Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Kettlebells: The Latest Craze

The kettlebell is a big ball of black steel with a handle on it. Used as an alternative to dumbbells or barbells, the kettlebell was first use to train the Russian army.

Even better, 15 minutes with kettlebells will apparently burn more fat than 40 minutes on a treadmill.

Kettlebells lengthen and strengthen limbs for ultimate toning so it's no wonder it's favoured by celebrities like Kim Cattrall, Geri Halliwell and Penelope Cruz. The kettlebells are easier to hold than traditional weights so they allow people to focus on the muscles they are targeting rather than worry about losing their grip on cumbersome bars.

Considering we here at EverythingFit are huge proponents of variety in workouts, it's no wonder we're loving the kettlebells. By changing your workout, they keep your body guessing and improving.

Exercises involve a series of swift, continues movements which bring your heart rate up almost instantly. Nearly all exercises start from a squat position so they're great for sculpting your glutes, abs and arms.

2 comments:

Tim Fowler said...

I haven't looked back since I started using kettlebells in my workout routine. It's now my favorite type of fitness activity. Anyone who is on the fence about kettlebell training - take it from me, it works!

Check out the last post on my blog and feel free to leave comments, for or against, thanks in advance!

Tim Fowler said...

I haven't looked back since I started using kettlebells in my workout routine. It's now my favorite type of fitness activity. Anyone who is on the fence about kettlebell training - take it from me, it works!

Check out the last post on my blog and feel free to leave comments, for or against, thanks in advance!