Are you tired of doing the same-old, same-old workout routine that you always do? Hop on the treadmill for 15 minutes to warm up, hit the free weights and knock out some strength training, and end with some cool-down walking on the treadmill… Is this how your gym sessions tend to go? Or something similar to this? Maybe it’s time you change up your routine and try something your body will find completely new and exciting – kettlebell training.
So, just how can kettlebell training spice up your workout routine? Honestly, it’s accessible and practical for everybody. Whether you’re an elite athlete that is looking for an edge, or someone who hasn’t yet discovered fitness, or somewhere in between, you can benefit. Kettlebell training delivers a serious cardio workout, sans the boredom of chugging along on a treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine.
Lifting weights can feel monotonous, especially when you’re doing isolated reps for each muscle group. Kettlebell training allows you to build functional strength without doing isolated reps. Plus, you can gain flexibility without having to suffer through repetitive motions.
Kettlebell training involves the use of one device. You don’t need an entire gym filled with free weights, benches, and cardio machines. All you need is one kettlebell. One compact, portable device. It takes the excuse of not having equipment or a gym membership and throws them right out the window!
The biggest advantage to kettlebell training is that it combines cardio and strength training into one workout. You won’t need to go for a run, do sprints, take laps in the pool, or ride a bike and THEN hit the weights. With a kettlebell, you get the advantages of all of those workouts all wrapped into one workout. Plus, it’s a great workout for people with tight schedules. You get cardio, strength, and flexibility training all at the same time.
One thing you need to remember when it comes to kettlebell training, is that these workouts are intensive in nature. Therefore, the duration of the workouts need to be kept short. So, if you’re busy and don’t think you have time to work out, think again!
You can kiss fat goodbye when you start using kettlebells. Throwing the kettlebell weight around generates an extremely high metabolic cost. The strength training aspect of the training creates dense muscle mass, which helps to burn calories from fat stores all day, while it increases your resting metabolism. Simply said, there is no better way to burn fat than by doing kettlebell workouts.
So, now that you have seen some of the benefits of incorporating kettlebell training into your regular workout routine, what are you waiting for? Get started or, if you’re already into kettlebell workouts, think about pursuing your kettlebell training certification. NPTI offers a program that is specifically designed for kettlebell and suspension training.
