Most people are only aware of the obvious benefits that kettlebell training can provide. Strength and building muscles to be precise. However, many kettlebell exercises also force you to keep your balance. The off-center gravity of a kettlebell also works wonders for balancing purposes when it is in motion.
Watching the video, you can easily see how performing the Russian Kettlebell Swing incorrectly can lead to back pain. By over-extending the swing and not keeping your back straight or rigid, you're putting more pressure on your lower back instead of having it evenly distributed. It's an easy mistake to make because a lot of tutorials and videos assume people will imitate the swing motions as shown.
Most of the workouts I do are at home. When I started working out earlier this year for weight loss purposes, it always involved using a kettlebell. I was never into the idea of working out in public with strangers. Just as the author of this article described, I imagine gyms being divided into groups or "clicks" of people. Not that it is necessarily a bad thing, it's just where would I fit in?
The kettlebell swing is one of the most popular kettlebell exercises. Usually comprised of two variants - The American Kettlebell Swing and the Russian Kettlebell Swing, both are excellent at working out many muscles at the same time. If you're a long-distance runner, you know how important it is to keep your hamstrings and quads healthy. Performing those top 3 exercises is a great way to ensure to do just that.
The common stereotype among video game enthusiasts is that they are lazy and/or out of shape. Sure, they may have great reflexes that propel them to the top of their game. But how could they possibly stay fit while remaining idle? It's really no different from someone who has a sedentary job. I've worked plenty of desk jobs where 95% of my time was spent sitting in a chair. The only way to stay in shape for me was to be diligent in exercising.
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Not to be confused with kettlebell 2 hand push press, the double kettlebell push press requires 2 kettlebells in each hand. Of course, the kettlebells should be of the same weight for balance and dexterity purposes. It is a great way to get a full-body workout with just this single exercise!
It really is as simple as walking around with a kettlebell. Don't expect to get buff from doing that alone, but it is a great way to familiarize yourself with a kettlebell. Recently, I've been seeing a lot of videos for another simple exercise that involves walking with the kettlebell. It's called the Bottoms Up.
Kirsty Duncan, minister of science and minister of sports in Canada, regularly uses Kettlebells during staff briefings. Basic exercises such as the kettlebell squat are commonplace during these meetings.
As thrilled as I am to learn that the army will be using kettlebells for training purposes, Major Montcalm does have a valid point. If the kettlebells are solely used to simulate carrying weight, that is a missed opportunity.
