Kettlebells are about doing more with less. Performing exercises that will give you amazing results in as little time as possible, with minimal equipment. I love the fact that I can keep a kettlebell in the trunk of my car and train just about anywhere. There are many different concepts about how and when to train even when you have such a simple approach. For some, high reps are their thing, for others, heavy weights are what keep them motivated. High intensity interval training has been around in various forms since the dawn of exercise and has recently become widely popular as it provides tremendous results. Studies have shown that high intensity intervals provide greater cardiovascular benefits than endurance cardio, I also believe they are less likely to cause injury.
Todays workout is four ninety second rounds of kettlebell basics, the big bang exercises that will work you out in much less time. Add this to your existing workout or to my HIIT Tabata training video for a practice that you will feel tomorrow!
Today’s workout
90 seconds kettlebell swing
Alternating hands with every swing to save your grip muscles. Find the most efficient swing possible.
90 seconds Figure 8
Keep your back flat and sit down into your hips. Try not to round your back to pass the bell to the other hand.
45/45 seconds pushpress
Use your hips to drive the bell from shoulder to over head for forty five seconds per hand.
90 seconds Alternating snatch
The king of the kettlebell jungle, the alternating snatch is about power and grace.
This workout gives you an idea of what makes kettlebell training so special, at any level this workout is great. Use a heavier bell as you get stronger and hold yourself to the highest standard for technique. Bad technique makes an exercises pointless and potentially harmful, so train smart.
