How many sets for the kettlebell?

 

You will usually perform somewhere between five to ten sets of kettlebell swings depending on what you want to achieve. Strength calls for less at higher load, while cardio is biased towards more repetitions in less time with a lower load.

 

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When to use kettlebells

 

Kettlebells should be used once you are ready and fit enough to move the weight about if the goal is to tone up. Especially if you want better glutes which look more eye-popping the kettlebell is your friend if you do not forget to squeeze your glutes at the top of the swing. A bit more detail in this article which I hope you will enjoy.

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Which fitness trainer certification is the best

 

If you found this article you are considering to take up a career in the fitness industry. You will have trained, improved and found a passion for training. Another option could be that the doors of higher education have closed for you. This might be due to age or prior qualifications.

This article will outline the research which I have done when I was considering to get certified. For me, it started with losing weight. From there I moved on to increase performance in the gym and finally ended up in a second career.

Whatever you want to do, the keys are proper planning and execution.

 

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Can kettlebell swings replace deadlifts?

The short answer to this question is no as the context is lacking. This article will outline the main principles and sources to help you answer this question in your own context by discussing goal sets, the movements themselves and real-life examples. In the end, you will find links to further resources to cross-reference with other experts.

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Will kettlebells get you ripped? 

 

The notion in the fitness industry that you just follow one simple program for 30 days and then have the dream beach body is a fallacy to lead people astray to spend their hard-earned bucks on crap. Do not fall into this trap and be deliberate about your goals and, above all, realistic. Abs are made in the kitchen and kettlebells can help along the way, but will not be the main lever to your dream physique.

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Why is kettlebell training so effective? [Article]

 

There is a craze about kettlebells and they have taken the fitness world by storm. You can now find them in any major fitness outlet in different forms and shapes. But why is kettlebell training so effective? It all depends on what your goals are and it just so happens to be that kettlebells have a pretty good alignment with what most people in the market want.

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How many kettlebell swings? [Article]

In this article, you will find the factors which will influence how many swings you should do, guidance on how to form fitness goals and finally some templates with advice on what to pick. Based on your level you will do somewhere between 100 - 500 swings with a very high probability of coming in at the low end of 10x10 sets which is plenty.

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Which kettlebell should a woman start with

 

This is a valid question which I also asked myself when starting out in the gym again in my late twenties after doing nothing for eight years and getting a belly. For women, the starting weights range from 8kg to 16kg depending on several factors which will be discussed in this article. Kettlebell training is fun, makes you strong and rounds your butt. All good things if you ask me.

 

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Where do kettlebell swings target?

 

The short answer to this question is "almost everywhere". As this is not really a scientific or very instructional answer I have worked on a more comprehensive breakdown with some anatomical explanations for you. The kettlebell swing is worth the time invested which many seasoned lifters can attest. Andy Bolton uses it and women also seem to like this type of exercise more than working with a barbell

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Which kettlebell weight should I buy?

 

Kettlebells have been gaining in popularity for the last decade. Pavel Tsatsoulin was the main driver of a movement that started from "What you use cowbells to train" to mainstream level with DVD sets delivering kettlebells for free with their program (hint, as this kettlebell comes for free, you guessed it, its crap). This article takes my experience with kettlebells and walks you through the major principles. As I do not own many different kettlebells myself, because I am simple and did my research on my first time purchase, refer to the links at the end of the article if you want to know details about specific models and learn from others.

 

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