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Any parent will know how hard it is to fit in any sort of exercise with kids in the house, so a fast, functional workout with minimal equipment is essential. As a single mom, I appreciate the juggle, but when I stumbled upon this simple kettlebell workout, I had to share it.All you’ll need to build full-body fitness is one of the best kettlebells and three rounds of these four exercises. Remember, the right weight will feel challenging, but not impossible by the final few reps. If at any point you feel like the weight is compromising your form, it’s too heavy. If you don’t have a kettlebell, you could also use one heavy dumbbell for this workout.As always, a reminder that if you’re a complete beginner, pregnant or postpartum, or recovering from an injury, this might not be the right workout for you and your body. Always seek personalized advice from a qualified professional if you’re not sure.What is the workout? The workout is shared by Jeff, who is the trainer behind MidLifeFitClub on YouTube. He often shares stories about how he transformed his body in his 50s through workouts and healthy eating.This is a HIIT workout aimed at burning as many calories in a short amount of time.Here are the exercises involved:12 x thrusters: Jeff is holding two dumbbells, but he explains in the comments that you can do the same move with a kettlebell in both hands in front of your chest, lifting it to the ceiling. Start with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, bend your knees and send your hips back to lower into a squat, then push through your feet to return to your starting position. As you do so, lift both arms to the ceiling, lifting the weight above your head. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise, thinking about sucking your belly button in toward your spine and bracing your core.15 x kettlebell swings: Some things to remember with the kettlebell swing — the movement should be controlled at all times. As you swing the kettlebell in front of you, squeeze your glutes and core, then swing it up in line with your torso. Keep a soft bend in your knees.20 x push-ups: You don’t need any equipment, but a good yoga mat can help make things more comfortable. Keep your core engaged as you lower your torso down to the mat. If this is too much, drop your knees down to the floor; you’ll still get all the benefits of a push-up.40 x mountain climbers: Start in a high plank position, drive your left knee underneath your body to touch your right elbow. Keep alternating sides and move slowly and with control. Don’t be tempted to run your knees in — the slower you move, the harder your core has to work.You’ll do three rounds of the circuit. Take a small rest in between each round if you need to.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
