Is kettlebelling a fad exercise or something that works?
Russian Kettlebell Weight Training has been around for years, but has just finally seen the light in America a mere 7 years ago. Kettlebells are basically cannon balls with handles on them. They are built to be swung around. It sounds very simple, but when training with the correct regimen, your workouts will be intense and will yield great results.
Benefits of Kettlebelling:
Work multiple muscle groups: Swinging around the weights makes you use your entire core just to keep your balance.
Burn fat: For every minute of swinging a kettlebell, one can burn up to 20 calories. Also, because all different muscle groups are working out simultaneously, your body needs to fuel itself some more energy.
Build lean muscle: With the resistance of the weights, lean muscle will form.
Cardio endurance: When doing a regimen, you typically do intervals that really get your heat rate to accelerate.
Muscle endurance: Muscles can work longer without getting fatigued
Flexibility: Since all of the moves are ballistic, this give you a better range of motion over a period of time.
Coordination/Concentration: Swinging around a weight from one hand to another requires full concentration and coordination.
With all of those benefits, who can argue that you are not getting a good work out with kettle bells?
From the first time I tried kettlebells, I instantly was addicted. I went out and bought Kettlebel guides so that I could make sure my form was correct, and so I could get ideas of how my workout plan could be built. Ever since then, Kettlebells have been incorporated in my exercise plan.
If you are interested or have more questions, feel free to ask.
Source:
Kettlebell RX: THe Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches.
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