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Benefits of Kettlebell Training
Kettlebells are a very simple, yet incredibly effective piece of fitness training equipment. A kettlebell comprises of an iron base, shaped like a cannonball, with a solid rounded handle attached to the top - and yes you guessed it, they look a little like a kettle!
Despite their apparent recent surge into mainstream fitness, they have actually been around for 100's of years, believed to have originated in Greece and then later used extensively in Russia.
Fat Loss and Toning
Kettlebells are awesome for fat loss and muscle toning due to the incredibly intense workout they provide while keeping your metabolic rate revved up - translating to more calories burned at rest.
Functional Fitness
Kettlebells work the body as a complete unit which improves functional fitness enabling you to cope with daily physical tasks with more ease, less fatigue and fewer aches, pains and niggles.
Conditioning, Stamina, Endurance
Kettlebell training can substantially increase your conditioning, stamina and endurance enabling you to workout longer, harder and more frequently with less fatigue.
Increase Strength
Kettlebells are very effective in developing muscular strength and power which is particularly useful to competitive sports people looking for the edge or anyone wishing to pack on size and strength.
Muscular Endurance
Kettlebell training improves muscular endurance enabling you to perform highly repetitive movements with less fatigue, reduced lactate build up and less muscle ache!
Build Muscle
Kettlebell training can be used to increase muscular development, especially if exercises are performed using 2 kettlebells at the same time, thus causing greater muscular stimulation.
Stability
Kettlebell training requires a strong degree of stability when pushing, pulling, swinging and pressing which translates to a super strong core improved posture and reduced injuries.
Strong Back
The back, glutes and hamstrings play a key role in many of the lifts, promoting a stronger back that is more flexible and better able to cope with lifting awkward objects.
Reduced Risk of Disease
Due to the cardiovascular adaptations which can be achieved through regular, intense kettlebell training there may be reduced risk from cardiovascular disease, heart attack, strokes and cancer.
Blood Pressure/Cholesterol
Resistance exercises such as training with kettlebells has been shown to have a positive effect in normalizing blood pressure and reducing cholesterol.
Osteoporosis
Kettlebell training is a load bearing form of exercise which can cause increased mineral storage in the bones thus potentially reducing the risk of suffering from osteoporosis.
Minimal Equipment
You can have a tremendous whole body workout by just using one kettlebell, so minimal equipment is needed.
Versatile
Kettlebell training is MASSIVELY versatile in that literally 1000's of exercises can be done with them!
All Abilities
One of the most attractive benefits of kettlebell training is that they can be used by beginners or elite level athletes alike!
So there you have it, the benefits of kettlebell training are tremendous, and can play a huge role in helping you to achieve your fitness goals, transform your body and provide a challenging and fun workout quite unlike any other workout you will have tried!
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