What are Kettlebells and why should I be using them?
It is easy to think that if you are using the dumbbells, barbells and resistance machines that you don’t need to use kettlebells. However, a kettlebell can provide an excellent all-over body workout.
The handle allows you to perform explosive movements yet also enables you to create slow and deliberate moves. Its off-centre weight ensures you engage your core and work all of your stabiliser muscles.
Kettlebell training can work for absolutely anyone and most of the exercises will work the majority of the body rather than isolating one muscle/muscle groups. Many moves will involve using the momentum of the bell and this in turn ensures you engage your core. This allows you to gain power through the correct muscles within your body therefore obtaining a better range of motion.
If you were two ask me the three moves I think you should master with a Kettlebell they would be the Kettlebell Swing, the Turkish Get Up and the Kettlebell Snatch.
If you are interested in incorporating kettlebells into more of your workouts why not pop along to our Kettlebells and Abs class on a Thursday or ask a member of staff for a few ideas!
Words by My Fitness Hub Instructor Ellie Burr
