Benefits of Kettlebell – Part 2

The kettlebell will also improve your flexibility and mental toughness. The exercises are often done through a larger range of motion than a machine or traditional weight use. And, because of the higher number of reps and sets, they are tiring! Your body will benefit from the increased exercise through better build up of muscle and endurance and you’ll accomplish this through mental toughness to finish your program.

Because it works the body throughout the program it can cut your workout time in half when structured well. And, after the right instruction, you can accomplish a full body workout at home with minimal equipment expenditure. You burn fat faster and burn calories as well.

The kettlebell is a great muscle building activity and cardio workout when structured that way. You can use the exercises to rehabilitate an injury and you’ll do your daily activities easier.

All of these benefits indicate that you should be incorporating a kettlebell into your weekly routine to reap the benefits. Traditional weight lifting will work a limited muscle group and help you increase the strength of that group but will not give you overall conditioning. Isolated strength training is being replaced with overall body conditioning which is more cosmetically appealing, burns an amazing number of calories per minute and is a practical style of cross training and strength training all in one.

Resources:

Riverside Kettlebells: Top 10 Benefits of Kettlebell Training

http://www.riversidekettlebells.com/2009/03/top-10-benefits-of-kettlebell-training.html

SparkPeople: We Iron out the facts on Kettlebell Training

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1222

MikeMahler: The Benefits of Kettlebell Training for fat loss strength training, explosive power and muscle building

http://www.mikemahler.com/online-library/articles/kettlebell-training/kettlebell-training-basic-concepts.html

Prevention: 7 Reasons You Need to Try Kettlebells

http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/7-reasons-women-should-try-kettlebells

BodyBuilding: Kettlebell Training Benefits

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler56.htm

Shape: Kettlebell Workouts