About this episode

Aleks Salkin interviews Zack Henderson about kettlebell conditioning and effective training strategies.

[0:04–0:07] Why Kettlebell Conditioning, Especially in Summer [0:07–0:11] Aleks' 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge (9minutechallenge.com) [0:11–0:15] Zach's Kettlebell Journey and Coaching Timeline [0:18–0:21] Audience Poll Results and the Case for Returning to Conditioning [0:21–0:24] Long-View Programming: Training in 2–4 Year Blocks and Filling Gaps [0:24–0:26] How Zach Programs Conditioning: Work:Rest Ratios and Density [0:26–0:27] Simple Conditioning Strategy: Intervals + Walking for Cardio & Fat Loss [0:27–0:26] Getting Zach's Free 4-Week Kettlebell Conditioning Challenge: https://zackhenderson.com/100-swings-a-day

People in this episode

Host: Aleks Salkin

Guest: Zack Henderson

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Organizations: 9minutechallenge.com, zackhenderson.com

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