Wednesday, October 19, 2011

7 Reasons Why It Is Better To Train With Kettlebells - Part 1

By Michael Anthony


There are numerous benefits to working out with kettlebells. Many people prefer it for its portability. Others favor it because it is a complete exercise all at once. You found this article because you are most likely interested in shedding fat or building lean muscle. Maybe you want to do both at the same time. The kettlebell is perfect for that. As if those reasons are not enough to start training with a kettlebell, here are a few extra benefits of the art of training wit a kettlebell.

Firstly, kettlebells are perfect for exercising at home. This is one of the greatest qualities of this unique method of training because you do not have to go to the gym to get in shape. Exercising at home grants you freedom from gym membership costs. Also, you save a lot of time and money because you do not have to travel every time you want to have a exercise session. Even if you only have twenty minutes before work, you can get right to it without having to wait.

But the worst aspect by far about gyms is not the membership costs and the time it takes to get there. The most frustrating part of going to the gym is having to deal with the other people there. You get on a machine and start to use it at the lowest setting, or with the least amount of weight, and after a few moments you begin feeling the burn. Yeah, you start to feel pretty good about your workout. But that stops just as soon as you glance to either side and see the people on either side of you. On your right is a totally built up bodybuilder, and to the left is a slender and cut model.

It is often hard to feel like you fit in at a gym. Training in your own home is the perfect remedy for the typical person trying to get fit. You can avoid the observing eyes of other people and focus on your training without feeling watched. Also, you will not need to wait for someone else to finish before you can use a machine.

The second great thing about working out with kettlebells is that they are portable. You can take them just about any place. I love exercising outside on a sunny day. Sometimes I will even bring my kettlebells to the park and exercise with a friend.

They are also easy to store when you need them out of your way. You can put them in the closet. Many models can fit beneath a bed.

The 3rd great benefit of exercising with a kettlebell is that it provides a true core workout. One of the things sometimes overlooked or neglected when exercising out is the importance of the back and core. Whether you are standing, sitting, or lying down, most of your body weight is supported by your spine. Therefore, it is imperative to strengthen your core. The core consists of the back, sides, and front of the torso. Having a strengthened one will not only make you appear slimmer and more fit, but it will prevent injury. Also, it will eliminate and prevent pain in the back and make you feel better all the time.

Be sure to see the 2nd part of this article to read 4 more benefits of training with kettlebells.




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