Kettlebell Exercises: How Kettlebells Can Get YOU into Shape

By Mike Sherman


Are you looking to shed a few pounds? Well, odds are that you are, since there are not that many people out there who wouldn't mind if they could discover a method to make their bodies just a little bit better. If that's the case, have you ever considered kettlebell exercises? Kettlebells are a enjoyable way to get in shape that have started to become very popular of late.

Kettlebells look like cannonballs with a handle, probably because that's essentially what they are. They were invented in Russia, where they are referred to girya. And, while they have been around for many years, they have started to come back into style again.

So, how does a person do kettlebell exercises? It's really very easy. You pick them up and put them down. Not exactly riveting, is it? But, that's the basis for most exercises, when you get right down to it, so this really shouldn't shock you, at least not too much.

But what distinguishes kettlebells from other forms of exercises is its versatility. They can vary greatly in weight, from about 4 to 175 pounds. Don't worry, when you start out, you'll probably start with something on the smaller end. But the true value of kettlebell exercises is that they engage your entire body at once. Whereas regular weights utilize only a small part of your body at one time, swinging kettlebells uses your whole body, allowing a full body workout that gets you to your goals.

The secret is that kettlebells are referred to as "ballistic" exercises. In other words, it consists of lifting weights with an accelerating motion rather than placing them down slowly, which is how the majority of strength training workouts are performed. Therefore, kettlebell exercises bring together strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular training. This will not only save you time but will help you achieve the results that you desire. That's pretty cool.




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