Since many years athletes use kettlebells as a very popular training tool. But what exactly is this so called Kettlebell and why is a training with it so much more effective than other training methods?

The traditional kettlebell is a weight bell made of simple cast iron which can be varied in shape and cover material. The Tunturi Kettlebell Vinyl Cast Iron Kettlebell for example is, in comparison to the regular Tunturi Kettlebell, ergonomically shaped and vinyl coated. The training with one of these kettlebells improves the interaction of the whole body. Especially the center of the body will be tremendously strengthened. The exercises are called Core Strength Exercises because they demand the lower back and hip area during this highly intensive full body workout. Commonly used exercises for a kettlebell training are for example: Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell Snatch, Kettlebell Clean, and Kettlebell Jerk. With the wide amount of various exercises Kettlebell workouts not only improves the functional strength but also the explosive strength, strengthens full body stability and the cardiovascular system. Some other positive effects and improvements will be noticed through a constant kettlebell training, such as cardio strength, coordination, flexibility, agility and other positive effects on circulation.

A kettlebell workout requires breath control and the right training technique, which has to be properly learnt before working out on your own. These round dumbbells are very heavy and can become dangerous tools during the workout because of centrifugal force. Injury risk may increase during performance of dynamic exercises. The Tunturi Kettlebells are sold in different kind of weights, starting at a weight of 4 kg up to 28 kg. The Bowflex SelectTech Kettlebell 840 (100790) is an adjustable kettlebell and can be adjusted to 6 different weights and thus replaces 6 conventional kettlebells. The Ironmaster Quick-Lock Adjustable Kettlebell Handle (IM1050) is the result of intensive research and development to provide the best, strongest and easiest adjustable kettlebell on the market.