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Burpees, Kettlebells and Fat Loss

August 4, 2010
By Parth
Burpees, Kettlebells and Fat Loss

For the past few months now, I’ve been combining Kettlebell and Bodyweight movements. One of my favorite bodyweight movements is the burpee. I just can’t get enough of this exercise! In case you don’t know, a Burpee is a movement that combines the pushup and squat jump. A complete beginner will not be able...
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Best Bootcamp Exercise: Squat Thrust Burpees

July 14, 2010
By Parth
Best Bootcamp Exercise: Squat Thrust Burpees

One of the best bootcamp exercise out there is the burpee. The burpee is quite an advanced movement which combines a pushup and a squat jump. So I’m going to go through 5 variations of the burpee, starting from easiest to hardest, that will help you create some intense outdoor bootcamp workouts. Starter Exercise:...
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Will Burpees add Mass?

February 16, 2010
By Parth
Will Burpees add Mass?

Burpees are a great exercise that does not require much space or any equipment. They are a great way to burn off lots of fat in a short period of time, and they can replace your regular, steady state boring cardio. However, is it a good exercise to help you build lean muscle mass?...
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2 Turbulence Training Workout Routines for Women

January 26, 2010
By Parth
2 Turbulence Training Workout Routines for Women

There are two mistakes women make when it comes working out for fat loss: No Variety Low Intensity Human beings are creatures of habit. So, if we find something that works for us, we stick to it. It might work for the first 2 weeks. And it might even work for the next 2...
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When You experience Training Burnout, switch to Kettlebells!

January 26, 2010
By Parth
When You experience Training Burnout, switch to Kettlebells!

The advanced trainee needs to be constantly challenged in order to see results. When I feel bored with my training and nothing seems to get me excited – not interval training, not bodyweight cardio – then I break out the secret weapon. This method of training is not my own. It’s developed by Kettlebell...
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One Arm Dumbbell Swing Exercise

January 19, 2010
By Parth
One Arm Dumbbell Swing Exercise

The dumbbell swing is steadily becoming a regular movement in most high intensity fitness programs. If you do not know how to perform this simple exercise, then here’s a few steps to get you started: Grab a dumbbell with one hand and squat down with a wide stance. The dumbbell should hang between your...
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Wonderful World of Burpees: 22 Burpee Workouts to Keep you in Shape

September 17, 2009
By Parth
Wonderful World of Burpees: 22 Burpee Workouts to Keep you in Shape

Burpees are one of my favorite bodyweight exercises. There is no other bodweight exercise that can accomplish so much in such a short period of time like burpees. I’ve written about burpees many times before. In fact, I’ve even created some great workouts with burpees. I thought I’d list all the workouts featuring burpees...
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Kettlebells plus Bodyweight Training equals Amazing Superset Workouts

July 29, 2009
By Parth
Kettlebells plus Bodyweight Training equals Amazing Superset Workouts

Image by fitness 102 I love superset workouts. Some of my favorite workouts involve combining bodyweight and kettlebell workouts. It just so happens that there is a trainer who’s come out with a full workout program that uses this strategy of superseting bodyweight and kettlebell exercises to create intense fat burning workouts. His name...
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The Most Insane Bodyweight Routine on the Planet!

July 29, 2009
By Parth
The Most Insane Bodyweight Routine on the Planet!

Image by fredfischborn I have come across one of the most insane bodyweight routines ever. I’m not joking here. This isn’t some infomercial bluff. I’m serious. This bodyweight routine will make you puke!Here it is:
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

April 30, 2009
By Parth

Weight: 158.5 Workout: 5 rounds of: Crossovers, 40 reps Burpees, 20 reps Time: 25:14.27 Notes: I paced myself a lot during this workout, meaning that I could have done this workout faster….or could I? Best of the Net for Today: Check out “Is Salad Dressing Sabatoging your Weight Loss?” by Freddy. FitBuff lists 4...
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