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Kettlex is Iconic Health Clubs’ own functional training class that combines kettlebell exercises with TRX suspension training in a single session. The two formats work together to deliver a full body workout that builds strength, burns calories and improves core stability in 30 to 45 minutes.
Kettlebells challenge your cardiovascular system and build power through dynamic, whole-body movements like swings, cleans and presses. TRX suspension straps use your own body weight and gravity to develop core strength, stability and balance. Alternating between the two keeps the intensity high and the muscles challenged from different angles throughout the class.
Your instructor leads you through alternating blocks of kettlebell work and TRX exercises. A typical session might open with kettlebell swings and goblet squats to raise your heart rate and activate your lower body, then transition to TRX rows, push-ups and planks for upper body and core work. The blocks rotate throughout the class, keeping the pace varied and the challenge constant.
The kettlebell movements are dynamic and explosive. Swings, snatches and Turkish get-ups train power, coordination and cardiovascular endurance simultaneously. The TRX exercises are slower and more controlled, focusing on stability and muscle engagement against your own body weight. The combination trains both speed and control, which makes Kettlex one of the most well-rounded functional training formats on the timetable.
Your instructor will demonstrate correct technique for every movement and provide progressions for different ability levels. Kettlebell weight selection is in your hands, and TRX difficulty can be adjusted simply by changing your body angle.
All kettlebells and TRX equipment are provided.
Kettlex suits members who want a time-efficient, full body workout that delivers both strength and cardiovascular benefits. It is particularly good for three groups.
If you prefer functional training over machine-based exercise, Kettlex is built around natural movement patterns. Every exercise involves multiple joints and muscle groups working together, which translates directly to better movement quality in daily life and sport.
If you are short on time, the 30 to 45 minute format packs a significant amount of work into a compact session. The alternating format means there is no downtime. When you are resting from kettlebell work, you are doing TRX, and vice versa.
If you want to improve your core strength without doing a dedicated core class, Kettlex handles that automatically. Every TRX exercise requires core engagement to maintain your body position against the suspension straps, and kettlebell swings are one of the most effective core conditioning exercises available.
The class is suitable for all fitness levels, though some familiarity with basic exercise movements is helpful. If you have never used a kettlebell or TRX before, let your instructor know at the start and they will guide you through the fundamentals.
Smithfield (Dublin 7) Kettlex runs twice per week at Smithfield: Monday evenings at 19:10 in Studio 1, and Thursday evenings at 19:10 in the Wellness Studio.
Book via the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app or check the full Smithfield timetable for current times.
Dartry, Camden Street and IFSC Kettlex is not currently on the timetable at Dartry, Camden Street or IFSC. If you train at these locations and want functional strength training, the Les Mills Functional Strength class runs at all four locations and offers a similar emphasis on compound movements and real-world strength. At Dartry, the Bootcamp class also includes functional training elements.
All classes at Iconic Health Clubs are included with your membership at no extra cost. Book via the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app. We ask that you cancel at least 2 hours before the class if you cannot attend.
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