Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jenny Cromack

One of the most common things we hear in this industry is around people not having time to workout. Whether it’s work, family or social lives, we’re all very busy people these days. What we’ve done here at Motive8 North is create 30 minute classes at our Saxton Fitness Studio for this very reason. But don’t worry if you haven’t been able to make a class, because we’re going to start posting some workouts right here! We’re also picking workouts which need no kit, or very little amounts of kit. To get started here is a 20 minute kettlebell workout !

This week I have been teaching a HIIT Kettlebell Workout. I have split it into 3 sections: a Kettlebell Arm Workout, a Kettlebell Lower Body Workout and a Kettlebell Ab Workout (or Core as we prefer to call it).  Each section comprises of 6 exercises. Each exercise is 45 seconds long, with a 15 second rest before the next exercise. Once all 6 exercises are completed, you have a minute to recover before starting the next block!

Ideally you’d have two Kettlebells – a heavier one for lower body, and a slightly lighter one for upper body and core. Of course, this entirely depends on how hard you want to work and how strong you’re feeling!

So here it is. If you have any questions about the workout or any exercises listed below, please contact me

So now, get your stop watch ready, put your favourite music on, grab your Kettlebell and get ready to go.

Lower Body

• Squats
• Lunges
• Single Leg Deadlift
• Figure of 8
• Side Lunges or Wood Chops
• Single Leg Deadlift (other side)

Upper Body

• Halo
• Single Arm Clean and Press
• Bicep Curl
• Front Raise
• Single Arm Clean and Press (other side)
• Bicep Curl (other side)

Core/Abs

• Russian Twist
• Toe Crunches
• Side Plank with Kettlebell Lift
• Mountain Climbers (no Kettlebell required)
• Ab Cycles (no Kettlebell required)
• Side Plank with Kettlebell Lift (other side)