This little piece of equipment from Russia can help you make great gains. Here’s how to use kettlebells for your training out of the water.
A kettlebell is a small piece of gym equipment (conventionally made of iron) that is basically a spherical weight with a handle. It first appeared in Russia back in the 18th-century, “officially” as a counterbalance for trading purposes but “unofficially” for strength competitions between merchants and traders. The kind of kettlebell we are now familiar with, shaped like a cannonball with a handle, was invented in the former USSR and used for training both professional and amateur athletes.
There are various reasons why more and more people are choosing this piece of equipment as part of their training: it is not too expensive or too bulky and is extremely versatile.
Weights (and sizes) vary from 2 kg-40 kg, so you can choose the right weight for your strength and fitness when first using this piece of equipment.
Kettlebells will improve your physical fitness as a swimmer by working on your strength and power. Bearing in mind that the right posture is crucial when exercising with weights, they will also help you develop your core stability. They will also…
