On today's episode of Vital Metabolic, hosts James Wheeler and John Parker speak with Paul Wolkowinski, an Indian Club specialist and owner of Indian Clubs and How to Use Them as well as Indian Clubs Academy, who helps others learn how to train and strengthen using Indian Clubs. Paul explains the history and culture behind Indian Club practice, the different types of Clubs, how he formulates his own workouts, and the physical and mental benefits of training with Indian Clubs.
Episode Highlights:
- 6:00 - Paul talks about what first got him started using Indian Clubs.
- 11:20 - Paul talks about how he expanded his range of movements using Indian Clubs.
- 15:30 - After learning many different patterns and routines, Paul continued to build complexity using the Clubs.
- 17:30 - Paul usually started with lighter clubs that are longer before increasing the weight.
- 19:20 - John asks about the history of Indian Clubs.
- 22:00 - Paul also talks about the history of Gadas and practices with them.
- 23:51 - Paul talks about Jori Clubs and their cultural use.
- 26:15 - Paul explains proper posturing when using a Gada.
- 32:00 - Paul discusses the pros and cons of using a longer mace.
- 34:55 - Can you tell us about your exercise routine now?
- 35:10 - Paul explains how his diagnosis of prostate cancer changed the way he trains.
- 39:20 - In the last 3 years, Paul has set the goal of complexity with his patterns, and exploring new ways to teach.
- 40:45 - Paul tries to do 1 hour long workouts.
- 41:46 - When cycling, Paul started to find that his legs would get stuck, but an electric bike helped.
- 42:40 - Indian Club patterns not only help your body physically, but also have benefits for your mental health.
- 44:00 - Many people use grips that are too tight when using Indian Clubs.
- 48:40 - Paul explains an exercise that even people who aren't trained in Indian Clubs can practice.
- 51:30 - You can find videos for Indian Club training on Paul's YouTube channel.
- 54:10 - Clubs swing to a beat and lighter clubs swing faster than heavier ones.
- 57:10 - Paul tells listeners where they can find his resources and connect with him.
3 Key Points:
- There are different sizes with Indian Clubs, and Paul recommends starting with lower weight and longer length.
- Indian Club training helps keep you young physically and mentally.
- You can find videos for Indian Club training on Paul's YouTube channel.
Tweetable Quotes:
- "I'm having to literally day by day look at what I'm like physically and try and read my body as much as I possibly can." -Paul Wolkowinski
- "The first thing that they [Indian Clubs] produce is alertness." -Paul Wolkowinski
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