A Kettlebell, also called a 'girya' is a traditional Russian cast iron weight. It looks like a basketball with a handle. In Russia, kettlebells are very popular devices used by athletes who seek strength and endurance.
Russian Kettlebell's are not for Kens and Barbies who want to look like 'a collection of body parts. 'Kettlebell forge doers physiques along the lines of antique statues:broad shoulders with just hint of pecs, back muscles standing out in bold relief, wiry arms, rugged forearms, a cut midsection, and strong legs without a hint of squat-induced chafing.
Kettlebell's melt fat without the dishonor of dieting or aerobics;losing 1% of body fat a week for weeks is not uncommon. If you are over weight, you will learn out.If you are skinny, you will get built up.
The RKB is a powerful tool for fixing your body comp, whichever way it needs fixing.(go to testimonials).
Are Kettlebells dangerous?
Any type of strength training can be dangerous if you use bad judgement.As for the age, at the Russian Championship the youngest contestant was 16, the oldest 53! And we are taking elite competition here; the range is even wider if you are training for yourself rather than for the gold.
What Kettlebells size is right for me?
Kettlebell's come 12, 16, 24, 32, kg's as a classic Russian cast (have been designed in Russia) Also 4, 8kg for lades , 20 ,28 as a mid weight and a new one 40, 48 kgs-heavy metal!"
Kettlebell were designs to give you a supper workout with just one or two fixed weights. An average man should start with a16kg(35-pounder). It does not sound like a lot but believe it; t feels a lot heavier than it should! Most men will eventually progress to a 24kg(53-pounder),the standard issue size in the Russian military. Although available in most units,32kg(70-pounder) are used only by few advanced guys and in elite competitions. 40kg(88-pounder) are more for mutants.
An average woman should start with an 8kg(18-pounder). A strong women can go for a 12kg(26-pounder).A few hard women will go beyond.
Here is the “WHY”
There are plenty of reasons to choose Kettlebell's over the main stream equipment and methods or at least to add them to your regimen;
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Kettlebell’s are a great challenge than dumbbells and barbells, not even mention the wussy machines.
- Kettlebell’s are suitable for men and women, young and old as long as they are tough and have no health restrictions.
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Kettlebell’s are perfect for individual or group training (military and low enforcement academies or athletic teams)
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Kettlebell’s are the working class alternative to plyometrics, great tool for improving an athlete’s ability to expertly absorb shocks; outstanding grip developers.
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Kettlebell’s are a highly effective tool for strengthening the connective tissues, especially in the back. Many bad backs have been fixed wit this deceptively crude looking tool
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Kettlebells melt fat and build a powerful heart without the need for draconian diets and monotonous aerobics
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Variety - the number of Kettlebell’s drills is only limited by your imagination and safety.
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Balance of Tension and Relaxation – Tension is strength; Relaxation is speed. An athlete must balance both to maximize skill. Kettlebell training utilizes a balance of tension and relaxation.
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Fun – You can “juggle”, spin, pass hand to hand and throw the Kettlebell
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Kettlebell's are much less expensive than fancy treadmills and the home gyms. They are virtually indestructible and take up very little space.
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Many pieces of equipment claim to promote !all around Fitness” only the Kettlebell’s DELIVER: strength, explosiveness, flexibility, and joints mobility, endurance and fat loss, all in one tight package.
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