Monday, February 23, 2009

Kettlebells


Kettlebells are a cast iron ball with a handle attached to the top and come in many different weights. They were developed in Russia and have been around for hundreds of years. But they are fairly new to North America and most gyms do not yet carry them. One of the benefits of using a kettlebell is that they improve strength, balance, endurance, and agility. Using one in your fitness routine can cut down your time at the gym because a kettlebell works multiple muscle groups at one time. The number of exercises that use them are endless. They were made famous by Russian weightlifters, wrestlers, and Olympic athletes. 
Some simple exercises can be found at:

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