Kettlebells
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Why Should I Consider using Kettlebells?
Kettlebells work – it’s really that simple. They can help anyone acquire the kind of functional strength that’s valuable in almost any area, drop inches and weight, or both. Are kettlebells the only way to achieve the goals you have for your body? No, but kettlebells are versatile enough to be used by a burly 300 lb. powerlifter or a sub-100-pound woman who has never exercised before.
Why do kettlebells produce results?
Because of the way you use them. You don’t “workout” or “train” with a kettlebell, you practice. It’s like practicing a musical instrument – you try to improve your performance by refining your technique, learning when to work hard and when to relax. You don’t just “go through the motions”. These concepts can and should be applied to all exercise, but it’s easy to be mindless when you’re on a treadmill, exercise bicycle or using lightweight dumbbells or circuit equipment. The kettlebell affords the user no such luxury because it insists on having your full attention. The kettlebell’s design features the center of gravity several inches away from the handle.
A kettlebell is the right answer for “strength/endurance” training which will shape up every aspect of your physique, including your cardiovascular system. Kettlebells are not for the faint of heart. They demand diligence – remember the weight is at the end of a short handle and you’re holding the handle, not the weight. You must work with the weight as it moves. If you’re looking for an easy, mindless workout like a stationary bicycle or treadmill, kettlebells are not for you. Kettlebells can also turn that brittle lower back of yours into one with which you can enjoy life again – with your doctor’s approval, of course.
Who is the “ideal” kettlebell user?
Anyone to whom functional strength matters. That includes, but is not limited to, martial artists, law enforcement and military personnel, men and women looking to regain the figure of their youth, and anyone who enjoys a sport that requires both cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Kettlebells are as increasingly popular in professional and college sports teams as they are in fitness centers.
Please contact Kim Heck at kheck@centralpennfitnesscenter.com or check at our front desk for current promotions, pricing and start dates.
