I am working on integrating more kettlebell swings with the 65lb-er. Today I lined up the 65lb-er, the 40lb-er and the quarter pounder and did 10 swings each up to 100. I alternated in single-handed swings of the 40.
I usually do 200 kettlebell swings at a time but today I did increments of 100 to see how my heart rate is doing. First round of 100 I was in the 140s. Second round I reach the 150s. Third round here come the 160s! Excellent to see that work threshold being pushed! What matters of course is my recovery rate which is outstanding!
I have done interval training in the past by raising my heart rate then resting until I see the rate drop back to 100. The catch is the more conditioned I am, the shorter those rest periods will be! A good “problem” to have!
My second set of 300 kettlebell swings I felt a bit low energy so I mostly stuck with the quarter pounder, alternating hand to hand, getting some 40lb swings in there. My heart rate got to up to 150s but my breathing is so steady. I hate when my energy level is out of sync with my strength and cardio ability!
1800 total swings is pretty cool. I will feel excited to break 2000 tomorrow!!! The Kettlebell Swing Challenge is underway!!
