Studies show that when
performing kettlebell movements you burn up to 20 calories per minute, while also increasing your VO2 Max, which we know is an important goal for most runners, and especially elite athletes.
Not exact matches
Kettlebell moves integrate the use of a momentum, which requires a greater engagement of both your large and small muscle groups by
performing fast - paced, compound
movements that will challenge both your muscles and your cardiovascular system so you can burn fat and build muscle at the same time.
Swing the
kettlebell back down and
perform the
movement again.
For better effect, loop your foot through a
kettlebell, or clip a dumbbell between your feet to
perform the
movement.
John Wolf, owner of Wolf Fitness Systems and the creator of Evolution
Kettlebell Groundwork,
performs a body flow exercise involving dynamic
movements, balancing, and strength.
Workout Summary This beginner
kettlebell workout can be
performed by almost anyone to hit the lower body using six different
movements in three supersets.
Performing pushups on
kettlebells allows for a greater range of motion /
movement and is safer on the wrists, keeping the joint in neutral position.
Perform crush presses by squeezing two
kettlebells together throughout the
movement.
When
performed properly,
kettlebell movements will improve your body control, shorten your workout time, and give you functional results (and physique).
While some manufacturers promote a thick handle, a narrower one will make it easier to
perform more complex
movements, which increases your training options (more on this later under «How To Choose A
Kettlebell»).
Learn how trainer Cynthia Roulston accomplished her goal of
performing Double 20 kg
Kettlebell Turkish Get Ups using an effective
movement progression.
The Double
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up (TGU) is an extremely difficult
movement that requires equal parts strength, mobility, balance, and conditioning in order to be
performed correctly.
As you know deadlifts can be
performed with the standard barbell, but this
movement can also be executed with
kettlebells, logs, trap bars, and even other odd objects such as tires.
If you lack the mobility
perform this
movement without weights or with extremely light
kettlebells to build up to it.
Because the weight displacement in a
kettlebell makes it so difficult to stabilize, your body must maintain near - perfect alignment in any
movement you
perform in order to execute it properly — and if it doesn't, you'll know right away.