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Kettlebells For Dummies
By: Sarah LurieeBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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The way to a full-body workout with amazing results by mastering kettlebells
Have you heard the buzz about the all-in-one strength and cardio workout that works every muscle in the body at once? There's a reason why professional athletes and A-list celebrities are joining the Kettlebells revolution-and now you can, too!
With numerous step-by-step photos throughout, Kettlebells For Dummies gives you everything you need to use kettlebells to safely improve strength, endurance, flexibility, joint durability, agility, mobility, athletic movement, and proper body alignment. Whether you're in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 60s and beyond, you'll discover how this fast-growing fitness phenomenon can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight by mastering numerous kettlebell exercises. One of the most effective workouts for burning fat, building lean muscle, and achieving core strength One-hour workout can burn as much as 1,000 calories Named one of the most popular fitness trends in 2009
Whether you're a self-proclaimed gym rat or have never lifted a weight, Kettlebells For Dummies shows you that it's easy to use kettlebells to achieve a full-body workout that yields amazing results.
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| Title of eBook: Kettlebells For Dummies | |
| Release Date: 05-20-2010 | |
| Publisher: For Dummies |
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Kettlebells For Dummies
Chapter One
Shaping Up with Kettlebells
In This Chapter
* Seeing how kettlebell workouts are different from other routines
* Choosing a kettlebell and other gear
* Knowing how to align your spine and hips
* Breathing right, warming up, cooling down, and being careful if you overdo your workout
* Introducing basic and advanced moves
* Adjusting workouts for special circumstances
Welcome to the world of kettlebells! A kettlebell, which looks like a cannonball with a handle, is a very simple, yet effective piece of equipment that allows you to work most of your muscle groups at the same time. Because of the fast-paced, dynamic motions in kettlebell exercises, your heart rate increases with each repetition, keeping your body in the fat-burning zone throughout your workout.
One of the greatest things about using kettlebells is that you don't need to be a hard-core, experienced fitness enthusiast to start using them. However, if you want to get the results that a kettlebell offers, you do have to challenge and tax your muscles and cardiovascular strength. Kettlebells are a tough, no-nonsense workout tool that will challenge you both physically and mentally. So, if you're someone who prefers to read your paper on the treadmill, kettlebells are probably not a good choice for you. On the other hand, if you're someone who enjoys being challenged when you work out, you'll surely find success with kettlebells. As you become a more experienced kettlebeller, you'll be pushed to your limit as you swing and snatch your way to a stronger and more confident you.
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