The Physical Performance Show: Neil Meigh – Dr Physiotherapy, @kettlebellphysio, PhD Bond University
In episode 171 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with Neil Meigh – Dr Physiotherapy, @kettlebellphysio, PhD Bond University in this expert edition.
Neil Meigh graduated as a mature age student in 2012 from Bond University on the Gold Coast with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Neil was first introduced to Kettlebell Hardstyle Training towards the end of 2012 where he then went on to complete the RKC Instructor Training Course. Neil has been strength training since 1991, he is a Certified Personal Trainer and he has been using Kettlebells exclusively for more than 6 years in his work as a Physiotherapist and now a Researcher.
Neil’s professional focus is on Healthcare, not sick-care and Neil believes in the maxim that prevention is better than cure. Neil is due to complete his PhD at Bond University in early 2021 with the project being titled “Investigating the Effects of Pragmatic Hardstyle Kettlebell Training on the Measures of Health Related Physical Fitness and Psycho Social Well-being in Sedentary Older Athletes”. Neil describes the Kettlebell as being no better than anything else but a small, portable, inexpensive relatively easy to learn and really fun to use once you know how. Neil likens the Kettlebell to the swiss army knife of exercise options.
During this episode, we discuss all things Kettlebell training. Neil shares the history on kettlebell, the anatomy of the kettlebell, the insight regarding the best use of kettlebells and his 6 main exercises. If you’ve ever wondered how to use a kettlebell and incorporate it into your training, then tune in now.
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Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Neil’s research
- Typical Week for Neil
- Kettlebell History
- Anatomy of the Kettlebell
- Neil’s passion for the Kettlebell
- Key movements in using the Kettlebell
- Principles of the big 6 main exercise using Kettlebell
- Safety Concerns in Using Kettlebell
- Advice in getting started with Kettlebell Training
- Use of Kettlebell for Bone Strength
- Take away in terms of Healthcare and Sick care
- General Advice
- Physical Challenge for the Week
- Physios using Kettlebells
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Quotes:
“Find something that you are passionate about that makes you want to engage in physical activity.” – Best Advice
“Learn how to do a Turkish Get-up well. Then bounce from shoe to your fist” – Physical Challenge
“Philosophy of Hardstyle Training is keeping things simple.”
“If you do swing well, it will generate enough momentum to steer the bell into place.”
The 6 Main Exercises using Hardstyle Kettlebell
1. Swing
2. Clean
3. Press – Military
4. Squat – Goblet
5. Snatch
6. Turkish Get-up
Kettlebell Excercise Links
- Swing (1)
- Swing (2)
- Swing (3)
- Press
- Snatch
- Clean, Swing & Snatch
- The ‘hike pass’ to start a swing, clean or snatch
- Deadlift
- Goblet dead clean
- Squat with bell in the rack position
- TGU (1)
- TGU 2)
To follow Neil Meigh
Instagram: @kettlebellphysio
Twitter: @neilmeigh
Facebook: @thekettlebellphysio
Timeline:
00:00 Start
01:50 Introduction to Neil Meigh
03:55 Neil Meigh is focusing on research at the moment.
04:40 What Neil’s current world looks like
05:30 Typical Week for Neil
07:25 Kettlebell History
13:59 Anatomy of the Kettlebell
15:10 Neil’s passion for the Kettlebell
18:10 Key movements in using the Kettlebell
21:30 Principles of the big 6 main exercise using Kettlebell
25:40 Safety Concerns in Using Kettlebell
30:30 Key things in executing a Kettlebell Swing
34:10 Key things in executing a Kettlebell Clean
36:00 Key things in executing a Military Press
36:50 Key things in executing a Goblet Squat
38:17 Key things in executing a Snatch
39:55 Key things in executing a Turkish Get-up
42:17 Advice in getting started with Kettlebell Training
45:20 Use of Kettlebell for Bone Strength
49:32 Take away in terms of Healthcare and Sick care
51:50 General Advice
54:25 Physical Challenge for the Week
55:25 Neil Meigh’s Social Media Handles
56:39 Physicians in terms of Kettlebell use
1:00:28 Finish
People Mentioned:
Professor Cris McLeod- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jeff Sokol – RKC Trainer
Belinda Beck – Bone Health Expert – Episode 82 of The Physical Performance Show
For questions and comments about this Episode
Send to the show host @Brad_Beer (Twitter) or @brad_beer (Instagram)
