5 Ways to Workout in 30-40 Minutes

By Don

October 11, 2024

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Workouts don’t have to be 60+ minutes. 

Here are 5 of my favorite strategies my clients and I use in the Kettlebell Strength System to workout in 30-40 minutes without sacrificing effectiveness.

  1. Compound Movements

Design most of the workout around building strength with movements that work several muscle groups. Here are some to pick from. 

  • Kettlebells: swings, get-ups, squats, presses, thrusters, carries, etc…

  • Bodyweight: push-ups, pull-ups, body squats, lunges, etc…

  • Barbell: bench, press, deadlift, squat, etc…

Pick the ones you like to do. That helps with consistency.

  1. Supersets

Pick 2 movements, do one right after the other with no rest in between, then rest for 30-90 seconds when the 2 movements are done. That’s one superset. 

The pairing options are unlimited, but I’ve found movements that work different parts of the body are most efficient, like a squat/core, pull/core, squat/push, push/core, etc.. 

  1. Use a Timer

Use a timer for all sets. This has helped me the most in keeping me focused and not wasting time during or between sets. 

For example, when I do swings, I set a timer for one minute, and every minute I do 10 swings. When I’m done with my swings I rest until the next minute starts.

  1. Kettlebell Flows

Pick 3-5 kettlebell movements. Set a timer for 15-20 minutes. Do as many circuits as you can within that timeframe, resting 30-60 seconds in between each circuit.

  1. Farmer’s Carry

Pick up a kettlebell and take it for a walk for 20-30 minutes.

It’s harder than it seems. If you are not convinced, try doing this with a 24kg+ kettlebell.

Hope this serves!

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