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Kettlebells
That's because if you go ahead and get yourself a kettlebell, you're probably not going to need any other exercise program or product that's recommended in UniqueFitnessTips.com. We might as well pack our bags and go home. Kettlebells are amazing. I particularly like them because they don't take up much space (I store mine in my closet) and you can sneak in a good workout with these things during a quick break on a busy day. And it's a powerful workout that by far exceeds anything I've been able to accomplish in a gym. The benefits of working out with kettlebells come much faster than any other exercise program I've tried. They hack off fat, tone your muscles, improve your cardio (without your ever having to step on a treadmill!), and leave you feeling super-refreshed. Kettlebells, as you can see in the photo at the top of this page, look like cannonballs with a handle. I currently use two of them -- a 44-pounder for most workouts, and a 35-pounder for "light" days and exercises that I haven't yet been able to master with the heavier kettlebell. I originally started with a 35-pounder -- the recommended starting point for an Average Joe like myself -- and my goal is to progress to a 53-pounder (it's been said that only mutants like to go much further than that). The ballistic nature of the exercises involved give you a full-body workout, including cardio. It's hard to believe, but this little cross-breed of a cannonball and a handle can replace an entire gym. Say adios to dumbbells, barbells, treadmills, stationary bikes, the works. Kettlebells dominate all other forms of exercise equipment in terms of overall benefits and convenience. Among the benefits you can expect to gain are:
In addition to the obvious health benefits, I love kettlebells because they're remarkably time-saving. You don't have to work out with it for hours on end -- 10 or 15 minutes a day is enough (although a lot of enthusiasts eventually work their way up to 30 minutes and beyond). In fact, recently I disclosed a secret to a fellow kettlebell aficionado: I can sneak in a workout while my wife is hollering at me to do stuff around the house. As someone who's married with children, I've never been able to consistently go to karate class or a gym due to the inevitable domestic distractions. But look what I did the other day when my significant other barked about the laundry and other chores:
It's a win-win situation. I'm happy because I got a workout in, my wife is happy because I did all the chores, and on top of that the chores weren't so bad after all because I'd turned them into a fun challenge. (The people behind the kettlebell are big on interval training -- one minute between sets is ideal -- so it's a fun sight for my wife to see me vacuuming in a frenzy before dropping the Hoover and picking up the kettlebell.) What can I say, I absolutely love this. If you think this might be something for you, here are some links that can provide you with much
more in-depth information... enjoy!
Recommended ResourcesOrder Kettlebells HereMore Russian Kettlebell Challenges Note: For any exercise program -- especially the kettlebell, which will give you an hour's workout in mere minutes -- check with your physician first before you begin.
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