Guess what: When it comes to training for fat loss, you should be structuring your workouts in a very specific way.
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One of the biggest mistakes people make is training the exact same way to lose fat as they would if they were trying to gain muscle.
If you're trying to melt off the pounds, forget splitting up your body parts like you would in a more traditional bodybuilding-style routine - full body workouts are the way to go.
Kettlebells and most body weight exercises are the perfect fit for building these type of fast-paced, full-body, conditioning-focused routines. Here's a sample workout that utilizes these two tools to get you going fast towards those fat loss goals:
Start with a dynamic warm up/joint mobility/technique work for 5 minutes.
Do five sets of 20 kettlebell Swings. Pick a weight that challenges you, but don't go to failure. Rest about 30 seconds between each set.
Follow the Swings with a circuit of 15 Push Ups, 15 Walking Lunges, and max rep Pull Ups.
Complete this body weight circuit three times as fast as possible.
Static stretch for about 5 minutes to finish.
Remember: Training for fat loss is very different than training for muscle. Don't make the same mistake so many people make and train the same way you did during your bulking phase. Kettlebell training and body weight exercises are the perfect combo for putting together these type of workouts. Try the workout above and let me know what you think!!