4 Reasons Kettlebell Training Can Change Your Body

1. Kettlebells build immense strength

Kettlebells have their origin in ancient Russia in the 18th century. At that time kettlebells were used as counterweights to measure goods in the local markets of farming villages. Russian farmers discovered that these kettlebells could be used to swing and press in order to demonstrate strength. Contests were held as a pastime in villages and towns during festivals, fairs, and circuses. These farmers noticed their physical condition improved with their use. At the turn of the 20th century, Russian weightlifters began kettlebell strength training and conditioning regimens to prepare for competition, something the Soviets later adopted when training their armies.

2. Kettlebells build stability

Unlike dumbbells – which have symmetrical mass on each side of the weight – kettlebells have an off-center mass below their handle. This positions the kettlebell as an extension of your body. So it challenges your coordination and motor control and works the targeted muscles through a wider range of motion to help develop joint stability and build mobility. Kettlebell exercises reveal and fix misalignments, compensations, asymmetries, and weaknesses in the body, relieving you of muscle stiffness and joint pain.

3. Kettlebells give your entire body a workout

Kettlebell training combines strength training with a high-intensity cardio workout, giving you an overall full-body workout in only about twenty minutes a day. You’re building muscle, increasing power endurance, and getting lean all at once. By bridging the gap between cardio and strength training, your overall physical fitness levels will skyrocket, getting you to the best shape of your life.

4. Kettlebells restore movement to help decrease pain

If you have chronic pain – whether it’s your shoulder, low back, hip, knee, or ankle – kettlebell exercises help retrain your body to get you moving correctly. Kettlebells allow the body to explore and expand joint space and increases their capacity. This will help address imbalances and compensations that typically would cause strain and/or pain. Furthermore, kettlebell training carries over to daily function like carrying groceries and lifting heavy boxes. It will give your quality of life a boost!