Kettlebells for the Win

I've recently been focusing a lot more on strength training but I get bored easily and am constantly trying new exercises and circuits. When I first came across a kettlebell I assumed you were supposed to use it just like any other free weight, but after a quick demo by some friends of mine who are on their way to being (amazing) personal trainers, I knew that I had had it all wrong. Ever since then, I have loved doing kettlebell workouts. I ordered my very own 15 lb. kettlebell off amazon for the cool price of $20...money well spent!

So this post is going to outline a few great workouts that I have been doing about 3 times/week since my kettlebell arrived in the mail. The greatest thing about them? You can do them anywhere! Even from the comfort of your own living room, which is ideal when you're suffering through the brutal winter we've experienced this year. Just pump some music and get ready to sweat...and be sore the next day.

Workout #1: 

Swing(20)

http://kettlebellfitnessdk.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/kettlebell-swings-and-common-mistakes/

Rowing lift (15/arm)

http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2011/06/back-fat-be-gone-3-steps-to-lo.html

1 arm swing (15/arm)

http://www.menshealth.co.uk/building-muscle/get-big/top-10-kettlebell-moves

Pushups (20 total-pushup, then switch sides)

http://www.fitnessbarbielaurengleisberg.com/2012/12/chest-shoulders-cardio.html

Cleans (15/arm)

http://www.skinnymom.com/2014/02/08/14-kettlebell-moves-for-an-allover-body-calorie-torcher/

Tricep Dips (20)

*this is not using the kettle bell, but uses the chair that you used to do the rows 

Repeat Circuit 4 Times

A few videos to check out! 

I hope this post has given you a few good ideas of how to incorporate kettlebells into your workout routine. If anything, just give it a try and see if you like it. Sure, it's not for everyone, but you might find that it's just what your body needs to tone-up! I know I've really enjoyed researching workouts for myself and for you guys. If you find any you'd like to share, feel free to comment with the link! 

Happy Tuesday!!