And now for something completely different!

Saturday's workout shall be known as "WTF" on the insistence of Justin, one of the victims of the workout.

• 1 hour of alternating kettlebell swings with a 16kg bell

With an estimated pace of 700 swings/20 minutes with a total estimated swings of 2100 and 73,500 pounds moved, but I think it is a low estimate.

Holiday catch up...

The weekly group class was held on Tuesday night due to the Christmas schedule. I came up with a special workout for the holiday festivities.

• 1 minute alternating kettlebell swings

1 minute rest

• 2 minutes kettlebell military press, switching hands when needed

1 minute rest

• 3 minutes 2 hand-bottoms up-kettlebell squat

1 minute rest

• 4 minutes kettlebell snatch, switching hands when needed

1 minute rest

• 5 minutes TGU switching hands when needed

1 minute rest

• 6 minutes 1 hand kettlebell swing, switching hands every minute

1 minute rest

• 7 minutes rack kettlebell 30 seconds/military press 30 seconds, switching hands every minute

1 minute rest

• 8 minutes kettlebell jerk, switching hands when needed

1 minute rest

• 9 minutes kettlebell clean, switching hands when needed

The Saturday Grind

Aaaah! I love timed sets!

20 minute set

• Alternating kettlebell swings/1 minute
• Kettlebell cleans switching hands when needed/1 minute

5 minute rest

20 minute set

• Kettlebell snatch switching hands at 30 seconds/1minute
• Kettlebell military press switching hands at 30 seconds/1 minute

5 minute rest

10 minute set

• Kettlebell jerk switching hands when needed

Thursday evening workout

Thursday was not a high energy day by any means. I was still recovering from lack of sleep due to the Trans Siberian Orchestra show the prior night.

10 sets of:

• 20/2 hand kettlebell swings-40kg
• 1 minute or so rest
• 10 jerks right hand-40kg
• 1 minute or so rest
• 10 jerks left hand-40kg
• 1 minute or so rest

35,200 total pounds moved during the workout.

Catching up...

Tuesday's workout was a gem.

• 20 minutes LCCJ with a 32kg kettlebell/97 total reps/ first time with this weight

5 to 7 minute rest

• 20 minutes alternating swings with a 12kg kettlebell/745 total reps

26,160 total pounds was moved in 40 minutes of work.

The infamous "Sissy Test"

Why do some people thrive on putting their bodies through such pain and agony? I don't know but I'm one of those masochistic people. Most normal folks will stop and take a breather and even sit down if they feel faint or nauseous during a workout. Not me, my brain tells me good job and to push a little harder. Fortunately I have found a select few to join me in my torturous training endeavors. Whoever created the "Sissy Test" is one sick son of a bitch and my personal hero!

The Sissy Test

• 25/2 handed kettlebell swings-1 burpee
• 24/2 handed kettlebell swings-2 burpees
• 23/2 handed kettlebell swings-3 burpees

Continue the ladder until you reach

• 1/2 handed kettlebell swing-25 burpees

At 6ft. tall and 218lbs., I used a 32kg kettlebell. I finished in 51 minutes 44 seconds. That was 34 seconds longer than my last "Sissy Test" this past summer.

Music by Tiesto(Techno/Dance)

WOD

Warm up with some light kettlebell swings and snatching.

• 10 minute set of kettlebell snatching, switching hands every 10 reps with 16kg

Progressing straight into:

• 10 minute set of kettlebell long cycle clean and jerk, switching hands every 10 reps with 16kg

Totals

• Snatch 220 reps
• LCCJ 147
• Combined total 367 reps

3 minute rest

• 20 minute set of kettlebell alternating swings, switching hands every rep with 12kg, nice relaxed pace until the last 2 minutes then sprint to the end

Total swings 760

Total amount of weight moved in 40 minutes of work 32, 605 pounds!

Inspirational music by Demon Hunter, Fear Factory, Hatebreed, Testament, Shinedown, The Agony Scene.