No Money + No Equipment + No Time = No Problem

I love simple things. That's why I enjoy kettlebells and powerlifting so much. I also know that not everyone has the time or money to do these as a way to get in shape. Fortunately, there's this workout. This is as simple as it gets. It doesn't require a gym membership, it doesn't require any equipment, and most importantly, it doesn't require more than 7 minutes of your time. That's right. 7 minutes. There are no more excuses. This is all you have to do:

* Do the first movement for thirty seconds (intensity for all movements should be about 8 out of 10)

* Rest for 10 seconds

* Repeat the procedure for the rest of the movements

That's it. 30 seconds of hard work, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated until you're done. It won't be easy, but it couldn't be simpler.

Here's the full article: The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

Why the American Swing Is Wrong

If you watch enough kettlebell videos online, you'll eventually see someone swing the kettlebell all the way over their head with both hands. Despite what some people will try to tell you, this is incorrect technique, and it can be dangerous. There is no kettlebell organization that either teaches or endorses this technique. In fact, a Master RKC told me that swinging a kettlebell overhead with both hands is "dangerous, negligent, and stupid". A WKC Master Trainer that I know agreed with him. Even Pavel and Valery Fedorenko, the two men responsible for bringing kettlebells from Russia to the United States in the early 90's, have both spoken out against this practice. So if this something that you do, maybe this article will help you understand why you shouldn't. Or if you don't swing this way, but you know someone who does, maybe it will help save their shoulders.

Rationalizing the Swing: Why the American Swing Is Wrong