How abbreviated kettlebell training can work for you

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

One of the best 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 an hour per week of kettlebell training.

When it comes time to design an abbreviated kettlebell routine, I don’t know of any better than the minimal program in Pavel’s book Enter the Kettlebell. The minimum program consists of only a few mobility movements and stretches, Turkish raises and kettlebell swings performed in four to five weekly sessions of approximately 15 to 20 minutes each.

One part of the Minimum Program, 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 light jogging is recommended) for 12 minutes without rest. Try this simple abbreviated kettlebell routine and you’ll see its incredible benefits.

If you’ve completed the minimal program and are looking for a new, more advanced program, it’s worth checking out Geoff Nupert’s new book Kettlebell Muscle, Master RKC. It’s a book on how to build muscle with kettlebells – workouts are short and efficient kettlebell complexes that are perfect for people who want maximum results with minimal time investment.

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