5 Pull Ups.
As many rounds as possible in 10 minutes.
Men aim for a 40kg sandbag; women aim for 25kg.
Record your score.
Train hard!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Kettlebells Are Here To Stay!
Let's just accept that "kettlebells" and the philosophy behind this type of training is here to stay. It's not going anywhere! For 8 years now I've been receiving testimonials such as this below. This one came in yesterday and I just asked permission to share it. Not only do "kettlebells" open the door to an enjoyable and efficient way of training your body. Along with strength and conditioning, it just goes so much further than that. Pregnant females are raving about the positive effects it has on them. From increased energy, no back pain, to easy deliveries and recoveries. I can speak from experience, since many of you know, I was lucky enough to use them wisely throughout both my pregnancies. It helped me recovery from each C-section with a quickness, that most people thought would be impossible!
Another happy camper:
Lauren,
I have been using your kettlebell DVDs for a few years now... rotating between Ultimate Body Sculpt 1 & 2, as well as Kettlebell Lightning. I have turned a few friends on to kettlebells as well and have gotten them hooked on your DVDs as well. I am now 17 weeks pregnant with my first child and have started using Baby Bells and I absolutely love it! I was wondering if it might be too "boring" as a pregnancy workout compared to your other DVDs but this does not disappoint! I love starting my day with your Baby Bells DVD and I feel energized for the rest of the day! Thank you for making such great DVDs that I never get tired of! I look forward to continuing to use Baby Bells throughout the duration of my pregnancy! I'm going to make sure to recommend Baby Bells to all of my pregnant friends!
Another happy camper:
Lauren,
I have been using your kettlebell DVDs for a few years now... rotating between Ultimate Body Sculpt 1 & 2, as well as Kettlebell Lightning. I have turned a few friends on to kettlebells as well and have gotten them hooked on your DVDs as well. I am now 17 weeks pregnant with my first child and have started using Baby Bells and I absolutely love it! I was wondering if it might be too "boring" as a pregnancy workout compared to your other DVDs but this does not disappoint! I love starting my day with your Baby Bells DVD and I feel energized for the rest of the day! Thank you for making such great DVDs that I never get tired of! I look forward to continuing to use Baby Bells throughout the duration of my pregnancy! I'm going to make sure to recommend Baby Bells to all of my pregnant friends!
Your DVDs have turned kettlebells into a passion for me and they have really changed my life! You do so much for women especially and probably don't get half the credit you deserve! You're an inspiration! Thank you for all you do!
Ashley O'Neal Glen Allen, Virginia
Ashley O'Neal Glen Allen, Virginia
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Todays Workout - A Blast From The Past
This is a workout back from the 28th August 2010 (click here to see the original).
20-1 Sandbag Thrusters and Burpees.
Start by performing 20 Sandbag Thrusters then 20 Burpees. Then move onto 19 of each, then 18 etc.
The last round is 1 repetition of each.
Record your time.
Train hard!
20-1 Sandbag Thrusters and Burpees.
Start by performing 20 Sandbag Thrusters then 20 Burpees. Then move onto 19 of each, then 18 etc.
The last round is 1 repetition of each.
Record your time.
Train hard!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Just Lift Some Heavy Shit And Shut Up
Take the heaviest sandbag you can handle (preferably without handles) and lift it from ground-to-overhead for 20 reps. If you get the loading right you should start to struggle around 5 or 6 reps and probably end up dumping the bag after some unsuccessful reps later on in the set.
Record the weight of your bag and the time it takes you to complete the 20 reps.
Men and women should aim for a bodyweight sandbag.
Train hard!
Record the weight of your bag and the time it takes you to complete the 20 reps.
Men and women should aim for a bodyweight sandbag.
Train hard!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Todays Workout: Hug Me!
10 Heavy Sandbag Bear Hug Squats,
10 Pull Ups,
10 Heavy Sandbag Overhead Presses.
As many rounds as possible in 15 minutes.
Men aim for a 60kg sandbag; women aim for 30kg.
Record your score.
Train hard!
10 Pull Ups,
10 Heavy Sandbag Overhead Presses.
As many rounds as possible in 15 minutes.
Men aim for a 60kg sandbag; women aim for 30kg.
Record your score.
Train hard!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Please Vote For Your Favourite Sandbag Blog!
I'd really appreciate your help.
Please take a moment to go and vote for me in the Breaking Muscle 2013 Fitness Blog Contest - it'll only take 1 minute and I'll love you forever. For real.
You just need to click on the link below an then enter 'Sandbag Fitness' in the comments field at the bottom. You can also add the URL of the blog.
Please take a moment to go and vote for me in the Breaking Muscle 2013 Fitness Blog Contest - it'll only take 1 minute and I'll love you forever. For real.
You just need to click on the link below an then enter 'Sandbag Fitness' in the comments field at the bottom. You can also add the URL of the blog.
Look how happy you'll make me if you vote
The Beginners Guide To Improving Your Health and Fitness
I originally wrote this post on Facebook but thought I'd share it here too as it had such a great response. I make no apologies for the fact that it's very straightforward.
The beginners guide to improving your health and fitness:
1. Lift some heavy stuff. As you get stronger, lift some heavier stuff.
2. Get comfortable lifting your own bodyweight. Work out increasingly cool ways to do this.
3. Move around. A lot. And every now and then do this like your life depended on it.
4. Eat a predominantly unprocessed diet. And don't eat too much.
5. Don't worry about small details. If you just do these things consistently then most of your questions will start to seem quite silly.
The beginners guide to improving your health and fitness:
1. Lift some heavy stuff. As you get stronger, lift some heavier stuff.
2. Get comfortable lifting your own bodyweight. Work out increasingly cool ways to do this.
3. Move around. A lot. And every now and then do this like your life depended on it.
4. Eat a predominantly unprocessed diet. And don't eat too much.
5. Don't worry about small details. If you just do these things consistently then most of your questions will start to seem quite silly.
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