It can be quite confusing to decide on what size of kettlebell to use since it comes in an assortment of weights and sizes: 4kg, 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg, 40kg, 48kg, 56kg & 64kg. This is when you wish you paid attention to the metric system so you know how much 20kg is. 1 kg is equal to 2.2 pounds. This article will talk about choosing the right size kettlebell for your training.
Women with little experience in exercise can start off with the 6kg or if you have some gym experience can jumpstart with 8kg. Women who are in shape and workout consistently can go for a 12kg bell. Some women will advance to a 16kg kettlebell, while a few Annie Oakleys will go beyond.
So what is a reasonably sized kettle bell?
The handle’s diameter of kettle bells for women should be 1.35″- just a hair smaller than most cast kettlebells, and are more suitable for smaller hands. You could go for an adjustable kettlebell since women typically have a larger difference...
January 27th, 2011
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January 19th, 2011
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Hey guys. I’ve been away for a while over the last few months with work but back now and getting ready to get stuck into the training again for the new year.
I found a great new KB technique video you should check out:
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December 28th, 2010
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Claims that the kettlebell delivers superior fat loss than any other method of exercise have now been vindicated by science in a recent study by the American Council on Exercise.
Dover Delaware’s premier fitness expert states, “Scientific research has now shown us that kettlebells strip off unwanted body fat faster than any other form of exercise known today, getting twice the results in just half the time.”
The research done by ACE has shown us that after only a 20 minute kettlebell workout subjects burned an average of 272 calories. Measurements revealed off the chart readings at 6.6 calories per minute which is equivalent to running at a 6 minute mile pace. Gray explains the success of the kettlebell can be credited to the fact that the entire body is being worked against gravity in unison at a rapid pace. When using kettlebells there is a significant full body muscle activation not found in other type of training. It is because of this that you can do much more work...
November 4th, 2010
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If you are training with Kettlebells, the chances are you are trying to improve your physique and burn off some fat as well as the normal fitness benefits you will get. Recently I have been adding certain foods to my diet to raise my metabolism so I burn more fat when not exercising. You may have heard of the well known ones such as Green Tea but a surprising metabolism booster is Dark Chocolate. Grab a couple of squares a day and you’ll help your body burn excess calories as it’s rich in magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese, as well as healthy flavonoids. Tastes good too
September 28th, 2010
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Last week I found myself standing, out of breath after doing some circuit training. I was getting ready to move on to some shoulder work (mil presses etc.) when I saw a neglected 5kg old school leather medicine ball sitting in the corner. This was one of the old, really rigid ones with little or no bounce. I lifted it over and behind my head with both hands as if I was going to throw it, then slammed it as hard as I could into the ground until it bounced up for me to catch it.
Hey presto: a new power building exericse for my routine. Where I train there is a long clearn part of the floor about 20 metres in length. I slam the ball down and move forward a couple of steps to catch it, all the way down the 20 metres. This counts as 1 set. Rinse and repeat until I’m beaten. Try it out, great for shoulders and power.
September 22nd, 2010
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