The Benefits of Kettlebell Training – 5 Advantages of the Workout Process
Kettlebell training is extremely popular at our Geelong based gym – Main Event Fitness, so what is it all about? A kettlebell is a specially designed free weight ball which looks like a cannonball fitted with a handle. Recently, there has been a rise in the use of Kettlebell training across all gyms and many top athletes have started to use this training as a part of their daily workout regimen. There are courses, books and DVDs on how to do this type of training. If you have heard about it, you must be curious to know how it benefits you. Read on to know about some of the primary advantages of this kind of training.
It exercises the entire body
Most of the kettlebell workouts include compound movements, or motions that involve multiple muscles. These are highly beneficial for the body, as they help build strength and also improve balance and coordination of the muscles. They can also be useful for developing hard, lean muscle mass as the muscles have to adapt and get stronger following an intense exercise session involving the entire body.
It can increase cardiovascular fitness
Kettlebell training is also extremely useful for improving the cardiovascular fitness of practitioners. It involves cardio training of a more vigorous nature, and the cardio fitness is improved in much shorter span of time as compared to distance training, given the high intensity at which it is performed.
It helps enhance mobility
If performed properly, this type of training can also help increase the flexibility of the muscles and also make them stronger around the joints, thus enhancing the stability of the joints. Increased flexibility, strength, stability and mobility also help reduce the risks of injury.
It improves core strength
As this kind of training involves the core muscles of the body, practitioners develop a strong and highly functional core. Turkish Get Up and other kettlebell lift workouts help to exercise the muscles of the lower back and also the abs. There is not merely a superficial training of the abdominal muscles, but also a proper training of the deeper rotating and the stabilizing muscles which are often more difficult to be trained.
It helps lose weight faster
This training process is a blend of strength training and high-intensity cardiovascular training. It is this combined effect can increase the metabolic activity after workout to an increased level which can improve the overall tone of the body and help in losing fat much faster. The effects of fat burning sustain even long after the training is over.
If you would like more information about Main Event Fitness or the classes we offer kettlebell training in, such as Circuit Class, Strength and Conditioning or Elite Athlete Training, then please contact us
