Comments on: Kettlebell Intervals Workout Video

By: admin

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:27:43 +0000

Excellent Q Trish,

To some effect every single move we make is resistance training.

However, it is the overload that dictates the response.

Movements used during interval training are typically not performed with enough resistance to elicit muscle gain or strength increase.

This all depends on how challenging a movement is to you to determine whether or not it can be used during interval training.

For ex – Craig B uses push ups during his interval training – for many of us – this is challenging enough to remain as resistance training move.

For my warm up – I include body weight lunges. For many women here doing lunges is challenging enough to keep as a resistance training move.

Bottom line:

The exercises/tools you use during intervals should result in more cardio-respiratory fatigue than in muscle fatigue
Not that you will not feel some muscle awareness during intervals …but that the following day you are still feel muscle awareness. This would be an indication the move was too challenging to be included as an interval based workout.

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:43:38 +0000

I’m still confused about this being a resistance training session or an interval training session. can’t wait to do it, but don’t want to over-train my poor muscles!

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:43:33 +0000

I did this workout using the 30-30 sound track and my god are my legs sore!! When u are doing the workout it doesn’t feel like it is that hard. Until u put the kettlebell down is when you truely feel the effects!! I struggle to sit down without letting out a groan. Will be doing something like yoga today to try and stretch it out!! haha. Thanks Holly for a great workout!!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:37:29 +0000

Hi Holly and all club members,
I’ve never participated in this form of exchanging info, although I do read it each day, but I feel I have to leave my comments in relation to the kettlebell workout. Did it this morning, 20 min workout using 8 kg kettlebell. It was 2 hours ago that I finished my workout, I still can not fully control my arms. This workout is so intense, you cannot feel it while doing it, but after………..that’s another story. Please do not laugh, but putting my makeup this morning after this workout was a major drama, once I picked my arm up, I was unable to control it, and only by supporting my arm with the other I was able to finish my makeup and do my hair to get ready for work this morning.
This is a fantastic exercise, but should come with an appropriate warning: no activities possible after (haha)
Great workout Holly, thanks again

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:52:27 +0000

LOVED this workout!! I had come up with a full kettlebell workout a while back after you posted your resistance workout. I used a 20 lb. kettlebell but think that I could have used a 25. I used the 30-30 FYM Interval soundtrack.

GREAT WORKOUT!!!

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:25:49 +0000

Loved the workout, but I’m confused about it being part of the resistance training component of my workout, or is it interval training? Should I rest my muscles for 48 hours after this type of workout, or can I go back to resistance training the next day?? And what weight Kettlebells do you recommend? Thanks

By: Emilee

Emilee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:58:34 +0000

Just to clarify…

You did 4 or 5 sets of these 4 exercises – 30 sec on and 30 sec active rest.

You call this KB Interval workout – so do you use this for the interval part of your FYM routine and you still do the strength moves first or is this a complete workout – ready for a rest day then do it all again on day 3?

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:57:24 +0000

You must have thought of me and others who have requested your kettle bell workout. I am using this with a fave perfect tempo tune plus a timer and this is the BOMB! I hope that you do more vids with Pamela as well! You girls rocked this work-out!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:30:41 +0000

Bravo Holly! I normally just look and read but as a plus size personal trainer/strength and conditioning coach(and I love kettlebells), I find it incredible how quick people are to judge someone based on appearance without knowing what their abilities or qualifications. Being fit and healthy is also about how you feel about you and your body image. I work women of all ages, shapes and sizes who are more impressed with my energy, skills,knowledge and confidence than my size.

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:30:31 +0000

I just want to apologize to anyone who is new to this site. This is usually a VERY positive enviroment where women feel safe and support each other which is why it’s so shocking to see negative comments. Anyone who knows Holly and FYM knows would know that but I feel the need to apologize to anyone who this is their first blog.