workout mash-up: kettlebells

Back-to-School also means it's time to change-up the old routine. Consider this the perfect time to clean out that closet, re-jig the kids' schedule and add maybe even add something new to that tired 'day-in-day-out' workout routine. While I can't help with the closet (although, I do love organizing) or figuring your morning drop-off logistics, I can help with a new workout! Give this kettlebell circuit below a try. I promise it will deliver. 

8 SETS | 20 seconds ON; 10 seconds REST | 2-Handed KB Swing (don't raise above shoulders)
4 SETS | 30 seconds ON; 15 seconds REST | Floor-To-Overhead KB Swing (lift KB up, pop KB up to hold bottom, raise above head, reverse down to ground)
2 SETS | 40 seconds ON; 20 seconds REST | Burpee + KB Deadlift
2 SETS | 40 seconds ON; 20 seconds REST | Plank Knee-In w/8lb weight lifts (alt. hand)
4 SETS | 30 seconds ON; 15 seconds REST | Lunges w/KB (alt. leg)
8 SETS | 20 seconds ON; 10 seconds REST | KB Sumo Swing (through legs)

If you use an interval trainer (I love mine: I use SECONDS via the App Store $4), you can set this up as a CUSTOM TIMER and have it saved and in your workout repertoire forever. Interval timers also help keep you on track and less likely to stop and take a break or cheat on the duration.

Give it a try and let me know how much you hate walking up stairs or sitting down afterward :)
You'll know what I mean...