Real cardiovascular exercise for real results has to include a lot more than just walking or jogging. Anaerobic exercise such as resistance training or high intensity interval training are a better option for superb fitness. An even better option for you to achieve a tremendous cardio workout is by implementing the use of kettlebell training into your cardiovascular and fitness workouts. I have included 2 great kettlebell exercises here for you to obtain a tremendous cardio workout.

1. Timed Kettlebell Swings: Timed kettlebell swings are a great cardiovascular workout if you are looking to burn a ton of calories and getting a super ripped body. Kettlebell swings are one of the base strength endurance lifts that you can perform with this ancient device and this particular exercise is highly exerting for both your muscular and cardiovascular system. This single exercise is done by you literally swinging the kettlebell from between your legs up to at least chest level back and forth like a pendulum. By engaging in this lift you access the use of hundreds of your working muscles to pull it off. To properly perform the lift you must pick up the bell with both arms and allow it to hang at your groin. From here you must initiate the hip snap motion by flexing and extending forcefully and smoothly at both your hips and knees in order to build the momentum to swing the bell. To intensify this drill for maximum cardiovascular benefit you can do your sets with a time limit. For example, if you are going to perform a set only allow yourself about 30 seconds to complete the set. The objective is to execute as many form perfect swings as you can within the 30 second time limit. This is sure to get your heart pumping!

2. Kettlebell Snatches: For this particular kettlebell exercise you will need the availability of a single bell of moderate resistance. This particular lift is explosive and enduring in nature. To perform this lift you must pull the kettlebell from either the ground or from between your legs to lift it above your head in one smooth explosive motion. To do this you must once again perform the hip snap motion to generate the force you need to lift the bell. Once you initially pull the bell you will want to elevate it to a high pull position just lateral to your head. Once the bell reaches this high pull position then to complete the lift you must vertically punch your palm towards the sky to lock it out overhead. When performed properly you can do many reps continuously and smoothly which will yield you a tremendously high level of cardiovascular fitness. This is anaerobic exercise at its best my friend. If you haven’t taken the time to include kettlebells into your cardio exercise routine then you are missing out. Remember that most anyone can train hard, but only the best train smart my friend!