Kettlebell guide the Weight Loss & Fitness tool

Kettlebells are the most effective training tool to hit the training circuit and it's questionably the oldest. It shows just how simple a piece of training equipment can be compared to new fads. All you need to use a kettlebell is personal mobility and a few meters of space. This unique functional weight will shred fat, increase your fitness, strengthen your joints and condition your body into looking like an athlete.

History

Kettlebells were first mentioned in the Russian dictionary in 1704 and were originally used as counter-weights in the markets. It wasn't until the workers in the market place started throwing these cannon balls around, that a new functional training tool was born! In 1913 the Russian magazine, Hercules declared that "Not a single sport develops our muscular strength and bodies as well as kettlebell athletics." In addition to this Russia declared it as a priceless conditioning tool for the masses, helping with personal health.

So the history is there, if not a bit strange. But the question that always needs to be asked when approaching new techniques and tools, where's the proof that this piece of training equipment works?

Let's go back to Russia again before kettlebells got their international acclaim for weight loss, fitness and muscular conditioning. The 1980's Russian athletics team swept gold across the board in the track and field throwing events and why, Kettlebells were used to increase power and endurance! Another example, which directly refers to two great nations with two different training habits, is when the Russian and US forces met; after the Soviet Union broke up, and started competing with each other. The Americans used press ups as a test of fitness, whilst the kettlebell snatch test was used by the Russians. The Americans had a disturbing discovery! What were the results?

"We'd be totally exhausted and the Russians wouldn't even be catching their breath." Says a member of the US Marines. "It turned out they were all working with kettlebells!"

The United States Secret Service has now instituted the 10-minute KB test into their regular training (10 minute max. rep snatches with 24kg = 250 reps).

Kettlebell Training

We have heard the results then. They obviously work, but what training routines and exercises do you do with the kettlebells?

Kettlebells can have limitless potential, if you are willing to keep on developing the training and pushing your body. It is a type of functional training that uses compound movements (full body exercises) to maximize your workout and achieve your goals faster.

The swing is the first move anyone will learn and is the gateway too progression. There are many exercises available once you are confident enough, like the double swing, clean and snatch. For further KB training routines, please visit our Kettlebell workout selection or even post your own exercise video or workout.

I would just like to send a quick message to all you ladies out there. Kettlebells; although a weighted exercise, will not transform you into a body builder! They will however sculpt and reshape your body, by reducing your fat and toning your body. The most of your worries will be all the attention you're getting. Furthermore your girl friends may start being a bit jealous of your new slim physique. Proof of just how effective they can be is seen with Lauren Brooks, who is a kettlebell trainer and used them post pregnancy, with astounding results. We recommend a couple of articles she has written "Kettlebells for mums" and "The need to train like a man." Search for her personal website on Google.

One last point to make about kettlebells which must be taken on board. Due to the great versatility of this training tool and its success in weight loss, fitness, endurance,toning and much more..........THEY BECOME ADDICTIVE!

Where to start

Kettlebelll training can be as hard as you want to make it. To begin with why not try a friend's kettlebell. This will let you determine the weight you would like to use and whether or not you enjoy it. If you are flying solo with the kettlebells then we recommend the following weights to start with. 8kg / 12kg for woman and 12 / 16kg for men. lLondonkettlebells.com provide quality kettlebells individually or in sets e.g. a beginners set or Spartan set

Once a kettlebell is purchase it is imperative that you learn how to use them properly. This will prevent injuries and bad form, because remember that kettlebells can be dangerous. A good place to start would be to buy a kettlebell DVD, I would recommend Steve Cotter. Once you have learned the correct techniques it's time to start building your fitness up and losing weight. We recommend that complete beginner start off with an interval workout shown below.

Beginners Intervals: 20 second swing set, followed by a 10 second rest.

The aim here is to see if you can increase how many sets you perform each time. Do this for the first week or so and it will create a strong platform for you to work off. Once you feel confident with your Kettlebell then why not try some of our workouts or add post your own. Furthermore if you get some great results from this amazing functional weight then tell people by adding a testimonial blog, posting a comment here or adding a video of yourself in action.

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Kettlebell guide the Weight Loss & Fitness tool

Kettlebell guide the Weight Loss & Fitness tool

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