Minimalist: 2 Kettlebells

The Hard Way Fitness

General Fitness, Tactical / Military, Endurance, Strength & Conditioning, Multi-sport, Women's Training
Coach
Stephen Mooney

Unlock the full potential of minimalist training with Minimalist Kettlebells' by Hard Way Fitness. This 12-week program is meticulously crafted to maximize strength, endurance, and physical transformation using just two kettlebells. Immerse yourself in a routine that revolves around fundamental kettlebell exercises—perfectly suited for those who appreciate simplicity with impactful results.

Over 12 weeks, you will be strategically challenged to progressively build your capabilities. Engage in intense kettlebell workouts including Dual Kettlebell Swings, Double KB Front Squats, and Double KB Push Press. Explore complex kettlebell movements and combinations like the Kettlebell Complex (Swing, Clean, Snatch) and Dual KB Front Rack Walk, adjusting intensity to enhance muscle conditioning and coordination. Test your progress during the Eagle Test week, designed to evaluate and refine your technique and strength.

Embrace the minimalist approach to achieve maximum results. Start your journey with 'Master Minimalist Volume 1: Two Kettlebells' and transform your body the Hard Way.

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Efficient Workouts
Maximize your fitness potential with minimal equipment using "Master Minimalist Volume 1: Two Kettlebells." This program is perfectly designed for home or gym settings, focusing on full-body routines that leverage the unique benefits of kettlebell training. Efficient and effective, each session is planned to deliver maximum results in minimal time.
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Builds Full-Body Strength
Strengthen all major muscle groups with comprehensive kettlebell exercises. This program strategically targets both upper and lower body, enhancing overall strength and stability. From core to extremities, each movement is designed to build muscle and improve functional strength.
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Enhances Coordination
Elevate your motor skills and body awareness with complex movements that challenge your coordination and control. Each session includes exercises that require precision, enhancing your ability to synchronize movements, balance, and technique for better overall fitness.
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Increases Endurance
Push your cardiovascular and muscular endurance to new heights. Intensive kettlebell circuits are crafted to keep your heart rate up and muscles engaged, promoting endurance build-up that benefits both your daily activities and athletic performance.
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Scalable Difficulty
Tailored to fit any fitness level, the program allows you to adjust the intensity through progressive weight increments and variations. Beginners can start with lighter weights and simpler forms, while advanced users can increase the challenge to continuously push their limits.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 4 days per week
The programme is designed over a 3-day split with one day of prescribed walking, but can be adjusted if needed.
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Mental Exercises
The programme has certain workouts, in particular the test weeks that will push you mentally.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
There is clear, concise instruction in both text and video format to keep you on track.
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best. Ask to join our Discord and follow us on social media.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Excels and PDFs are a thing of the past. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all via the app.
Equipment
Required
Two Kettlebells or more
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Cardio

1 x 10:00

B

Heroic Warm-up

C1

Dual Kettlebell Swing

10 x 10 @ 75 %

C2

Double KB Front Squat

10 x 10 @ 75 %

C3

Double KB Push Press

10 x 10 @ 75 %

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

Cardio

1 x 10:00

B

Heroic Warm-up

C1

Floor Kettlebell Press

10 x 10 @ 165.35 kg

C2

Gorilla Row

10 x 10 @ 75 %

C3

Kettlebell RDL

10 x 10 @ 75 %

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A

Cardio

1 x 10:00

B

Heroic Warm-up

C

Kettlebell Complex, Swing, Clean and Snatch

10 x 18 @ 75 %

Coach
coach-avatar Stephen Mooney

Founder , Head Coach at the Hard Way Fitness, Army Reservist, Muay Thai Fighter, father of two, Financial Services Professional and generally a bit of a lunatic.

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Hybrid Training for Busy People

Transform your fitness with the Hard Way Fitness. This 8-week program works with kettlebells, dumbbells and calisthenics to build strength, endurance, and mobility. With progressions and regressions for every exercise.

Get Minimalist: 2 Kettlebells
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FAQs
What equipment do I Need?
You only need two kettlebells of appropriate weights for your fitness level. This minimalist setup allows for a wide range of exercises.
Can beginners use this program?
Yes, the program is designed to be scalable to any fitness level. Beginners can start with lighter weights and focus on form before progressing.
How much time do workouts take?
Each workout is designed to be efficient, typically lasting between 30-45 minutes including warm-up and cool-down.
What are the main goals of this program?
The program aims to increase strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination, while also promoting fat loss and muscle definition.
How often should I workout?
The program includes 3-4 workout days per week. It's structured to allow adequate recovery while maintaining consistent progress.
Is there a nutritional guide included?
While there’s no specific nutritional guide included, maintaining a balanced diet is recommended to support your training and overall health.
What if I miss a workout day?
If you miss a day, you can adjust the schedule slightly. It’s flexible enough to accommodate occasional changes, but consistency is key for optimal results.
How do I track my progress?
You're encouraged to use the Train Heroic app for tracking workouts, progress, and for interacting with the coaching team for guidance and motivation.
The Proof
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Rugby Team

Verified Athlete

""Stephen at the Hard Way Fitness trained the senior exiles team for a couple of sessions as part of warm-up preparation for training mid-season, feedback was always positive and there was a particular lunging, squatting and push-up sequence the lads won't forget anytime soon."."

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Runner/Lawyer

Verified Athlete

""Working with the Hard Way Fitness, we focused on using strength training to improve my running abilities, specifically for marathons. The programme and training gave are top class and I was able to improve my time and we worked on some weaker areas too so I felt more confident.""

verified-athlete-avatar Jeff

All you need

Verified Athlete

""Big lifts, big numbers, and big gains. Having a programme tailored to me is an Awesome feeling, TrainHeroic shows me how I'm doing and combining the Hardway Fitness has given me a great awareness of my ability and my potential, kept me very motivated to stay on track.""

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Mother of 2

Verified Athlete

""I've used the Hard Way Fitness for my training needs for several years now, including before, during and after two pregnancies. It's enabled me to train long term, stay injury free and keep fit. Can't recommend the Hard Way Fitness enough for online training and support.""

Minimalist: 2 Kettlebells