Some of you may have noticed an increase in The Fitness Camp's relative intensity this month. Some of you may have also noticed there be kettlebells about. These are not mutually exclusive events. The Fitness Camp is evolving. For three years The Fitness Camp has operated with a general (though fairly demanding) warm-up followed by a few minutes of blissful relaxation before the workout fun begins. For those of you who enjoy the current format, fear not. My goal is to evolve.

As time has passed I've learned more about the capabilities of those in camp, as well as my own. I think many of us, myself included, hit plateaus despite the variety offered at The Fitness Camp. And I think, based on a lot of research coming out regarding kettlebells and interval training and the bang for the buck factor of each, that there is a "sweet spot" somewhere in there with the combination of things such as high intensity interval training, the Tabata protocol (20/10) and kettlebells. At the moment, I'm searching for that sweet spot.

You will notice, in the coming weeks and months, new workout formats, some more skill training with kettlebells, and more one-sided training (meaning you're doing one-arm Clean & Jerks instead of both arms). I think using only one side at a time, when performing full-body exercises such as the Olympic lifts, Thrusters, etc., allows us to work our legs all the time while allowing one upper body side to rest. Leg work isn't limited by arm strength. In addition, one-side work forces more stabilizing muscles to do their thing, AND your core musculature is called upon to stabilize and balance your entire body.

What does this mean on a day-to-day basis at The Fitness Camp? Even more variety. More results. A focus on technique. Because the kettlebell lets you know when your technique is sloppy, there will be a need to focus more intently on what you're actually doing instead of letting your mind wander. This will lead to what is often referred to as a "flow state," a state in which you are completely focused upon a task and time passes without being marked. Most people will describe a flow state as the times in their lives when they were the most challenged and the most immersed, while enjoying themselves and achieving the greatest results. This is my goal for the rest of the year: Evolve The Fitness Camp so that we all achieve a flow state more often while getting in ridiculous, phenomenal shape.

Good goal.

See you at camp.