Kettlebells, what izit..?

Kettlebells is one of the hottest fitness tools used by top trainers for the likes of hot-bodies Penelope Cruz and Jessica Beal. Originally from Russia, these weighted kettles can be lifted and swung through movements that work your entire body.

Why Kettlebells
the dynamic full-body moves using kettlebells will not only improve strength and muscle tone, when done continuously, stars get a hardcore cardiovascular workout.

"Kettlebells are one of the most difficult workouts to do because they involve the entire body to do the work, therefore it burns a lot of calories due to the metabolic demand. It mixes stabilization exercises, momentum and just plain strength." - Women’s Health magazine Fitness spokesperson - Amy Dixon

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