Kettlebells

Origins of the Kettlebell

Kettlebells originate from Russia where they are called Girya, the kettlebell is a cast iron weight with a handle on top.

Kettlebells have started to become very popular of late hailed for the benefits they offer, the kettlebell itself is not a new phenomonom however. Kettlebells have been around in Russia for a very long time, so popular were they that Russian strongmen and weightlifters were referred to as “kettlebell men.”

What are the benefits of Kettlebells?

Kettlebells offer excellent fat burning workouts due to the type of movements you can use them for (compound movements) involving the main muscle groups, kettlebells also increase overall body and core strenght.

Many proffessional trainers now include kettlebells in their clients training programs due to the fact they offer excellent benefits for:

  • Active Recovery
  • Increased Cardio Fitness
  • Increased Fat Burning
  • Overall Body Strenght Conditioning
  • Increased Emphasis on the core

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