Cardiopump Fusion

Kettlebell instructor Brook Benten here guides viewers through a workout that incorporates elements of kickboxing, sports drills, and plyometrics, flanked by two partners (one illustrating low-impact modifications, the other adopting the maximum pace). Cardiopump Fusion begins with a yoga warm-up (with upward facing dog, baby cobra, and swan dive moves), followed by the signature “Fusion” workout, described as a “love letter to your obliques” that features knee strikes, lunges, side steps, hooks, jabs, and squats in a succession of four combinations, with a final breakdown blending the moves. Next are two kettlebell workouts: a “Lower Body Blast” with various reps such as low and high “gunslinger lunges” with a 15-lb weight, and the “Crank: Full-Body Condition” advanced routine that uses a 10-lb weight (in the intro, Benten offers important safety tips for using the kettlebell). Wrapping up with a with a yoga cool-down, this fast-paced, high-energy program designed for a “total body metamorphosis” is recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)