Monday 17 October 2011

7 Best Reasons To Train With Kettlebells - Part 1

By Michael Anthony


There are several benefits to working out with kettlebells. Many people prefer it for its easy transport. Others favor it because it is a full body workout all at the same time. You found this article because you are most likely interested in losing fat or gaining lean muscle. Maybe you want to do both at the same time. The kettlebell is ideal for that. As if those reasons are not enough to start training with a kettlebell, here are a some more benefits of the art of training wit a kettlebell.

First of all, kettlebells are perfect for exercising in your own home. This is one of the greatest qualities of this unique method of exercising because you do not have to go to the gym to get fit. Training at home gives you freedom from gym membership costs. Also, you save a lot of time and money because you are not required to travel every time you want to have a exercise session. Even if you only have ten minutes before work, you can get right to it without having to wait.

But the most frustrating aspect by far about going to the gym is not the membership costs and the time it takes to get there. The worst part of going to the gym is having to deal with the other members. You get on a machine and start to use it at the lowest setting, or with the least amount of weight, and after a moment you begin feeling the burn. Yep, you start to feel pretty good about your workout. But that stops just as soon as you look to either side and notice the people on either side of you. On the right is a totally pumped up bodybuilder, and on your left is a slender and cut model.

It is sometimes challenging to feel as if you fit in at a gym. Working out in your own home is the ideal remedy for the normal person trying to get fit. You can avoid the watchful eyes of others and concentrate on your workout without feeling watched. Also, you will not need to wait for someone else to finish before you can use a machine.

The 2nd great thing about working out with kettlebells is that they are portable. You can take them almost anywhere. I love exercising outside on a nice day. Often I will even bring my kettlebells to the park and exercise with a friend.

They are also easy to store when you need to get them out of your way. A closet is a good place to store them. Many models fit easily under a bed.

The third excellent benefit of exercising with a kettlebell is that it provides a true core workout. One of the aspects often neglected or overlooked when exercising out is the importance of the back and core. Whether you are standing, sitting, or lying down, most of your body weight is supported by your spine. Therefore, it is important to strengthen your core. The core is made up of of the back, sides, and front of the torso. Having a strengthened one will not only make you appear slimmer and more fit, but it will prevent injury. Also, it will eliminate and prevent pain in the back and make you feel better at all times.

Be sure to see part 2 of this article to see 4 more benefits of kettlebell training.




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