KETTLEBELLS
Kettlebell training is sweeping the globe probably due to it being an extremely versatile piece of training equipment but more so, for the results it delivers in strength and fitness, weight loss and sports performance and the rest… It is widely used by athletes / sportsmen and women, famous celebrities, martial artist and general fitness enthusiasts for the very reasons mentioned. Kettlebells though are not the latest fad…they are here to stay!
So what exactly is a Kettlebell if you don’t already know?
The Kettlebell (pictured above) is a traditional Russian training tool. Often described as a cannonball with a handle due to its appearance and a hand held gym due to its versatility. It is designed to promote all round fitness through relatively short but intense training sessions. It takes up very little space, can be used anywhere and is probably the single most versatile training tool available.
Kettlebells start at around 4kg and increase in weight at 4 kg increments all the way to 60kg. Don’t worry most females start at around 8 – 12 kg and males around 12 – 20kg and we can work our way up to the Big Bertha!
The thicker handle of the kettlebell promotes a vice grip so no more limp handshakes please.
With the handle being outside the mass it makes the kettlebell more challenging to control and the body has to overcome, develop and absorb momentum hence its popularity with athletes and sportsmen and women.