by Terry Kozmor
Kettlebells are some of the best, yet most underutilized, pieces of equipment in any fitness regimen. If you have not yet used kettlebells, I highly encourage you to try them next time you are at the gym. Every gym should have them, and no matter your age, fitness level, or athletic ability, there is a kettlebell exercise that will benefit you.
First, they are very compact and easy to store. Whether you have limited rack space at your fitness club or have a small home gym in your basement, a couple of kettlebells take up hardly any space. I suggest that you start on the lighter side and work your way up. Keep in mind that kettlebells typically go by the metric system and a “standard” weight for women is 12KG – 16KG (26lbs – 35lbs) and for men 20KG – 24KG (44lbs – 53lbs). As you can see, you won’t need too many weights. Just a few options will do the trick.
Second, and perhaps most importantly, they are incredibly multi-functional and versatile when incorporating them into your daily workout. When I am working on compound movements with my clients, I typically use them because they trigger a full body response.
If you still feel hesitant to use kettlebells, or if you don’t feel comfortable on your own, I encourage you to contact your local trainer to learn proper technique. Additionally, there are many online videos that show how you can start using them and how you can progress with them in your everyday routine.
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Terry Kozmor has been in the health and wellness industry for more than 15 years. After graduating from Northeastern University with a degree in exercise science, he began his career in fitness. In addition to being Ixcela’s fitness expert, Terry is also the Director of Fitness at Lynx Fitness Club in Boston, Mass., where he oversees a group of specialized personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and nutritionists. He is an avid athlete himself and you can often find him outside snowboarding, surfing, or hiking. |
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