I love kettlebells. To me, they are the perfect tool for conditioning the body. The swing alone offers benefits not matched by many other exercises; endurance, strength, power, flexibility and the ability to pump large amounts of blood throughout the body. I used to think the kettlebell was perfect all on its own. That is however, until I met John Brookfield. John quickly convinced me that there is a perfect partner for the kettlebell: the rope.
John Brookfield’s Battling Rope® Velocity training is a great compliment to kettlebell training. In Velocity training with ropes, the object is to move and sustain waves from one end of the rope to the other. Much like the swing, velocity training yields strength, endurance, and power.
Unlike the swing, in velocity training, there is no momentum. No gravity to help you. No rest between waves. Just 100% output generated by you, the victim. The intensity is unreal. The results are cardio-conditioning and stamina that can propel your athletic efforts to new levels. Even kettlebell swings and snatches can be taken to new levels when integrated with rope training.
Try this: Just grab a kettlebell and swing it for 30 seconds. Then, (rest if needed) grab a rope and whip it for 30 seconds. Just one round will make you a believer. Work your way up to several rounds and/or longer durations. Try this for a couple of weeks and you’ll be amazed at the results: More stamina, more power and new PR’s in your training.
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