It was time to step things up a notch early last week.  My approach to conditioning is very similar to my approach to abdominal training… it just kind of happens (very well) in the course of our general training.   For instance with the kettlebell swing, there’s skill, timing, acceleration/deceleration, strength, and conditioning components just to start.  There’s also a whole lot of abdominal involvement.  Performed correctly, kettlebell swings really take care of a LOT in and of themselves.  And while I like to do things like play with battling ropes, etc.