by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS
One of the most challenging aspects of my training for kettlebell sport has been wearing multiple hats as both competitor and coach. At our recent meet in Colorado, I had a hard time balancing it all. We stepped into the professional biathlon division for the first time as a team. On the surface, everything looked great…
A Coach’s Gold Medal?
Kettlebell Sport Comes to Athleta
The ladies and gents of Athleta had a special treat last Friday when Maya and the Ice Chamber Kettlebell Team came to our Petaluma headquarters to share their passion (and shed their perspiration) for Kettlebell Sport. Here are some of the highlights…
Kettlebell Sport: The Road to Competition Day
by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS
It’s been a busy day—full of deadlines, clients, emails and of course, mommy errands. Did I remember to buy his teething tablets? Who knows… I know one thing for sure though—despite those dreadful bags under my eyes, I can’t rest tonight because it’s my night to train. An upcoming kettlebell competition looms…
Postpartum Comeback Journey
by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS
I never anticipated how much weight I would gain while growing a 9 pound boy for ten months. I planned on being one of those girls we all see on You Tube and running laps during my last trimester, but in reality all I could do was walk in straight lines…




