Today we’re talking to kettlebell sport champion Kim Fox, who holds multiple all-time world records in the sport. She’s also one of the most accomplished Americans to ever compete in the sport. If you’re not familiar with kettlebell sport, this conversation is a solid introduction to what it entails, the intense mental and physical challenge involved, how a world champion trains, and the small but growing community of athletes and coaches around the globe. Kim shares insights from early on in her career though to today. Whether you’re a die-hard kettlebell fan or just looking to learn more about the world of strength, this is an episode we hope you’ll enjoy.
On this episode of The BarBend Podcast, host David Thomas Tao talks to Kim Fox about:
- Kim’s impressive kettlebell sport accomplishments (1:55)
- Finding kettlebell training after deployment (swings, push-presses, etc.) (6:11)
- “Tired body, clear mind” (9:20)
- Why women were only allowed to compete with one bell for so long (12:30)
- Breaking barriers in women’s competition (20:00)
- Kim’s remaining goals in the sport (23:22)
- Setting an all-time world record in kettlebell sport long cycle (27:20)
- How Kim paces competition off her breathing (33:10)
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