Kilos for Kofkin

Supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, one pound at a time.

Kilos for Kofkin is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to creating and expanding awareness of the benefits of exercise on mental health through comprehensive, research-based education, community outreach, and athletic events.

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In any Full Power meet, the third and final event of the day is the deadlift. Here’s what you should expect when you take the platform for your last lift:

1️⃣ COMMANDS:

▪️In competition, the lifter receives just one command when deadlifting

So how important is exercise on your mental health, really? 🧐

Well, a recent study suggests that a consistent exercise regimen can lead to antidepressant effects. 🧠

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Last week we covered what to expect when squatting in competition, and we’re keeping the ball rolling with what to expect when you bench! Here’s a closer look:

1️⃣ COMMANDS:

In competition, the lifter receives three commands when benchi

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Races will take place during the entir

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Next up in our "Get Ready with Us" series is what to expect when squatting in competition! Here’s what you need to know:

1️⃣ COMMANDS:

In competition, the lifter receives two commands when squatting: the “start” or &l

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Registration opens for our 🙂One Step at a Time🙂Virtual 5k NEXT WEEK🔥

This year, we’re holding races during the entire month of September - in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. 🎗💚

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Last week we started working from the ground up in preparation for our Chicago charity meet! Here are three more form tips to help you get ready:

▪️ BRACE: Bracing is what protects your spine and keeps your body safe during a lift. First, make sure

Happy #TrainerTipTuesday !

Today we have NSAM CPT & kickboxing coach Ashley Schwarz (@sweattherapywithashley ) with a friendly reminder to BREATHE 🧘&zwj;♀️

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A little #mondaymotivation to get you started this week - Keep Going.

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Let us introduce you to the newest member of the #K4K team serving as our Training and Education Specialist, Marie!

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We’re kicking off our Get Ready with Us series with the basics: form!

While many aspects of form vary greatly depending on your individual anatomy, there are a several constants across the Big 3 lifts that everyone should keep in mind:

▪️ R

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WXII 12 News came by our recent North Carolina K4K powerlifting meet to learn more about our story. Give it a watch for a deeper look into why we do what we do!

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