GET TONED AND CURVY AND GET TRAINING WITH KETTLEBELLS

 

For many women, the key to keeping fit and toned is finding a programme that¹s both enjoyable and gives guaranteed results. And, if there¹s no such thing as the perfect way to work out, Kettlebell Training comes close! ­ Aerobics and spin classes are never always appealling, and with gyms blasting out dance music soon becomes boring! So, many women these days are becoming hooked on the old school tool training method-kettlebell training and kettlebell classes.

 

London-based personal trainer, Jamie Lloyd ­ http://www.russiankettlebellsuk.com ­ takes weekly kettlebell classes in London with many classes ending up as all-girl sessions.

 

Kettlebells ­are basically a cast-iron cannonball with a handle ­were originally used by Russian strongmen and look like a serious piece of kit, which they are. But, play with them for a while, get a feel for using them, and you start to appreciate how beautifully tactile they are, they are ­ compact, smooth and curvy.

Depending on their strength and fitness levels, most women start off with a 6kg or 8kg bell, but, within a month or so, it¹s likely you¹ll graduate to bigger sizes.

Boredom is often a factor when it comes to sticking to a fitness programme, but kettlebells are astonishingly versatile. There are so many different kettlebell exercises and combinations, you can do a different workout every time.

 

Variations on squats, swings and ab exercises­ to name just a few of the possible moves ­help strengthen your limbs and work you way up to a  sweat.

Exercises to improve stamina, coordination and flexibility can also be incorporated into a workout, with programmes tailored to the individual¹s capabilities and goals.

One concern many women have regarding any form of weight training is that it may cause their muscles to bulk up too much. Rest assured, three or four sessions a week on light to medium bells will leave you toned and lean, not looking like The Rock!

Training can be done alone or as part of a group, and in virtually any space where it¹s safe to swing a bell. Jamie Lloyd holds his kettlebell classes outdoors, but you can exercise in your living room or bedroom. And, if your job takes you away from home frequently, why not pack a light bell in your car boot, as the ultimate ³portable gym²?

Fun, versatile and effective, Russian Kettlebells are a great choice for any woman who¹s serious about getting fit. And yes, if you do happen to be an incurable girlie-girl, they are also available in pink!

 

For more information on kettlebell training, kettlebell classes and kettlebell courses in London visit http://www.russiankettlebellsuk.com

 

 

 

 

 

By: JAMIE LLOYD

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(c) 2008 Sandy Sommer

I have played many sports and I have been involved in tons of physical activities and I have never seen such an amazing piece of equipment as the Russian kettle bell for fat loss. Not only are they incredibly effective for rapid changes in body composition, but they will help you permanently keep fat at bay and they are fun. In fact, I have never come across a client that has told me they do not enjoy working out with kettle bells. Additionally, they delight in the result.

Here’s the deal about kettlebell training and why they should be your number one choice for fat loss, no matter who you are:

1. You burn off more fat in less time

Kettle bell training is different from conventional weight training because it focuses on the body’s natural movements; these actions leave no muscle untouched. So rather than exercising just your arms, legs, or back, kettle bell training works the entire body as a unit. Instead of being a collection of body parts you become much, much more….You become an integrated machine.

This type of training is much more efficient; imagine how much more fuel is required to power three hundred skeletal muscles rather than just a handful! The results of this are simply astounding; you can get an incredible workout in just 20 minutes and burn huge amounts of post-workout calories compared with regular long, drawn out exercise. If you are as busy as most people, then this is quite compelling.

2. Increases Burned Calories

Your body works to perform certain functions and moves specific ways whether it’s bending over to pick up a child, grabbing a handful of groceries or squatting down to sit into a chair. It is these exact movement grooves that kettle bell training simulates and as you repeat these patterns your body will reward you by getting stronger and building muscle tone quickly.

As a fitness professional, I have never seen such rapid muscular increase as through kettle bell training. And boosting your long, lean firming muscles doesn’t make you bigger, just more powerful. Here’s the wonderful news; one of your body’s best sources of energy is your stored fat, but the stronger you get, then the more carbohydrates you incinerate (even while sleeping) and thus you store a lot less fatty tissue.

3. Burn calories even after exercise

Excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption is another great reason why kettle bells are truly unmatched for improving your body composition. Much of kettle bell training is fitness training near the anaerobic threshold. A short burst of energy with active rest is a good description of such training. It works quite a bit better than aerobic training for body fat loss. Frankly, aerobic training is not efficient. It is time consuming and hardly shreds any fat. Since kettle bell workouts are a type of interval training you can increase required calories for as long as forty eight hours after your training.

I am not aware of another training tool that helps you reach you body goals faster while looking sexier. Even better, the Russian Kettle bell is such a blast (and fat burner) you will soon find it as part of your overall lifestyle and you will keep getting fitter and fitter.

By: Sandy Sommer

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