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Is Kettlebell considered both strength and cardio

jrobertson37
jrobertson37 Posts: 90 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just curious because alot of the moves are cardio and then alot of the move are simple lifting the kettlebell like your doing strengh. It incorporates lunging, overhead lifting, squats, overhead pulls, curls, etc. The workout is really tuff, especially when lifting 20lbs. Of course i know its not the same as regular weight lifting.

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  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    I get a good cardio workout when using kettlebells, so I would say yes. The cardio I get is equivalent to when I do 30 Day Shred.
  • HolleeERL
    HolleeERL Posts: 313 Member
    Any weight lifting workout can be considered cardio if you keep your heart rate up.
  • jdg1mfp
    jdg1mfp Posts: 103
    Circuit training my be more applicable if you are doing routines with brief rests between.
  • prettybrownround
    prettybrownround Posts: 362 Member
    Circuit training
  • jrobertson37
    jrobertson37 Posts: 90 Member
    I would have never thought that this would be considered training. There is DEFINITLY a brief (no more than 35-40 sec) rest in between.
  • rachelhohenbrink
    rachelhohenbrink Posts: 179 Member
    Yes it is cardio and strength :smile:
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