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January 7, 2012 by  
Filed under Kettlebell Exercises

Kettlebells

A kettlebell is a cast iron weight, like a ball with a single looped handle on the top. Kettlebells are available in different weights ranging from 2 pounds to over 200 pounds. They were originally used by Russians as a fitness tool for a full body workout. These, kettlebells have now become one of the basic gym equipment worldwide. Unlike dumbbells, it is used for various swinging movements. Variants of the kettlebell include bags filled with sand or steel shot, water, or which take a variable number of plates. They also have a center of mass extended beyond the hand and allow for swing movements and release moves with added safety and added grip, wrist, arm and core strengthening due to the shifting fill material.

Kettlebell workout involves cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. It helps to increase stamina, build muscles and develop core stability. Kettlebells engage multiple muscle groups at the same time, providing a whole body workout in a short time. It burns more energy and improves agility. You can perform exercises with ketllebells in your home as they occupy little space.

Kettlebell training helps to accelerate fat loss and develop overall fitness. Athletes, weightlifters and ordinary persons prefer using kettlebells. You should start with a light kettlebell and use heavier ones gradually.

Lifting too heavy a kettlebell can cause serious injuries to the neck, back and spine. It is a great rehabilitation tool, used for patients with disc injuries, to strengthen the spine. kettlebell exercise can be dangerous to those who have back or shoulder problems, or a weak core.

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