Kettlebell Training: Care to Try It?
It's unfortunate that so many people view exercise as a painful chore. There are so many different forms of exercise out there. You don't have to bore yourself with 45 minutes on the treadmill, or a repetitive weight lifting routine.
One such unusual form of exercise is Kettlebell training. Over the last 6 months or so, there's been a lot more talk about this old and rugged form of training.
Kettlebells are iron balls with large handles on them. They were used during Tsarist Russia, and by both Olympic athletes and by the military. Vegan strength trainer Mike Mahler has this to say:
Although you can do exercises with kettlebells such as: bench presses, curls, and rows. The real value with kettlebells is derived from doing high repetition ballistic work such as: snatches, swings, cleans, and jerks.Apparently Kettlebell training is becoming more popular in the US (according to the Telegraph).In addition, to giving your incredible muscular endurance, any excess fat that you have will melt off faster than you can imagine. In addition, kettlebell exercises such as: the Turkish get-up, bent presses, and windmills, will make your midsection hard as a rock.
"It's cardio and strength training in one workout," says Angie. "You would have to take up power lifting, yoga, strongman, gymnastics and a couple of other things to half-way imitate the benefits of kettlebell training. It's like a whole gym in your hand."You wouldn't want to have poor grip strength. Imagine dropping a huge kettebell on your toe.
Has anyone tried kettlebell training?
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This kettlebell training article is excellent for people that want to mix around their workouts. I have tried kettlebell training and loved it as I could do my own motions, and was not limited by a machine. -Jared Wash
ReplyA lot of people come into our store asking if we sell kettlebells. We don't, but that may change because they are getting so popular. I asked a guy who came in if they really work as well as the claims say and he showed me his abs. He was ripped! He attributed most of it to kettlebell training and suggested it for experienced athletes who want to push their training to the next level. It's apparently NOT for the novice exerciser!
ReplyI used to consider exercise a painful chore until I found the Trikke. If kettlebells works for you than go for it.
ReplyI recentley decided to try one free session of kettlebell training in my area and I could not believe how intense the workout actual was. I compete in figure and fitness competitions and was looking for something different to try outside of the gym that could keep me in great shape. I am hooked! 30 minutes of kettlebell training is continous movement so you burn alot of calories in your one session! It incorporates cardiovascular exercise as well as weight training movements continuosly in one session! Give it a try!
ReplyI have been training with kettlebells with almost a year now. Allthough there have been a few lazy periods here and there.
I recommend KB's to anyone, novice or elite. But I suggest that you take part in kettlebell seminar to really learn correct form.
ReplyInteresting. I've done a lot of different fitness exercises, but I've never tried out kettleballs. I'll have to see if there is a way for me to give it a shot. Swing by and take a look at my fitness blog at http://fitness.families.com/blog/
Thanks!
ReplyHeather
So, call me cynical, but how is this different than using dumbells? I mean, it sounds like if you got the methodology (different types of exercise) you could just use the dumbells you already have - or could get easily from any big box store.
It just sounds like another fitness fad to take money from well intentioned people.
-Danielle
ReplyDanielle,
Whilst dumbbells can certainly be used for a lot of kettlebell exercises - and with exactly the same impact - there are a couple of differences.
Two things that you'll notice as soon as you start using a kettlebell:
The handle is thicker, and slightly curved (so you'll get a lot more grip work).
The weight is usually below your hand (in a solid ball), rather than evenly distributed out the sides. This will feel quite different, and works things slightly differently to dumbbells.
Ultimately though, they aren't miraculous - just a lot of fun and therefore effective (assuming they get a bit of use).
ReplyDanielle,
ReplyI am a personal trainer (age 44 yrs)and have been training with weights for a long time. I too was cynical about this new/old form of training till I tried it. I have been using kettlebells for 4 months now and am hooked. My lean muscle has increased, and fat decreased. Strength, power and aerobic endurance is thru the roof. I did not want to train to get bodybuilt, but for functional strength and muscle tone. My torso is as hard as a rock without the traditional situps, crunches etc. The true value in kettelbells are for whole body exercises such as swings, cleans & snatches. Dumbells cannot compere with them in these exercises. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to try something new and exiting. Remember to vary your workouts constantly, some days high reps and lower weight, other days low reps many sets with large weights. Also incorporate cardio thru your endurance days for a real fat blast.
Kettlebells rule.
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For a while when I practiced martial arts, I would do kettlebell training only (no weight lifting). I did about 3-4 sessions per week. I found it much better as a martial arts training tool, but for overall physique I prefer weight lifting.
ReplyI just got my kettlebells over a month ago.I am definitely stronger and balanced, now thats for sure. I dont get the usual body aches I get when I do conventional weightlifting. Might be due to the relaxed tension kettlebells does to ones' body. wished i had known these things earlier in my life though. Salute to Pavel.
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