Welcome to the Funk Roberts Fitness Blog. Here, I will provide you with useful information that will help you with your health needs. Find fitness tips, workouts, sample diets, nutritional information and motivation to help reach your fitness goals.
Monday, December 21, 2009
FUNK ROBERTS ON CRIBS - VIDEO
Check out the New You Crew lifestyle transformation online TV show. Funk is the Fitness Transformation Specialist for Men. This is the sneak peak Cribs episode of the host Ryan Shanahan.
Watch Funk working out at 4:59 of the vid.
Stay tuned for more details and episodes!
Friday, June 5, 2009
KETTLETIP - PERFECT YOUR KETTLEBELL SWING
HERE ARE SOME TIPS FROM RYAN SHANAHAN OF KETTLEWORX ON HOW TO PERFECT YOUR KETTLEBELL SWINGTight Grip: Squeeze the handle tight with your hands to increase arm tone!
Feet: Should be slightly wider than shoulder width. Keep 70% of your bodyweight balanced on your heels to target the glutes
Swing: Avoid lifting with the arms.
Swing Height: UP to eye-level, no higher. If you’re swinging too high, consider advancing to a heavier kettlebell.
Swing Low: Reach through between your legs with a medium knee bend.
Posture: Back straight throughout entire swing.
Hip Thrust: Your hips are the main power source during the Swing. Push hips back during the Low swing and thrust your hips forward during the High swing.
Secret Ingredient: Top of the swing, PAUSE & SQUEEZE your GLUTES + AB’s for a 2 second count to maximize muscle lift and firmness.
KettleWorx is a breakthrough KettleBell Fitness Program that gives you the three most important elements of fitness: CARDIO • CORE • RESISTANCE Just 20 minutes, 3 times a week. One hour a week - anytime, on your schedule!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
KETTLEWORX ON THE ABC FIT FRIDAY TV
To view the segment, click on this link
Kettlebells: a new way to tone up
April 17th, 2009
Kettlebells are becoming a trend in gyms across the country, but some may be too intimidated to use them. KVUE photojournalist and certified personal trainer Jarrod Wise spoke with a nation fitness trainer who created a new kettlebell workout that's an easy way to tone you up.
Please visit :http://www.treadmillfactory.ca/kettleworx.html
or Click Here
Sunday, March 29, 2009
FUNK CHALLENGE: DUST OFF THOSE FITNESS VIDEOS
I don’t think I know one person that doesn’t own or has not purchased some type of exercise video in their lifetime.

Well today and this month, I am challenging you and everyone else in the Funk Fitnessland to dust off those old fitness videos and get to work. There is no excuse not to use them, I know there hiding in the corner, or under clothes in your closet, or tucked in amongst all the other movie videos that you own.
Well it’s calling your name…wait…do you hear it?

You can see Funk in this crazy, but effective workout at the beach
This is the ultimate fitness collection is a must if you want to burn fat and firm up fast...fast...fast
The Ab Ripper X is my nemesis but damn it works.
Yoga Master, Rodney Yee has taken me through a few
Sunday, February 15, 2009
WHO IS JAY CUTLER’S SECRET WEAPON TO WINNING THE 2009 OLYMPIA?

For those of you who do not know, Jay Cutler is a bodybuilding professional and 2-time Mr Olympia and 5-time runner up. This is an interview from Ryan Shanahan’s I Love My Kettlebell Website.
Interview with Lisa Balash , owner of Elite Physiques kettlebell studio , located in Las Vegas.
Q - When did you first see a Kettlebell?
A - I first saw a KettleBell in 2006 at a Pilate’s studio .I began training myself for the 2006 Figure Nationals in Las Vegas and I was trying to change my look of overly muscular to more of a lean, longer look. I then decided to add the kbells and Pilates together to create my trademarked Kettle-lates training system and I transformed myself by taking off 20lbs and lengthening out my muscles.
Q – What kind of results did you get from Kettlebells?
A - I used the kettlebells for 40 min 2-3 days per week and was having trouble keeping the weight on, It was literally melting off of me. The results were phenomenal! Everyone started commenting on how much they loved my new look.
After that I decided to get certified to teach kettlebells and share with everyone this awesome training tool. I soon became a certified instructor with IKFF and opened my studio Elite Physiques here in Vegas.
Q – Does Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler use Kettlebells?
A - Yes, Jay Cutler has been a client of mine and we are focusing on his Mr. . Olympia comeback win in 2009. Jay likes the cardio challenge of KB’s and also the results for the glute ham tie in separation .
We do combine swings, Turkish getups along with Snatches for timed sets of 2-3 min each side. Jay is going to bring a brand new and unbeatable package to the Olympia stage this year !I am also training IFBB Pro Figure competitor Elaine Goodlad for her upcoming Europa show in April.
She is using kettlebells 2 days a week and she will be on an upcoming reality show that will follow her training and competing. So we should see her snatching on tv in the near future!
Q - Why do you Love Kettlebells ?
A - I love kbells because they are efficient and effective.I love teaching because its fun for clients they love the results that they get and the challenge of the mind body connection.It is very similar to Pilates in the fact that you have to be in the moment and core is always being used!!
Thank you for the interview, now Im off to train Mrs. Cutler, Jay’s wife, who also looks phenomenal!
For more information about Lisa’s classes and personal training visit her website:www.elitephysiqueslv.com
Interview by : http://www.ilovemykettlebell.com/
Saturday, February 7, 2009
KETTLEWORX MORE ACCESSIBLE, LESS INTENSE
KettleWorx on FOX29 Philly 02/05/09 from FitnessWorx on Vimeo.
PHILADELPHIA - Ryan Shanahan has played pro hockey, competed in the Heavyweight Drug-Free Bodybuilding Contest, and now his proudest accomplishment: training a 5-foot-tall pregnant person named Jenn Frederick.
We've all seen the massive kettle bells some elite athletes use. Now, Shanahan has developed a system for the general public. It's called KettleWorx. Tons of celebs have turned to kettle bells to tone up, Frederick reported. - myfoxphilly.com
MORE ABOUT KETTLEWORX
What Makes a KettleWorx workout (kettlebells) unique?
Three-dimensional whole body movement - nothing else does this!
The result is:
* Efficient: Whole body fitness in a 20-minute workout.
* Fast: Not going from machine to machine - whole body workout in 20 minutes.
* Cardio: Massive calorie burn & rapid increase in heart rate, breathing.
* Core: Constant use of stabilizing muscles = best core workout possible.
* Resistance: Whole body strengthening = gets you lean & toned versus bulking up with muscle isolation.
Overall result:
A lean, toned, great looking body - faster than you ever thought possible!
Why is it that "less is more"?
* No machine on earth can duplicate what your own body can do.
* With KettleWorx your body becomes the machine.
* No waste - instead of transferring energy into fancy pulleys & gears, you're transferring energy across your body - muscle to muscle.
* Over 200 whole body exercises - right in the palm of your hand!
Do you need a trainer?
* Absolutely. Without training the kettlebell is just a chunk of metal.
* KettleWorx is the only complete kettlebell fitness program with all the training you need. (The alternative is private lessons or classes - hard to find and very expensive.)
The Science of Kettlebells
* Burn up to 1,000 calories per hour - because you're using all your muscles!
* You would have to run almost 5 miles to equal the calories burned in just 20 minutes with KettleWorx.
* The most popular fitness machine in America is the treadmill - works only your legs - so you would have to spend over 60 minutes on a treadmill to equal the calories burned in just 20 minutes with KettleWorx. (And only your legs would look great.)
* 3x's the workout in 1/3 the time!!
Celebrities who use Kettlebells
* Lance Armstrong
* Katherine Heigl
* Jennifer Lopez
* Kim Cattrall
* Matthew McConaughey
* Penelope Cruz
* Geri Halliwell
* Jennifer Aniston
* Sylvester Stallone
* Kim Basinger
There is nothing like KettleWorx
* Kettlebells have been used for decades by bodybuilders - but KettleWorx is the first kettlebell program for men and women who are interested in fitness - not bodybuilding.
* KettleWorx is kettlebells for "the rest of us" - short workouts and fast results - for a body that is lean, toned and looks great!
* KettleWorx provides the training experts say is required. It's like having your own personal fitness instructor.
Ryan Shanahan BIO:
Ryan is the world's leading kettlebell trainer and foremost expert in kettlebell fitness. He is an internationally acclaimed trainer who regularly works with superstars and exclusive private clients, including the cast and crew of major feature films. For over ten years, Ryan has conducted private kettlebell training sessions working out of the Toronto Film Studio and now has now developed KettleWorx for the general public.
Other facts about Ryan: Over the last 20 years, he's played professional hockey, represented Canada at the World Duathlon Championship, completed 22 triathlons and 2 marathons. After just 7 weeks of intense training he earned 2nd place at the Heavyweight Drug Free Bodybuilding Contest in 2007. In addition to movie stars and models, Ryan has often worked with athletic trainers, physiotherapists, physicians and other fitness and health care professionals.
Monday, December 8, 2008
KETTLEWORX - THE SIX WEEK BODY TRANSFORMATION
CARDIO • CORE • RESISTANCE
Just 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
The Funk Roberts special coupon code to save 10% is: kwsave10

Sunday, November 16, 2008
KETTLEBELL JUGGLING FOR FAT LOSS
"FAT LOSS? Come on! What's the deal?"
I'm sure there's more than one of you saying that to the title. If your stuck with what to do next for your kettlebell program , you may want to try kettlebell juggling as an alternative to one's regular workout.
Kettlebell juggling isn't real exercise; it's just messing around, right?
Nope. If you happen to be sick of swings, or just can't muster up the motivation for 500 rep snatch workout, try juggling. It's a great change of pace and it will get your heart rate up, burns calories, and helps you melt fat.
So here it is. A Kettlebell juggling for fat loss basic How To Video.
For more Kettlebell Videos and E-books go to http://www.kettlebellpros.com/
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Sgt Shanahan Bootcamp is Back

I am excited to annouce that the Sgt Shanahan Boot Camp - Leading the War on Excess Body Fat is back for another year and can't wait to see both graduates and new recruits. Here is a awesome message and opportunity from the Sgt himself.
Greetings Sgt Shanahan Boot Camp Graduates.Ryan Shanahan here, checking in with you to see how your winter is going and to update you up with some news.
The 2008 Sgt Shanahan Boot Camp workouts will start May31, the first Saturday after the long week-end.
Funk Roberts will be back in Full Force, along with some new trainers and professional athletes, including a Super Bowl winner!!!
Same location as last summer www.waronbodyfat.com
Hopefully you have continued your kettlebell workouts over the winter but if your in need of incentive, I have a great opportunity for you and to help your dear trainer out.

Currently I am involved with an exciting new project and would like to give you the opportunity to get involved.
We are going to show the world how kettlebells can make you healthy and fit. I've created a new series of kettlebell workout DVDs to be sold through a North American wide infomercial and we are looking for folks to be interviewed and provide testimonials about how kettlebells helped you get in shape and to potentially appear in our infomercial.
Here is how you can participate. The first thing we need is to collect before and after boot camp photos. It was an oversight for me not to do it at the time, but if you have any photographs you feel comfortable in sharing, I would welcome them.
We need photos any time period prior to the boot camp or one on one work outs with myself , and then photos current or after the boot camp / one on one workouts showing your new appearance. Ideally we would like the photos to be just of you, with a simple background, and in sharp focus.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The KettleBell Workout for Men - E-Manual
Guys, you need to get this today. I have my copy and have been using it for a week, along with the DVD and I am seeing gains already. I have worked with Sgt Shanahan in the past and trust and know that his systems work. Take it from Funk and get yourself the Kettlebell Workout for Men.The KettleBell Work Out for Men Bodybuilding and Exercise System gets you results fast - the kind of results you can see right in your own mirror. Soon, layer after layer of power-packed muscles will begin to show up all over your chest. Big biceps begin to bulge. Your back starts to broaden out. Your shoulders begin to take on that powerful, "ready-for-anything" look. You'll lose that "beer belly" and trim that waistline.
It doesn’t matter if you are SKINNY or FAT - whether you are in your teens, twenties or forties.
I AM READY TO HELP YOU NOW. All I ask is just 50 DAYS to try
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• Improve sports performance for hockey, football, rugby and MMA
That's right, 50 DAYS and you'll see Fantastic results!
The KettleBell Workout for Men program is packed full of information and exercises to build your body, so don't wait another minute - get going today!
CLICK HERE to Instantly get your KettleBell Program
Don't lose this opportunity! Order now and I will send you a link to view Free video demonstrations of the exercises included in the ‘KettleBell Workout for Men’ program.
So don't wait another minute. Do it now! Don't delay, ORDER THE COMPLETE ‘KettleBell Workout for Men” BODYBUILDING, NUTRITION AND FITNESS COURSE TODAY.
Make your decision AT ONCE.
Stop "wishing" you were different and start becoming the strong, muscular, handsome MAN you want to be.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Sgt Shananhan and KettleBells on TV
Recently, Sgt Shanahan had the pleasure and oppurtunity to discuss the benefits of using KettleBells on a Los Angeles TV show.
Be sure to look for the I Love my KettleBell Facebook group member Estella Hom's apperance. For the show I used a 10lbs kettlebell purchased at a local L.A sports store. Have you ignited your TNT - Today not Tomorrow for your 2008 fitness goals yet?
Love your KettleBell
Ryan Shanahan
www.energyflowstore.com
Friday, December 14, 2007
Get the Perfect Fitness Gifts
and
What good are Kettlebell DVD's without having Kettlebells. You can get the best pricing in Canada, well I guess North America (I think our dollar has been using the Kettlebell DVD's) at the Treadmill Factory Fitness Superstore You will need 2 Kettelbells to start so I would suggest for the ladies to start with two- 5-10 pound kettlebells and you men should buy two 20-25 pounders. That is a great start and as you get stronger, just purchase more.
Now that is a fantastic fitness gift set and while you are at it pick yourself up some too.
Have a great holiday everybody.
Funk Roberts - Don't Rush the Beat
Monday, November 26, 2007
The EnergyFlow Warm Up
Sgt Shanahan shows the warm up elite athletes use to resist injury and achieve ultimate performance. It's simple and very effective. I use this and have seen great improvement in all areas of sport, fitness and recovery.
Funk Roberts
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Sgt Shanahan’s NEW!!! The Kettlebell Boot Camp DVD
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I'm happy to announce the release of the highly anticipated Sgt Shanahan Kettlebell Boot Camp DVD! It was with great pleasure to work with the Sgt and Company. This is 'the hottest new Hollywood workout that's guaranteed to burn fat and chisel long, lean sexy muscles.The 3 workouts are 20 minutes long and are amazing. The Sgt makes every minute count. It's high paced, challenging, and will keep your muscles pumping. Believe me it was tough during the taping
The DVD is a full body workout that combines cardio, resistance, and core training, all in 20 minutes!You'll sweat, burn fat, and probably even feel sore the next day. After a few workouts you will definitely start feeling and seeing a difference.
Check out Funk Roberts
From now until November 14, you can get the dvd at the Energy Flow Store for an Introductory price of $19.99 ($10 off original price) - mention Funk Roberts
http://www.energyflowstore.com/
Funk Roberts
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sgt Shanahan's War on Excess Body Fat
Fitness Bootcamp #13 was amazing. As you can see more than 15 trainees came to benefit from the ultimate in strength, cardiovascular, core, plyometric and kettlebell training.
Do you want results? If yes, then I'll see you next Saturday!
Funk Roberts - Don't Rush the Beat!
Saturday, September 1, 2007
ARE YOU THE NEXT FITNESS SUCCESS STORY?

Funk Roberts
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Off Ice Conditioning
As Summer comes to a close, hockey season soon approacheth. Not just the NHL, but high level leagues, adult recreational leagues and kids leagues amongst others. Some of the best hockey players, both men and women engage in Off Ice Conditioning to prepare themselves for the grueling season.
Carlos is an aspiring NHL candidate. This is his final season before the OHL draft and he wants to be in top shape for the campaign. Not only does he take part in our weekly Sgt Shanahan's Boot Camp, but he also trains to become the best that he can be.
Check this out!
Funk Roberts
Don't Rush the Beat
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Sgt Shanahan's Fitness Bootcamp 7
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
I Challenge You!
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