What Separates Kettlebells from Dumbbells?

By Mike Sherman


What is the reasoning behind your health club having kettlebells. Why have the dumbbells at the gym been replaced in favor of kettlebells? If you are wondering these sorts of things you may want to go and find out what exactly kettlebells are.

Kettlebells are one of the freshest types of equipment to be used in the fitness world. They are cast iron weights that look like a cannonball with a flat bottom and have a handle attached so they can be held, pressed, curled and swung by the user. Kettlebells are originally from Russia, where they were used as agricultural tools but farmers decided to use them to exercise as well. That was was how the trend started and now they are used all over the world as an alternative training method.

Kettlebells are designed to enhance endurance, speed, agility, strength, and coordination. Kettlebell exercises are done to strengthen the legs, shoulders, back, and core. Based on the style of the exercises that are done, most kettlebell exercises can get pretty intense. There are also certain routines that can only done be with kettlebells because of the unique nature of the instrument itself.

One reason that gyms may be adding kettlebells is because they can offer better results than traditional dumbbells may offer a user. Kettle bells could also offer users better results at a faster pace when compared to dumbbells and free weights. They are a great| tool for all around fitness, weight loss, and muscle building. There are many applications for kettlebells.

Certain gyms could very well be adding them to their collection or possibly even doing away with dumbbells in an attempt to recruit different clients. Some gyms might even resort to bringing in and hiring licensed kettlebell trainers to accomplish this goal as well as providing new workout methods for their current members.




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