MAKE TRAINING FUN.
TRAIN WITH KETTLEBELLS.

What is a kettlebell?
A kettlebell is kind of like a cannonball with a handle.

Why are kettlebells so great?
Training with kettlebells can make you functionally strong from your head to your feet. In other words, they don’t just create muscles for show; they create muscles for action. They can increase your flexibility and give you the ultimate cardio workout. They can even help rehabilitate your body from old injuries. The best thing about kettlebells is that they make training fun.

What can I do with kettlebells that I can’t do with regular weights?
Kettlebells are not balanced like dumbbells. When you hold them they are off center, so your body has to adjust to the imbalance. Your whole body is constantly adapting and working while you are training with a kettlebell - it’s hard to isolate a single muscle group. You’re not creating weaknesses while you train. Sure you can do the same exercise with dumbbells, but it’s really not the same. And, it’s just not as fun.

Who should train with kettlebells?
Anyone who wants to be healthy. Anyone who hates doing cardio or aerobic exercise. Anyone who wants to add a new dimension to his/her workouts. Anyone who wants to be fit, lean and mean. Anyone.

Kettlebell Workshop

Two workshops were recently held to introduce folks to kettlebell training routines. The workshops were held on consecutive Saturdays in October. James and Tim Anderson of TAS Fitness conducted the workshops. Topics included demonstration of various exercises and focused on form and proper method for working with the kettlebells.

Below is a series of shots that picture how the training was introduced to the group without the bells and then adding in the bells. Pictured attendees include: Shawn Manning a personal trainer from Wilmington, Mandy Price who used to be a trainer at the studio, and Lori Dew who owns Carolina Dance Productions.