Using kettlebells has been hailed in recent years as the most efficient and effective way to train your body for burning tons of fat, getting super strong and lean, and obtaining the ultimate physique. Many people have found in kettlebells what they couldn’t find in other workouts — an exercise program that can be done in half the time of a regular workout with twice the results. To get started, you should know how to pick the right kettlebell, position your back properly, use your hips to move your kettlebell, practice proper form, and breathe correctly during a workout.
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Sarah Lurie, RKC, CSCS, founded Iron Core, the first kettlebell training studio in the United States to exclusively offer Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) certified instruction. Sarah is a nationally recognized kettlebell expert and has been featured in Fitness Magazine, among other publications.
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