What Are the Benefits of Kettlebells?
A kettlebell looks like a cannonball with a handle attached. It is made of iron and comes in a variety of weights. Kettlebells are usually sold in pairs.
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History
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Kettlebells originated in Russia. They had been used by weightlifters, martial artists, and military personnel long before becoming a widely accepted personal fitness tool.
Overall Fitness Benefits
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Work out with kettlebells to increase endurance and tone, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility. Kettlebells can be used for overall fitness, as a bodybuilding system or as part of a weight-loss program.
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Additional Benefits
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A traditional kettlebell workout uses many muscle groups simultaneously; thus, you get a complete workout in very little time. Because you are working many muscles at the same time, kettlebells also improve coordination and develop greater body awareness.
Advantages Over Other Weights
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According to the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation, "The shape of the kettle bell allows for unique positioning of the weight directly above your center of mass (unlike a dumbbell or barbell which must be held in front of the body) and allows you to keep your hand and wrists in neutral alignment, which enable for greater endurance and longevity in the core lifts so that you can produce a much higher volume of exercise and thus greater conditioning and fitness."
Warning
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As with any exercise program, check with your doctor before beginning a regiment with kettlebells. Learn all safety requirements and start slowly.
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