Newport Beach Kettlebell Training

Newport Beach Kettlebell Training,.......
....for Fat Loss and Mental Toughness

Be Honest with yourself. You must be tired of struggling with:

* Diets that are hard to stick with and that don't work.

* Your endless New Years resolution to "Get in Shape".

* Trying to figure out on your own how to get in shape.

* Not fitting into your favorite clothes.

* An overweight bulge that creates stares from people.

* A bloating and uncomfortable belly

Well, now you have real options. The latest fitness rage to hit the nation is simply the kettlebell. These explosive kettlebell exercises are not new to fitness regimens. In fact it is an old traditional training tool used by the Russian military, their athletes, and weightlifters. It appeared in the Russian dictionary in 1704 and was referred to as "girya" , which was a strongman or kettlebell man. The kettlebell is a cast iron weight that resembles a cannonball with a handle. Try picturing a round bowling ball. There are a variety of kettlebells sold, but the majority of kettlebells are made from iron.

Kettlebell exercises have been praised for the ability to blast fat, create strength, endurance, mental toughness, toning, and joint stabilizing. If you visit the gym often for cardio class and the use of its exercise weights, the kettlebell training benefits will beat all of your expectations. You will even have greater endurance for your regular exercises. And all of this is achieved with the most efficient movements within a thirty minute time frame.

The kettlebell dominates and replaces all other exercise equipment. This is a result of its design and the kettlebell exercises you will perform. You will no longer need to use dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls, or even cardio classes. But, if you continue to use these tools, you will notice a greater strength ability and your mind will become sharp. The kettlebell training benefits deliver an all in one conditioning for extreme fitness. So how do kettlebell exercises replace your favorite equipment?

You can perform basic dead lifts and squats with kettlebells instead of using barbells. Russian athletes didn't need a lot of weight for true resistance. In fact the kettlebells come in a range of sizes from 8 pounds to 97 pounds. You will be surprised with your greater strength capacity using a 44 pounds or 53 pounds kettlebell versus a barbell of heavier weight.

You can do just as much and even better with a kettlebell over a dumbbell. The kettlebell will stretch your shoulder up top and not restrict it at the bottom like a dumbbell will. This will allow you to perform a variety of shoulder exercises which may be impossible with other equipment.

With the use of the handle, you can throw a kettlebell in a variety of ways unlike a medicine ball. The handle is iron sturdy and you can practice your swing. This is especially beneficial for athletes who need swinging power.

And you will not need to use the treadmill anymore. The kettlebell training benefits for cardio conditioning will prepare you to compete mentally on the job and school. It is important to follow a regimen of basic kettlebell exercises. But, you do not want to put all of your effort on just one or two exercises. Lets review the five important areas of training.

They include

* Press

* Pull

* Squat

* Lower body pull

* Core

The kettlebell focuses on muscle integration and not isolation.

Every drill that is performed with kettlebell exercises will work multiple muscle groups in unison. You are training your whole body with an emphasis on your core and back muscles to create the results your body needs. You will also work your abdominals, chest, forearms, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps, and shoulders.

You can get personal instruction from myself, a kettlebell trainer, or purchase a DVD with solid instruction on how to form your body while performing kettlebell exercises.

Let's review some of the type of drills you will perform and the benefits to support the body as a whole.

Just like when using other exercise equipment, the foundation of all drills start with the kettlebell swing. This fundamental movement while standing up is the beginning drill which leads to all other kettlebell exercises. It is vital to perform the swing hundreds of times to understand how to move and flow with momentum. You will build strength quickly, bend, bench, and have the ability to lift the kettlebells starting with the swing.

The Press will include drills called the Military Press or Floor Press. You will press against the floor using one or two kettlebells. There are also variations within the press such as the Clean and Press. The clean is directly related to the swing.

The Pull includes the Bent-over Row, the One-arm Row, and Pull-ups with a kettlebell. Simple pull-ups become intense with the bell, and work those muscle groups not used before.

The Squat includes the Hack Squat, and the Overhead Squat. You will lower your body in a squat position to raise the kettlebell over your head with small repetitions. You can also perform difficult one-legged squats, to increase the intensity.

The Lower Body Pull includes the double swing, double snatch, using one-arm snatch, and one-arm swing. These drills will strengthen your lower body.

The Core includes the Low Windmill, which is an excellent whole body movement that builds a strong back and abs. The bent press with one kettlebell and the side press is within this drill also.

These five areas need to covered within your workout to build up a strong, balanced physique. Once you become familiar with the drills you will want to work on all them, and not just the ones you like.

Overall, the kettlebell will melt the fat from you and prepare you mentally for any tough obstacle. The kettlebell training benefits will lean you out if you are overweight, and build you up if you have a skinny frame. These are powerful equipment tools to fix your body composition; wherever your body needs fixing. You are bound to become addicted to this exercise form once you see and feel your results. This is a serious strength tool for all women and men.