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Get In Shape with Kettlebell Training
The 30 Best Kettlebell Workout Exercises and Top Sculpting Moves To Lose Weight At Home
By Julie Schoen and Little Pearl
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GET IN SHAPE
I dont get it, I remember telling my college weight lifting instructor as he tried to convince me that a 10-pound Kettlebell was different than a 10-pound dumbbell. Its the same weight and Im still lifting it. Why does it matter that it has a handle and a funky shape? My instructor smiled, knowing all too well that he knew something I didnt, Youll see some day.
Lose The Dumb Bells
That some day came three years after my first weight training class when I attended a personal training workshop in San Diego. Dumbbells are called that for a reason, he yelled at a crowded exercise room of a downtown gym. Kettlebells, he proclaimed, Are one of the best ways to effectively train because they are always forcing you to work. Once again, I was dumbfounded.
But then the workout came. A grueling hour-long Kettlebell exclusive workout the hardest workout I had ever done in my life. And thats saying something. I live for intense workouts. I want more when everyone else is begging for mercy. 5 am run? Ill be there at 4:30 doing sprints. Just finished a 10k? Whos up for kickboxing? 90 minutes of hot yoga? Thats my relaxation after a 90-minute soccer game. But an hour of Kettlebells? Im dead.
Train Like The Soviet Army
Developed in Russia in the 1700s, Kettlebells were used to train the Soviet army through intense physical condition workouts. Kettlebells arrived in the United States in the 1960s, but didnt really start gaining popularity until the 21st century when programs began training fitness instructors and personal trainers in how to exclusively use the cannon ball shaped weights to torture and, more importantly, get amazing results for clients in record time.
Swinging Your Way To Strength
Because of the way Kettlebells are shaped, the weight is distributed disproportionately beyond the hand when it is held, which makes them fantastic for particular movements, such as ballistic and swinging, that normal dumbbells and weights just cant do. Not only will Kettlebells build strength, they are designed to build endurance because reps can be done in a continuous flow without stopping between reps. This means that Kettlebell workouts usually involve more reps than a typical barbell or dumbbell-centered workout.
The handle on the Kettlebell is another reason why working out with it is so much fun (fun might not be the exact word Im looking for) because it allows you to rotate your hand, wrist, and arm that tradition weights dont. Youll notice the difference when you discover that Kettlebells can be held with an open hand instead of a tight grip.
In order to move the Kettlebell the body must use several muscles at once, which mimic real-life physical activities (well, real-life if you live on a farm), such as shoveling hay or even roping cattle. This is useful even if you are not planning to work at a dude ranch any time soon. It doesnt take a genius to figure out that working more muscles at once means more calories burnt and incredible (and sexy) results faster than you can say Turkish Get Up.
Nice Ass, Mobile Body
Beyond the innumerable list of celebrities and models (both male and female) that use Kettlebells to get them photo shoot fresh, its interesting to note that physical therapists, people interested more in how the body functions than how good your ass looks, love Kettlebells. Why? Because these funky-shaped weights help to improve (or recover) range of motion and flexibility in the body. Unlike bench presses and other gym-centric exercises, Kettlebells allow the body to move.
This is why its cool that Kettlebell exercises mimic daily farm activities by working out with movements that are actually useful (if shoveling hay isnt in your daily routine, think about lifting kids, moving furniture, gardening, etc.). And when you strengthen muscles you actually use, your body will thank you by staying healthy and mobile. Throw in Michelle Obama arms, Cameron Diaz legs, and Demi Moores core, and you now have one thousand and one reasons to start using Kettlebells today.
Sweat, Sweat Baby
So if you are ready for one of the toughest workouts of your life, a killer body, and peace of mind knowing that youll be able to sweep your floors well into your eighties, then grab your Kettlebells and get ready to sweat like you never have before.
Dont say I didnt warn you.
Love!
Julie
This beautiful greenhouse on an organic farm in New Mexico served as the backdrop for the images in this book (and a shady refuge from the sun in between takes!)
3 EFFECTIVE WORKOUT PLANS
The beauty of Kettlebells is that you really dont need much time at all to work up a sweat and start reaping the rewards of a sexy, fit, and sculpted body. In ten minutes you can get a better workout and much more flattering results than you could in sixty minutes on a treadmill. Have more time? Get ready to feel the burn and make your body the envy of women everywhere.
The Equipment
No longer just cast-iron globes, Kettlebells come in a wide variety of colors and weights, making them an accessible choice no matter your fitness level. I like to have at least two sets, one much lighter than the other, so that I can perform a variety of exercises at varying intensities. You will want to have at least 2 Kettlebells of the same weight for certain exercises where you will be using a weight in each hand. Most of the time, however, you will just be using one. For most women I recommend getting 2 Kettlebells of a lighter weight that they use most frequently (for me this is the 7-pounders). Then, have on hand at least 1 Kettlebell of a heavier weight for exercises that you want to feel more challenging (Ill go all the way up to a 15-pounder for some).
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