Consider Swapping Dumbbells For Kettlebells | NBC Washington

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A new trend in weightlifting and fitness claims that your workout routine should only last a half hour -- any longer than that and you’re not doing it correctly.  Intrigued?  Well, so are we.

Kettlebell routines are the rapidly growing workout that’s catching the attention of individuals looking to hop off of that hum-drum weight bench and shape up with the help of kettlebells.  The iron weight comes in the shape of a cannon ball, with an attached handle, and combines cardiovascular, flexibility and strength trainings for an engaging, full body workout.

The kettlebell, which links its roots back to Russian tradition, comes in a variety of sizes.  The conventional Russian kettlebell weighs 1 pood, or 35 pounds, but is available in lower weight increments.

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Thanks, Julie! I love yoga because in requiring balance as well as strength it engages all the tiny fibers in the muscle and all the tiny muscles that are often missed during other workouts. These would take that a step further. Very cool. :)

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