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Though kettle bells have been around for many decades, they have caught the attention of sportspersons and weight trainers only recently. It can be described as weight training equipment that have a single loop handle attached to a cast iron weight the size of a bowling ball. The weight of them range from two pounds to more than 100 pounds. These are now becoming popular as strength training equipment and are being used in many gyms across Eastern Europe.
They are becoming popular due to fact that they invoke complete body fitness. Lifting and controlling a kettle bell requires the body to be strong and fit. Hence the body when works on kettlebells becomes strong and stable. Work outs on them engage multiple muscle groups at the same time thus in a short time, providing a whole body workout.
Safety measures to adopt while using kettle bells
When starting anew with them, you ought to be careful and it is recommended that you should be trained initially to use them. Nasty injuries can be caused if they are used inappropriately. Before using them, you must exercise and practice with light weights and then go in for heavy kettlebells. As the exercises related to them are different from the traditional ones for weight lifting, it is necessary that you give yourself time to adjust to these moves. Also the body needs adjustment as there are a multiple group of muscles and body parts working in tandem when working on them. Often new users of them injure their back and spine by lifting a very heavy kettle bell, before they are able to control it.
Kettle bells Vs. Dumb bells
Although both dumbbells and kettlebells are great for strength training, they are used differently. Dumbbells being inexpensive are used for toning up muscles of the body. Each muscle group like the triceps and biceps can be isolated and worked upon individually. Additional weight can be added to moves like squats and lunges.
On the other hand, kettlebells are primarily used for swinging movements therefore they combine cardio and strength training in a single work out. Also the exercises on them employ greater motion range therefore they increase flexibility and tone up the body.
Therefore if the aim is to just tone up the body, dumbbells should be used but if you are a sportsperson and want to increase your flexibility and strength, you can incorporate some of the kettle bell exercises to your exercise regimen.
It is necessary to take the required training tips before starting exercises on kettle bells as inappropriate use may cause serious injuries. Otherwise using them is a great way to start a new way of exercising.
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