Janelle Pica

Attack of the Kettlebell Snatch! Training for Ultimate Conditoning

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The kettlebell snatch is arguably one of the most demanding lifts you can do for sheer conditioning and endurance. As a dual level 2 certified kettlebell instructor with Dragon Door and Strong First, I can tell you that I have tested and re tested and tested some more of the usual 100 rep 5 minute […]

Become Stronger Than You Know!

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There is a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “Strength has a greater purpose.” I believe the very purpose strength serves is to empower people to become stronger than they ever thought possible. Even more, I believe that becoming strong and refining our current strengths leads to success in every area […]

The Push Press Vs. the Military Press and How These Two can Tango

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We have a saying in our lifting community, and that saying is this: “The meaning of life is lifting heavy shit above your head.” Since becoming one of the only women in the world who has completed a strict double 28kg press, I am proud to say that the very lifting of heavy things has […]

Your Greatest Priority

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Lately, I have been thinking about obstacles, or perhaps I should say re-thinking them. I am not sure if this has something to do with the fact that I signed up for both Battlefrog Pittsburgh and the wild Spartan Sprint this year, or because I recently received a memo from a friend about her own […]

Got 15 Minutes? Quick Training for Busy Bees!

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I have a timely blog post for you today, as I find myself writing this in a coffee shop with multiple errands on my schedule and tons of work to get done today. I can relate with you on this, those of you reading this that feel too pressed for time to find the time […]

Heavy Kettlebell Swings: How to Gain Serious Power In Minimal Time

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It is worth noting that after completing my own sets of heavy kettlebell swings this week, instagram had alerted me to the fact that “Strong Ass Life” was a trending hashtag when I went to post my footage. With all the heavy kettlebell swings we are getting into here today, I can think of no […]

Take Action and Cherish The Day TODAY!

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I found myself sitting in the pews of Saint Peter’s Parish on the North Shore of Pittsburgh. It has been a long time since I had found myself in a Church, and I blame that mostly on the complete upheaval and restructuring  of my own business. Life is so much better now that all that […]

Foodie Friday: Paleo Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

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There is something about the heat that makes biting into anything involving ripe fruit so incredibly satisfying. Better yet, that fruit might have a buttery layer of crumble on top. If you’re super prepared, you’ll have some ice cream to scoop on top. I wasn’t, but I will be next time. I quite enjoy the […]