Here is another kettlebell circuit shot in one of my favorite places to visit, New York City!

Okay, truth be told, I actually did this kettlebell circuit in Liberty State Park in New Jersey so I could get the view of Manhattan skyline.  Still counts as New York right?  Liberty State Park was an amazing place for a kettelbell workout. The boys flew remote control helicopters while I swung kettlebells.

We had a fantastic time in New York. This was the only kettlebell workout I got in that week but that was okay because I was walking between 10,000 and 20,00 steps every day. Good thing because we were also going out to eat a lot. We have a number of friends, including two bridesmaids from our wedding, who live in New York and it was fabulous to see everybody. There are few things as special as catching up with old friends and family.

I love looking at city skylines. It makes me feel small and my problems insignificant.

Anyway here’s the workout!

Kettlebell Circuit – New York

1. Heartbeat Squats
2. KB Reach
3. Deadlift
4. Alternating Rows
5. Swings
6. KB Toss
7.Down Ups

30/30 or 40/20 – Work/Rest.
Repeat Circuit 1-3x

Kettlebell circuits are a good on their own or as option for conditioning days as opposed to a cardio machine for those who follow a more traditional strength training program. The best thing about kettlebells is that you can take them anywhere and everywhere!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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We shot this kettlebell circuit in New Castle Battery Park in Delaware on a really hot and humid day. Not my idea of an ideal workout enviroment but since we weren’t staying the night in Delaware I didn’t have much of a choice if I wanted to complete my goal of doing a kettlebell workout in every state.

Delaware was one of the original 13 colonies so keeping with my dorky-ness theme this kettlebell workout is geared towards beginners.

Kettlebell Circuit – Delaware

1. Kettlebell Swings
2. Clean and and Press (Alternating)
3. Goblet Squats
4. Rows (Alternating)
5. Reverse Lunges
6. Curl/Reach/Extension
7. Russian Twists
8. Plank

Set a timer (I use a Gymboss) for 8 minutes of 30 second work/rest intervals or whatever interval suits you best.

Repeat circuit 2-3x.

Oh and put more power in your swings than I did in this kettlebell circuit. Geez! I look like I’m half asleep!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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Last week was a week fit for adventure. I got in four kettlebell workouts, two long hikes, and multiple short hikes.

It was sort of a weird week because we were traveling a lot. Typically, we like to stay put a week or so but we have a family commitment at the end of July so we were moving more than usual.

A flexible workout schedule works the best for me but last week was one of those weeks where I had to workout when and where I could. This resulted in a workout schedule that was all over the place. Literally.

Sunday – Warming up before we shot my Maine workout in Acadia National Park. This location was AMAZING. Someday I’ll get around to editing it.

Monday – Practicing Turkish get ups in the campground activity center. I don’t like to lay down on the grass (afraid of ticks) and it’s tight on the inside of our RV so I don’t get in nearly enough get up practice. This location was not so amazing but it was a tick free zone.

Tuesday – A very short strength based workout at our campsite. We had a lot of space behind our RV which was nice and I could see the ocean from our site. Yeah!

Thursday – We shot the New Hampshire video.  I actually didn’t workout in this exact spot but I thought it made a cool picture.

I took off Friday and Saturday.

Along with the kettlebell workouts we hiked more than usual. I loved every step.

Almost.

I’ll have to tell you about it later. It certainly tested my “fit for adventure” mindset.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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Keeping up with my kettlebell routine on the beach on Hattteras National Seashore in North Carolina felt like doing a workout at home in Ventura, California.

Almost.

We don’t have the tallest lighthouse in North America. Unfortunately the lighthouse was closed or I would have made that part of my workout. Although something tells me I wouldn’t have wanted been allowed to carry my kettlebell up 248 stairs to the top of the lighthouse.

My North Carolina (one of the original 13 colonies) kettlebell routine is part of my beginner series but could be adjusted for any level.

Kettlebell Routine – North Carolina

Part A

1. Overhead Walk Left – about 30 seconds
2. Overhead Walk Right – about 30 seconds
3. One Arm Kettlebell Row Left  8-10 reps
4. One Arm Kettlebell Row Right  8-10 reps
5. Goblet Squat 8-10 reps

Repeat 3-5x

Part B

1. Swings –  30 Seconds
2. Plank – 30 Seconds

Repeat for 8 minutes.

Thanks for following along guys! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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