Kettlebell lovin' & some links

I remember the first time I heard about kettlebells. I was in college and my roommate and I were into MMA. We watched a training video with Roy "Big Country" Nelson.

Yes, this is him. The guy on the left.

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He's actually quite strong and has amazing cardio.

Both he and his wife use kettlebells. Results vary.

 

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So how is he "Big Country" with such training? He likes fast food. Plain and simple.

His wife, on the other hand, is more inspiring. Today's workout was a kettlebell workout from, yes, The Hybrid Athlete.

Kettlebells Are A Girl's Best Friend

Warm-up

2 rounds, 30 seconds each

Body weight squat

Jumping jacks 

Arm circles Front kicks

Alternate lunges

Training

5 rounds

20x kettlebell swings

15x deadlift high-pull

10x 15x thrusters

15x weighted sit-ups

5x push-ups

5x burpees

Then, 10 minutes stair climber at level 10-11.

Cool down

~5 minutes foam rolling

10 minutes on the stair climber was done with ease. 10 was slow so I upped it to 11. Then I gave myself an adequate amount of time to foam roll.

Kettlebells have been a favorite of mine for a long time. I feel so hardcore.

I have a boxing glove on my keys, but I really don't "kickbox" as much as I TurboKick. I want a kettlebell instead. :)

 

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This is less intimidating. The designer is local so I'll get this in person at the next Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival.

 

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