When we elect to
try kettlebell training instead of the step class, barbell strength program, or a resistance machine circuit, what are we really trying to achieve?
Always wanted to
try kettlebell training but didn't know where to get these iron cannonballs?
Not exact matches
1)
Kettlebells can be the solution to
trying to squeeze cardiovascular, resistance, functional AND flexibility
training in an already overbooked schedule.
To give you an example of the effectiveness of
kettlebell training Jeff was quick to point out just how tough some of the base lifts of the
kettlebell were the first time he
tried them.
In this article I will
try to present a simple template for achieving balance in your
training, and how
kettlebell training can be the perfect solution for balance and mobility in an old school basic strength program.
I know a lot of people (by «people» I really mean «girls,» but I'm
trying this whole politically correct thing) worry they'll look bulky if they do weight
training, but I promise that unless you've adopted the
training style of a bodybuilder, use crazy heavy weights and are supplementing with Creatine, using a heavier
kettlebell for your Turkish Get - Ups will be a-OK.
I
try to incorporate
Kettlebell training twice a week with anywhere from two to four exercises per workout.
My current exercise regime is running 4 times per week (5 - 10k each time I run) and
trying to do two sessions of
kettlebell training for strength.
I would
try my best to emulate the masters like Steve Cotter and Steve Maxwell and discovered that the
kettlebell is not just the ultimate
training device, it's the ultimate tool for creativity; the only limit is your imagination.
Using machines could be a good way to start out your strength
training journey (although that's highly debatable), but there comes a time when you need to step away from the machine and into the free - weight section of your gym, or
try home bodyweight workouts, or CrossFit, or
kettlebells — there are lots of options for you to choose from.
If you're not
training around an injury but simply
trying to get back in shape,
kettlebells build an awesome foundation of strength and stability that will transfer to any fitness goal or implement you choose to
train with.