Boost Power-Endurance using Kettlebell Training

The kettlebell, from its humble origins in agrarian measurement has turned into a powerful weight training accessory. Trust the Russians to come up with rugged and utilitarian equipment. Offering great scope for boosting power and endurance with a range of exercises, the kettlebell is one of the most versatile free weights.

Power and endurance for whole body

Kettlebell training increases strength in the lower back, legs and shoulders. This translates into better power, endurance and grip. The exercises workout a large number of muscle groups. It is important to note here that power and endurance are not limited to particular portions of the body, it actually applies to the whole body. And kettlebells have the range of exercises to increase power and endurance for the whole body.

Small weights offering power and endurance? Flummoxed?

Contrary to opinion that only bigger and heavier weights help to develop power and endurance, it is a fact that power and endurance will come when all parts of the body are worked out. Kettle bells require large number of repetitions, either by sets without a break or with breaks. The large number of repetitions are primarily responsible for building up endurance.

Kettlebells in pairs or used alone

Kettlebells can be used in pairs or alone. The difference lies in the nature of the exercise.  Kettlebells can be used to work out any part of the body due to the nature of handles provided. Suitable for squats, deadlifts, snatch, jerk, clean, lunges, rowing, the list is nearly endless offering options to exercise all parts of the body. One of the greatest advantages of kettlebell is that exercises exist for using one weight, which is quite unlike most other free weights like barbells that are usually performed with a pair of weights.

This rugged free weight has not been replaced, but has gained in popularity, for the simple and effective workout options it offers. An ideal way to work out at home, to exercise all parts, the kettlebell forms part of a professional’s workout schedule due to the manifold benefits it offers.