Kettlebells, Bodyweight Workouts, and More

Greetings,
It's time I get back to some blog posts and routines to share. I feel the need to change the focus of the blog to the various workouts I do, instead of just workouts on kettlebells alone. I run, I bike, I do KB's, and do bodyweight routines, I do a lot of different things. I still enjoy my coffee too, so maybe its just "Home Workouts Plus" for a new name.  My Kindle guides also have workouts for running to ketltebells, and perhaps the blog needs to reflect all of that.

"Home Workouts Plus" will have the focus on Home Workouts, of course!, plus Kindle guides, free programs, and other workout systems you can purchase online, and find out more about some great coffee too!

For the last month, I have tried the following:

Week 1: Mainly kettlebell workouts of Swings in the Tabata format (20s work, 10s rest format). I was on the road this week and my workouts were just scattered, from Swing workouts to runs and some bodyweight ones. Nothing really structured though, and even I make the mistake of just cherry-picking what I want to do next.  This was getting me nowhere, so maybe I needed some plan of attack to just try and follow for something new. So, Week 2 began with that in mind.
Week 2: I started the "Ruthless" workout DVD series from Weider as something new to try.  After discovering how insanely messed up it was and how it almost screwed up my back, I opted out of it after tingling sensations reached my upper back.  I even fully warmed up my body with foam rolling, stick rollers, and more before the workouts.  Needless to say, I feel screwed out of my $20 I spent on it in the discount section.  I strongly recommend not doing this workout system since it has no safety factored into it.  Its more of the same old 'scream at you' workout video style, which supposedly is there to push you through ridiculous movements that an athlete would never do in real life.  (Like Insanity, only dumber and more risky)  This is why I got out of selling a certain brand's lineup of DVD workouts a long time ago.  With my exercise science background, I carefully critique things more than someone who just thinks if its a tough workout, it ought to be good enough to continue doing. In short, P90X was okay but would be better off with 3-4 workouts a week with its durations. Insanity has no place in someone's workout lineup, period.  A dance instructor trying to take you through high impact jumping moves over and over with little rest has no place in this world. I would never take athletes through that many jumping sequences and call it an effective workout.  It's a recipe for shin splints, backaches, and more issues that could be avoided.

Anyways....

Week 3: I began with Craig Ballantyne's Home Workout Revolution series, which you are able to instantly download once you purchase.  I have done these workouts on and off for the past few years from time to time in my training cycles and it was time to return to workouts that made sense and didn't jar my body in ridiculous ways.

I was on the road once again with my job, doing hotel room workout sessions with my laptop playing the videos.  (No DVD's to worry about bringing with!)  These workouts were great to fit in for a morning sessions, or even a 2nd workout in the evening if I had the time to do so.
When you have 10-20 minute workouts to choose from, it was a good option, especially since I didn't have to bring any equipment with.  It is all bodyweight workouts. 

Week 4: I continued on the road with HWR's bodyweight routines and even did some 10 minute ones at night.  The 10 minute ones get a lot of work done in the 20/10 formats and rev up your body, but don't leave you absolutely fatigued either. 

When I added up Week 3 & 4, I ended up losing 5 pounds, all while on the road!  Of course, you need to watch your diet while on the road, and choose some healthy options when you can. Some meals were at fast food places, but many were from the deli sections of grocery stores too.

I'm continually sold on the HWR system and I know I haven't even tapped into the 50+ workouts that are offered with the whole system. 

If you are tired of the DVD Jungle out there of which workouts to do next, give yourself a break from it all and give the Home Workout Revolution a shot.

For $47, its far less than other systems out there. Plus there is no waiting for the videos to be shipped to you: just instantly download them and the workout manuals as PDF's after you purchase it! You can be all set to go with your next workout, directly after purchase, in just minutes!

At least do yourself the favor and give the HWR program a solid look!

I know I push Craig's program a lot because hey, he gives me the opportunity to sell it as an affiliate and its a nice side income with each sale. But I wouldn't sell it if I didn't fully believe in it  either. It is why I got out of selling other DVD systems a few years ago and now sell Craig's program, and looking at selling others as well from him.

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Coach Rick