Awesome Kettlebells!"So tell me about Kettlebells!" Well the kettlebell has been around for a long time; a very long time, but in recent years their popularity has increased substantially in the realms of fitness - and for very good reason!
A Kettlebell is a very basic piece of kit, comprising of a heavy iron base, shaped like a cannonball, with a thick rounded handle attached to the top.
They have been around for 100's of years, used predominantly in Russia from the early 1700's, where they are known as Girya and were first used by strongmen to demonstrate feats of strength.
Over the years, many different factions of the sporting communities have realised the far reaching and dramatic effects to be achieved through using these lumps of iron, including Olympic weight lifters, Soviet Special Forces and U.S. Elite law enforcement teams. Indeed, such is the popularity of the kettlebell in Russia that the Girevoy sport was born from it. Kettlebells are so versatile that they have been called a hand held gym. They can be used by men and woman alike and are available in sizes from 4kg - to over 60kg.
IN FACT GIRLS, the Kettlebell swing is one of THE most effective exercises you can do for toning thighs, hips and bums! Why Are They So Effective?Quite simply, it comes down to their shape and the fact that they are such good fun to use!
When you hold a kettlebell, the centre of mass is outside of the hands grip which means that when the kettlebell is held, it places an increased load on the body as it tries to stabilise and absorb the weights momentum.
They introduce a greater degree of functional fitness and strength, making the body more efficient and able to cope with general day to day tasks such as carrying the shopping to the car. Due to the sheer amount of muscle mass used when performing kettlebell exercises, the body burns lots of energy, which translates to huge amounts of calories burnt. For an example of a super effective and time efficient workout using kettlebells, why not check out my
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IMPORTANT NOTE
HOWEVER, so long as you get your doctor or physician's all clear before engaging in physical activity, AND you lift kettlebells using the correct technique, with weights your can manage, the risk of injury is greatly reduced. Lift Safely and Enjoy! Kettlebell ArticlesBenefits of Kettlebell Training Part 1Part 1 of this article examines how K-bells can be used for fat loss, cardiovascular fitness and can save you time and money! Kettlebell Training Benefits Part 2 Part 2 of this article examines how kettlebells can be used to build muscle, increase strength and boost muscular endurance! Use KBells to Get Ripped Abs! This article discusses how to develop ripped abs, and what must be done to achieve them. Using kettlebells has helped many clients achieve a flat stomach, or six pack to be proud of - find out how. Turbulence Training - Kettlebell Revolution. Kettlebell Fat Loss Reviewed.
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