05/04/2019
KETTLEBELL SWINGS ARE GREAT FOR CORE STABILIZATION
In addition to being a great exercise for strengthening the back of the legs, swings also provide an incredible stimulus for the core. If executed properly, the core muscles must engage throughout the entire movement to keep the low back and hips stable.
Again, in may ways this is way more functional than an exercise like the sit-up simply due to the amount of muscle engaged in the movement.
KETTLEBELL SWINGS WORK THE ENTIRE POSTERIOR CHAIN
Kettlebell swings are an incredible way to reverse “sleepy ass” syndrome, as they engage every muscle in the posterior chain; that is, the hamstrings, lower back, and most importantly the glutes.
The kettlebell swing requires all these muscles, which is a way more functional way to train the glutes and hamstrings. An exercise like the leg-curl may isolate the hamstrings, but they basically disengages the rest of the body
KETTLEBELL SWINGS REALLY GET THE HEART PUMPING
The biggest lie of the fitness industry is that you have to do mindless hours of cardio on the treadmill or stationary bike to work the ol’ticker.
Not only is this marketing nonsense, some studies suggest that steady state cardio may actually cause chronic elevation of cortisol in the blood, which may actually worsen artheroscelerosis increasing the risk of heart attack, not lessening it.
There are a lot of articles on this, but you can read a good one on the subject here.
Anyways, kettlebell swings are intense and great for HIIT workouts, which in my opinion are a far superior way to challenge the cardiovascular system and burn calories. Try intervals of 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off for 5 minutes.
