It's been 13 hours since my workout with my trainer this morning, and I'm ready to fall asleep lying facedown on the floor. 

My gym in my condo is nice for a communal non-member gym, but it lacks some newer non-traditional gym equipment, i.e. the Russian Kettlebell.

Kettlebells are rumored to have been a secret tool of the Russian sports machine that existed through the cold war; yes you too can be ripped like a Hammer and Cycle era shot-putter with some steroids and kettlebells.  Essentially a kettlebell looks like a cannonball with a handle; the weight is centered in a way which makes it easier to push the weight through a range of motions. 

So Sunday night I went to Dick’s to buy some kettlebells to use with my trainer Kenny.  Originally I planned to buy them individually over the course of a few weeks, as they are difficult to transport, but I just figured what the hell I’m here let me get the ones Kenny suggested.  As I was standing in line to pay, I briefly thought to myself “Man it might a tough morning if Kenny decides to use all of the kettlebells tomorrow.”

I think this brief thought of mine sent some type of ESP electrical impulse which planted a seed in Kenny’s sleep.  He was happy to see the Kettlebells, when your personal trainer starts to smile; it normally means it’s not going to be an easy hour.  

Kettlebell – Hell My Routine for today:

Kettlebell Squat and Press for 1 minute + Superset with Same Weight Stair Stepping for 1 minute = 3 Sets (used two 15lb kettlebells)

Kettlebell Standing Twist and Side Extensions 1 minute per side (15 lb) + Kettlebell Swing (25 lb) 1 minute = 3 sets
 

25 minutes of boxing

Kettlebell Straight-leg Deadlight to press 2-3 minutes 1 set 15lb

Kettlebell Squat and Press for 2-3 Minutes 1 final set 15lb alternating press arms

 Below is the end result.

Kettlebells