Kettlebell: more than just a ball

The kettlebell is becoming increasingly popular in Belgium. This cast-iron cannonball with a handle can be used for the entire body. Many different muscle groups can be trained using the kettlebell. A kettlebell workout helps with fat burning and muscle building.

Origin of kettlebells

Kettlebells or girya originally come from Russia, where they were formerly used by farmers and soldiers. From 1940 to 1980, it was even Russia's national sport. During this period, the kettlebell also became enormously popular in the rest of the world. People discovered that they could use the kettlebell for different muscle groups and thus burn more calories due to the higher energy consumption. This led to worldwide enthusiasm. Kettlebells come in many weights: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48 kilograms. These increments can be logically explained by the former unit of weight "pood", which weighs 16 kilograms. In this blog, we delve deeper into the different weights.

Increase your metabolism

With a kettlebell workout, you can burn up to 400 calories in 20 minutes. This is because you demand a lot from different muscle groups. If you mainly want to get stronger, dumbbells might be better, but kettlebells make you fitter and more explosive. With kettlebell exercises, you not only work on weight loss but also achieve a more toned and attractive body over time. During a kettlebell workout, you improve your posture, balance, and coordination. You engage your entire body, which helps you build muscle mass better. Also, read this blog where we discuss the top 3 kettlebell exercises. Kettlebells are a cheap and efficient way to exercise. A major advantage is that you can use them anywhere, and their compact size makes them easy to store.

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