Stay Fit. Stay Classy. Stay True.: What is a KETTLEBELL?

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What is a KETTLEBELL?

As most of you know, my favorite modality is KETTLEBELLS!! I use them with all of my clients and I structure my workouts around the bells at least 3 days a week for conditioning!

Kettlebells are iron, cannonball-shaped weights with an attached handle on the top. The kettlebells are available in weights ranging from 10 pounds to 106 pounds, and exercise routines can involve one or two kettlebells.

History

Several hundred years ago, kettlebells were used in "strong man" contests in Russian villages. Kettlebells came to the United States in 2000. U.S. military and law enforcement personnel were first to train with kettlebells, and martial arts practitioners soon followed. Kettlebells were eventually adopted by mainstream health clubs.

Benefits

Kettlebell workouts feature benefits that other modalities may lack. By swinging the kettlebell, you use your body's core muscles to keep your balance while you move. This exercise effectively works your entire body at once! Exercising with kettlebells targets all of the major muscle groups as well as the stabilizing muscles delivering a full-body workout in an extremely efficient amount of time. Working out with a kettlebell guarantees to get your heart pumping which translates into aerobic and metabolic benefits. Compact in design, the kettlebell is a complete, portable gym.

Example Kettlebell Routine:

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