The Sickest Cardio Workout on the Planet!

So what is the sickest cardio workout on the planet? What is it for? Well, I'll start by telling you what it is not. It isn't for the weak minded, the uncommitted, the excuse makers, or the so-called "know it all" that thinks 9 sets of bicep curls is going to get you a fit body. It IS for those that want to make a change, will try something new, and don't mind failing. That's right, I said failing! I said failing because at first you might not be able to finish this workout. The sickest cardio workout on the planet is also the best cardio workout in my opinion and it involves kettlebell training.

As you may know by now kettlebell training is an ancient art form that has been around for a long time. This ancient device is tremendous in helping you to forge a rock hard body with the cardiovascular conditioning of a race horse. The specific high intensity cardiovascular workout that I am referring to is the double arm overhead swing for time. 

The base lift of the kettlebell is the double arm swing. This lift normally involves you swinging the kettlebell from between your legs up to chest height back and forth like a pendulum. However, with this specific workout I am modifying that lift by having you swing the bell all the way up to above your head rather than just to chest level. This adds a whole new world of intensity to the lift. In addition to swinging it above your head you are going to be swinging the bell in continuous motion for time instead of reps. The amount of time to swing the bell in this fashion will be 2 minutes. If you have done anything for 2 minutes such as jump rope, hitting the bag, or even running at a fast pace you know just how hard this is going to be. Start the drill with a moderately heavy bell. Make sure to properly execute the hip snap to generate the necessary momentum to keep the bell swinging through the arc-like motion.

If you haven't been introduced to kettlebell training until now then I am glad to be the matchmaker. This is no doubt the hardest hitting fat burning cardio exercise you can do. Take the time to learn more by accessing the rest of my articles on the matter. Remember that anyone can train hard, but only the best train smart!

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Real Cardiovascular Fitness - 2 Ways to Gain Real Cardio Without Running!

If you are open to achieving maximum levels of fitness and cardiovascular conditioning through other methods besides running then permit yourself to continue reading. There is more than one way to skin a cat! If you don't believe me then you need to apply the following 2 drills that I have included in this article to your personal training program.

1. The Double-Arm Kettlebell Swing: This is a base lift that you can do with the kettlebell in order to get a real edge in building hard lean muscle, but it is hugely effective in helping you to build serious levels of cardiovascular fitness! With kettlebell swings you are implementing over hundreds of muscles in your body to perform the task and the swings will get your heart pumping harder than anything you have ever tried. With every swing you utilize movements in your hips and knees to flex and extend in a forceful, smooth, and continuous motion back and forth in what is called the hip snap.

This movement is necessary in order for you to move the bell along an arc that swings from between your legs up to your chest level. As you are doing this you have to be conscious of keeping your shoulders retracted and your head up. With every repetition you have to fight against the sensation of being pulled forward. This counter-reaction will help you to build on your conditioning and forge your body into a machine that is capable of performing like a race horse with every repetition!

2. Squat Thrusts With A Jump: This particular exercise is almost as taxing as the kettlebell swings when it comes to building your cardiovascular endurance. To start this drill you will begin by standing with your feet about shoulder width distance apart. Crouch down and place your hands on the ground in front of you. From here you kick your feet back and extend your legs until you are in an upright push-up position. Next, simply thrust your feet back up underneath your body like at the start.

Finally, from this crouched position stand up and explosively execute a vertical jump from this position. All of these movements will equate to a single repetition. Your heart will be in high gear, you will sweat, and the amazing thing is that you will have not even taken your first stride into a run!

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