Excellent explanation! I really like the repeated emphasis on not compressing the time period. Also, great advice about building excess capacity with bells heavier than the test weights.
good one. I actually have never used the timer and just go by feel. It worked for me in running very well so just go by that philosophy now. Go by feel.
Awesome video and thank you. I had this question recently (should I be trying to reach the simple standard during every session) and it was surprisingly hard to find a direct answer. This makes total sense.
Personally I stuck to the time but did less reps. For example 5 swings every 30 seconds for 5 minutes. Then bumped it up to 8 swings then 10 swings. That worked pretty well I can do 100 one hand swings in 5 mins and 10 Turkish getups in 10 minutes now pretty easily with a 70lb kettlebell.
I swear one fitnes experts says this is how you do it another THIS is how you do it....Just follow the basics and make sure that you keep glutes and core engaged in basically every exercise you do and you wil be fine
First! This is awesome information, Louka. I appreciate your detailed explanation. I made the same mistake of compressing the time. Good to know another way. Keep these videos coming!
I can complete the test at 40kg but the jump to 48 feels impossible at the moment. Swings are ok but I can only just press the 48 nevermind get up. I am persisting but I may buy a 44kg to ease the journey.
I remembered that the simple standards for men were 32kg for swing and 32kg for get up. Did you say 40 kg because the test involves using 8 kg less than the practice Timeless day to day? Very interesting video 🙂
This sounds off to me. The test is more of a stamina thing than absolute strength. Why would it be wrong to do it once in a while, e.g. once a month? Is there a problem with testing stamina before you reach 40 kg, which is very heavy for most people? I usually do swings EMOM and getups one every 75 seconds, which gives a fair amount of rest but still challenges stamina a bit. Would you advise against this? Currently at 10x10 one hand swings with 20 kg / two handed with 24.
usually my "timeless" sessions are almost exactly what you've described. I like to keep busy so I do the swings EMOM and getups 1 side, immediately other side, and then rest a minute. Whole things takes 16-17 minutes or so. I've achieved "simple" and now do my timeless sessions with the 40kg bell 2 times a week just to keep the strength there (I'm running a different program currently). Me, personally, I agree with you, why not test it once a month? like you said, it's a stamina test. You're not risking getting crushed under a one rep max weight in a barbell squat or something!
I’m 78 with a high age level aerobic fitness. Rowing, cycling and Skate Skiing. I do Plyo box work, kettlebell and body weight about 3 times a week. I do the 100 swing in 5 min workout but a 16kg bell seems to be my level. Should I be working out with heavier kettlebells?
You should work with the weight that feels challenging but good for you. I don't agree with "male standards" and female standards ". Everyone is at a different level and body mechanics.
Thanks for the optimism. Old guy here (57). One step at a time and maybe two steps back for injury and stuff. We will see where the journey leads me. When some experts say that somewhere from 26 to 32 kg’s is the sweet spot for KB’s, I tone down my ambitions. Health and well being before ego.
@@AlteredState1123 longevity first, maybe get into clubs, its awesome. I reached turkish getup with 38kg easy, but couldnt survive 6kg Clubs, my tendons wasnt strong enough for mills, shield casts or even pullovers. 1 year later everything has catched up. 10kg clubs with Inside circle, outdide circle and pullovers for 30minutes ❤️
