kettlebellfit
- Course Details
- Sign Up For KettlebellFit
This is a high intensity kettlebell course open to both men and women who want to really push their fitness levels and see results but who are short on time. Kettlebells – if you haven’t yet come across them – are unusual looking cast iron weights that resemble a canon ball with a handle, and you swing them. They come in a range of sizes suitable for beginners right the way through to pros. They’ve been around for a very long time but are the current big hit with celebrities who are short on time but who want to keep lean and toned. You’re probably wondering what’s so different and great about kettlebells. Well, here goes:
- When you exercise with a standard dumbbell, the weight is in your hand and, therefore, within the mass of your body. By contrast, because a kettlebell is on the end of a handle, the weight is outside your body mass and so when you swing it, it exerts forces that have to be controlled through your core, thus working the deep, stabilizing abdominal muscles.
- In concrete terms this means that kettlebells will give you a brilliant cardio, strength, core and flexibility workout all rolled into one short, intense session, so they’re very economical on time. Great for busy parents, in other words!
- Ladies! Increasing your strength is a good thing: it gives you muscle definition, it protects you from osteoporosis in later years, an increase in muscle mass helps you burn more calories when you’re at rest and - no – you won’t end up looking like body builders!
- Regular kettlebell training improves body composition, making you leaner and reducing body fat percentages.
In short, these fitness “weapons” are powerful but they do need to be handled carefully and with excellent technique. I’m a qualified Extreme Kettlebell instructor which is just what’s needed when it comes to incorporating kettlebells safely into your fitness routine!
Courses start in January, April and September and run, during term time only, for 10 weeks: this enables me to work on kettlebell techniques and then progress the exercises over the period (yes, that means work you harder!). Running KettleFit as a course also ensures that I am aware of any medical restrictions that people might have, particularly back trouble and knee, wrist and elbow joint problems, as everyone fills in a confidential medical screening form beforehand. KettleFit takes place in a lovely new hall set in beautiful countryside just south of Loughborough. During the summer term when the evenings are light, classes will be held outdoors in the adjoining field.
The course costs £59.00 and for this you get:
- Probably the hardest and most effective workout you will have ever done
- Individual attention and help with kettlebell technique to ensure that you work safely and effectively
- A monthly newsletter with lots of information, tips and recipes
- An optional organised evening out each term
- Extra 15 minute, pre-class technique sessions if you feel that you need more help
- A wide variety of exercises and equipment that will surprise your body every week!
Testimonials
“Jo has a great passion for exercise and this shows in her teaching, ensuring that you push yourself to the max. After just a few kettlebell classes I could already see great improvements in my fitness – I will definitely be signing up for the next course!”Joanne
“I joined KettlebellFit after being plagued by a recurring back injury. I have found in only eight weeks my back feels better and my core is much stronger. The extra fitness I have gained is an added bonus – surprising results for an hour a week.”Dan
I do hope you like the sound of KettlebellFit. If you do, please have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below. If at the end of all that you still have any unanswered queries then please do feel free to contact me via email (info@zest4lifeuk.com), text (07899938032) or telephone (01509 210269).
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3 Steps To Joining KettlebellFit
- Go into Timetable and Availability and check that there are spaces available.
- Then please fill out and send either the Womens online registration form or the Mens online registration form
- We will then be in touch shortly with payment details.
That’s it! Once I have received the forms and payment, your place is booked. Dates, times and venue will be confirmed in an information sheet which I will then email out to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Kettlebells bring your heart rate up – fast!
- Kettlebells are made of cast iron and are very heavy, so don’t drop them on your foot!
- Kettlebell handles are also made of cast iron and if you grip them too hard your hands will blister!
- If your kettlebell move has gone wrong, never fight the kettlebell: move out of the way and let go!
- Protect your back: always brace your abdominals and maintain perfect posture!