Many of my workouts lately have drawn inspiration from the kettlebell training program I recently completed, which is called KPP Solo. Working through this program has helped me go back to basics and discover deficits that I had skipped over previously. Slowing down, revisiting foundational movements, and exploring new ways to move with the kettlebell has done wonders for reigniting my love for kettlebells and improving my connection to my body!
Read MoreOne of the benefits of kettlebell training is you can weight your body unilaterally to provide a unique stimulus which will improve strength and coordination of both sides of your body, which in turn helps you move better overall. If each limb and side of your body gets stronger on its own, it follows that the entire body will be stronger when they work together.
Read MoreWhile training fast has its time and place, there are numerous benefits to decreasing your tempo and training slowly. Decreasing your speed and increasing your time under tension is one way to progress or intensify an exercise. In addition to building stability and mobility, doing exercises slowly ensures you build strength throughout the full range of motion, as opposed to only during particular portions of the exercise.
Read MoreComplete an ascending ladder of reps from 1 to 10 of pushups and squats (1 pushup, 1 squat, 2 pushups, 2 squats... etc). Then complete a descending ladder of reps from 10 to 1 of kettlebell swings and jump squats (10 swings, 10 jump squats, 9 swings, 9 jump squats... etc).
Read MoreGet more insight into exercises from the KPP Solo 8-week training program I'm currently following, which prepares you to pass kettlebells with a partner! KPP Solo is a great beginner kettlebell training program that strengthens the entire body and improves rotational power, footwork, and coordination.
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