Kettlebell Routines – A Starting Guide
Welcome to the kettlebell dungeon.
Have you ever heard of kettlebells? You’re probably shaking your head, but kettlebells have been around for some time now. They were first spotted (and written about) back in early eighteenth century when powerful Russian weightlifters were properly labeled as kettlebell men. This article is about the kettlebell and the incredible power of kettlebell training.
Over the years, kettlebells have been used by military troops, police forces, professional and amateur athletes and average people like you and me to build insanely strong, lean and injury-proof bodies. Sadly, they never gained mainstream attention like some other fitness tools you might be familiar with.
Kettlebell exercises is much different from typical resistance training. 1st, modern resistance training focuses on specific muscle groups whereas kettlebell training focuses on specific movements. Second, Secondly, 2nd, old-school weight training puts focus on building strength while kettlebell training focuses on improving functional strength. Finally, modern resistance training segragates cardiovascular and strength training while kettlebell training combines them. The differences really are vast.
What is the number one benefit of kettlebell training? We all know that the issue of ‘lack of time’ is the most excessively used excuse for not maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The beautiful thing about kettlebells is that they help you combine strength, cardio and flexibility training all into one fast and unique workout. On top of that, there is zero need for any other pieces of equipment. In less time than it takes you to take a shower, you’ll be on your way to building a strong and rigid body. The next best thing about kettlebell training is the endless versatility. Thousands of kettlebell workouts are out there for you to use.
Before I end I want to tell you about one of my favorite kettlebell routines. Although you can use any kettlebell exercise, let’s stick with the simple (but effective) two-handed kettlebell swing. The idea here is to take advantage of interval training – we will alternate between 30s of intense two-handed kettlebell swinging with 15 seconds of rest. Continue alternating between the two for 5 minutes. I guarantee you’ll be breathing heavy and your heart rate will skyrocket. As you continue to progress, you’ll be able to do multiple sets of this.
That’s all there is to kettlebells and kettlebell training. Thanks for reading and I hope you’ve enjoyed it!
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