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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I’m taking a break from my beginner kettlebell routine this week and posting a more advanced workout video.

The first half of the workout starts with a kettlbell complex that is repeated four times on each side. I’m not sure what was going on but when I did my left high pull I found out my shoulder was stiff. It took me by surprise as this had never happened before. I’ve been a little lazy regarding mobility work since I started traveling. Taking my stiff shoulder as a sign that it’s time to get back to consistent mobility work. Another thing I noticed is I should have taken more time with the eccentric presses. Recording my videos has been a great way to continue to try to improve my own form.

Here is the workout.

West Virginia Kettlebell Routine

Part A – Kettlebell Complex

1. Snatch Up
2. Eccentric Press (Lower to the rack)
3. Squat
4. Press

Repeat 4 times each side.

Part B – Kettlebell Ladder

1. Swings 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10
2. Rows 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Do 80 swings followed by 8 rows and continue working down to 10 and 1. As always adjust as needed. 

Regarding my personal life, it’s been a wonderfully crazy two weeks filled with old friends, new friends, and lots of adventure. I’ve been so busy I’ve only had time for one workout. We spent a week in New York City where I saw lots of old friends and recorded my New York kettlebell workout in a killer location. Then we spent a 5 days at a rally with other families who live on the road fulltime in RVs. It was amazing.  I was hoping to do a group kettlebell workout but we ran out of time.

Despite not having time to blog or do kettlebell workouts I’m having an amazing time.

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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