How Women Benefit From Kettlebell Training
Posted on | October 7, 2008 | 4 Comments
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Kettlebell training (read What is a Russian Kettlebell) started out as a ‘manly’ activity. “The Only Workout with Balls”, marketing boasted…
Marketing apart, kettlebells provided phenomenal results and it didn’t take long for housewives, celebrities, grandmas, female athletes and execs alike to start reaping the benefits of kettlebell training (read Benefits of Kettlebell Training).
How do women benefit from kettlebell training?
- Fat Loss (kettlebells provide intense fat burning workouts)
- Strong bones and joints (load-bearing workouts)
- Strength without bulk
- Endurance and stamina of marathon runners (without the running)
- Muscle balance and function (promotes proper body mechanics)
- Confidence to handle anything that life throws your way
Kettlebell Training and Fat Loss
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Kettlebells use whole body as a unit. One movement (swing, clean and press, snatch) engages many muscles (legs, core, upper body), as a results many calories are used up.
In short period of time it is possible to burn hundreds of calories. Kettlebell training can be time efficient, incredibly intense and effective (and fun) workout.
Strong Bones and Healthy Joints
All kettlebell exercises are load bearing and help bones regain and maintain strength.
Kettlebell exercises are gentle on joints as there is no impact. In fact, many women noticed joint health and range of motion greatly improving while participating in kettlebell training.
Strength Without Bulk – Toned and Dense Muscles
Kettlebell training allows for strength of Incredible Hulk without the incredible bulk. Yes, you can have strong lean body and look like a woman. Kettlebells can help.
I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in strength and endurance in female clients in as little as seven days!
Endurance and Stamina of Marathon Runners (without the running)
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High volume kettlebell workouts (read High Volume Kettlebell Training. Are You Benefiting?) will build endurance and stamina.
Many women athletes chose kettlebells as their cross training tool of choice. It is easy on the joints (no impact) and incredibly effective and strengthening cardio-vascular system. Don’t have time for a run? Grab a kettlebell (your heart will thank you)!
Muscle Balance and Function
Kettlebells force body to work as one unit. As a result, weak links are revealed and fixed. Body regains proper muscle balance and improved functionality.
A beautiful example of strength and function acquired through kettlebell training is shown in the video below. Couple of my clients(both are women) showing their ability to climb up a swing set (a test that I often use to rate upper body strength and function).
Confidence to Handle Anything Life Throws Your Way
Kettlebell training is functional.
It gets you ready for anything that life can throw your way.
Need to load/unload your trunk? Move furniture? Stand in airport for 5 hours (without your back ‘killing’ you)? With newly acquired muscle balance, strength, stamina and flexibility women around the world take charge, improve quality of life and live life to the fullest.
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October 8th, 2008 @ 2:44 am
I could not agree more. I have been training for six weeks and see a TREMENDOUS improvement in my stamina and strength. Tonight, I ran around the park twice – back to back. I have not done that since high school. It has been 18 months since my stem cell transplant and my goal is to hike Half Dome next Spring/Summer. I have really progressed rapidly in the last 6 weeks and truly believe that Kettlebell training will help me reach my goal in no time.
October 8th, 2008 @ 12:00 pm
I’ve been reading lots of info about this training. Congrats to you Debra. I guess I need to do the next thing and try it out.
October 8th, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
@ Jacqueline I would highly recommend finding a trainer in your area to get a jump start. Learning bells by yourself will work, but it is not the best way to go.
good luck!
October 8th, 2008 @ 8:35 pm
@Debra
Half Dome is yours!!!