt when she squat and she couldn't raise a weight up over her head without bending her elbow.
As I changed my training focus over the next couple of years I persuaded my clients to follow. We explored kettlebells, Indian Clubs, barbells, and plyometrics. I explained to Lyn the latest research regarding bone density what types of exercise work best for longevity, and we have never looked back.
The proof is the in the pudding. All of Lyn's maladies described above are no longer issues. It just took more load to create more adaptation: resilience, range of motion and strength ensued.
Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if she never trusted me. Sometimes I wonder about myself, too, if I had never contacted my coach to prepare me for my first kettlebell certification.
One thing I've learned for sure and the experts agree: building fundamental strength is the foundation for everything else. ❤️
