Back when I was playing pro football, training was all about power, speed, and raw strength.
But when my football career ended, my training had to evolve. Because I wasn’t just preparing for a game anymore—I was training for life.
That’s when kettlebells changed everything for me.
I needed something that would keep me strong, athletic, and resilient, but also efficient—because between building a business, raising a family, and staying in peak shape, I didn’t have time to waste.
Kettlebell training became my go-to, and over the years, I refined it into something more than just a workout. It became a system—one that helps people over 40 build serious strength, torch fat, and improve mobility, all in 20-30 minutes, 3-4 days per week.
One of the best ways I’ve found to track progress? 300-rep challenge workouts like this one.
This is a sample straight from Ares’ Battlefield Trial, part of my Olympus Gainz Kettlebell program. We do workouts like this regularly, using them as a benchmark to measure strength, endurance, and grit in a fun (but brutal) way.
If you’re ready to see where you stand, give this a shot:
Ares’ Battlefield Trial” – 300 Rep KB Challenge
Tier 1 (Beginners)
6 Rounds for Time
- 5 one-arm kettlebell clean and squat (per side)
- 5 single-arm kettlebell press (per side) – Recommended weight: Women: 8kg+ / Men: 16kg+
- 5 per side stepping kettlebell swing – Recommended weight: Women: 16kg+ / Men: 24kg+
- 10 plank with reach
- 5 one-arm kettlebell racked rear lunges (per side) – Recommended weight: Women: 12kg / Men: 20kg
Tier 2 (Intermediate/Advanced)
5 Rounds for Time
- 5 one-arm kettlebell clean and squat (per side)
- 5 bottoms-up kettlebell press (per side) – Recommended weight: Women: 8kg+ / Men: 12kg+
- 10 per side stepping kettlebell swing – Recommended weight: Women: 16kg+ / Men: 24kg+
- 10 plank to push-ups
- 5 one-arm kettlebell racked rear lunges (per side)
These 300-rep challenges push your endurance, strength, and mental toughness while giving you a measurable way to track progress. Every few weeks, we revisit workouts like this to see how much stronger and more conditioned you’ve become.
If you’re a trainer or coach, this is exactly the kind of structured programming you need to keep your clients progressing for months to come.
Check out the Olympus Gainz Kettlebell Bundle—it’s loaded with workouts, programming strategies, and unique challenges to keep your clients engaged, getting stronger, and coming back for more.
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And whether you’re a weekend warrior, a dedicated lifter, or a coach looking for next-level programming, this is your chance to test your limits and dominate the battlefield.
Try the workout, let me know how it goes, and if you’re ready for more, check out the Olympus Gainz bundle now.
— Forest Vance – MS, Human Movement – Kettlebell Expert – Owner, FVT Warrior Wellness – KettlebellBasics.net