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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

I tried ‘the best kettlebell workout’, and it was surprisingly simple yet effective in just 10 minutes

Expert strength coach Dan John says the 'humane burpee' kettlebell workout can improve your strength, mobility and cardiovascular fitness in one fell swoop - (Harry Bullmore/The Independent)

There’s an obsession with superlatives in the fitness world right now. People won’t touch a workout unless it’s “optimal” and promises a ridiculous return on investment, but few protocols actually live up to their exaggerated claims. This three-move kettlebell workout bucks that particular trend, and it’s a lot of fun too, as I found out recently.

It’s called “the humane burpee”; a blend of kettlebell swings, goblet squats and press-ups cooked up by esteemed strength coach Dan John.

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