Kettlebell Workout- Single Arm Biathlon

warmup- usual stuff with stretches focused on back, shoulders, and hips.
*side note- I blogged this from my phone today. more annoying that id thought it would be. apparently it struggles with caps.

Protocol: Biathlon Single arm
clean and jerk 1:30 / snatch 1:30

double kbs;
clean to front squat 1:30 , 45s rest. 3-5 rounds. shorter rest for harder intervals

core work
half tgu's 1min each
hammer twist/ good morning/ 30s each x2-3 rds
crunch to leg raise 1min/ seated halo 40s x 2-3 rounds

fitness: double kbs
alternate row/ alt press/ sumo dl 30s each for 3 rounds

single kb
press to overhead squat/ lateral lunge/ high swing 40s each x3 rounds

amrap: 6-10mins base on time left
8 squat jumps
15 double kb curls, close stance
15 double kb laying press
10 double high swings

Kettlebell Full Body - Beginner to Moderate Level

This workout mostly hammered upper-body but still was an effective overall workout. I listed this as a beginner to moderate level as the movements themselves are simple but the workout itself can be difficult with some modifications. Also, like any workout, it's best to progress slowly with weights if the client or yourself are still new to training.

Lastly I need to note this was for my new group and it was the 2nd week. Most of the group is still relatively new so I had to go over some things at the beginning. Plus I wanted to do some double kb work however we just didnt have enough equipment. So I cut the double work. In the end it wasn't a prob as we just spent a little more time on warmup.

Warmup:
Usual stuff; shoulder and back movements and stretches
Went over tech a bit and basic movement patterns (swing, clean, press, etc.)

Protocol 1: 1 min each
Clean/ Press/ LC-Push Press

Protocol 2: 30s each , 2 rounds
swing/ clean/ press

Lower: 30s each, 3 rounds
Single KB- Front squat/ Rev. Lunge/ SL RDL (1st round right arm, 2nd rd left, 3rd hold with both hands)

Upper: 30s each, 4 rounds
Single KB- Both hands; Press, curl, Front raise, upright row

Core: 1min each arm
Windmill, SA Crunch, Seated twist

Finisher: x2 KB Pyramid , 30s rest between sets
Swings
5 reps- 10- 15- 20- 15- 10- 5

Quick, easy, but intense Kettlebell workout

I havn't put one of these up in awhile but this ones a doozy.

Setup:
-A few heavier kettlebells are needed. Or at least doubled up on the lighter weights.
-If you sweat a lot chalk may be a good idea

Exercises:
Swings (thats it)

Routine:
Perform 20 swings as fast and as hard as you can. Some know this as 'hardstyle'. I just refer to them as quick swings.
Rest for 1 minuter (60 seconds)
Repeat for 5 to 10 rounds.

Notes:
Check your pulse as you do this workout. Its pretty amazing to watch it spike as high as it will. Especially if you hammer a good weight throughout. I had to get the total weight to around 120-140lbs using a mix of 60's, 70's and a single 125lb KB to get some good results. So don't shy away from the heavy stuff.

If you only have the option of lighter KBs then use only pairs and if that doesn't work go with high swings instead or even snatches.

I wrote a brief summary on my first experience with this workout here - http://thebodyforgeaf.com/effects-of-kb-and-interval.html

Enjoy!

Kettlebell Fitness Complex (slightly advanced workout)

Hammered the KB class tonight...like damn I almost felt bad.

warmup
protocol single, both arms
clean 1:30, press 1:30, long cycle 1:00, snatch 1:00

prot doubles
long cycle 2:00/1:00/2:00

core
TGU's 2:00 each arm

lower
double kb front squat 40s, alt lung 40s, farmer carry 1 lap
repeat 3 times

upper
double kb bentover row 40s, alt press 40s, double twist 40s
repeat 3 times

swing finisher
double 30s ON, 15 rest