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Kettlebells versus dumbell/barbells

  • 07-02-2014 4:32am
    #1
    Paddysniper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭


    Hello,

    I have a set of weights and I'm thinking about starting back at them but I see more and more about kettlebells and I'm curious.
    I do prefer the idea of slow steady lifting to the idea of swinging a bell around the room.
    Looking for opinions on which method is the most effective for weight loss and toning up?
    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    rick_fantastic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 905 ✭✭✭rick_fantastic


    Kettlebells are fantastic for making uses of full body movement, you dont just work single muscle groups with KB like you do with dumbells.

    Saying that, bad form with a kettlebell will leave you in a world of hurt... go to some classes to get your form right and guide on how to do the excerises properly..

    I prefer a mix, kettlebells for HIIT training and dumbell, barbell for strength training

    If you want to lose weight and tone up, many say 80% diet, 20% exercise - get the diet sorted as your main priority, any type of weight training you do after diet is fixed will help!


  • #3
    Paddysniper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭Paddysniper


    rick_fantastic wrote: »
    Kettlebells are fantastic for making uses of full body movement, you dont just work single muscle groups with KB like you do with dumbells.

    Saying that, bad form with a kettlebell will leave you in a world of hurt... go to some classes to get your form right and guide on how to do the excerises properly..

    I prefer a mix, kettlebells for HIIT training and dumbell, barbell for strength training

    If you want to lose weight and tone up, many say 80% diet, 20% exercise - get the diet sorted as your main priority, any type of weight training you do after diet is fixed will help!

    Thanks for the advice. I might just change my eating habits and do some free weights then. From what I've read it's really good for your metabolism.


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