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Swing & Conquer: The Innovative Results Kettlebell Team Sets PR’s at the 2016 CA State Bolt Championship

June 3, 2016 by Jessica Leave a Comment

Photo by Starek Photography, Medals, Orange County Fitness Playground, Kettlebell Competition, Bolt Kettlebell Competition, California State Kettlebell Bolt Championship, Innovative Results, Harrel Carman, Jason Dolby, Erik Velasquez, Wes — Starek Photography

With much to be grateful for over Memorial Day weekend, Orange County’s Fitness Playground graciously welcomed athletes from all over California, including 12 Innovative Results Kettlebell Team members, to compete in the 2016 California State Bolt Championships.

Developed in Denver, Colorado, this International Kettlebell Lifting Federation (IKLF) exclusive sport event known as “Bolt,” is a, “kettlebell competition that measures an athletes’ overall work capacity within the frame of its lifts and events.”

With up to six ten minute kettlebell (kb) event options including the Bolt Ironman (all six events), this event will test you mentally and physically.

Photo Credit Maggie LoBue, Medals, Orange County Fitness Playground, Kettlebell Competition, Bolt Kettlebell Competition, California State Kettlebell Bolt Championship, Innovative Results — Photo Cred. Maggie LoBue

Events (10 minutes):

Double Half Snatch
Double Jerk
Double Long Cycle
Snatch
One Arm Jerk
One Arm Long Cycle
Bolt Ironman (all six lifts)

12 athletes on the Innovative Results Kettlebell Team, ranging from first time competitors to professional level, took the platform to represent The Orange County Fitness Playground.

Let’s see how they did!

Abigail Boaitey

First Time Competitor
Youth Division
8kg Kb(s)

Double Jerk – 1st Place, 108 Reps
Double Long Cycle – 1st Place, 84 reps
Snatch – 175 reps

Amanda Clover

First Time Competitor
Light Weight Division
8kg Kb(s)

Snatch – 176 reps
One Arm Jerk – 165 reps
One Arm Long Cycle – 119 reps

Kelly Boaitey

First Time Competitor
Masters Division
8kg Kb

One Arm Jerk – 159 reps
One Arm Long Cycle – 101 reps

Christabel Tabbada

First Time Competitor
Middle Weight Division

Snatch – 3rd Place, 189 reps
One Arm Jerk – 3rd Place, 190 reps
One Arm Long Cycle – 130 reps

Kettlebell Bolt, Medals, Orange County Fitness Playground, Kettlebell Competition, Bolt Kettlebell Competition, California State Kettlebell Bolt Championship, Manny Aragon — Starek Photography

Manny Aragon

2x Competitor
Heavy Weight Division
16kg Kb(s)

Double Jerk – 98 reps
Double Long Cycle – 87 reps
Snatch – 214 reps

Kettlebell, Medals, Orange County Fitness Playground, Kettlebell Competition, Bolt Kettlebell Competition, California State Kettlebell Bolt Championship, Jeff Costa — Starek Photography

Jeff Costa

Veteran Competitor
Masters Division
16kg Kb(s)

Double Jerk – 109 reps
Double Long Cycle – 67 reps
Snatch – 213 reps

Keri Guyett

Veteran Competitor
Light Weight Division
12kg Kb

Snatch – 2nd Place, 196 reps
One Arm Jerk – 3rd Place, 139 reps
One Arm Long Cycle – 82 reps

Margaret Fajardo

Veteran Competitor
Light Weight Division
12kg Kb(s)

Double Jerk – 40 reps
Double Long Cycle – 30 reps
Snatch – 3rd place, 191 reps

Jessica Ciske
Veteran Competitor
Light Weight Division
16kg Kb(s)

Double Jerk – 1st Place Division, 1st Place Female Overall, 85 reps
Double Long Cycle – 3rd Place, 52 reps
Snatch – 131 reps

Eric Berringer

Veteran Competitor
Middle Weight Division
24kg Kb(s)

Double Jerk – 78 reps
Double Long Cycle – 44 reps
Snatch – 3rd Place, 149 reps

Harrel Carman

Veteran Competitor
Middle Weight Division
Full Ironman – 2nd Place
24kg & 32kg Kb(s)

Double Half Snatch (24kg) – 2nd Place, 75 reps
Double Jerk (24kg) – 2nd Place, 109 reps
Double Long Cycle (24kg) – 3rd Place, 65 reps
Snatch (24 kg) – 2nd Place, 154 reps
One Arm Jerk (32kg) – 1st Place, 1st Overall Male, 135 reps
One Arm Long Cycle (32kg) – 1st Place, 85 Reps

Aaron Guyett

Professional Competitor
Middle Weight Division
16kg Kb(s)

Double Long Cycle – 1st Place, 142 reps
One Arm Long Cycle – 3rd Place, 168 reps

Special Thanks to…

Onnit, Primal Kettlebells, Kettlebells, Mace, Quad mace, Battle Ropes, Ropes, Battling Ropes, Chains, Innovative Results, Orange County Fitness Playground — The Onnit Sponsored Prizes

Onnit for providing Top Finisher Awards.

Michael LoBue, Erik Velasquez, Eric Doyle and Dan Bettcher for organizing such an incredible event.
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The IR Kettlebell Team Gives Their All on the Platform

March 10, 2016 by ptpt Leave a Comment

Torn hands, countless drops of sweat, 1000’s of swings, 1000s of cleans, fixation training, and quality time with the Versaclimber all working together to boost the performance of a team committed to Kettlebell Sport.

And as the chalk dust settles, the Innovative Results Kettlebell Team walks away with their heads held high, each bearing a brand new piece of hardware hanging from their neck.

From first timers, to multi-comp veterans the IR Team brought the fever to the 2016 California Open Kettlebell Sport Lifting Competition hosted at Innovative Results on February 27th & 28th.

Manny Aragon

Snatch
95kg Weight Class
16kg Kettlbell or Bell Weight
170 Reps
1st Place
KETA Rank III

Long Cycle
95kg Weight Class
16kg (Double Bell)
97 Reps
1st Place

Jeff Costa

Snatch
105+kg Weight Class
20kg Bell Weight
150 Reps
1st Place

Eric Berringer

Biathlon (Unofficial Scoring)
73kg Weight Class
24kg Bell Weight
Jerk Rep Count – 61
Snatch Rep Count – 100

Margaret Fajardo

Snatch
12kg Bell Weight
113 Reps
1st Place

Aubrie Pohl

Snatch
73kg Weight Class
12kg Bell Weight
118 Reps
1st Place
KETA Rank III

Long Cycle
73kg Weight Class
16kg (Double Bell)
56 reps
2nd Place

Madison Murphy

Long Cycle
12kg Bell Weight
56 Reps
3rd Place
KETA Rank III

Harrel Carman

Long Cycle
85kg Weight Class
32kg (Double Bell)
19 Reps
3rd Place

Watch Harrel Carman and Aaron Guyett compete with 32kgs

Aaron Guyett

Biathlon (Jerk & Snatch)
85kg Weight Class
32kg Kettlebell
Jerk Rep Count – 83
Snatch Rep Count – 130
1st Place
KETA Rank Master Sport (MS)
US Record

Long Cycle
85kg Weight Class
32kg (Double Bell)
61 Reps
KETA Rank Master Sport (MS)

* Aaron’s US Record makes him the first US Kettlebell Sport Professional to achieve Master Sport for both Biathlon and Long Cycle events in the same competition.

Aaron Guyett Jerk Set

Aaron Guyett Snatch Set

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The 4th Annual California Open Kettlebell Championship

March 8, 2016 by IR Staff Leave a Comment

Just when you think it can’t get any better, this year’s competition was even better than last year’s and the year before!

Here are the FOUR HUGE reasons why it was even better:

First, due to the heart-breaking news that our kettle-brother Philip Gutierrez passed the day before the competition, on Friday the 26th of February 2016, this Cali Open memorialized, celebrated, and became a lift for Phil and his family and friends. With a black sash draped above and the platforms every lifter felt the spiritual presence of an incredible man of God, and mentor to many. The Lobue family was closest to this man and his incredible legacy, and they came down from Central California to represent for Phil. An amazing moment of silence followed by an empty platform with a single chalked bell sitting on the platform, represented Phil, while the entire audience paid respect to this man for a full ten minute set started this incredible day of firsts. The weekend ended with donations, prayers, and respects paid to man of great character, Philip Gutierrez.

Second, a huge showing from our lady lifters, with over 50 females lifting double bells! This is the first WAKSC kettlebell sport competition where women and girls lifted two kettlebells instead of just one. They proved any of the naysayers wrong with their incredible results in Jerk and Long Cycle, many lifting more reps than most male lifters, lifting the same weights. Notably, Kimberly Fox set an Absolute Record in Long Cycle with two 24 kg kettlebells by driving forward to 61 reps like the professional she is. This enabled her to achieve Master of Sport International Class according to Ketacademy Ranking Standards (the Competitive Rules and Ranking Standards of the World Association of Kettlebell Sport Clubs). Some of the other incredible women of the day were: Brittany van Schravendijk of KOR Strength and Conditioning Kettlebell Club lifting two 16kg Long Cycle for 103 reps; Mia Lobue of Girevik Gear Club lifting two 4kg Long Cycle for 79 reps (she is 6 years old); Chelsey Marr of Texas Kettlebell Academy lifting two 28kg Long Cycle for 26 reps, and so many others! Check out the video below to see the greatest flight of the day!

Third, over 150 lifters from all over the nation and World united to lift kettlebells and embrace friendships past and present. Again, the California Open Kettlebell Championship proved to be a World contender for most attended kettlebell sport competition. With lifters flying into Costa Mesa, California’s very own Innovative Results (IR), to lift in Orange Kettlebell Club‘s (OKC) greatest kettlebell sport championship for the fourth year in a row. John “Wild” Buckley, Nazo, and Jason Dolby proved to the World of Kettlebell Sport lifters that they will offer a well-organized competition, under the sanctions of World Association of Kettlebell Sport Clubs (WAKSC) within the rules and rankings of Ketacademy, and deliver above-and-beyond in uniting this sport with friendship, love, and passion! With Denis’s hugs, Rachinski’s heart, and and the OKC Chu (or Spirit). this event over-delivered again to all lifters and observers both in-person and online with a flawless livestream of every lift of both days. Being a part of the WAKSC Grand Prix, this event is sure to get better every year.

Fourth, next year’s California Open Kettlebell Championship will be home to the Kettlebell Sport World Championship! Taking the place of other smaller and less organized World Championships, this World Championship is the place to be if you are looking to be recognized in Kettlebell Sport. Organized by Orange Kettlebell Club; Rules and Rankings by Ketacademy; Sanctioned be the World Association of Kettlebell Sport Clubs; this World Championship is putting Kettlebell Clubs first, and sharing the power of this sport with the entire World. The event is already blowing up on Facebook, and is sure to attract even more lifters, clubs, and nations as the year progresses. Set to happen at none other than Innovative Results, this four day event starting on February 23, 2017 is sure to bring hundreds of lifters together, proving the power of kettlebell clubs through a well-organized, insanely fun, and passionately competitive championship!!

12832385_10207433113044924_8899158207582884490_n — Just a fraction of the clubs representing in 2017 World Kettlebell Sport Championship.

Whether you are a kettlebell lifter or are interested in this fast growing sport, you have an opportunity to attend another ground-breaking, record-smashing, and World-uniting event this coming year. Place this event on your calendar and don’t miss the best kettlebell sport event of the year!

*Photos courtesy of Michael Lobue and Nazo

*Video courtesy of Youtube channel kettlebellsport

Kettlebell Sport – The Innovative Results Team Swings for Gold

August 19, 2015 by Jessica Leave a Comment

KettleCrew — 2015 Northern California Open

With Kettlebell Sport (Girevoy Sport) quickly on the rise to mainstream popularity, the Innovative Results Team and Family is making their presence known from the very beginning!

As the host for The California Open Kettlebell Sport Lifting Championship, OC’s Fitness Playground has become a destination for competitors across the globe bringing in people from all over the United States, Russia, Brazil, Australia, and Japan (just to name a few).

So, just how does Orange County’s very own lifters hold up against the competition? I’d say they’ve fared pretty dang well, check it out!

Photo Courtesy of Steve Burroughs — Aaron Guyett, 32kg Nationals (Chicago, IL)

After claiming the American Record in Men’s Amateur Biathlon in 2014, IR owner Aaron Guyett took on Men’s Professional Long Cycle at the 2015 California Open yielding 53 reps with 32kg kettlbells. This showing tallied Aaron as the highest USA coefficient lifter sending him on the road the the IUKL World Championship in Ireland this November, but first, CHICAGO.

Just last month (July 2015), Aaron traveled to Nationals in Chicago to punch his ticket to the IUKL World Championship. Returning to Biathlon in the Men’s Professional Division, Aaron took 1st in the 85kg weight category with 32kg bells, earning him a place on Team USA and the opportunity to compete at Worlds’ in Dublin, Ireland (November 2015).

The week after Aaron’s return from Chicago, 5 members of IR’s Kettlebell Crew headed up north to take their platforms at the 2015 Northern California Open. Let’s see how they did!

FullSizeRender (1) — Margaret Fajardo, 12kg Long Cycle.

Margaret Fajardo

Lift – One Arm Long Cycle (10 minutes)
Kettlebell – 12kg
Rep Count – 78
2 – Time Competitor (California Open 2015 , Northern California Open 2015)

Madison Murphy, 16kg Long Cycle. Photo courtesy of NAZO Foto

Madison Murphy

Lift – One Arm Long Cycle (10 minutes)
Kettlebell – 16kg
Rep Count – 83
1st – Time Competitor (Northern California Open)

Eric Berringer

Lift – Biathlon (10 minutes of each Snatch, Jerk)
Kettlebell – 24kg
Rep Count – 50 (Jerk), 102 (Snatch) for a total score of 101 points
5 – Time Competitor (California Open 2013, 2014, 2015 and Northern California Open 2014, 2015)

Harrel Carman

Lift – Two Arm Long Cycle (10 minutes)
Kettlebell – 32kg
Rep Count – 20
5 Time Competitor (California Open 2013 (snatch), 2014, 2015 and Northern California Open 2014, 2015)

Jessica Ciske

Lift – One Arm Long Cycle (10 minutes)
Kettlebell – 20kg
Rep Count – 50
3 Time Competitor (California Open 2014, Northern California Open 2014, 2015)

IR is will be continuing to add to the IR Kettlebell Crew as they begin training for the 2016 California Open Kettlebell Sport Lifting Championship this February. If you are interested in learning more about kettlebell sport, or joining the IR Kettlebell Crew you can contact Aaron Guyett at 714.469.9338 or email aguyett@innovative-results.com.

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I've Got a Fever, and the Only Prescription is More Kettlebell

March 7, 2014 by ptpt 3 Comments

Out of 133 competitors, 9 Innovative Results family members stepped onto the platform at the 2nd Annual California Open Kettlebell Sport Lifting Championship.

Nine representatives in one of the largest kettlebell competitions in the nation!

It was all guts and glory for these nine competitors as they set personal records, earned kettlebell sport rankings, and enjoyed the celebration of their coach and fellow competitor setting a new American Record.

David Paul

Event: Biathlon(jerk)
KB Weight: 20kg
Rep Count: 66 (30 jerk, 72 snatch)
Place: 1st

Aaron Guyett
Event: Biathlon (jerk)
KB Weight: 24kg
Rep Count: 234 (123 jerk, 222 snatch)
KB Rank: Candidate Master Sport (CMS)
Place: 1st
American Record in Biathlon (Read Press Release Here)
Relay Team: “American Lifter”, Double 24kg
Team Total: 285 reps

Keri Guyett

Event: Snatch
KB Weight: 10kg
Rep Count: 173
Place: 1st

Jim Schwarz

Event: Snatch
KB Weight: 16kg
Rep Count: 93
Place: 4th

Eric Berringer

Event: Snatch
KB Weight: 16kg
Rep Count: 125
Place: 2nd

Jeff Costa

Event: Snatch
KB Weight: 20kg
Rep Count: 138 KB Rank: II
Place: 1st

Jessica Ciske

Event: Long Cycle
KB Weight: 12kg
Rep Count:120
KB Rank: I
Place: 1st

Harrel Carman

Event: Long Cycle
KB Weight: 24kg
Rep Count: 47
KB Rank: II
Place: 1st

Geof Myers

Event: Long Cycle
KB Weight: 24kg
Rep Count: 40
KB Rank: III
Place: 3rd

Two days of memories, personal records, two American Records and 1 World Record! We can’t wait to see what else these nine accomplish as they take on future kettlebell competitions, and who else will join them!

Absolute American Record in Biathlon
Absolute American Record in Long Cycle
World Record in Long Cycle
Pictures, Everyone Loves Pictures
Road to the Cali Open

3 things I learned from Kettlebell Competition

September 17, 2013 by ptpt Leave a Comment

From David, a Long Time Innovative Results Client and Friend:

Three things I learned from the competition:

1. Have a plan and stick to it.

It sounds obvious… but it’s never been obvious to me.

Whenever I’ve run a 10k or played in a soccer game or whatever, I’ve tended to “wing it”. Sticking with the 9 reps every 30 seconds allowed me to last the entire 10 minutes and do well.

2. Consistency and dedication pay off.

Again, obvious.

But true.

3. For me the biggest victory has been overcoming my left shoulder injury.

My torn anterior deltoid has given me problems for over 2 years.

It’s taken a LOT of band work, stretching, rehab, and dedication to get past it.

Being able to do 5 solid minutes of 16kg kettle on my left arm was huge for me and has given me a lot of confidence.

Dave’s Story From the Coaches Viewpoint

When David came to me with a shoulder injury, I trained him for a while, and then he became interested in some kettlebell movements.

I will be honest, I was probably more apprehensive than he was about the potential strain to his recently torn shoulder.

He could hardly crawl, let alone lift a heavy kettlebell above his head.

I spent a lot of time coaching proper recovery, and allowing him to take small baby steps toward kettlebell work.

The day he could crawl backward pain free was a HUGE milestone for me to see.

Although he probably thought the inability to crawl backwards was just a hindrance, I knew he was leaps and bounds toward an overhead kettlebell lift.

We started small and arduously with single and double kettlebell lifts, and the large technicality of the lifts can be sort of awkward at first.

Through good recovery techniques with dynamic warm-ups, mobility drills, SMR, and decent nutrition, Dave was able to get a 12 kg kettlebell over his head for a few minutes.

I remember he once told me, “I didn’t think I would ever be able to snatch heavy kettlebells, ever!”

Instead of concurring or disagreeing, I let good calculations and progressions take their proper place in his programming.

Before we knew it, Dave was snatching the 16 kg bells.

It wasn’t long after that he competed.

His first competition, February 2013, was a tough one.

He cut weight for the first time, and I found out Dave has a very grumpy edgy side (don’t we all when we are carb depleted and dehydrated).

He was also in his head way too much, but I was proud of him for stepping out on the platform, trying with the best of them.

He had a good first time showing of 71 reps in ten minutes (it probably didn’t help that his brand new girlfriend, Joanna was watching…talk about nerves!).

Through proper training, diligence, and programming Dave was able to step on the platform in August of 2013, he completed 172 reps in ten minutes during a training set–a 101 increase from his last competition.

Needless to say he blew the competition and his personal record (PR) away!!

With 186 reps in snatch, Dave stuck to the plan, overcame a debilitating injury, and bested his PR two weeks prior by 14 reps!

The greatest victory to me is his ability to stay with something, even when it seems hopeless at first.

I am so proud of his diligence, consistency, loyalty, and hard work!

All of the kettlebell performances are emotional when you spend a ton of time training for it, and it is always nice when the emotion is excitement, happiness, and transformational!

Thank you, Dave, and I look forward to your continued success!!

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Dave Competed in His 2nd Kettlebell Competition and Set a Personal Record!

August 30, 2013 by ptpt 1 Comment

When David came to me with a shoulder injury, I trained him for about a while, and then he became interested in some kettlebell movements.

I will be honest, I was probably more apprehensive than he was about the potential strain to his recently torn shoulder.

He could hardly crawl, let alone lift a heavy kettlebell above his head. I spent a lot of time coaching proper recovery and allowing him to take small baby steps toward kettlebell work.

The day he could crawl backward pain free was a HUGE milestone for me to see. Although he probably thought the inability to crawl backwards was just a hindrance, I knew he was leaps and bounds toward an overhead kettlebell lift.

We started small and arduously with single and double kettlebell lifts, and the large technicality of the lifts can be sort of awkward at first.

Through good recovery techniques with dynamic warm-ups, mobility drills, smr, and decent nutrition, Dave was able to get a 12 kg kettlebell over his head for a few minutes. I remember he once told me, “he didn’t think he would ever be able to snatch heavy kettlebells, ever!” Instead of concurring or disagreeing, I let good calculations and progressions take their proper place in his programming.

Before we knew it, Dave was snatching the 16 kg bells. It wasn’t long after that he competed. His first competition, February 2013, was a tough one. He cut weight for the first time, and I found out Dave has a very grumpy edgy side (don’t we all when we are carb depleted and dehydrated). He was also in his head way too much, but I was proud of him for stepping out on the platform, trying with the best of them. He had a good first time showing of 71 reps in ten minutes (it probably didn’t help that his brand new girlfriend, Joanna was watching…talk about nerves!).

Through proper training, diligence, and programming Dave was able to step on the platform in August of 2013, knowing he had completed 172 reps in ten minutes during a training set–a 101 increase from his last competition.

Dave’s mind was focused, and whenever it wandered to hopes of hitting this number per minute, or this total number, I kindly reminded him to stick to the plan (there may have been a few times where it was more of a yell or a scold, but what do you expect when Dave gets paid to analyze a million different outcomes–he’s a statistician, literally has a doctorate in math). Needless to say he blew the competition and his personal record (PR) away!! With 186 reps in snatch, Dave stuck to the plan, overcame a debilitating injury, and bested his PR two weeks prior by 14 reps!

The greatest victory to me is his ability to stay with something, even when it seems hopeless at first. I am so proud of his diligence, consistency, loyalty, and hard work! All of the kettlebell performances are emotional when you spend a ton of time training for it, and it is always nice when the emotion is excitement, happiness, and transfomational! Thank you, Dave, and I look forward to your continued success!!

Here’s a snapshot of Dave during his set:

Three things I learned from the competition:

Have a plan and stick to it. It sounds obvious… but it’s never been obvious to me. Whenever I’ve run a 10k or played in a soccer game or whatever, I’ve tended to “wing it”. Sticking with the 9 reps every 30 seconds allowed me to last the entire 10 minutes and do well.
Consistency and dedication pay off. Again, obvious. But true.
For me the biggest victory has been overcoming my left shoulder injury. My torn anterior delt has given me problems for over 2 years. It’s taken a LOT of band work, stretching, rehab, and dedication to get past it. Being able to do 5 solid minutes of 16kg kettle on my left arm was huge for me and has given me a lot of confidence.

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Swing & Conquer: The Innovative Results Kettlebell Team Sets PR’s at the 2016 CA State Bolt Championship

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The IR Kettlebell Team Gives Their All on the Platform

The 4th Annual California Open Kettlebell Championship

Kettlebell Sport – The Innovative Results Team Swings for Gold

I've Got a Fever, and the Only Prescription is More Kettlebell

3 things I learned from Kettlebell Competition

Dave Competed in His 2nd Kettlebell Competition and Set a Personal Record!

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