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kettlebell alternates for cardio

Last post 06-16-2009 2:05 PM by MaxKon. 4 replies.
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  • 06-05-2009 10:29 AM

    kettlebell alternates for cardio

    Just got my TRX force package, and did my first workout yesterday for the 12-week program.

    Looking ahead, given my travel and work schedule, I might not always be able to get in the runs, so I am trying to figure out alternates. Since I am interested in kettlebells, I am interested in using those as TRX cardio alternates.

    I found another thread where they talked in general about using kettlebells as cardio alternates, and I was wondering if anyone had mapped this out specifically for the force 12-week program?

    For example, I was thinking:

    1.) Intensity Run (e.g., 2 5-min hills with 5-min easy between each repeat) --> 2 5-min sets of 15:15 kettlebell snatch or swing intervals at, say, 7 reps per interval, with 5-min active recovery between each set

    2.) Tempo Run (e.g., 20 min at hard tempo pace) --> 50 swings at pace 70-80% of max, rest for 20 seconds, repeat for 10 minutes

    3.) Long Run (e.g., 50 min at very easy pace) --> 2 10-min sets of 15:15 kettlebell snatch or swing intervals at, say, 3 reps per interval, with 5-min active recovery between each set

    NB: Use a lighter bell for the above exercises.

    Any thoughts or suggestions?

    Thanks, Kendall
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  • 06-14-2009 5:32 PM In reply to

    Re: kettlebell alternates for cardio

    By the way, I've been following the Force program and just finished Day 11. Since I started the program I've found myself on travel or getting home really late, preventing me from doing the runs for the cardio components, so I've been substituting kettlebell alternates. I have been blogging my journey through the TRX program at

    http://www.kendallgiles.com/kegblog/

    in case folks are interested.

    If anyone has any tips or comments, I would appreciate them!

    Best, Kendall
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  • 06-15-2009 4:25 AM In reply to

    • MaxKon
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    Re: kettlebell alternates for cardio

    What I like to do for some metabolic work on the force program is skip resting as much as poissible. Then I really get a sweat up, and the work out takes less time.

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  • 06-15-2009 8:21 PM In reply to

    Re: kettlebell alternates for cardio

    Thanks for the idea MaxKon! Best,
    MaxKon:

    What I like to do for some metabolic work on the force program is skip resting as much as poissible. Then I really get a sweat up, and the work out takes less time.

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  • 06-16-2009 2:05 PM In reply to

    • MaxKon
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    Re: kettlebell alternates for cardio

    Yeah, and if you're really short on time just go for half the sets you normally do, and do it without any rest. half the work, a third of the time.

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