First Kettlebell Workout
So today I took delivery of my first kettlebell - a girly pink (urgh) 6kg from Kettlebells.com.au.
To ensure I didn't kill myself in the first workout, I just did some low-rep sets of a few exercises to get a feel for it. I have to say - sweet! Definitely keen to explore this further and push my body. Considering one study reported kettlebell workout could burn 20.2 calorie a minute, this seems like a great strength and calorie burning exercise.
Today's workout
| Exercise | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
| Two-Handed Swing | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| One-Handed Swing | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| High Pull | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Bent-Over Row | 12 | 12 | |
| Side Bend | 12 | 12 | 12 |
My right quad started burning badly in the second set of High Pulls so I couldn't continue going into a squat position after that. I also found the 6kg to be a bit heavy during the Bent-Over Row - considering I've been using 3kg dumbbells for that particular exercise thus far, I thought I did OK though.
The above exercises took 20 mins to complete. I think my form was pretty good, no strain on my back or shoulders can be felt, although my quads (particularly the right) are a bit sore.
I want to see how many reps I can handle for both the Two-Handed and One-Handed Swings, so I'll give that a crack tomorrow afternoon. I'm estimating maybe 50 for the Two-Handed and 25 for the One-Handed.
Yesterday, I also went for a nice jog around Lake Burley-Griffin on a 5km circuit. After about 2km in, I learnt why you need good running shoes, not $30 Dunlop cross-trainers. Blisters! Ow. Walked the rest of the way. Although I was feeling pretty good, so I could probably handle the full 5km once I get proper shoes.
