Kettlebell workouts were all the rage last year and this year it looks as if the trend will continue.
But what's so simple about kettlebell training?
Before I answer that question let's look at the top 3 stumbling blocks that prevent people from getting in shape.
1. Complicated exercise programs.
The trend in the fitness industry today is to make exercise programs more complex. There are more exercises in each program. There are more nuances to each exercise. The emphasis is on finding perfection instead of just getting going. As a result, confusion, frustration, and failure are a result.
2. Complicated exercises.
That's right, stand on this leg while moving that arm, but only do it in such-in-such a way or you'll blow your back out or fail to ever produce more offspring. Exercises should be simple and reflect all the movements you are likely to encounter in your daily life. They should not only get you in shape, but they should help you move better and give you more energy.
3. Failure to recognize progress.
With so many complicated exercise programs containing so many complicated exercises, how do you measure progress? Failure to make and/or recognize progress leads to frustration and failure. You may have been there more than once. You know the old saying, "the more moving parts, the easier to break."
Kettlebell workouts on the other hand, start off simple and progress to "advanced." In the world's first and leasing school of kettlebell training, the RKC, there are only six exercises to work with, or to "master." Using only these six can provide a lifetime of progress and unlimited fitness.
These kettlebell workouts aren't complicated. They're simple. The best way to start is with one or two of the six exercises. That way, it's easier to measure the progress you're making.
For example, the Swing, the foundational kettlebell training exercise, uses every single muscle in your body, focusing on your legs, hips, and abs, but also forces your body to use a lot of energy, severely taxing your heart and lungs, ensuring you get your cardio in.
You can track your progress very easily with the Swing. Simply count how many reps you do in a workout (five minutes of Swings when you're first starting out can be the most productive workout you've had in years...). Then in your next workout, do more reps. Keep the workout duration the same - say 10 minutes. Do this three times per week for 4 weeks and watch your body transform!
The most productive forms of exercise are the ones that are simple to perform and are easy to measure progress (results) to keep you motivated. Kettlebell workouts fit the bill perfectly. You owe it to yourself to finally make noticeable progress this year. If you've never used kettlebells before, now is the time to start using them. This is your year to finally get in the shape you've always wanted.
Geoff Neupert has been a fitness professional for over 16 years. He helps all types of people lose fat and get in the best shape of their lives by using kettlebells. Learn how to get in the best shape of your life by going to Kettlebell Secrets.
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