Kettlebell Training – How Young Can You Start?
Posted on June 8th, 2009At first glance kettlebell training may not seem appropriate for teenagers, but upon closer examination, there can be a case made for several points of view. Kettlebell training is without a doubt, one of the most demanding, heart-pounding, and fastest results workout programs you can find today. There is no question that kettlebells can deliver [...]
continue reading...Seven Kettlebell Training Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Posted on June 8th, 2009Whether you're just started out in training with kettlebells or have been at it for some time, you need to understand that mistakes in form and function can not only hamper your training progress, but can actually derail your training, either injuring you or forcing you to spend much more time retraining yourself from bad [...]
continue reading...Kettlebell Workouts – Sensible Plans To Help You Reach Your Goals
Posted on June 8th, 2009Coming up with just the right workout to get started with kettlebells can be a challenge in and of itself. With a bewildering (at first) array of exercises and routines out there to choose from, what constitutes just the right blend for you to follow and how can you fashion a routine that will get [...]
continue reading...The Importance of Taking Time Off From Your Kettlebells!
Posted on June 8th, 2009Probably one of the first things you might NOT expect to see in an article about kettlebells training is the importance of taking time off from your kettlebell training in order to achieve your best results. Kettle bell training is a kick butt, extreme form of physical conditioning, and the thought of even thinking about [...]
continue reading...Safe Kettlebell Techniques For The Beginner
Posted on June 8th, 2009Employing safe, sane technique when starting out as a beginner with kettlebells can ensure a lifetime of development and enjoyment with this fantastic training method. Conversely, if you start out with improper, unsafe and foolhardy practices you'll soon find yourself, hurt, disillusioned, and ready to use your kettlebells as overgrown paperweights! Let's look at some [...]
continue reading...Injuries: Kettlebells vs Bodybuilding
Posted on June 8th, 2009Lately I've been experimenting with a mix of traditional kettlebell exercises (swings, snatches) and bodybuilding exercises (military presses, curls, etc.) and I think that overall it's easier to injure yourself with traditional bodybuilding type exercises.
With many kettlebell exercises, you are not isolating parts of the body the way you do with bodybuilding workouts. A swing [...]
Will kettlebells make a previous knee injury worse?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I was considering a kettlebell or dumbbell snatch program to shed some holiday pounds. How effective is this for trimming a waistline? I've had some knee problems including a patella tendon relocation surgery to prevent knee dislocations (which I was prone to).
continue reading...Are Kettlebells OK For A 57 Year Old Mom?
Posted on June 8th, 2009My mother is 57 years old. She was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She needs to lose a lot of weight (approximately 20-30 lbs to get her blood sugar to drop, and 60 lbs to be really fit). She has a history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but seems to have both decently under control with medication and exercise.
continue reading...Just What Are Kettlebells and How Can They Help Me?
Posted on June 8th, 2009Okay, you maybe heard the term kettlebells bandied about the gym a few times, or perhaps saw or heard an interview where someone very fit blamed it all on kettlebells. So just what are kettlebells, and just how can they help you get in the kind of shape you always wanted?
These things go way [...]