Kettlebell success??

katie_mae17
katie_mae17 Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I was just wondering if anyone has had any success from incorporating Kettlebells into their workout for weightloss. I don't live close enough to any gyms so I'm stuck with things that I can do at home. I started using Kettlebells and really like it, but want to make sure it's actually a useful workout. Thanks in advance! :)

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  • Camo_xxx
    Camo_xxx Posts: 1,082 Member
    Kettlebells workouts are awesome. Some decent vids on youtube to do at home.
  • RebelDiamond
    RebelDiamond Posts: 188 Member
    Kettlebells are great! lots of full body movements that add weight resistance to cardio. Personal favourites are KB swings, KB sumo squats and KB goblet squats :)
  • sympha01
    sympha01 Posts: 942 Member
    I do a lot of different workouts (swimming, running, weights) but my HRM and activity tracker both think my kettlebell workout burns the most calories per minute. It sure makes me sweaty.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Does wonders on removing fat from your stomach. Try fitnessbender on youtube.

    Or if you have $10.00/month to spare try daily burn. I am quite impressed with their exercise programs.

  • maroonmango211
    maroonmango211 Posts: 908 Member
    Kettlebells are awesome, I just finished the program on livefitrevolution.org that uses kettlebells for their workouts (its free btw). I would recommend using KBs to anyone that has limited gym access or just wants a kickass way to get in shape at home. I didn't have a ton of weight to lose anymore when I started but my muscle gains and body shape have improved drastically over the last few months.
  • FrancisCV7
    FrancisCV7 Posts: 123 Member
    Bear with me here:

    "Before I started kettlebell training, I had never considered trying an instructor led fitness class. I had lost 25 pounds by working out on my own and making healthier food choices, so, I'd never really felt the need to join a class. However, once I signed up with my local kettlebell gym I regretted not having started sooner!

    For me, every class is an opportunity to challenge myself to become a more functionally, as well as, physically, fit person than I was the day before. Grinding out the workouts instilled a new sense of confidence in me. A type of confidence that gave me the motivation to compete in three Kettlebell competitions, and successfully complete a Spartan Race.

    Kettlebell training has reminded me that I AM capable and that I DO have what it takes; and I believe, besides keeping me in shape, that that is one the most important things I've gained."

    **The above was modified from my "success story" found on my kettlebell gym's website. Basically, kettlebell workouts are great full body workouts. You're not going to become a body builder, or stick thin, but what will happen is that you'll become more FUNCTIONALLY fit. Personally, I believe functionally fit triumphs being skinny any day!
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