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Health & Fitness

What's so great about kettlebells?

Have you ever heard of a kettlebell? Well, it is a great fitness tool proven to assist with weight loss, muscle building, and increasing cardiovascular endurance.

A Kettlebell resembles the shape of a cannonball with a handle on top that allows for a vast array of exercise. Kettlebells range in weight from 4kg (9 lbs) to 40kg (88 lbs).

There are numerous reasons for the boost in kettlebell training. They get back to the basic ways of training that requires functional, whole body fitness. Kettlebells require an individual to focus on a complete body conditioning through lifting and controlling the equipment which enables the entire body to work as a cohesive functional neurological unit. Workouts with kettlebells engage multiple muscle groups at once.

In this way, they are a great option for getting a full body workout utilizing cardio and strength training in a short time. We, as personal trainers at Embody Pure Fitness focus on teaching form and function of: kettlebell swing, kettlebell snatches, kettlebell Jerk, and preparing for kettlebell sport competition.  

With this great workout, you are guaranteed to lose weight, gain muscle mass, and improve cardiovascular endurance. Please contact us for more information www.embodypurefitness.com

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