Have you ever heard of a kettlebell before? For those who haven’t, a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength. The basic movements such as the swing, snatch and the clean jerk engage the entire body at once, and in a way, mimics real world activities. Check out this article from Women’s Health that explains why your muscles have to work harder when using kettlebells, which means you get better results faster. It also offers some kettlebell exercises you can try yourself at home. If you’re interested in learning more about training with kettlebells, you’ll definitely want to check out our new training facility, SOL Performance Training. You can also feel free to give us a call for additional information.
Sports + Orthopedic Leaders has PT clinics located in Oakland, Walnut Creek (SOL PT) & Santa Cruz (SOL Santa Cruz), CA as well as a performance training center on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland (SOL Performance Training). SOL is the #1 choice for physical therapy and sports performance training within the East Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area. Serving the communities of Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, San Francisco, Santa Cruz and beyond, SOL Physical Therapy’s award winning clinical team has helped thousands of people reach their physical goals. Services provided include: Sports + Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Active Release Techniques®, Manual Therapy Techniques and Massage, Group TRX Suspension Training Classes, Pilates & Personal and Peak Performance Training.
