Why Kettlebell training is so incredible for fat loss

Why Kettlebell training is so incredible for fat loss
In all my years as a personal trainer and fitness advisor I
have never seen such an amazing piece of equipment as the
Russian Kettlebell for fat loss. Not only are they
incredibly effective for rapid weight loss but they are
cheap to buy, require very little space and are fun to use.
In fact, I have never come across a client that has told me
they do not enjoy working out with kettlebells.

Here's the facts about kettlebell training and why they
should be your number one choice for fat loss, no matter
who you are:

1. You burn more fat in less time

Kettlebell training is different from conventional weight
training because it focuses on the body's natural
movements, these natural movements leave no muscles
untouched. So rather than exercising just your arms, legs,
or back, kettlebell training works the entire body as a
complete unit.

This type of training is very demanding, imagine how much
more oxygen and energy is required to fuel 600+ muscles
rather than just 1 or 2! The consequences of this are
phenomenal; you can get an incredible workout in just 20
minutes and burn huge amounts of fat compared with regular
long drawn out exercise.

2. Increases your metabolism

Your body has evolved to function in certain movement
patterns whether it's bending over to pick up a child or
squatting down to sit into a chair. It is these exact
movement patterns that Kettlebell training mimics and as
you replicate these patterns your body will reward you by
getting stronger and building muscle tone fast. I have
never seen such quick gains in muscle tone than through
kettlebell training.

Muscle tone is very important when it comes to fat loss
because muscle is very metabolically active which means it
constantly needs energy to maintain its size. The great
news is that its favourite source of energy is body fat, so
the more muscle tone you can develop the more fat you will
burn, even at rest.

3. Burn calories even after exercise

The "Afterburn" or EPOC (excessive post-exercise oxygen
consumption) is another great reason why kettlebells are so
effective for fat loss. Certain intensive exercise, like
kettlebell training, that drives your body into the
anaerobic zone with create "Afterburn" or EPOC.

Following a kettlebell session the body has to work hard to
return itself back to equilibrium: re-oxygenation of
tissues, clearance of lactic acid, glycogen refuelling etc.
This process demands energy and this energy comes from, you
guessed it, your fat stores. So unlike other forms of
exercise you will actually be burning calories after your
workout, and for up to 24 hours too.

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Greg is a leading health and fitness professional and
co-founder of the "Kettlebell Union" based in Hampstead,
North London.
Get fat blasting Free Kettlebell Workouts at
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