Yes!
This is what kettlebells is all about.
When you train “traditionally” for a cardio style workout you are receiving little strength benefits from that workout. In fact you may be even losing strength as you do these type of workouts. On the flip side, when you are doing “traditional” strength style workouts you are receiving little cardio benefits… and you may be losing what cardio conditioning you have.
This exact point is why incorporating kettlebells into your workout regimen gives you the best of both worlds!
Case in point – Metabolic Conditioning –
There is nothing that comes close to this style of conditioning that can match the combined strength, cardio and fat loss benefits that result from this simple program. First – what is “Metabolic” conditioning?
“Metabolic” conditioning occurs when you use full body movements with your cardio system. We’re not isolating specific muscle groups or even targeting different areas of the body. We are simply going to tax the body as a whole and add a cardio component.
We do this by setting up 3 to 5 “Full Body” exercises as a circuit and perform these with progressively shorter rest periods. I like double kettlebells for this…double the impact!
So pick 3 to 5 full-body exercises and set them up as a circuit.
Here’s mine:
Double Swings
Double Alternating Walking Presses
Double Renegade Rows
Double Squats
Double Snatches
Rest 3 Minutes
Repeat a variation of this circuit 3 to 5 times, with decreasing rest periods after each set. Your heart rate will get up there and stay there.
As always pick the right size kettlebell for the job and listen to your body.
Never go to failure and Enjoy!
Mission Kettlebell 