My friend and fellow strongman Mike the Machine Bruce drove down from KY to be a part of the Grand Opening of the Nashville Kettlebell training hall.

This video was shot by the Machine, together with his lovely lady Shelly.

Check out Mike’s blog  HERE

Check out this awesome deal we have with  GROUPON…..

“For $59, today’s side deal gets new members one month of kettlebell group training classes (a $199 value) at either Nashville Kettlebell, located on Fourth Ave. South in Nashville, or at Tennessee Kettlebell in Cool Springs. You can choose to attend as many classes as you like in one month, and can mix and match which facility you attend.”

It ends Sunday, so go grab some of the action NOW.

According to this Web MD article Mississippi is the fattest state in the country and Tennessee is tied for 2nd place with Alabama.

The way I see it, we have 2 choices.  More of this:

Biscuits, Gravy and Taters. All it needs is a Diet Coke.

Or more of this:

Swing well, swing often.

 The choice is yours

HARDSTYLE Headquarters and Command Central

I didn’t plan it on purpose, but the weekend of  Nashville Kettlebell’s Grand Opening celebration fiesta extravaganza happened to fall on June 26th. This is significant to me because my very first RKC was June 27-29. Happy HARDSTYLE birthday to me.

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Here we have the ribbon cutting, which Heidi seemed unusually happy about. The ribbon and 2nd largest pair of  scissors I have ever seen were  provided by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.

Round and round.....

I demonstrated the Indian Clubs. Here I am in half kneeling posture. Expect to see a lot more of this creeping into class in the future.

For entertainment Mike the Machine Bruce and I performed a few feats of strength.

Get up! Get on up....

Here is my signature Getup/Sledgehammer combo lift at the midpoint.

Don't try this at home....or anywhere else.

After Mike did finger pullups on a 4 foot long 5/8 inch steel bar, I bent it across his throat, a signature feat for the Machine, possessor of the world’s strongest neck.

Of course we demonstrated kettlebell lifting.

Marcus showed the getup.

Careful....you don't wanna bulk up.

And Kristen did swings with 40kg, which is 3/4 of her bodyweight.

Taming the ropes.....

In addition to residents of Music CIty, we had visitors from Kentucky, ATL and Indiana. We gave away a bunch of free stuff andhad a great time all around. I really appreciate the support from everyone and promise to continue to provide the very best in kettlebell instruction.