Short and Sweet Kettlebell Workout

This weekend I found myself in the very odd position of having ample time to workout. However, even if I have an hour to train, my sessions never seem to last more than 30 minutes. This is especially the case now that I am half way through my second pregnancy and I don't have the stamina or inclination to go longer. So today, I thought I would give you an example of a very simple but effective workout that I did this weekend that doesn't take much brain power. You don't even have to count reps here. Just set your countdown timer on your watch and go!



Workout Plan:
Z Health Joint Mobility Warm up
--5 minutes: Turkish Get ups with a racked squat and press at the top (alternate sides each time). Set your countdown timer on your watch and go
--2 minutes: Rest (less if you are not prego)
--10 minutes: Hand to Hand Swings: 30 seconds on/30 seconds off (again, you may not need as much rest in between if you are not breathing for two)
--2 minutes: Rest
--REPEAT Get ups and Swings. Exception: Change your swings to 2-handed or do snatches instead.

With this workout you will:

1. Get your heart rate up in short bursts which increases your metabolism and your anaerobic and aerobic capacity

2. Builds strength in all parts of your body through compound movements and tension.

3. Increase your flexibility and range of motion with Joint Mobility exercises

4. Reduce your chance of back and shoulder pain with Swings and Turkish Get-ups.

Enjoy!

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