Weight of the Bell: Essential Tips for Heart-Training

Using a kettlebell instead of a dumbbell or any other piece of equipment can have more positive effects than one might think. As it seems like an extension of your hand, the very shape of the bell with a handle provides more flexibility in your motion, which therefore makes it more natural and healthy. In addition, better flexibility enables you to include your entire body in the workout.

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A Quick Kettlebell Workout for Improving Balance and Dexterity

The author of this workout, Anna Junghans, intended it to be for females. However, like most kettlebell workouts, anyone can benefit from it! It's simplistic by design which makes it great for beginners. However, still effective enough for kettlebell veterans who want to work on their balance and dexterity.

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Why Kettlebell Rehab Exercises Are Great For Recovering From Injuries

In a bit of irony, if you search for kettlebell lower back pain, the results are not that favorable for using the kettlebell. There is a lot of discussion on back pain caused by kettlebell exercises due to improper technique. It's unfair really, as such pain comes from mistakes made and not from the nature of the exercises. However, when doing these exercises correctly, it can actually help alleviate lower back pain and strengthen the back in general.

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How Fast Should I Expect to Lose Weight With Kettlebells?

When I first did my research over a year ago for my own weight loss plan, it was this question that I desperately wanted to answer the most. If you want to lose weight with kettlebells, you have to have realistic expectations. This probably means that a lifestyle change is in order. No more eating junk food or gorging yourself on a whim. That doesn't mean you can't ever indulge in fatty foods, but it should be a rare and infrequent occurrence.

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Kettlebell Strongman Powers His Way through 500+ Lbs of Kettlebells

Sam Escobar, also known by his online handle gorillagirevik, is quickly becoming one of the most impressive kettlebell strength trainers there is. Scrolling through his Instagram posts, it's fascinating to see how his hard work with heavy kettlebells has transformed his body over the months and years. A lover of maces and kettlebells, his persona and physique would fit perfectly in Game of Thrones or other medieval movies and TV shows.

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This Kettlebell Flow Turns Basic Exercises Into a Workout Challenge

Whether you're new to kettlebells or a veteran, this particular flow should be easy enough to recreate. There are no crazy hand passes or rotational moves you need to worry about. Rather, each exercise is executed with simple and quick precision. It might not look as glamorous as some of the kettlebell mobility workouts, but your body will certainly feel it at the end.

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Taco Fleur Shares His Unique Perspective and Background with Kettlebells

Taco Fleur is perhaps one of the most dedicated and passionate kettlebell trainers in the world. He's written several books on kettlebell workouts and exercises that have been well-received on Amazon. In addition to the books, he's produced dozens of videos that help both newbies like me and veterans alike in performing kettlebell moves the right way. Unlike some trainers, he is eager to assist and offer advice for anyone interested in kettlebells.

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Jordan Tyjeski Continues to Impress at Arnold Sports Festival

Last year I had the privilege of interviewing Kettlebell Sport World Championship gold medalist Jordan Tyjeski. Competing in various kettlebell events consisting of 16kg and 20kg weights, her efforts landed her not 1 but 3 gold medals. Now, several months later, that effort and dedication continued to pay off with impressive showings at the Arnold Sports Festival earlier this month in Columbus, Ohio.

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Seated Kettlebell Workout for Your Abs, Legs, and Arms

Athlete and home fitness guru Jordan Morello shows us that you can get a great kettlebell workout while seated. In a recent Instagram post, his first 3 slides take some of the lesser-known kettlebell exercises and add a creative twist to each. The real impressive part is that 2 of those exercises are done with the legs raised. This not only makes it more difficult for balancing but also puts more strain on the abs.

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Comparing the Kettlebell Squat Swing to the Conventional Hip Swing

There are many videos online that demonstrate the kettlebell swing. If you're like me, you've probably watched several of them to observe proper technique. The majority I've come across, that are performed by certified instructors, show the hip swing variation. However, there were a few that didn't look quite right to me, almost unnatural.

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