Vlog #4 - Three Killer Kettlebell Workouts



Today I'm sharing with you three intense kettlebell workouts that can all be done in 15 minutes or less.

 Don't let their shorter workout times fool you, these are all killer workouts that will leave you feeling like to got a full day's workout and then some.

 Workout #1
This is an Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) workout that goes for 15 minutes.

  • 15 Air Squats
  • 10 Push-ups
  • 5 Kettlebell Swings
Yes, they throw some push-ups in there, but no, you won't notice them because your legs are burning so bad.  Even though this one only has 5 swings per round, be careful... there are still a lot of rounds.  I started off too heavy on this one and had to dial it back to a lighter weight pretty early on in the workout.

Workout #2
This is another EMOM, but 12 minutes this time.
  • 10 Kettlebell Swings
  • 10 Push-ups
  • (optional) 5 Goblet Squats
Unlike the first workout where I started off too heavy, I might have started off too light on this one.  It still wiped me out, but out of the three, I found this one to be the easiest.  The workout just calls for the 10 swings and the 10 push-ups, but if you're feeling like that's too easy, go ahead and throw in 5 goblet squats just to keep things interesting.

Workout #3
This one is a nice little tabata workout.
There's not a lot to it, but it will really make you work!
All it consists of is 40 seconds of kettlebell swings and 20 seconds of rest... for 10 minutes.
Be smart about the weight you pick on this one... all those swings add up.

I get into a little more of the specifics in the video, so be sure to check it out.  And if you have any awesome kettlebell or tabata workouts you like, go ahead and share them with me in the comments!

Equipment
The great thing about these workouts is that you're going to get the exact same workout from shiny new weights as you are from old rusty ones.  35 pounds is 35 pounds no matter how you wrap it up.  If you need something shiny and new, however, I recommend these:

35 pound kettlebell: https://amzn.to/49r3SSN
53 pound kettlebell: https://amzn.to/3stTzwq

These are the two basic weights that crossfit builds most of its workouts around.  Of course, you should do what works best for you.  Don't be a hero and go big right out the gate... ease into it and don't injure yourself.  The two above links will take you to a page that give you other options so you can pick a weight just right for you!


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