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Kettlebell Beach-Body Workout (Beach Optional)
by Shin Ohtake on Monday, July 13, 2009 • 23 Comments
Vacations, get-togethers, cookouts, and carting the kids around…with summer in full swing, you’re probably busier than ever. I know I am! But there’s no reason you can’t work in a quick, killer workout no matter your schedule or whereabouts. So today, I’ve gotta another no-excuses workout you can squeeze in anytime, anywhere. Plus, this one will get you out of the gym for a day so you can soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoors while getting your sweat on. All you need is one kettlebell ( a dumbbell will work just fine if you don’t have a kettlebell) to get your heart pumping with this full-body beach workout. Not to worry…the beach isn’t a requirement, but it sure is fun! Check it out…
Did you learn any new exercises in this video? As always, I love to hear from you so please post your comments!
Here’s recap of the workout:
- 15 Swings
- 20 Yard Run
- 15 Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls
- 20 Yard Run
- 20 Overhead Lunges
- 15 Squat ‘n Catch
- 20 Yard Run
- 5 Throws (Forward OR Backward)
Repeat the entire set 3-5 rounds
P.S. There are a ton of great workouts in my Killer Kettlebells eBook (the one that comes free with the MAX Workouts deluxe or premium package). All the workouts in that book only call for ONE kettlebell, so it’s super easy and convenient to do these total body sculpting routines practically anywhere. If you have this eBook already, you can always swap out a workout here and there if you’re currently on the MAX Workouts 90 day program. And if you don’t already have this book, you can still get it free with the MAX Workouts deluxe or premium packages.
About The Author
Shin Ohtake is a widely recognized strength coach and fitness & fat-loss expert. His unconventional, no-nonsense approach to getting fit has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. Shin is also the author of the world famous, MAX Workouts book, which has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people across the globe - without requiring hours in the gym. To learn more about how MAX Workouts can help you achieve your fitness goals, visit maxworkouts.com.
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23 Comments
Posted by Barry Segal on 07/14 at 12:01 PM
Oy! Killer workout. I completed a variation of it (running 30 yds on Grass and using weighted 15 lb medicine ball).I just turned 67, Shin, and that with a knee replacement in 2004 and as a recovering CABG (bypass) patient presents a few challenges. But this is doable workout. I tried it and am still alive. What weight K’Ball do you advise. I’m 5’10” and weigh 204 lbs. Thanks! Barry—-Marin County.
Posted by CHERICE REED on 07/14 at 12:25 PM
the video doesn’t click on…it use to…Help me please
Posted by John M. Hanscom on 07/14 at 01:20 PM
Shin,
Great down and dirty routine! How heavy is that kettle bell your wife is using?
Thanks,
JH
Posted by Max50 on 07/14 at 02:36 PM
Shin - I think you owe your wife big time for this one. The problem I see with the kettlebells is that they are really expensive and as you add strength, logically you need to keep buying heavier weights. Looks like a good workout I can try with dumbbells though.
Posted by Scoth on 07/14 at 03:02 PM
Shin - Nice workout!
I think you owe your wife an ice cream for her gr8 demo of the exercises!
Posted by Eliesa Irava on 07/14 at 04:39 PM
What a wonderful way of doing variety ways of doing exercises. Just Watching the video I cold feel my heart pumping and trying to catch a breather.Cant wait to try it.
Posted by Timothy Cox on 07/14 at 09:14 PM
i cant run the video please help….? kettlebell work out
Posted by bjorn V on 07/14 at 10:29 PM
Shin, I think your wife can kick your butt. 
good job folks, great video.
Posted by Denise Marriner on 07/14 at 11:25 PM
Hi Shin
Loved the beach workout. I will be taking my girls down to our beautiful Sunshine Coast beach and put them thru that workout this week. They will hate me but what a great workout - can’t wait to try.
Many thanks.
Denise
Queensland Australia
Posted by Vaseem on 07/15 at 09:11 AM
Shin,
What’s going on - recently you’ve been making your wife do all the really hard demos! Obviously, from a male point of view it makes the videos more interesting - but aren’t you ashamed of wimping out?!
Posted by daryl on 07/15 at 10:08 AM
this seems like a really great workout it incorporates all the basic principles variety simplicity, intensity i love it , here’s my question . my wife is pretty strong but not that physical what might be am appropriate weight kettle bell for her to start with??
Posted by ayman on 07/15 at 11:57 AM
As usual very difficult to click on?when open long time required to watch these few minutes?
in my opinion it is not practical to take kettlebell to any where except house?however thank you mr shin,I like and wait your emails.
Posted by Gabby on 07/15 at 09:07 PM
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!
Shin and Susan you are THE BEST!!!
Thank you for your great videos, fabulous exercises, and for changing my life! (...and my body)!
I loooove maxworkouts.com!
Gabby
Posted by Shin Ohtake on 07/16 at 02:02 AM
Glad you all liked the workout!
For those of you having trouble viewing the video: it may be that many workplaces have been known to block YouTube videos, so you may want to try from home if you haven’t already. Also, slower connections will cause the video to load slowly.
Posted by Shin Ohtake on 07/16 at 02:30 AM
Barry,
I would start out with a 12 kg (25lb) kettlebell and work your way up to 16 kg (35 lb).
John,
My wife’s using a 12 kg (25 lb) kettlebell.
Vaseem,
Busted! I thought I should be fair and split up the workouts… : )
I’ll get back at it… soon!
Daryl,
She can start out with a 8 - 12 lb dumbbell or kettlebell and see how she does.
Posted by joey p on 07/19 at 09:50 AM
this is a great workout video but when I did it I realized that you forgot to show how you throw up after the forth round and by the way when i did it I used a 30 lb dumbell and damn that thing gets slippery.
Posted by JessicaPilates on 07/19 at 12:40 PM
My husband and I did this workout yesterday, and we were both struggling! What an amazing kick butt workout! I am looking forward to trying it again and getting through more rounds. Thanks for the great videos!
Posted by shane ormond on 07/22 at 01:18 PM
i class tat as exerise for women,i want explosive arms how do i get them
Posted by dorreenabad on 07/28 at 12:37 PM
Hi Shin, I did this kick as workout at home and used the tredmill and did wall ball instead of throwing the kettlebell. 2 rounds in and I was tapped. I loved it so much I am thinking about heading down to the beach to give it a go today. Yikes!!!
Dorreen
Posted by Shin Ohtake on 07/28 at 10:08 PM
Hi Dorreen,
I thought you might like it! The wall ball definitely kicks it up a notch!
Thanks for the post!
Posted by Victoria Medlin on 11/06 at 09:42 AM
Love the beach workout! And Shin, I am sooooo sure you just “forgot” 
your own kettle bells!
Posted by Angela on 12/07 at 11:34 AM
Great workout Shin. I love working out with kettlebells. They offer up a fantastic fast way of getting into fabulous shape.
Posted by Hugo on 07/14 at 11:56 AM
Great Plan exercise on the beatch. look foward to pratice with my treiners