Get Your Craft On...at the Gym?

Some of you might know that I'm a huge Martha Stewart fan and that I often have the most recent issue of her magazine tucked into my workout bag. (Ok, maybe some of you didn't know that.) But I knew, someday, there'd be an opportunity when two of my favorite things -- working out and crafting -- would come together in harmony. Stick with me on this...guys, you too.

Some of you have seen or experienced classes at RKG utilizing one of their newest accessories, the Bulgarian Bag. If you're not familar, it's a weighted horseshoe-shaped bag with strategically placed straps and handles. It's probably one of the most versatile weighted accessories available today--it's portable and you can use it for your entire body!

I affectionately call mine a "cow bag" not only because it's leather covered, but if you were raised on a farm it's kinda shaped like a baby calf that you might throw over your shoulders. Nice visual, huh?

Anyway, RKG is dying to show you how to incorporate this tool-of-awesomeness into your own workouts. But first things first. You gotta get your own bag. Sure, you can always come to the gym and use ours, but if you want take advantage of its portability and really get amazing results, I've laid out some of your best options for acquiring one of your very own:

1. Buy your own gen-u-ine leather "cow bag". RKG bought their stack of Bulgarian Bags at Suples.com. Be prepared to pony up some cash for it, plus shipping.


2. Buy your own canvas or synthetic leather "cow bag". These are other options available at Suples. Same design, mostly the same weight options...cheaper price since it's not the real cowhide deal.


3. If you consider yourself cheaper-than-cheap, crafty, or just an old-school DIY badass, you can make your own. There are several instructional links to do this out there, utilizing supplies you might already have in your garage including: an empty inner tube, sand or gravel and some duct tape. Click here for the link to make your own.

Look for more posts and videos coming up about Bulgarian Bag training on this blog. RKG offers Bulgarian Bag conditioning as a part of our H.I.T. classes (which, I might add, you can try for free). In addition, any one of RKG's instructors would be happy to show you new and interesting exercises. Just ask! Then craft or buy one and use it in your own backyard, a park, or your local high school track! I think you'll find it as fun as we do.

We're interested to hear what you think about Bulgarian Bag training! Post links to your videos or tell us about it here. What other tools do you find useful inside (and outside) of the gym?


Sarah O.
Roundkick Gym
sarah@roundkickgym.com