FAQ

Q: What is Supreme Ultimate Fitness?
Supreme Ultimate Fitness is a wellness program created by Dale Buchanan to bring health, strength, and balance in peoples lives. The words Supreme Ultimate mean T’ai Chi, or Yin Yang; therefore you get “Balanced Fitness”. This system has been created using methods and principles taken from martial arts, t’ai chi, exercise therapy, Russian Kettlebell Training, and personal training.   We use High Intensity Training methods plus Active Recovery.

Q: What is RKC?
RKC is the Russian Kettlebell Challenge. RKC kettlebell instructors have undergone the world’s most rigorous of kettlebell instructor certification courses and are fully qualified to help you meet and surpass your goals, be they fat loss, strength and power development or athletic success.  The RKC Instructor has demonstrated a high proficiency in the most essential kettlebell drills and shown an ability to effectively teach kettlebell use to others.

Q: How is this program different from others?
It’s not just a workout! Supreme Ultimate Fitness classes and private sessions are a practice.  You get on-going instruction on the basic lifts and exercises of Russian Kettlebell Training and other high intensity methods to form a practice in which you will get a unique and intense workout.  There is deep meaning behind everything that you do here, not just to work up a sweat.  We go inside first, then work the exterior.

Q: Do you teach classes?
Yes – I teach classes and offer 1-1 training. Classes are small and no more than 8 people.  Each training session is customized around your goals and abilities.

Q: Cant I get this workout at my gym?
It is highly unlikely. Most gyms do not supply the tools and level of instruction you will find here. While there are some great trainers and group exercise instructors at your gym, there is not going to be a specialized fitness system like this with the combination of high intensity training and Active Recovery. Plus, this is not a group exercise class, it’s an instruction, a practice, and then a workout.

Why you should use Kettlebells

“Russian Kettlebell Training is not just a workout, it’s a practice, very much like an internal martial art or Yoga, so spend your time to master the basics.” Pavel Tsatsouline

Kettlebell Facts:

• Kettlebells have been around for over 300 years
• Kettlebells are highly effective for building strength
• Kettlebell lifting is great for the heart
• Properly used, Kettlebells are surprisingly safe
• Kettlebell training improves body composition, burning 1200 calories/hr
  

What is a kettlebell?

• The kettlebell is a cast-iron Russian, weightlifting tool that looks like a cannonball with a handle.
• Kettlebells come in a wide variety of weights, from 6 pounds to 106 pounds. Various exercises including swings, squats and presses are done with the kettlebell.
• All the exercises utilize the whole body; the legs, hips, abdomen, back, arms and shoulders work in coordinated movement.

Why work with a kettlebell?

• To burn fat, up to 1200 calories an hour, and develop explosive power
• To build lean functional muscle
• To enhance cardiovascular fitness
• To hone body mechanics, promote physical self-awareness, and improve posture and flexibility
• Because kettlebells are adaptable to men and women of all ages and levels of conditioning

How do I know if kettlebell training is right for me?

• You want a fast and effective workout.
• You want a portable exercise tool that allows me to take your workouts from the studio to my home, the park, or beach.
• You like the idea being able to focus on strength, cardio, and flexibility in a single workout.
• You are tired of the gym experience and looking for a better and faster way to get in shape.

Why learn kettlebells from an RKC – Russian Kettlebell Instructor?

As the demand for kettlebells and kettlebell training grows, many unqualified trainers have begun to advertise their services as kettlebell instructors.

But beware, kettlebell instruction requires an extensive background and training to be truly safe and effective. Don’t risk injury or waste time with subpar instruction when you can take advantage of Pavel and Dragon Door’s growing, worldwide network of highly qualified RKC certified kettlebell instructors.

RKC kettlebell instructors have undergone the world’s most rigorous of kettlebell instructor certification courses and are fully qualified to help you meet and surpass your goals, be they fat loss, strength and power development or athletic success.

The RKC Instructor has demonstrated a high proficiency in the most essential kettlebell drills and shown an ability to effectively teach kettlebell use to others. Below is a picture of my group and the 14 instructors. Out of our RKC certification group of 50 people 35% did not pass. Most came unprepared and took the 23 hr grueling course too lightly. RKC Kettlebell Certification is no joke! You can read my entire journey to the RKC here – be sure to read all posts.

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Mission and Philosophy

My mission is to get you results!

That does not mean obtaining a perfect body or 6 pack abs.  Results can be as simple as improving movement patterns, healing injuries, improving posture, or increasing awareness of the mind.body.  Other things that are important to attaining results are proper body mechanics, functional movement to enhance strength, power, and healing power.  This includes all aspects of a balanced fitness program; softness, hardness, mind, and body…all designed to enhance your life and create longevity! My mission is still to get you results!

“Performance doesn’t equal function. A high performing individual can be one of most dysfunctional individuals walking into the room, those 2 things are NOT connected” Brett Jones

My philosophy is that fitness training should be balanced, and more that just an external workout.  It should start with an assessment of your mind and body and a program needs to be created to enhance both.  There is no cookie cutter workout or program.  Every person is different and has different needs.  What works for someone may not work for you.  As your guide and coach, my job is to quickly identify what will work for you to reach your goals and how long that will take.

I believe in training hard a few days a week and giving the body plenty of rest to repair, grow, and recover.  Active Recovery should be a regular part of everyone’s fitness program.  Fitness is not about how quickly you get there, rather how long you can last.  If you burn yourself our you rick injury and getting sick.

Here is a great quote by Brett Jones, Master RKC that explains training for movement vs training for appearance.

“If you look at boxers, dancers, or martial artist…these are people who train in SKILL and learning their ART is PRIMARY, they get a workout by coincidence. They didn’t mean to achieve the dancers body but you dance for 8 hrs a day, you get a dancers body. they didn’t get there because they wanted to look aesthetic, they got there because they trained their art.” Brett Jones

Physical training is only part of the equation.  Things like stress, poor self esteem, self doubt, and fear will eliminate anybody from reaching any goal in life no matter what program they follow.  The power of the mind will determine if that goal is reached or not.

Supreme Ultimate means T’ai Chi or Yin Yang, the Tao symbol to the left from over 5000 yrs of Chinese cosmology.  It represents  the light and dark, day and night, cold and hot, soft and hard.  It represents constant motion and perfect balance.

Supreme Ultimate Fitness was branded to represent and teach a balanced fitness program and balanced life.  By using the same principles as the Tao, the philosophy is that it’s best to have a balance between the body and mind by using high intensity training and active recovery.