Kettlebells Training
GB Personal Training - based in Hampstead NW3, UK
“Since starting kettlebell training 6 months ago I have slimmed down, my strength has increased and I have so much more energy. Bring it on!”
What are Kettlebells?
Kettlebells are an old Scottish training tool that actually started off life as a kettle 2000 years ago. Imagine a round hunk of metal with a handle and you will get the general idea. They are suitable for both men and women and are available in various sizes ranging from 6kg right up to a monsterous 48kg. Most women will start with a 6kg or 8kg and men usually start with a 12kg or 16kg kettlebell. By swinging, pressing, snatching and pulling the kettlebells you can create a workout that not only burns a tremendous amount of calories but also carves out a physique like no other.
Using Kettlebells
I have been using kettlebells with my clients for some years now and I can honestly say that the results are incredible. Due to the slightly awkward centre of gravity of the kettlebell, they offer a totally new challenge to your joints and cause your body to work extra hard to stabalise. This means that you can rehabilitate and strengthen joints far more quickly and effectively with a kettlebell.
Kettlebells are NOT something that you should attempt using unsupervised and although the rewards are huge it is very easy to make silly mistakes and cause yourself more harm than good. I would recommend booking in for a few sessions to build up a good foundation before going at it alone.
The Kettlebells Workout
Kettlebell training is tough and you really know when you are working out with one, for this reason sessions tend to be only 20-30 minutes. My kettlebell workouts use full body movements utilising hundreds of muscles at a time, this way your body adapts as one complete unit as well as burning maximum calories in minimum time. I always know that once one of my clients is at a position to workout correctly with a kettlebell they will get results rapidly. I have seen this time and time again.
Kettlebell Classes - GB Personal Training currently runs kettlebell classes in London, find out where.
Kettlebells for Women - Believe it or not we train more women with kettlebells than men, find out why.
Kettlebell History - Find out where this ancient training tool came from.
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