Closing my eyes I squeeze the iron handle hard enough to make indentations. I am ready to move the world.

Breathe in, explode out. I launch the kettlebell to my shoulder, pause and push it overhead.

In that instant all that exists is moving the weight. Zen or not, it is my meditation and it keeps me coming back day after day, year after year.

I started using kettlebells halfway through my first year of training outdoors. They have become one of my favorite pieces of equipment. Kettlebells are versatile and work great using one or two hands. They are built to work and feel better in hand than a dumbbell.

Kettlebells work great on the beach, in the woods, snow, and just about anywhere.

One big advantage of kettlebells for outdoor fitness is that you do not need many. You can get by with one weight for most exercises. I use a 62 lb. bell. I use this for swings, presses, goblets, etc. If your weight is a little light for an exercise, adjust and slow down the movement thereby reducing the benefit of kinetic energy.

I now have 3 that I regularly use; a 44 lb., 62 lb., and an 80 lb. The following is a list of my favorite Kettlebell exercises for training outdoors.

Swings - These are a great hip hinge movement that help with conditioning as much as strength. They also make a great substitute for deadlifts when training outside. Keep a neutral spine and drive with the hips; the weight should go up, not out.
Rows - Traditional one arm rows using a kettlebell are a great back exercise. They are also great for when you do not have anything to do inverted bodyweight rows on. Using a light kettlebell, pre-fatigue the back muscles with another back exercise and keep the movement slow and controlled.
Curls - These are a great way to finish a workout. Squeeze a kettlebell with two hands and pump out 3 sets of 12-20 strict reps.
Goblet Squats - These are great for working hip mobility and squat form. I pre-fatigue my legs first or else my arms give out way before my legs.
Split squats and lunges - Kettlebells are a perfect way to add resistance to the dozens of single leg exercises. No need to go heavy, concentrate on form, keeping the body tight, and feeling the working muscles.
Overhead carry- This is a great strongman exercise. Cary a kettlebell overhead for distance or time. It is harder than it looks.
Power Cleans and unilateral presses- Unilateral exercises are great because they force you to keep tight. Sloppy, loose form will result in a loss of balance and loss of power production. Experiment with strict presses or using your legs for a push press. Both are great variations.
Single leg Romanian Deadlifts - Simple and effective for hamstring development. Don't do these on days you plan to sprint, your legs will feel like they are in cinderblocks.
Although not an exercise, Kettlebells work great on a dip belt to add resistance to your dips and pull-ups.

Take action, go out and move your world. Grab a kettlebell, get outside and get training!