I recently invested in some kettlebells.
With the gym out of bounds for the moment, and with a significant lack of strength training over the past 8 months, I thought it’d be worth a try to bring the gym home (somewhat).
Kettlebells take some getting used to though. In contrast to barbells, dumbbells, and machines found at the gym, these lumps of iron can be unwieldy and awkward.
So I decided to start simple: the 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge.
The challenge is to complete 10,000 kettlebell swings in 1 month. This equates to 20 sessions, each with 500 swings. 2 days on, 1 day rest.
The kettlebell swing is a deceptively effective workout: in addition to strengthening the entire posterior chain, it also serves as a great cardiovascular workout.
I’m 10 days in now (7 sessions, and 3,500 swings) and my body is starting to acclimatise. The aches, ever present in the first few days, are starting to subside, and the overall workout is becoming easier. In addition to the swings, I’ve added a stretching routine, foam rolling, and some jump rope.
Once I get to the end of the challenge, I’ll report back on how it went.