An old training tool which is totally hip again: the kettlebell. And maybe not so strange: with a kettlebell you can address all your muscle groups, you become more lenient and slimmer. Is it really a panacea?
Although they can be found in different colors, a kettlebell might look a bit spartan when you see it for the first time. And that is also true. It dates back to the 17th century. Then Russian fighters trained with weights, provided with a handle.
Since recently, however, the kettlebell has returned completely. And why not? It does not exist for so long for nothing. Of course we have learned a lot more about the human body and the exercises have become more modern and there are schemas for everyone.
'Nice' to lose weight
The secret of the kettlebell is actually in the form: because the weight is in the center of the ball, you are automatically working to find the optimal balance when you hold the kettlebell. By doing the right exercises, multiple muscle groups are stimulated at the same time. This ensures that you get optimal muscle strengthening (not in one place) and your body is nicely shaped. Make sure you learn the right exercises, because starting with a kettlebell haphazardly can also lead to injuries.
Fat Burning
That the Kettlebell training is more effective than other types of training is probably because the Kettlebell training stimulates the production of growth hormone, a hormone that plays an important role in the combustion of body fat. Moreover, it promotes muscle building, which in turn also leads to higher fat burning, even if you are sitting or sleeping. Thanks to the Kettlebell training your body will be much better able to burn fat, even at times when you do not train!
Can anyone do it?
A kettlebell is not a huge thing (for example, for almost all women, a weight of 8 Kg is sufficient) and the speed and intuitity of the exercises determines how hard it is. This makes it suitable for everyone. There are professional athletes who train with it, but also people who just start or have to rehabilitate.
And with the right instructions, you can also do it at home in the living room. That makes it a lot cheaper than a gym subscription. :-)
What should you pay attention to?
As mentioned earlier, it is strongly recommended to start with good instructions. This is possible in a gym, but also by means of a DVD. A proven method is for example the Kettlebell Workout (with instructional DVDs).
By starting in the right way you build up your training as it should and prevent overload. You also learn how to vary the exercises so that your body receives the right training stimuli.
Although they can be found in different colors, a kettlebell might look a bit spartan when you see it for the first time. And that is also true. It dates back to the 17th century. Then Russian fighters trained with weights, provided with a handle.
Since recently, however, the kettlebell has returned completely. And why not? It does not exist for so long for nothing. Of course we have learned a lot more about the human body and the exercises have become more modern and there are schemas for everyone.
'Nice' to lose weight
The secret of the kettlebell is actually in the form: because the weight is in the center of the ball, you are automatically working to find the optimal balance when you hold the kettlebell. By doing the right exercises, multiple muscle groups are stimulated at the same time. This ensures that you get optimal muscle strengthening (not in one place) and your body is nicely shaped. Make sure you learn the right exercises, because starting with a kettlebell haphazardly can also lead to injuries.
Fat Burning
That the Kettlebell training is more effective than other types of training is probably because the Kettlebell training stimulates the production of growth hormone, a hormone that plays an important role in the combustion of body fat. Moreover, it promotes muscle building, which in turn also leads to higher fat burning, even if you are sitting or sleeping. Thanks to the Kettlebell training your body will be much better able to burn fat, even at times when you do not train!
Can anyone do it?
A kettlebell is not a huge thing (for example, for almost all women, a weight of 8 Kg is sufficient) and the speed and intuitity of the exercises determines how hard it is. This makes it suitable for everyone. There are professional athletes who train with it, but also people who just start or have to rehabilitate.
And with the right instructions, you can also do it at home in the living room. That makes it a lot cheaper than a gym subscription. :-)
What should you pay attention to?
As mentioned earlier, it is strongly recommended to start with good instructions. This is possible in a gym, but also by means of a DVD. A proven method is for example the Kettlebell Workout (with instructional DVDs).
By starting in the right way you build up your training as it should and prevent overload. You also learn how to vary the exercises so that your body receives the right training stimuli.
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