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Kettlebell Fat Burning Workout

Posted Feb 01 2011 12:00am

In my training cycle, Monday falls between two days of hard strongman training and two days of heavy barbell work. Needless to say it isn't a day that I tend to push my training really hard. Instead I use the time losen up and get a bit of conditioning work in. If you are not interested in looking like the incredible hulk, then feel free to add more volume to the workout below.

Another point to remember though, hard workouts alone will not make you lean. There is an old saying, "You can't out train a bad diet!" It is true, believe me, I have tried. I love to eat and have learned the hard way that there is one simple formula to not gettting fat
Carbohydrates --> Insulin --> Fat Storage

What this means is that when you eat carbohydrates, your body releases insulin, a hormone that has a number of functions, including causing fat storage. Now I am not saying to never eat an apple again. I am only saying that you need to watch your carbs, and be cognizant of them.

Here are some books that explain how people get fat and how you can avoid it better than I can:




Here is a fat burning/conditioning workout you can do with your kettlebells. If you are focusing on fat loss, shorten the rest periods. If you are focusing more on hypertrophy, then catch your breath between drills and push for extra reps. The reps listed below are just a suggestion, do what you can without breaking your form.

  • Work
  • Dynamic Warm-up
    • body weight drills to get the blood flowing
  • Circuit,
    • Briefly rest between each set,
    • 3-5 rounds
      • Double KB Rack Squat x 5
      • Double KB Jerk/Push Press x 8-10
      • Double KB Swing x 20
      • Windmill x 5/5
      • Double KB Bent Over Row x 10-12
  • Dumbbell Curls
    • 3 x 10-12
  • Bent Over Dumbbell Laterals
    • 3 x 10-12



    Do you guys recommend any other good books on health and weight loss?
    For semi-private or personal training contact:
    Nathan Donahue
    Calgary, Alberta
    Nathan@kettlebellplanet.com
    http://www.kettlebellplanet.com/

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