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What if I told you that there was an exercise modality that was so efficient that you would reap faster gains in far less time? This is what training with a kettle bell will do. It is an effective workout that blasts the fat and builds the strength!
We all want to look our best and be fit... especially in the summer. Light summer clothes, and less of them, make it almost a necessity to work out to look good, feel great and confident. At the same time, the summertime can additionally bring so many things to do, and often, less time available, so there is not as many hours to spend in the gym.
What if I told you there was an exercise modality that was so efficient that you would reap faster gains in far less time than more traditional methods? I would then tell you that you would no longer need to spend time doing separate strength and cardio sessions because it would be all encompassed in this one workout.
Sounds good? It gets better! Next I would tell you that you would improve your balance, power, coordination and flexibility while building amazing core strength, blasting fat and seeing beautiful muscle tone. Would you be interested? Well, this extreme fitness tool does exist. It is called a kettle bell!
People trying kettle bells for the first time often balk at first, saying they are not into the latest fitness "gimmicks". However, kettle bells have actually been around for a long time. They originated in Russia and have been documented as far back as 1704.
Most beginners are not in mainstream gyms and training studios. This is a shame because what is often seen as a "gimmick" is actually an amazing and efficient training tool that will challenge the beginning exerciser as well as the seasoned bodybuilder.
As anyone who is serious about their workout knows, variety is essential to truly challenge your body and keep making gains. I'm not sure why kettle bells aren't seen more, but I do believe they will be.
What Is a Kettle bell?
So just what is a kettle bell? A kettle bell is a cast iron ball with a handle attached to the top of it (picture a cannonball with a handle on the top). This design makes kettle bells different from training with dumbbells because the weight of a kettle bell is not distributed evenly, thus creating the need to counter balance and stabilize during your workout (Aha ... core strength!).
The most common weight of a kettle bell ranges between 9 pounds and 105 pounds.
Yes, women of all ages LOVE the kettle bell! Not only is it a great workout, but the methods used with it makes women feel empowered! The most common feedback from women while using the kettle bell is that it is a great workout, that it's so much fun, and that they feel strong and empowered!
Exercising with kettle bell targets all of the major muscle groups as well as the stabilizing muscles and increasing your cardio, delivering a full-body workout in an extremely efficient amount of time.