How Abbreviated Kettlebell Training Can

Is a lack of time keeping you from staying consistent with your workout program and reaching your fitness goals? An abbreviated kettlebell training program could be just the answer you’re looking for.

One of the greatest things about training with kettlebells is that 15-20 minutes of work is, in many cases, all you need. You can get great results with literally less than one hour per week of kettlebell workouts.

When it comes time to design an abbreviated kettlebell routine, I know of none better than the Program Minimum from Pavel’s book Enter the Kettlebell. The Program Minimum consists solely of a few mobility movements and stretches, Turkish Get Ups and Kettlebell Swings done in four to five weekly sessions of about 15 to 20 minutes each.

One part of the Program Minimum, just to give you an idea of what it’s like, is the Kettlebell Man Maker. It consists of Kettlebell Swings alternated with ‘recovery cardio’ (jumping rope or a light jog is recommended) for 12 minutes without rest. Try this simple abbreviated kettlebell routine and you’ll see the amazing benefits of it.

If you’ve completed the Program Minimum and are looking for a new, more advanced program, the new Kettlebell Muscle book by Geoff Nupert, Master RKC is worth checking out. It’s a book all about building muscle with kettlebells – the workouts are short and efficient kettlebell complexes that are perfect for folks wanting maximum results from minimum time investment.

In conclusion, kettlebells are essentially the perfect tool for losing fat and building lean muscle with a minimum time investment. I know that when my personal schedule get busy, I rely on this type of abbreviated kettlebell training to keep me in shape. If you’re short on time and are looking for a very efficient and effective way to train, I highly recommend abbreviated kettlebell training.