There's a reason so many people appreciate kettlebell training - after all,who doesn't want a total-body resistance and cardio workout that only takes half an hour? And even more surprising, an American Council on Exercise (ACE) study recently found that the average person can burn 400 calories in just 20 minutes with a kettlebell. That's an amazing 20 calories a minute, and the equivalent of running a six-minute mile!What makes the workout so effective,particularly when compared with traditional weights like barbells or dumbbells? "You're moving in different planes of movement," says Laura Wilson, or director of programming for KettleWorX. "Instead of just going up and down,you're going to move side to side and in and out, so it's much more functional. It's like you move in genuine life: kettlebells simulate that movement, and unlike a dumbbell."As a result,Laura says, you discontinuance up using more of your stabilizer muscles than traditional weight training, and which translates into an increased calorie burn and a killer workout for your core. All this makes kettlebell training not only great for weight loss but also for improving fitness level: an ACE study found that eight weeks of kettlebell training two times a week improved aerobic capacity by almost 14 percent and abdominal strength by 70 percent in the participants. "You're recruiting so many more muscles than you would with traditional training," Laura explains.
If you're alert to jump on the kettlebell train, don't just grab a weight and start swinging. Proper form is essential for ensuring you stay injury-free when performing kettlebell exercises. Start with light kettlebells, and visit a certified kettlebell trainer (check your gym to see if classes are offered) to memorize the upright way to train - then check out all of our kettlebell exercises here!
Source: popsugar.com