How to pick the right size Kettlebell.
If you’re ready to start training with kettlebells, but don’t know where to start, There are a ton of general guidelines and suggestions out there to guide you. For me, there are three things that are more important than others when choosing the right KB size for you.
In this article,I’m going to break down those 3 concerns down.
And I’ll discuss my thoughts on choosing the type of kettlebell that is most comfortable for you.
Let’s get right to it; keep these suggestions below in mind when reading the weight recommendation range chart at the end of the article.
Top Three Kettlebell buying considerations.
What's your T level?
There are muscle mass differences in humans with more testosterone than those with less that will dictate a difference in starting weight.
When you see weight recommendations for men, it’s reflective of those higher testosterone levels which create more muscle mass. ...
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Gretchen
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Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
