Thursday, October 18, 2012

Kettlebell Class with a Double Kettlebell Complex


The secret is out!  You finally get to see my horrible hand writing.  Is it an excuse that I'm a lefty and hardly use my hand to write anymore?  Probably not!  Anyhow, this is a workout that my class and I did yesterday.  Directions below. 





We warmed up with alternating light Turkish Get Up for a total of 3 on each side, with some Down Dog, Up dog, and walk outs. 

Part A. Take two heavy bells you can Suitcase Deadlift for at least 5 times, then carry it for about 15-20 seconds. Then a tall kneeling press for 3-5 reps per side (squeeze those glutes)
Total 3-4 Rounds

Part B.  Perform 5-8 stiff one arm rows.  Pelvis is drawn to ribcage, just like the top of the swing.  You are SLOWLY descending on the one arm rows keeping your lats engage as long as possible. 
Single Leg Squats can be done on a bench, using a TRX, or just straight Pistol if you can do 5 on each side that is what is suggested.  Only PERFECT reps please!

Part C.  Just as my beautiful handwriting says.  You must use the same bells for all the exercises in the complex, UNLESS you have 8kg's.  If you do the Renegade Rows you must use at least 12kg's, then you can quickly switch.  Follow the rep scheme as you and your partner pace each other.  It's only 12 reps all together when you are done with everything. 

Part D.  I took my class through a fun circuit with Ropes, TRX core work, and some other explosive body weight drills TABATA style.  It was an advanced group so we definitely did more than I'd recommend the general fitness population to do.  


Hope you enjoy this as much as we did!  Stay tuned for more workouts that I'll be sharing.  We have many more as well and will continue to post. You can view them up on the tab above that says Free Kettlebell Workouts. 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Ladder Fun (Kettlebell Workout)

Here is a workout we did at On The Edge Fitness the other day.  It's probably one of my favorite workouts so far.  Warm up with light Turkish Get Ups or/and Joint Mobility

I posted this last month over at the On The Edge Fitness Facebook page, but thought I'd make it easier to find and put it on under the kettlebell workouts label of my blog.

Directions:

A. Begin by doing 8 reps for each exercise in this section. Then do a hip flexor stretch and begin back at 7 reps, until you make it down to 1.  If you are just starting begin at 5 or 6 reps.   Pace yourself and take breaks as needed.  It's not a race.

B. Go through each exercise for this section and perform 5-6 reps each.  Rest and repeat for 3 rounds.  Make sure you are challenging yourself since the reps are low.

C. Cool down on your own

D.   ENJOY and let me know how you do!

Photo: Super fun, yet intense ladder workout on this fine Monday morning. My class did awesome with this.  Go ahead and try it! If you are newer start your ladder at 5 reps.  Enjoy!!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

We've Been Nominated For An Award!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I (and Sandbag Fitness) have been nominated for Best Kept Secret in this years WEGO Health Activist Awards!

I certainly don't run this blog for the promise of awards but it's great to know that people appreciate some of the effort that goes in. If you think that more people should know about Sandbag Fitness then I'd love it if you could cast a vote too:





Many thanks.

Matt

Train hard!





The Last 5 - 10 Pounds







 This article is written just for people struggling with losing the last five to ten pounds.  To view it where it's published and has a nice size font go to the F3 Nutrition article page here or click on the photo.






Thursday, October 4, 2012

Todays Workout - Sandbag Strength

5 Heavy Sandbag Bear Hug Squats
Max Sandbag Overhead Press

Rest for 2 - 4 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

5 Heavy Sandbag Shoulder Get Ups
Max Pull Ups

Rest for 2 - 4 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

Aim for the heaviest sandbag you can handle for the required reps.

Record your score.

Train hard!






Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Todays Workout - Gettin' It Done

20 Sandbag Cleans
20 Sandbag Thrusters
20 Sandbag Shoulders

Repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

Men aim for a 50kg sandbag; women aim for 25kg.

Record your time.

Train hard!






Thursday, September 27, 2012

Todays Workout - The Jet

5 Pull Ups
10 Sandbag Push Press
10 Sandbag Shoulder Squats (change shoulder each round)

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.

Men aim for a 30kg sandbag; women aim for 15kg.

Record your score.

Train hard!