Restoring Lost Physical Function, RKC Kettlebell Cert

Discover Mark Reifkind's prized secrets for rebounding from injury and kicking some athletic butt

Discover New, Proven Ways to Rebound from Old Injuries—And Perform to the Level You Desire...

A series of brutal injuries ended Mark Reifkind's Olympic hopes in gymnastics, in champion powerlifting, in ultra-marathons and in Ironman triathlons. A resurgent Mark battled back to become one of the premier kettlebell trainers in the US.

No one has delved more deeply than Mark into what it takes to beat pain at its own game—and remain resiliently functional in the face of the most egregious challenges.

Having heard of Mark's success at restoring his lost physical functioning, we begged him to share his personal discoveries and methods with our elite RKC kettlebell trainers at the recent RKC II certification workshop.

Mark's secrets for restoring physical function would clearly be of immense value to our RKCs, for themselves, but more importantly for their clients.

And Mark did not disappoint! In a brilliant, inspiring, impassioned, fascinating, highly practical and, yes, "painful" seminar, Mark blew the assembled RKCs away with his methods for understanding, pinpointing and then releasing blocks in the body.

I am so glad we got it all on tape! No way would anyone be able to remember one-tenth of all the methods Mark shared with us in those two hours! Now, you too can benefit from this treasure trove of methods to keep you and your clients in optimal condition.

Contents include:

• What are Length Tension relationships—and why they are important to your muscular and joint health?
• The importance of neutral positioning to the joints—and how the muscles help or hinder you in achieving this balanced posture.
• Tonic and Phasic muscles in the body—and how training or lack of training affects them.
• How your length/tension relationships determine which muscles to stretch and which to strengthen—and when to do which.
• How improper L/T relationships can cause injury—and how to work around and through them with proper program design.
• How everyday activities and postures can seriously disrupt these L/T relationships.
• Simple stretches and strengtheners to balance out the musculature.
• The critical areas that NEED to be addressed—to avoid back pain and injury.
• How to use the KB to address these imbalances—and build back strength and resilience in the muscles and joints.
• What is fascia—and why does it matter to you?
• The difference between muscles and fascia—and how they are linked in ways most don't recognize.
• Why fascial restrictions are more prevalent than previously thought—and how they affect parts of the body seemingly unrelated to the painful area.
• Why professional massage is usually NOT enough to deal with myofascial problems.
• How to use myofascial self release to deal with length tension relationship imbalances.
• How to use the foam roller to identify and release myofascial restrictions in ANY muscle in the body.
• When and where you should NOT use the foam roller.
• Myofascial self release as workout modality. Engage and work the abs, back and shoulders while opening up the restricted muscles.
• Other techniques to release myofascial restrictions using sticks, thumbs and vibration massagers.

Restoring Lost Physical Function
An Advanced RKC Training Resource
By Mark Reifkind, Senior RKC
2-DVD set Running time: Two hours 7 minutes

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[averagetoelite]

If you're interested in this I strongly suggest picking up the DVD. One big aspect of it is fixing problems, but also insuring you stay injury free by addressing potential issues before they get out of control and take you out. It's hard to be a tough kettlebell guy or girl if you can barely walk.

[chodykumbra]

I have heard so much conflicting bullshit from doctors at this point that strangers on the internet have more credibility.

The one time in the last eight years that i have had success was weightlifting.... against the advice of a osteopathic surgion (i think thats his tittle, two doctors) A physical therapist said to lift. i went to a different physical therapist and he said not i shouldnt lift.

[TheVelocinator]

Great vid. I like the concept of going after the pain, rather than shrinking away from it. Gotta get myself one of those foam rollers. Let the grimace begin.

[KettlebellLady]

Mark,

The other triger points that I've learned to work to help come back from bilaterial frozen shoulders are the pec muscles. The Trigger Point Workbook by Davis & Davis shows you how to (even for women) to work them. It also helps to open up the T Spine. thekettlebelllady Thanks Mark your Restoring Lost Physical Function helped make the difference. The Thera Roll from PerformBetter. com ridge design gets those tirgger points better.

[t0miLiO]

it's a myofascial massage with a pilates roll...works great!

[f3if3if3i]

this is interesting, I don't understand what's going on here thouigh...

is he trying to balance out his body energy that are blocked? (meridians points) sorry I'm a newb in this area

[sidhyarth]

do u do pushups?? foam roll your thoracic spine?? all of that is sure going to help you to begin with ,but its important to know what exact state you are in...i can help you a bit do PM or reply here

[RhunDraco]

Gods, this reminds me that I haven't rolled in a long time. Gonna do it tomorrow before my KB training. Pain is good!

[chodykumbra]

I dont have pain so much as looseness.

but yes i can do the pouring motion.

PS to Eric Moss

Im on my way to see another physical therapist and doctor soon

[rockbodyfitness]

seek a couple more so you can make an informed decision. you never know what yahoo is giving advice over here.

find an RKC in your area to make sure you do it right too.

Eric Moss RKC