It’s pretty common that my clients want to tone up their arms, lose weight, and develop a more athletic defined look. When this conversation comes up, they usually want to know some exercises that they can do to help them achieve these goals. Today’s post will look at 5 upper body kettlebell exercises that will […]
Kettlebell Moves: Double Swing
If you enjoy the kettlebell double swing then check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more exercises! Works Quadriceps Glutes Hamstrings Back Master the 2-hand swing before attempting the double swing. The kettlebell 2-hand swing is the signature movement of kettlebell work. It makes sense that we’d want to take this move up to the […]
Reader Spotlight: Jenny M – Cross Training & Marathons
On June 7th, 2011, I posted the first article on JohnnyFit. It was the first blog or website that I had ever launched and I wasn’t sure what I was doing, or if anyone would even be interested in reading. Two months in, someone began commenting on more than one article, clicking “Like” on my […]
Kettlebell Moves: Alternating 1-Arm Swing
The kettlebell swing is an essential move that should be a part of any workout! The alternating 1-arm swing works to develop both power and cardiovascular endurance. Works: Hips Legs Back Core Arms If you like the 1-arm swing then check out my Kettlebell Moves page for a lot more exercises! 1-Arm Swing Set your feet shoulder […]
Kettlebells: When To Get A Heavier Kettlebell
By now you’ve discovered the benefits of working out with kettlebells! You’ve purchased your first kettlebell or have been using a friend’s or one at your gym. You’ve probably had a trainer, a workout partner, or a good DVD to show you some moves and workouts. Maybe you even use this website as a resource. […]
Total Body Cardio Kettlebell Workout
Post Updated: 4/9/15 – I’ve updated this post to clarify the sequence, and to adjust the order to how I would perform this workout now (4 years later). I have not edited the comments, so you may notice a discrepancy in the comments vs the content . Here’s a cardio kettlebell workout that I did yesterday that worked […]
Review: Extreme Kettlebell Cardio Workout 2
Are you ready to move on to a more advanced kettlebell workout? If you’re familiar with the clean and press, the snatch, windmills, and lunge thrusters then you’re ready to step up your game and get really fit! Try the Extreme Kettlebell Cardio Workout 2 brought to you by Dragon Door. I’ve introduced this DVD […]
Kettlebell DVDs for Beginners
A reader wrote to me last week asking about good kettlebell DVDs for beginners. I had to admit that I actually wasn’t familiar with one for beginners as I was already pretty fit by the time I started training with kettlebells. I dove right into intermediate to advanced kettlebell stuff. However, I cast my sensors far […]
