Kettlebells
What is a kettlebell?
Kettlebells are made from solid cast iron, reflecting a kettle-like shape without the spout and come in 4kg to 60kg Weights. Kettlebells have been utilized for athletic and warrior training throughout the world and it is thought that they were used by Greek athletes and gladiators thousands of years ago.
More recently, it appears that Kettlebells were counter-weights used in Russian markets. Country folk started throwing them around and eventually they became very popular as a training tool. In 1913 the Russian magazine Hercules reported, "Not a single sport develops our muscular strength and bodies as well as Kettlebell athletics", although it should be noted that a Kettlebell-trained body is not a bulky one.
How does it work?
Unlike a conventional dumbbell or barbell, the kettlebell's centre of mass is displaced from the handle. This means the weight constantly pulls against your hand and requires not only strength and co-ordination when exercising with it, but also the recruitment of other muscles through your arms, shoulders and trunk.
The kettlebell is very user-friendly. You can start off by simply carrying a kettlebell around for a period everyday, lifting it, swinging it and passing it from hand to hand. As your strength and co-ordination develop you can move on to routines, exercises and heavier weights.
What will it do for me?
Primarily a kettlebell workout will develop your all-important body core - back, hips and trunk. You'll also burn fat at an amazing rate and exercise your cardio-vascular system. Because you use your whole body to control the kettlebell you will also strengthen arms and legs.
Exercise conveniently in any space and get genuine results faster than any other fitness method. The overall result will be increased strength, flexibility, muscle tone and general body conditioning. Elite athletes can use advanced exercises and techniques to target various muscle groups and movement patterns.
But don't just take our word for it. Click on the Testimonies link to find out how others feel about Kettlebells and the results they have achieved.
Who trains with kettlebells?
Everyday people who demand an efficient and extremely effective fitness program find kettlebells their first choice for fitness. The list includes:
- » Strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers all over the world
- » AFL clubs Essendon, Collingwood, Melbourne, Port Adelaide & Fremantle
- » Rugby League teams
- » Australian Institute of Sport
- » Boxing Champion's like Kostya Tszyu
- » Body Building and Martial Arts Champions
- » Australian SAS, Army, Navy & Air Force
- » Defense force operations all over the world
- » Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors
- » Celebrities: Sylvester Stallone , Lance Armstrong, Matthew McConaughey
- » Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz & Angelina Jolie
