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Using Kettlebells for Fitness and Fat Loss

10/24/2017

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If you have spent any time at all in a fitness gym within the last couple of years, chances are you’ve seen a Kettlebell.  While using Kettlebells during a workout has grown in popularity in the last decade, I would not place them in the same category as many of the other “fad” workouts out there.  These things have been around since the 1940’s, being used in sports competitions in Russia and areas of Europe since then.  Their design makes it easy to incorporate them into many exercises.  Their design also makes it easy to create different exercises, which adds to their current popularity. 

At Prana Chiropractic and Wellness Center, I use Kettlebells often in the personal training sessions I offer.  One of the ways I use them in sessions is to add a form of resistance training that focuses on many of the movements that we use during functions of daily living.  In terms of living a Wellness Based Lifestyle, it is my position that building strength through exercise that improves our ability to function, is much more important than those exercises that increase muscle size and bulk only.  Using Kettlebells also allows me to help Practice Members work their entire body during exercises, which means more bang for their buck.  What I target with the strength and resistance routines I promote is increasing muscular strength and function, but also increasing the density of the bones, increasing metabolism, adding flexibility and range of motion, and improving endurance. 

Kettlebells also help allow for more fluid movements of the body during resistance training than traditional weight machines, and even many of the free weight exercises utilized by most trainers.  They are also great for circuit and high-intensity interval training.  When we swing, or move the Kettlebell during exercise, in order to control the movement and to change direction, we have to incorporate many more muscles than the primary movers used in most other types of free weight exercises. 

In addition to muscular strength and endurance building, Kettlebells are a great way to burn fat and calories during workouts.  In fact, it is estimated that you can burn up to 20 calories per minute while using them.  This is equivalent to the calories expenditure of running a 6 minute mile!  So not a bad option if your goal is to lose weight. 

Using Kettlebells takes a bit of getting used to if you haven’t tried them, but more and more trainers are using them to help people reach their fitness goals.  Don’t be afraid to ask the trainers at the gym to show you a few exercises, grab a book on Kettlebells, or watch a few videos on the internet and give them a shot!  Remember engaging in a solid Strength and Resistance Training routine at least 2 to 3 times a week is a must in order to build upon our Physical Wellness. 

In Wellness and Love,
Dr. Chris
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Robert Peck link
2/13/2018 04:55:57 am

Kettlebell drilling is approachable and functional for all fitness buffs. An elite sportsperson can be beneficial by this kettlebell training. Likewise, a desk-bound person who is looking to unearth the lustiness for the first time can also take the advantage of this physical drilling session. It is considered as an effective form of a workout just because by performing this physical-jerk one can get a full body workout in comparatively a short period of time. It is the best solution for the people who are running on a frenetic schedule. And lastly, I can say that since it targets different muscle groups at one time, hence it has a higher fat burning rate as compared to other physical exertions.

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Canadian Chiropractor link
8/26/2018 05:27:23 pm

Kettle bells can be a great supplement for a variety of different training regimes. They cause the user to activate many different stabilizing muscles which, in turn, enhance their overall core strength.
This is why they can be so valuable in the field of chiropractics. Since so many of the back and spine issues (those that are not the direct result of some large injury or trauma) are a result of imbalances in the muscles and thus, the tension the muscles have on the vertebrae.

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    Dr. Christopher Weaver DC, PAK is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Professional Applied Kinesiologist.  He's published two books on health and Wellness.

    Kelly Weaver, BA is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Therapeutic Yoga Specialist, and Yoga Instructor.

    NOTICE TO READER: This blog is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice and treatment from your personal physician. Readers are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither the publisher nor the authors take responsibility for possible health consequences of any person reading or following the information in this blog or any publications of Prana Chiropractic and Wellness Center. All readers, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition or supplement program.

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