Kettlebell: ballistic and swinging movements

The Summer is arriving and we all want to be fit and look our best!  If you do  not have time to spend in the gym I have the solution for you: thanks to a kettlebell you would be able to do strength and cardio session in one workout. Moreover you would be able to improve your power, balance, flexibiliry and coordination! Are you interested in?

So what is a kettlebell? It is used to perform ballistic exercises and it is also called  girya. It is a cast iron weight used to combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. A kettlebell looks like a  cannonball with a handle and it is available in different sizes that  range from 4 pounds to 79 pounds. Kettlebells originated in Russia in 1704.... so actually they have been around for a very long time!

Kettlebells should not be confuse with the traditional dumbells because their center of mass  is extended beyond the hand so we can ssay that they are more similar to clubbell.
Using a kettlebell you should be able to built  strength and endurance, in particular  in the, legs, shoulders and in the lower back and you should also be able to increase grip strength.  The basic movement that you can perform with a kettlebell are:
swing,
snatch,
jerk,

You will notice that these basic movements mimic the real world activities (like shoveling or farm work) and are able to engage the entire body at once. But if you have  a weak core or back or shoulder problems you should pay attention because it can be dangerous for you to use it.

The feedback I get from my exercises using the kettlebell is a great workout, much fun .. moreover I feel also strong and empowered because you have a full body workout!
Moreover if you live in a small but comfortable house you will not have to worry about where to put your kettlebell because it is so small! Being so small you will not have problem to take it anywhere and workout anytime!
Get fit in no time!!