Kettlebells- The Next Big Thing?

LOS ANGELES (KABC)- Kettlebells could be the next big thing.  Experts say you can see twice the results in half the amount of time. 

A study done by the American Council on Exercise found that 20 minutes of kettle-bell training beat out 30 minutes on the treadmill along with 30 minutes of traditional strength training. Clearly taking a step in the right direction is changing up your routine and putting everything into the swing of things.

In our fast paced society it's hard enough to make it to the gym, let alone do an hour workout while we are there.  Kettle-bells incorporate a total body workout, using multiple joint movements (compound movements) to keep the heart rate elevated.  This perfect combination of strength training and cardiovascular training will optimize your time as oppose to doing a 30 minute weight routine then spending another 30 minutes on a treadmill or elliptical. 

In my opinion, a kettlebell routine 2 days a week, in conjunction with a normal 2-dimensional weight routine and 45 minute cardio day, will round out the perfect week.

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Keep Swingin'!
Tim