Kettlebells Primer - Working out, Russian Style
Hardly a new invention is the kettlebell. In fact, they’ve been around since the opening years of the eighteenth century according to the experts. Over the last couple of years, though, they’ve increased in renown to become one of the trendiest workouts internationally. So why not try them out?
Kettlebell exercises are simple and easy, don’t require much special paraphernalia, and anyone can do it. Obviously, the trickier techniques aren’t as straightforward. So don’t run before you can walk, as they say. Most importantly, with Russian kettlebells as with any weights, you must make sure that you buy the ideal weight for your workout. Due to the way you use kettlebells, your weights needn’t be as heavy as you might have expected. For female beginners, an eighteen lb Russian kettlebell can easily be more than enough at the outset, however, male enthusiasts should opt for the 35lb size. The reason for this is that the benefit of this type of exercise actually stems from motion rather than from how much weight is lifted. An educational aid (like a video or brochure) is a smart purchase at the beginning, checking that you have the actions the way they’re meant to be.
The double-handed swing is what we recommend to be the initial exercise you study when you first take up the kettleball. As the origin point of more advanced exercises, this needs to be mastered in the early going - and it looks simpler than it is. Everything should ideally flow smoothly, with no sudden jerks or stops. A useful health & safety recommendation is worth repeating while you prepare: your back won’t take repeated uses to lift the kettlebells. Rather, lift with your hips. Once you feel you’ve got all of that, you’ll be able to look further on; you’ll be ready to try the other techniques. Change up your exercises by employing different routines and reps, maybe backed by a variety of music. As you become more comfortable with using it, look at bringing another pair of kettlebells into your routine maybe with an assortment of weights. You won’t want your regime to lose its effectiveness, and these tricks should help you circumvent that.
You shouldn’t get the delusion that a better built body and stronger muscles will be achieved if you only use the kettlebells. What these exercises are intended to do is promote weight loss, tone up, and improve overall health and stamina. Really, we advocate introducing a Russian kettlebell routine into a wider workout course. Of course, the degree to which you employ the kettlebells is a matter of individual choice. Stick to just practising them once or twice over the course of the week for standard body maintenance, or increase the pace and factor in these workouts five or six times per week. You’ll be lean in no time.
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