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Reason No. 6 why I’ve relied on kettlebells for the last 24 years: Rapid Deceleration & Unmatched Force Absorption💥

For over two decades, kettlebells have been the secret weapon in our system. Everyone talks about producing force, but elite athleticism and long term joint health come down to one thing: how fast can you absorb and apply the brakes?

Power isn’t just about launching speed, it’s about landing it safely. By mastering explosive lifts like jerks, cleans, snatches, and loaded jump variations, we force the body to absorb kinetic energy rapidly:

⚡For our athletes: It unlocks high level elasticity and rate of force development in record time.

🛡️For our adult clientele: It builds essential eccentric strength, tendon resilience, and joint integrity for longevity as they age.

You can only produce what you can absorb safely. It’s not just about pushing weight; it’s about mastering the decel…and no other tool does it better. That’s why kettlebells have been a non negotiable staple in our program for 24 years.

Want to experience these methods firsthand?

🌴 Join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Jan 8–10) for our DSPCC certification experience.

🏛️ Train in Northern Virginia: If you’re local, take your training to the next level with our youth athlete or adult performance programs.

Send us a DM or click the link in our bio to get started!

#sportsperformance #strengthandconditioning #kettlebellcoach #explosiveathleticism #trainfastplayfast

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Officially 6 years as an OT 🥹✨

Many asked how I got here, so here’s my story ⬇️

2019: I graduated with my Masters, passed my last fieldwork with flying colors, and was ready to take my NBCOT exam. 3 attempts made and I failed each time, which left me hopeless. I wanted to still do some work that was passionate to me and ended up getting an assistant T&F coach job in NYC, which helped me make some money while I was studying to pass my boards.

2020: The pandemic came full force and canceled my NBCOT exam. 🫠 I made the decision to pause studying until things opened up and start my IG fitness page. I would post my home workouts & joined a pandemic fitness challenge via IG & started to post my results. That got me the opportunity to be a lead coach for the monthly challenges & become close with @kiaratheleader & @coachnekofreeman (Love yall frr 💜) The world opened up again and I took my exam for the 4th time and passed. 🥳 Your girl was excited to start her big girl job as an OT.

2021: I started working in HH as an OT & I was STRESSED 😭 However, I managed to still create fitness events like the Thick Amb Beast Bootcamps (shoutouts to @rasheedanb for collaborating with me on that idea 🫶🏾). I ended up going into the SNFs for more work structure and ended up feeling burnout. At the same time, I entered the kettlebell community and my life changed for the better. Every week, I was so happy to learn about the kettlebell and challenge myself in a way I haven’t done since being a hurdler. I knew I wanted to coach, so I start preparing to take my first KB certification.

2022: I earned my RKC and started to train a few people with the KB. I traveled near and far to connect with my KB community and continue to learn and grow. I also ended up going into travel therapy that gave me the flexibility I needed to build my own class at the time, Bells & Plyo 🔔 Later that year, a close friend @workoutwithwendel 😉 and I started dating right when I accepted my next travel OT contract in NC.

2023: My travel therapy contract ended earlier than expected and I was back home completing a contract that was 1.5 hr away from home #Stressed 🫠 I was frustrated and started to feel

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I was speaking with a fellow OT friend this week and I was telling her how back in OT school being a student athlete, I kept both worlds separate.

I loved being in both the fitness/health/wellness and rehab worlds, but didn’t explore the idea of blending both together.

It took the pandemic and my failing attempts to pass the NBCOT to rediscover how much movement and health/wellness meant to me that I was ready to take the leap of faith to do something different as a clinician.

Shoutouts to all the OT students already creating capstones and projects and also exploring opportunities earlier than I did. You are an inspiration 🫶🏾✨

Fitness OTs — Am I missing any others? 💭

#fitnessot #ot #occupationaltherapy

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Today is a reminder that growth is always worth pursuing. Never stop striving to become a better version of yourself, because someone is watching your example.

A huge congratulations to my sister, Amber, on earning her Master’s degree today! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence are inspiring. Thank you for showing what’s possible through discipline and determination.

Keep growing. Keep believing. Keep leading by example.

Congratulations, Amber! We’re proud of you! 🎓💙 #KeepGrowing #LeadByExample #MastersDegree #AlwaysLoveAndLead

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It’s interesting that we celebrate females coming of age. I understand the excitement because it means we can bare children. However, I would have preferred not to bleed for 30 years every month.

With that said, I’m finally a member of the menopause club. This exclusive club reserved for women over 40 & 50 whose periods have been absent for more than 12 months, whose hormone (FSH) levels are high, and estrogen levels are low.

We should celebrate that too and embrace this stage of our lives. All women will reach this stage of life.

I’m not ashamed to say it because it’s the normal female cycle of life. Due to the absence of symptoms they did bloodwork to conclude that I was menopausal.

Am I simply lucky, or can I actually be menopausal and not have any symptoms? The answer is yes! You can be menopausal and not experience the hot flashes, sleep disruptions, and irregular periods.

Well, how is that possible? There are many variables involved.

Some of us are lucky and our body’s can naturally aclimate to lower estrogen levels without triggering common side effects like hot flashes.

But those of us not adapting regular, moderate exercise, particularly resistance training, can decrease the intensity and frequency of hot flashes & night sweats. It promotes endorphin release, which helps reduce anxiety, depression, and mood swings.

Exercise combats the slowing metabolism associated with menopause, helping to reduce belly fat and maintain muscle mass. Finally consistent activity helps regulate sleep patterns, and we all know the importance of sleep.

So, I’ll keep reminding you all about the importance of strength training. If you’re already strength training great! If not, let’s get started, ladies!

Aging gracefully means lifting weights!

#women #fitnesslife #strong #over45 #strenthtraining

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@itrainwithamber It’s going DOWN on the Eastside!

Six Eastside schools battle it out in an all-out Kickball Tournament, and as always… MLK coming for the crown KING SH!T👑

Cost: $40
Your entry includes:
• Official roster spot
. Team shirt with name
• Personalized player trading card
• Access to the 05 VIP Area
• Unlimited food

We need at least 45 players to lock in and hit our buy-in goal — don’t wait!

Sign-up form + payment link are in the bio
Pull up, rep your school, and let’s see who really runs the Eastside 🔥☄️

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The DSPCC (Dynamic Sports Performance Coach Certification) is back at our homebase—and it’s bigger than ever! 🏠

📅 Join me and some of our top coaches for this 3-Day Elite Intensive in Alexandria, VA (Washington Metro area) May 22-24.

⛓️ Since pioneering Kettlebells for Sport Performance in 2006, we’ve reverse-engineered athleticism to build strong, fast, explosive, resilient athletes.

🏛️ Now expanded: Master 5 pillars of elite development + business blueprint to dominate coaching.

🎓 Who it’s for: Coaches ready to charge premium rates • Athletes wanting the “why” behind gains • Trainers seeking deeper programming knowledge

⏳Spots are limited—early bird saves $300 if you register by March 6!

📍Location: Jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA 22314
Dates: May 22 (4-9 PM) • May 23 (9-5 PM) • May 24 (9:30-2 PM)

DM me for more information or click the link in my bio to secure your spot!🔒

Tag a coach or athlete who needs this! 👇🏾

#DSPCC #KettlebellsForSport #AthleticPerformance #CoachCertification ExplosivePower StrengthAndConditioning WashingtonDCFitness Alexand

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You may delay but time will not.

I recently visited the doctor for my annual checkup. She then listed several additional checkups that I need to schedule due to my age. I’m not listing them because they’re not enjoyable. Ugh!

In her to-do list, she mentioned that I needed to work out, but not just cardio. She specifically mentioned weight lifting. I replied, “Ma’am, I engage in weight training exercises.”

She emphasized the importance of weight training because many women mistakenly believe that working out is solely cardio or that cardio alone is sufficient for overall health.

As we age, it’s strongly recommended that we engage in weight training. Not only does it build muscle, but it also aids in building strong bones. Aging leads to fragile bones, and without weight training, we won’t develop the strength in our bones.

Therefore, a lack of strength training significantly contributes to the development of fragile bones (osteoporosis/osteopenia) and weakened, stiffer joints as we age. Without the mechanical stress provided by resistance exercises, bone density decreases and muscles shrink (sarcopenia), leading to reduced mobility and increased injury risk.

Let’s hope people don’t wait until it’s too late to start weight training. Especially for us women, who have so many other medical concerns to worry about as we age.

Don’t underestimate the importance of strength training, it’s more crucial than you think.

Thank you @kettlebellweightlosscoach

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There is an “I do it anyways” framework — and it goes like this:
1. Keep great friends — the @the_sea_lad , the @nashraf675 Sirs, the @itrainwithamber , your sweetest buddies you play squash with (@ammadata, @pieterse_martin, @solomonj.luke72 , preetham shimogas, , maliks, Haseeb's and many more) who make you better.
2. It’s never about the end. It’s about the beginning. Just show up at the starting line.
3. Take the thing you love the most and keep it close to your heart. That’s fuel.

And remember that economy seat you once didn’t fit in — and how you hated yourself that day.
Never forget that version of you.
He’s the one who pushes.

#MindOverMatter #StartLineEnergy #DoItAnyways #BeYourOwnFuel

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The revolution didn’t start with a trend—it started in 2006 right here in our nation’s capital. 🦅

For nearly two decades, DSP has been the hub for Kettlebells for Sport Performance. Now, we’re taking it to the next level. We’ve revamped the DSPCC into a comprehensive 3-day intensive designed for the coach who refuses to settle for average.

From elite strength mechanics to the psychology of the high-pressure performer, we are handing you the “Bluebook” to building the Ultimate Athlete.

🚀 NEW 3-Day Elite Curriculum
📍 Alexandria, VA
🗓️ May 22-24, 2026

Stop guessing. Start engineering results.

SAVE $200: Register by Feb 6th to lock in Early Bird pricing. Link in bio to claim your spot. 👊🏾

#DSPCC #KettlebellTraining #SportPerformance #AlexandriaVA #StrengthAndConditioning #CoachEducation #EliteAthlete

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Dear 2025,

I’m thankful for you because I learned a lot this year, and even with loss I still gained so much.

It felt like you tried to break me

But you didn’t ☺️

And I’m extra grateful because I wouldn’t have recognized the best that’s yet to come, if you didn’t give me the struggles to compare it with

I’m glad we’re saying goodbye, but I’ll remember you fondly 🥰

Love,
Coach Mags

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