Today's workout! TF Fire 55 EZ Class and Kettlebell "Swings" Workout!

This is what I did today!

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My workout space.

Even though it is in an unfinished basement I have already started getting it organized.  I put the Kettlebell and the dumbbell racks together myself.  The kettlebell rack was tricky but I was able to get it together.

September's Rotation!

I decided that I would do a Turbo Fire/ Kettlebell rotation this month and add a Total Body Conditioning Class that I have been taking at Gold's Gym.

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The Smoker with the Finisher!

The Smoker with the Finisher is a 22 min kettlebell workout lead by Lauren Brooks. 

Here is the Breakbown:

The Finisher: (2 rounds)
Tactical Lunges (1 min)
High Pulls (30 sec each side)
(30 sec Break)
Overhead Squat (30 Sec each side)
Kettlebell Burpees (30 Sec)
Hand to Hand Swings (30 Sec)
(30 sec rest)
Push Press (30 Sec on each side)
Star Jumps (30 sec)
(30 sec rest)

The Finisher: (20 sec on 10 sec rest) (2 rounds)
Satches (2 sets)
High Pull Catch and Squat (2 sets)

I really liked this workout.  I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.

The Grind!

The Grind is a 20 min kettlebell workout from Lauren Brooks.  It is one of 2 workouts on her Body Sculpt & Conditioning with Kettlebells 2 DVD.  Here is the Breakdown of the workout:

2 Rounds:
Turkish Ge:t-Up (4 on each side)
Diamond Kettlebell Push Ups (5 reps)
2H Kettlebell Swings (30 Sec)
(30 sec rest)


2 Rounds:
Windmills (5 on each side)
Single Leg Deadlifts (10 on each side)
One Arm Rows (10 on each side)
Squat to Tricep Extensions (10 reps)

I liked this workout and give it 4 out of 5 stars.

Kettlebell Fat Blaster Workout!

The workout today is as follows:
Section 1 (2 rounds of the following 5 exercises)

1. Two-Handed KB Swing x 50 reps
2. KB Reverse Lunge (right then left) x 20 reps (with 12kg in first round) x 15 reps (with 16kg in round 2)
3. KB Vertical Swing x 20 reps (with 12kg in round1) x 15 reps (with 16kg in round 2)
4. Double KB Front Squats x 15 reps (and 2×12kg round 1) x 10 reps (with 2×16kg in round 2).
5. KB Renegade Row x 16 reps (2×12kg round 1) x 12 reps (2×16kg round 2)

Section 2 (3 rounds of the following)

1. KB Windmill (right then left) x 5 reps
2. KB Clean and Press (right and left) x 5 reps
3. KB Snatch (right and left) x 5 reps

This was a good full body workout, mixing cardio, resistance, core and technique all rolled int0 25 minutes of your life. I really enjoyed this because I knew I was building strength as well as burning fat!

Lady Marmalade Meets Kettlebells!

Marianne got a new kitten so the first of the video you meet her new kitten then she shows you the workout she did.  Here is the break down of the workout:

There are two parts to this workout, the first section is timed and the second section is interval training. Do 3 rounds of the following 5 exercises:

1. KB Halo x15 reps one direction and 15 reps the opposite direction
2. Two-handed KB Swing – timed for 30 – 60 seconds (depending on your level)
3. KB Goblet Squats x 15 reps
4. KB Single Arm Row (right then left) x 15 reps each side
5. KB Reverse Lunge (right then left) x 15 reps each side

I then reset the Interval Timer for 5 cycles of 15 seconds rest and 45 seconds Max effort and I performed the following medley of Kettlebell Swings:

1. Kettlebell Single Arm Swings (right)
2. KB Single Arm Swings (left)
3. KB 2-Handed Swings
4. KB Alternating Swings
5. KB Vertical Swing (although not technically a swing, but it’s hard work)

This workout should leave you in a sweat no matter if you’re beginner, intermediate or advanced.

16kg Kettlebell Combo Workout!

A Kettlebell Combo of 4 exercises. 5 reps of each exercise is performed on one side then the other side, and that is one round. The aim is to complete 5 rounds as fast as possible.
The exercises are:
1. Single arm KB Swings x 5 reps
2. KB Thrusters x 5 reps
3. KB Clean into Reverse Lunges x 5 reps
4. KB Snatches x 5 reps
Now complete the same on the other side and you will have done ONE round. Complete 4 more rounds.

I used my 8kg kettlebell for all but the snatches.  I used my 15lb for those.

Tone 30 class!

When I put the DVD in and got to the warm-up I first thought I was doing a CLX workout. the warm-up is almost exactly the same as the CLX Sculpting workouts. 

In this one you use resistance tubing and the "thigh toner" band.  The thigh toner band was only used for one exercise and I wished she used it more than that.  The last time I did this workout I really felt it in my lower body but will still use dumbbells next time.  I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

Sculpt 30 Class!

I realized that I do not like using tubing for resistance training.  I have done this one 3 times now and this week I think I will try it with just dumbbells.  I did like the workout and like how it is sculpting my arms.  The first two times I did his workout I did not think I got a good lower body workout but the last time I did.  I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.

HIIT 25 Class!

I barely was able to finish this workout, it was one tough workout.  I had to go out a buy an extra layer of puzzle mats because of this workout.  I have on tap to do more in the September's rotation so I will have to see if the extra layer of mats help.  I give it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.

SPARTA 300 Kettlebell Workout!

One round of the following exercises:

1. Kettlebell Snatches x 50 reps (25 each side)
2. Double Kettlebell Deadlifts x 50 reps
3. Body weight Push Ups x 50 reps
4. Kettlebell Thrusters x 50 reps (25 each side)
5. Two-handed KB Swings (16kg)
6. Kettlebell Clean and Press x 50 reps (25 each side)

Killer Kettlebell workout from Marianne site!

Fire 60 Class!

I have only done this one once so far but have it on tap more in September's rotation.  I did like it and can see that it might bet Fire 55 EZ Class as my favorite.  I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.

Fire 45 EZ Class!

Another great workout in the Turbo Fire set but the best thing is that it did not have any "Fire Drills".  I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

You know I thought all the high fiving and Chalene yelling " You're not tired" throwout the workout would bug me but I have gotten really good at ignoring it.

HIIT 20 Class!

This is one tough HIIT workout. I give it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.

Insane Fat Burning Kettlebell Drill!

Marianne created another great kettlebell drill.  Here is the breakdown:
3 rounds of  the following sequence:

1. Single Arm KB Swings (right) x 10 reps
2. KB Thrusters (right) x 5 reps
3. Single Arm KB Swings (left) x 10 reps
4. KB Thrusters (left) x 5 reps
5. 2-Handed KB Swings x 25 reps x 2 sets or 50 consecutive swings

Fire 45 Class!

I know I keep sounding like a broken record on these Turbo Fire workouts, but I just can't help it.  I have yet to find one I do not like.  I have done this one 6 times and look forward to it every time it on my rotation.  Beware though Chalene has included 3 "Fire Drills" in this one. I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars.

Stretch 40 Class!

This is a very nice yoga inspired workout. I think Chalene has the best stretch workouts. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

Core 20 Class!

This is one of the better all AB workouts I have. I am still not of a fan of all core workouts and think they should just tack the ab workout on with the main workout as a separate chapter.  I have only done this one twice but did like it.  Personally you get enough ab work done in the other Fire workouts so I don't see the point of adding this on.  I give it 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.

Fire 55 EZ Class!

This is my favorite workout out of the Turbo Fire set.  I have done this one 7 times now.  It is 55 mins of non stop fun.  Even though it is considered one of the easier workouts, it still has 2 "Fire Drills".  I love the 2 Finals that Chalene picked for this one.  I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

Get Extremely Ripped workout 1!

Get Extremely Ripped has two 30 min advanced sculpting workouts that can be combined for a 60 minute workout and is lead by Jari Love. This workout is full of compound (multi-joint) exercise that I like.

Jari's form is not very good on some of the exercises and did find her somewhat annoying in this one.  I give this one 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.