Are you interested in burning fat, toning or building muscle and increasing strength, stamina and general fitness? Then kettlebell training is for you!
Kettlebells come in a variety of sizes and can be used by men or women, young or old. You can do a wide range of exercises with kettlebells such as presses and curls but it is with the fast, ballistic exercises such as snatches, swings, cleans and jerks that kettlebell training really comes into its own.
Kettlebell training will develop incredible lean strength and muscular endurance and alongside a proper nutrition plan and diet, any excess fat you may have will simply melt away.... You will develop excellent core strength and a strong defined abdominal or stomach area. You will increase shoulder strength, stability and flexibility. For women that want to lose weight and tone up, kettlebell training will give you results that you could previously only dream of!
FAQ
Q: Is kettlebell training the ultimate way to train, does it replace normal gym training?
A: There is no one form of training that is the ultimate way to train, but the kettlebell is a truly incredible tool for shedding body fat and developing a lean, toned physique. Training with bells, and the results that kettlebell training produces is something that you cannot replicate, but it shouldn't replace regular gym or other forms of training. It should sit side by side with your other training along with, of course, a good diet. Kettlebells should be in addition to, not instead of.
Q: Are kettlebell exercises dangerous?
A: Any form of exercise can be dangerous when not performed correctly and the risk of injury with kettlebells is no higher than with any form of weight training. Unfortunately there will always be people who train dangerously, lifting too much weight with bad form or posture - and these people will undoubtedly end up hurting themselves.
To train effectively and safely with kettlebells you really need to spend a bit of time with a qualified kettlebell instructor. NOT just a personal trainer, but someone who specialises in, and is fully qualified in, kettlebell training. If you are in doubt, ask to see their Kettlebell Instructor qualification certificate. Any reputable instructor will be pleased to show you. It is too late to find out that your trainer was not qualified after you are already injured.
Q: Is kettlebell training effective for fat loss?
A: Absolutely! But not on its own - effective fat loss is 70% diet and only 30% exercise. Unfortunately there is no form of training that gives you a 'get out of jail free' card that allows you to then eat whatever you want, no matter how hard or often you train. As long as you have a clean and balanced diet though, kettlebell training will burn fat faster than any other type of exercise!