Common Questions about Using Kettlebells

Using kettlebells in your workout is a great way to burn calories, improve your coordination and balance, and build muscle. No one can argue that kettlebells aren’t also fun. Once you learn the basics, you’ll be surprised at how much you can really do with this one piece of exercise equipment.

Let’s look at some common questions about using kettlebells.

* How Do I Pick the Right Weight? – When you are choosing the weight to use, it’s important to test them out to see how you feel. Do the basic exercise with them, the kettlebell deadlift, to assess the fit and weight. You should not be able to easily lift this over your head.

* How Many Days a Week Can I Do My Kettlebells? – You can do kettlebells every single day if you do different exercises so that you don’t wear out the same group of muscles each day. Kettlebells can literally be your only workout if you desire.

* Where Can I Find Classes? – Your local YMCA, gym, and even some community centers have local trainers that you can work with.

* What Type of Kettlebell Do I Need? – The type of kettlebell you purchase depends on what your goals are. There are many to choose from. The important thing is to get the right size and weight for your purposes, with some advice from a professional.

* How Much Weight Can I Lose? – Once you are used to doing the movements correctly, you can literally burn 1200 calories in an hour. That is, of course, for more advanced kettlebell trainers, but it’s something to work toward.

* What Type of Shoes Do I Need? – The best shoes allow your feet to stay flat, but you can also just work out in your bare feet. You want the shoes to allow your feet to be on the floor in their natural position. That’s why you should never wear running shoes.

* What’s the Most Important Aspect of Kettlebell Training? – The most important aspects of kettlebell training (and arguably any type of workout training) is to get your form correct. Having the right form can help you avoid injury and ensure the work you do actually shows.

* What Is the Correct Exercise Position? – Place your feet shoulder’s width apart, keep your chest up, retract your shoulders down, keep your core engaged, your back flat, knees bent slightly, and your weight should be distributed on your heels.

* What Type of Exercises Do You Do with a Kettlebell? – There are essentially two types of exercises you do with the kettlebell, called “grinds” and “ballistic” movements. Grinds are slow, and ballistics are fast.

Kettlebells offer both aerobic and strength training in one piece of equipment. You can get all sizes and weights of kettlebells to use in a variety of different types of movements. The best thing to do is to learn how to do each exercise properly before moving on to the next. Take your time, and this type of workout will pay off in significant ways.