{"id":44298,"date":"2023-02-06T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/12-min-kettlebell-tabata-workout\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:50:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:50:14","slug":"12-min-kettlebell-tabata-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/12-min-kettlebell-tabata-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 12-min kettlebell Tabata workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ kettlebell Tabata workout&nbsp;\/ 12 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment:<\/strong> Kettlebell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kettlebells are fantastic<\/strong>, aren&#8217;t they? Believe it or not, they date back to 18th-century Russia, and since then paved their way to be an instrumental part of every gym equipment.&nbsp;<strong>Sold out during the pandemic, they even made their way to&nbsp;<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2022-10-24\/hold-for-oct-24-qld-the-origin-of-the-kettlebell-thrust\/101552612\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>become a type of sport<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>And what&#8217;s not to like?&nbsp;<strong>Small and portable, kettlebells allow you to exercise your whole body in a fun way<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;<strong>kettlebell Tabata workout<\/strong>&nbsp;proves that.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/tabata-emom-amrap-hiit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tabata<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;is a type of HIIT&nbsp;<\/strong>(short for High-Intensity Interval Training)&nbsp;<strong>workout consisting<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>of 20 seconds of flat-out exercise at maximum intensity with 10 seconds of rest<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll do so for&nbsp;<strong>3 exercises<\/strong>, during<strong>&nbsp;8 rounds<\/strong>&nbsp;non-stop. That will take you around&nbsp;<strong>12 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kettlebell deadlift <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kettlebell swing <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kettlebell squat <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? Let&#8217;s go! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 seconds on, 10 seconds off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Kettlebell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKING OUT FROM HOME? NO PROBLEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the equipment originally needed for this workout, you can substitute it with these everyday items or use these alternative exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kettlebell = bag with some weights, such as books, cans of food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; KETTLEBELL DEADLIFT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 sec on, 10 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grab a kettlebell and place it between your feet that should be shoulder-width apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly bend your knees, bend your upper body forward and grab the handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now tension your core and while keeping your back straight lift the kettlebell up to hip level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the top, you should be standing proud while keeping your shoulders, core and glutes under tension.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now slowly return back down while keeping the tension in your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat for the desired rep range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; KETTLEBELL SWING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 sec on, 10 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold the kettlebell with both hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinge the hips to initiate the swing movement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidly drive hip extension to swing the kettlebell upwards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control your swing descent with a hip hinge by swinging the kettlebell between your legs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; KETTLEBELL SQUAT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 sec on, 10 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with your feet hip-width apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a kettlebell with both hands and hold it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the kettlebell close to your chest, do a squat and maintain your chest and back straight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you keep your core tight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly come back up and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Done with our kettlebell Tabata workout? Try different workouts below: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-fullbody-functional-workout\/\">20-min full-body functional workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\">20-min metabolic strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/\">20-min upper body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/9-min-cardio-amrap-workout\/\">9-min cardio&nbsp;AMRAP workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-new-years-strength-workout\/\">30-min New Year\u2019s strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/12-min-emom-christmas-workout\/\">12-min EMOM Christmas workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/12-min-fullbody-strength-workout\/\">12-min full-body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30min-fullbody-strength-workout\/\">30-min full-body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-full-body-bodyweight-workout\/\">30-min full-body bodyweight&nbsp;workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/full-body-workout-for-time\/\">Full-body workout for time<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/20min-fullbody-workout\/\">20-min full-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/35-min-lower-body-strength-workout\/\">35-min lower body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/30-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/\">30-min upper body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/join.evofitness.at\/7-day-trial\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-medium&amp;utm_campaign=7-day-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 7 days blog male\" class=\"wp-image-56837\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ kettlebell Tabata workout&nbsp;\/ 12 minutes Equipment: Kettlebell Kettlebells are fantastic, aren&#8217;t they? 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