Health Story

 

GET TONED AND CURVY AND GET TRAINING WITH KETTLEBELLS

 

For many women, the key to keeping fit and toned is finding a programme that¹s both enjoyable and gives guaranteed results. And, if there¹s no such thing as the perfect way to work out, Kettlebell Training comes close! ­ Aerobics and spin classes are never always appealling, and with gyms blasting out dance music soon becomes boring! So, many women these days are becoming hooked on the old school tool training method-kettlebell training and kettlebell classes.

 

London-based personal trainer, Jamie Lloyd ­ http://www.russiankettlebellsuk.com ­ takes weekly kettlebell classes in London with many classes ending up as all-girl sessions.

 

Kettlebells ­are basically a cast-iron cannonball with a handle ­were originally used by Russian strongmen and look like a serious piece of kit, which they are. But, play with them for a while, get a feel for using them, and you start to appreciate how beautifully tactile they are, they are ­ compact, smooth and curvy.

Depending on their strength and fitness levels, most women start off with a 6kg or 8kg bell, but, within a month or so, it¹s likely you¹ll graduate to bigger sizes.

Boredom is often a factor when it comes to sticking to a fitness programme, but kettlebells are astonishingly versatile. There are so many different kettlebell exercises and combinations, you can do a different workout every time.

 

Variations on squats, swings and ab exercises­ to name just a few of the possible moves ­help strengthen your limbs and work you way up to a  sweat.

Exercises to improve stamina, coordination and flexibility can also be incorporated into a workout, with programmes tailored to the individual¹s capabilities and goals.

One concern many women have regarding any form of weight training is that it may cause their muscles to bulk up too much. Rest assured, three or four sessions a week on light to medium bells will leave you toned and lean, not looking like The Rock!

Training can be done alone or as part of a group, and in virtually any space where it¹s safe to swing a bell. Jamie Lloyd holds his kettlebell classes outdoors, but you can exercise in your living room or bedroom. And, if your job takes you away from home frequently, why not pack a light bell in your car boot, as the ultimate ³portable gym²?

Fun, versatile and effective, Russian Kettlebells are a great choice for any woman who¹s serious about getting fit. And yes, if you do happen to be an incurable girlie-girl, they are also available in pink!

 

For more information on kettlebell training, kettlebell classes and kettlebell courses in London visit http://www.russiankettlebellsuk.com