Kettlebell Fat-Burner Workout

June 13, 2014 - Workouts by Manon McGovern - Contributor

With this kettlebell workout you'll tone your whole body, sculpt some sexy curves, and all while you burn a ton of calories!

You can get a seriously awesome workout with just one piece of equipment: the mighty kettlebell! We’ve got a great kettlebell workout which will tone your body from head to toe. If you’ve been following us, you already know we love kettlebell workouts – the added resistance will take you far beyond bodyweight training alone! If you’re new to this incredibly versatile and effective workout tool take a look at our beginner’s guide to kettlebells.

Kettlebell Fat-Burner

Type: Circuit

Targets: Total body

Equipment: None

Beginner: 1 circuits

Intermediate: 2 circuits

Advanced: 3 circuits

Level: All

Kettle bells are one of the most versatile and effective workout tools. With just a single medium weight kettle bell you can tone your body from head to toe. Follow along with this workout, completing 15 repetitions of each move. Beginners can move through this circuit once, while intermediate and advanced exercisers are encouraged to repeat the circuit 2 or 3 times!

Warm-up

Your usual warm-up for 3 - 5 minutes, e.g. high-knees and jumping jacks.

Workout

Move through each exercise as a circuit, one after the other. Repeat the entire circuit 1 - 3 times.

Plié Squat - Sets: 1 Reps: 15 reps

Single Leg Deadlift - Sets: 1 Reps: 15 reps

Curl to Press - Sets: 1 Reps: 15 reps

Squat Swing - Sets: 1 Reps: 15 reps

Russian Twist - Sets: 1 Reps: 15 reps

Workout Videos

Plié Squat

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 reps

Notes: Start with your feet wider than hip width apart, then lower down into a squat. Hold your kettle bell with both hands in front of your body to add an extra challenge to this inner thigh toning move!

Single Leg Deadlift

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 reps

Notes: Using a kettle bell for resistance in this booty-lifting exercise will work your core, too!

Curl to Press

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 reps

Notes: Toned, strong arms are just a move away! Working one arm at a time, curl your kettle bell up towards your shoulder. Then, flip your wrist around to press the kettle bell over head to work your shoulders. Repeat on the other arm, too!

Squat Swing

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 reps

Notes: This move gets your heart rate pumping while toning your legs and abs! Hold your kettle bell with both hands and lower down into a squat. As you press back up to straight legs, swing the kettle bell out to chest height. Be sure to keep your back straight and chest lifted throughout your swinging motion.

Russian Twist

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 reps

Notes: Tone sexy abs with this move! Sit down with your abs engaged, leaning slightly back. Hold your kettle bell with both hands as you twist from side to side.

Cool-down

Your usual cool-down and stretching routine, e.g. our easy post-workout stretching routine.

Notes

Disclaimer

In the interest of your safety, it is important to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program and to exercise according to your fitness level and capabilities. If you have any questions, please seek the guidance of a health professional.

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Manon McGovern

Manon McGovern, creator of The Traveling Trainer, is a fitness and weight management specialist who loves sharing her passion for a healthy lifestyle. She studied Exercise Science at The Ohio State University and started personal training and teaching group exercise classes to introduce herself into the fitness world. She enjoys personal training and teaching Yoga, Spinning, KickBoxing, and strength classes. Now working... Read More

Kettlebell Fat-Burner Workout