Once you add kettlebells to your workout, it’s hard to go without them. They’re inexpensive, completely portable, and hard to beat for developing core strength, power, stamina, endurance, and overall coordination. They can be used for size and strength programs (typical 5×5 routines) or in longer metabolic conditioning circuits like the one above.
This Sunday morning, a group of us decided to take our workout to a high-school track. We did what is known as an AMRAP workout (As Many Rounds/Reps as Possible), choosing 20 minutes as our fixed time for completion. Armed with a few kettlebells, we partnered up for the following:
The first set of partners would run one lap of 400 meters, while their teammates kept the kettlebells moving (swings, snatches, presses and cleans). They couldn’t put the bells down until their partner returned from the run. When the lap was complete, the partners would switch places. The workout lasted 20 minutes.
Was it tough? In a word, yes! But it was also exhilarating to be out there in the unseasonably warm November weather. I hope everyone has such a great kick-start to their week. Remember — the holidays are fast approaching, and it’s more important that ever to keep on track! Stay strong everyone…
Tags: CrossFit, kettlebells, training
how cute are we? lol!
Especially when we’re running around like characters in some Tex Avery cartoon!
[...] Sunday Kettlebell Workout [...]
Sounds like a great session. Very tough and it’s similar to work we do with clients. I like to do it using sprints as well. Amazing the amount of camaraderie it develops too.
Train with purpose,
Sandy Sommer, RKC