Kettlebell Kraze

Today on NBC 4i I had the opportunity to share with Mindy Dryer the complexity and yet simplicity behind what has become a more and more popular fitness tool, the kettlebell. If you have trained with me then you have experienced the love hate relationship we share with this lovely piece of cast iron! Over the years, I have learned what it means to do  forever dreaded cardio and what I have discovered from my own trial and errors is that is does not mean hours on the elliptical or treadmill!! With a kettlebell you can train your body functionally and effeciently on many levels. Once taught the proper techniques of the basic swings, lifts, and presses you can create a full body, heart thumping, core strengthening workout. 


An example kettlebell workout that I enjoy..yes, ENJOY..at least once its over!!!


2X
Kettlebell farmers carry- this is to warm up the stabilizing muscles in the shoulder girdle and core
Kettlebell front squats 10reps - this warms up the lower body and core
Body weight push ups 20reps- just because it hits everything


3X- Perform 20 seconds of each exercise 10-15 second break
Kettlebell swings
Ketllebell clean and press
Tricep dips
Kettlebell single hand swings
Kettlebell snatch L& R
Wide grip pull ups


This is a 20-30 min cardio and weight training session....My workout for the whole day!!


ALWAYS make sure you understand and practice the basics. Learn the proper technique from a certified kettlebell or fitness specialist before trying a workout like this on your own!!