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30-Minute Kettlebell Tabata Workout

Way back in the early 18th century, Russian farmers invented kettlebells. Their intentions had nothing to do with exercise, though.

The farmers needed a uniform way to measure the weight of crops, and developed the handled object to act as a counterweight and thus a primitive scale. Eventually, though, they realized the kettlebells had additional benefits.

The farmers could also use the cast-iron, cannonball-like objects with a handle to get stronger.

A kettlebell, like many other fitness gadgets, can be used for exercises that target every muscle of the body. Combining a handful of those exercises in one session can lead to a challenging full-body workout.

Note: The following exercises should be done as a Tabata workout. Perform each exercise for a total of four minutes, alternating between 20 seconds of high intensity and 10 seconds of rest. Still confused? Learn more about the Tabata trend here.

Want more Tabata workouts? Check out the ACTIVEx Tabata Workout app

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