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Your trainer:Hilty’s friendDasha Libin.
Hilty traded sequins for spandex to demo Libin’s total-body toners for SELF.
The workout:Grab a 10- to 15-pound ‘bell.
Do 2 sets of the 1-minute moves three times a week on alternate days.
Left:Smash’s Hilty as Marilyn.
Sit on left hip, left knee bent on floor in front of you, left hand on floor.
Lift right leg to side (as shown) to start.
Continue for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
Bend left knee and lower kettlebell to floor outside of left foot; return to start.
Continue for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
Continue for 1 minute.
Kick right foot forward and raise arms overhead (as shown).
Continue for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
Rotate torso, reaching left hand across body to tap kettlebell (as shown).
Switch sides; repeat.
Continue for 1 minute.
Continue for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
Keeping arms fixed, straighten legs and raise butt to ceiling (as shown).
Lift forearms off floor and lower hips into plank.
With arms straight, raise butt back to ceiling.
Continue for 1 minute.
Lift hips, extending left leg forward.
Reach right hand to touch left ankle (as shown).
Continue for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
Bend right knee back and bring left hand to touch bottom of right foot (as shown).
Continue for 30 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
How Not to Look Stupid
Know the name.It’s kettlebell, not kettleball.
They’re not weapons.Kettlebells can be slippery.
Hands get sweaty; KBs have been launched across the gym floor.
Keep a towel nearby to pat palms dry between sets.
Wear wristbands.Yes, as in the terry cloth, ’80s-fab variety.
You’ll look awesome, and your forearms will thank you.
Until you perfect your form and get used to the weight’s impact, some cushion prevents bruising.
We made your next set!
Check out SELF’s new sand-filled kettlebells with nonslip, no-callus neoprene handles.
