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It’s great to see 13 highly motivated members of Dow Jones training hard with Kettlebells every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes in London city.

Every single person is giving 100% and the grimaces and smiles on their faces tell a thousand stories. These are intense sessions of 30 minutes and I’m proud to say they have all picked it up very well.

So far we have covered the One handed swing and the Squat, laced together with a variety of bodyweight exercises.

To all those brave enough to take part - keep up the good work folks, the results will be plentyful.

For further info on Kettlebell classes you can contact me on info@gbpersonaltraining.com

In all my years as a personal trainer and fitness advisor I have never seen such an amazing piece of equipment as the Russian Kettlebell for fat loss. Not only are they incredibly effective for rapid weight loss but they are cheap to buy, require very little space and are fun to use. In fact, I have never come across a client that has told me they do not enjoy working out with kettlebells.

Here’s the facts about kettlebell training and why they should be your number one choice for fat loss, no matter who you are:

1. You burn more fat in less time
Kettlebell training is different from conventional weight training because it focuses on the body’s natural movements, these natural movements leave no muscles untouched. So rather than exercising just your arms, legs, or back, kettlebell training works the entire body as a complete unit.

This type of training is very demanding, imagine how much more oxygen and energy is required to fuel 600+ muscles rather than just 1 or 2! The consequences of this are phenomenal; you can get an incredible workout in just 20 minutes and burn huge amounts of fat compared with regular long drawn out exercise.

2. Increases your metabolism
Your body has evolved to function in certain movement patterns whether it’s bending over to pick up a child or squatting down to sit into a chair. It is these exact movement patterns that Kettlebell training mimics and as you replicate these patterns your body will reward you by getting stronger and building muscle tone fast. I have never seen such quick gains in muscle tone than through kettlebell training.

Muscle tone is very important when it comes to fat loss because muscle is very metabolically active which means it constantly needs energy to maintain its size. The great news is that its favourite source of energy is body fat, so the more muscle tone you can develop the more fat you will burn, even at rest.

3. Burn calories even after exercise
The “Afterburn” or EPOC (excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption) is another great reason why kettlebells are so effective for fat loss. Certain intensive exercise, like kettlebell training, that drives your body into the anaerobic zone with create “Afterburn” or EPOC.

Following a kettlebell session the body has to work hard to return itself back to equilibrium: re-oxygenation of tissues, clearance of lactic acid, glycogen refuelling etc. This process demands energy and this energy comes from, you guessed it, your fat stores. So unlike other forms of exercise you will actually be burning calories after your workout, and for up to 24 hours too.

For free kettlebell workouts sign up by following this link and entering your email address in the top right of the screen http://www.gbpersonaltraining.com/kettlebells

My good friend and work colleague Paul Fallows has put together a video on kettlebell training. Take a peek and see how it should be done…..

http://www.kettlebellunion.co.uk

There are plenty of reasons to choose kettlebells over the mainstream equipment and methods, or at least add them to your regime:

1. Kettlebells are a greater challenge than dumb-bells and barbells not to mention those ineffective machines.

2. Kettlebells are suitable for men and women, young and old as long as you are tough and have no health restrictions.

3. Kettlebells are the working class alternative to plyometrics, a great tool for improving an athlete’s ability to expertly absorb shocks. Also, outstanding grip developers.

4. Kettlebells are an highly effective tool for strengthening the connective tissues, especially in the back. Many bad backs have been fixed up with this deceptively crude looking tool.

5. Kettlebells melt fat and build a powerful heart without the dishonour of dieting and aerobics.

6. Variety - the number of Kettlebell drills is only limited by the imagination and safety.

7. Balance of tension and relaxation. Tension is strength, relaxation is speed. An athlete must balance both to maximise skill. Kettlebell training utilises a balance of tension and relaxation.

8. Fun - you can juggle, spin, pass hand to hand and throw the kettlebell.

9. Kettlebells are less expensive than fancy treadmills and the home gyms. They are virtually indestructible and take up very little space.

10. Many piece of equipment claim to promote “all-round fitness” only kettlebells deliver strength, explosiveness, flexibility, and joint mobility, endurance and fat loss, all in one tight package.

For more information on my kettlebell training visit:

http://www.kettlebellunion.com