Since reading Tim Ferriss' new book over the Christmas holiday, I have been obsessed with kettle ball swings. After doing them somewhat consistently for about six weeks, I can say that I think they are pretty much the perfect exercise. If you want to try something difficult, do three or four sets of 20-25 with just a short break in between and let me know how that works for you. As you will note, they hit every muscle group except for the chest. The key though is good form; check out the link above or any one of the many videos that are on Youtube.
My weight routine which I do 2-3 times per week consists of: 1 minute of core (I rotate between any one of five or six exercises for core), followed by 20 pushups followed by the aforementioned 20-25 kettle swings. I usually take 10-20 seconds in between each of these sets and I repeat four or five times. It takes no longer than 30 minutes in total but man does it do the trick and I am going to need all the strength I can summon -both literally and figureatively -- to run 100 miles.....
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a 10 lb ball that you swing between your legs? you got to be kidding. that has been one of my nightmares for years.gs
Not to change the subject but have you read the Invisible Bridge? Author Julie Orringer. Don't miss it. It is a good read.
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