Are you looking for a workout that is fun and trendy but can greatly develop your strength and endurance? Kettlebell workout is your answer. It will give you a unique feel when you lift it, and its handle will allow you to have a firm grip. I’d like to think of kettlebell as the new kid in town when it comes to free weights.

Kettlebells have been there since the ancient Greece. They are found in the heritage of countries like Russia, Scotland, Turkey, and Iran. These weights were made for the purpose of strength and martial development for overall fitness, toning up of muscles, and cardio. And the handle makes it easy to lift the compact weights.

In the West, the kettlebell was introduced primarily as a fitness and strength training tool, to which its popularity sky-rocketed to date. Many Hollywood stars, profession athletes, football players, rugby players, martial artists, and wrestlers use kettlebells in their workout routines.

Kettlebells are categorized into two – standard and professional. Obvious differences between standard and professional kettlebells are size and handle. Most people use standard kettlebells.

Kettlebells are designed for endurance, as its competitions are won by one who has the most repetitions. It is good for cardio-vascular training, muscle toning, and fat loss. For beginners, it is recommended to start with level 1 fitness weights (12-16kg for men and 8-12kg for women). But if you think you can go with something heavier try level 2 weights (16-20kg for men and 12-16kg for women). Level 3, which is the good fitness level, weight ranges are 20-24kg for men and 16-20kg for women. But it’s always good to start at level 1. And you need a good space to perform your workout session.

Kettlebell workout manuals are usually categorized into four – fat loss, strength, fitness, and sports. Before you start your workout session, you can perform a short warm up (up to 10 minutes). Then, start with lighter kettlebell weights. Make sure to avoid executions that create discomfort in order not to get injured.

To make your exercise more exciting, you can break the boredom of traditional workout and try the new one called workout complexes. Workout complexes will bring new challenges, as well as, better results.

Here is the complete list of kettlebell workouts for beginners:

• Front squat

• Kettlebell clean (or clean and press)

• Kettlebell side step

• Low windmill

• Kettlebell throw

• Kettlebell single arm overhead swing

• Kettlebell pushup

• Power plank with row

• Turkish get up

• Kettlebell swing (also one arm swing)

It is always a good idea to start with the help of someone who knows these exercises to make sure you perform them properly.