Because our kettlebells are the best you can get in New Zealand. That is what our customers keep telling us.
Of course there are some cheaper kettlebells out there but the finish on these kettlebells is very poor and after a few reps users hands are often cut up and sore. One of our customers bought a cheaper version, used it for one set and then returned it becuase it was so hard on his hands. He is now happily swinging and snatching one of our kettlebells with no problem at all.
Other kettlebells have a very shiny finish. This may look nice but after a few reps they get very difficult to hold onto as you hand gets sweaty from all the hard work. Sure you can use some lifting chalk, but even this doesn't stick to the handle very well and of course kettlebells that fly from a users hand can cause considerable damage and injury.
Our kettlebells have a slightly mat finish which allows you to grip the kettlebell better, thus resulting in a safer more effective workout.
Our kettlebells also have a nice thick handle to work the grip and provide more comfortable use when doing high reps. Some kettlebells have thin handles which are not very confortable when using heavy weights.
Because they are incredibly effective at producing real results. Kettlebells can be used to perform traditional exercises or special kettlebell exercises. They can be used for a power cardio or a strength workout. They build lean muscle and strip off fat and can be used for either low grinding strength reps or high rep swings. Kettlebells develop endurance, flexibility and functional strength that can be used on the field or in your sport, not just in the gym ... they are the ultimate all in one gym.
The unique design of kettlebells with the centre of mass displaced from the handle makes exercises both harder, yet easier to perform. High rep swings leave you puffing like you have done multiple 400 metre sprints, but the design means you haven't wiped your knees out in the process. The most basic kettlebell exercise is the swing. Swings develops an explosive hip snap, fantastic for tackling in rugby, doing deadlifts for powerlifting or for targeting those troublesome glutes and hamstrings. As numerous kettlebell exercises are done one handed they promote co-ordination and develops the core and other stabiliser muscles. These stabiliser muscles are constantly being worked, resulting in abs of steel with explosive power to match.
Kettlebells have traditional been used by weightlifters because the Olympic lifts ie, the snatch and the clean and jerk, can be learnt quickly once kettlebells are mastered. You can now get all the benefits of the Olympic lifts without having to master all the finer technical points of Olympic lifting. Using kettlebells for snatches and clean & jerks can develop explosive power in your hips, a strong injury resistance back, greater flexibility and this transfers over to any sport where tackling, sprinting or jumping is required.
For those after aesthetics as well as performance, high rep kettlebell drills are also excellent at burning fat. There is a growing trend towards power cardio workouts and away from low intensity aerobics ... and for this kettlebells are excellent. You will look lean, strong and athletic with performance to match.
Finally kettlebell workouts are fast and effective and best of all can be done in your own time in your own space, eliminating the need for a gym membership or expensive equipment
No. Most kettlebell exercises are done with one hand at a time eg, one arm swing, one arm snatch, one arm press. The benefit of single arm training is that the core (abs, back) have to work harder to balance you whilst doing the exercise thus leading to greater ab / back stimulation. Sometimes when doing doubel kettlebell exercises there is a tendency to incorrectly lean back which can cause back damage.
Instead of getting a pair of kettlebells we suggest getting two difference size kettlebells. In this way you can have heavy / light days or you can use the heavier kettlebell for exercises you are better at and use the lighter kettlebell for those exercises that are more difficult.
if you want to perform Double kettlebell Jerks or presses we suggest you get the Professional grade kettlebells as they are designed more for double work.
Kettlebells are traditionally sized in "pood's". A "pood" is a traditional Russian measurement and is equivalent to approximately 16Kg (35lb). The sizes are non metric and are based off this measurement ie, 4kg, 6kg, 8kg, 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg, 40kg, 48kg, 56kg. KettleBells NZ stocks the full range of kettlebell sizes
Male Trainees
Most males can begin with a 16kg (1 pood) kettlebell to master all the movements. Although 16kg does not seem heavy the dynamic nature of kettlebell training combined with the off center weight makes them more difficult and harder to control. Once mastered users can progress to a 24kg kettlebell, a 32kg kettlebell is likely a longer term goal for most trainees.
If the male trainee is bigger / stronger than average and has some intermediate weight training experience or some martial arts experience then they may be able to start with a 20kg kettlebell for most exercises. The next kettlebell in the progression should be the 28kg kettlebell and then perhaps the 36kg kettlebell when significant strength has been developed.
Female Trainees
An average female trainee should begin with a 8kg kettlebell. An female trainer that is above average in size or strength may be able to start with a 12kg kettlebell. Only a few female trainers will progress to a 16kg. However, females tend to progress on the lower body exercises reasonable quickly but can sometimes struggle with the upper body exercises due to their smaller frames and less upper body muscle mass and strength.
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