While considered by many as a modern training phenomenon Kettlebells are, in fact, steeped in history and are long established training tools. The Kettlebell is used by many including athletes, sports teams, mixed martial artists, strength athletes, power lifters, military forces including special forces, celebrities, personal trainers and everyday gym goers. Kettlebell exercises or ‘lift’ are very effective for various physical fitness goals including developing strength, power, muscle endurance, flexibility, motor skills, improved body composition and more.

Great for a whole spectrum of clients Kettlebells provide a training system that is highly adaptable, cheap, easy to learn, fun and quite unique.  Another fun factor is that Kettlebell training can easily be performed outside on a flat surface.  Many Kettlebell techniques can carry over into other training mediums although for many once they have used them and achieved positive results, they become Kettlebell devotees.  For some a whole lifestyle revolves around Kettlebell training.  As well as being able to perform similar lifts as performed with barbells and dumbbells there are many more Kettlebell lifts that can be used to obtain great results.

What is a Kettlebell?

A Kettlebell is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannon ball with a handle; essentially a Russian dumbbell.  Throughout history, Kettlebells became synonymous with strength, so much so that the Russian term for strongman is ‘Girevik’ which translates as ‘lifter of Kettlebells’!  Kettlebell lifting in Russia and the former Eastern Block is an international sport with local, national and world championships.

Kettlebell Training with Tim

Tim has completed an Advanced Tri-Planar Kettlebell Instructors course with Premier Training International (written by Richard Scrivener) and regularly prescribes Kettlebell lifts to his personal training clients because of their superior training benefits.  Kettlebell personal training sessions can be delivered in blocks of 45 minutes.  Small Group Kettlebell training is also becoming increasingly popular and Tim can teach small groups who wish to train together with kettlebells.