Cardio Kettle
Where
Do Kettlebells Come From? Originally used as counterweights for Russian farm
equipment in the 1700s, kettlebells were quickly adopted as the preferred
method of fitness by Russian field workers. Over the years, it spread
throughout Russia, and in the 1940s, kettlebell lifting became the country’s
national sport.
Kettlebells weren’t just used for powerlifting in Russia. The entire Russian
Olympic team from deadlifters to figure skaters trained with kettle bells to
achieve a combination of strength, stability, stamina, and grace. Only in
the past few years has the rest of the world started to open their eyes to
the efficiency of this one-stop workout.
While Hollywood is a far cry from the Russian countryside, a new generation of kettlebell enthusiasts is proving that motion is motion wherever you go. Some of the biggest fans of the kettlebell workout include actresses Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz, Kim Katrell, and Kim Basinger. Fellow actor Matthew McConaughey is proud to show off the results of his kettlebell training and Sylvester Stallone even included a kettlebell session in his new movie Rocky Balboa. Athletes from all walks have proven the benefits, including Lance Armstrong, Bob Sapp, and the legend, Bruce Lee.
Why do Kettle Bells Work? Most strength routines combine the use of free
weights and machines, and very few of them incorporate aerobic fitness. Any
strength training will help you to look and feel better, but when you get
right down to it, how much is either of those helping you to gain strength
or stamina in the real world?.
That’s where kettlebell training comes in—the perfect workout for an imperfect world.
