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Ask yourself what the purpose of your exercise routine is. If you're like most guys at the gym (or who work out at home), you want to keep in shape, train for some casual weekend sports, and burn the stubborn layer of body fat that never seems to want to go away (like an unwanted guest). You are not a pro athlete (I assume...) so you don't have to work out like your life depends on it, you just want to keep in shape and stay healthy. If you think that description applies to you, I have great news. Kettlebells are getting more and more popular, and they're just the thing that will get you the results you are looking for. Kettlebell exercise routines are gaining adherents every day, because folks are learning that it's possible to get in great shape and burn fat without access to a gym full of expensive gear. To add efficiency and functionality to your workouts, kettlebells are just the ticket. Don't be fooled, they're simple but effective. Most beginners start by learning the kettlebell swing. It's the fundamental kettlebell exercise that all other moves are based on. Swings are simple, but don't let the fact that they are so easy fool you. They give you a total body workout taht boosts your metabolism, increases your conditioning, gently improves your flexibility, and maxes out your strength gains. And all the while, swings teach you basic form so you can do other kettlebell exercises without too much of a learning curve. Once you can correctly execute the kettlebell swing (it's not difficult), you're ready to really start rocking your kettlebell routine. Later, when you're ready to expand your workout repertoir to include the more demanding kettlebell lifts, you can specialize by training for size and strength, or for total body conditioning. It has to be said: kettlebells are versatile. There are few (if any?) other pieces of workout gear that give you so much. It's true that many folks use a total body workout that combines strength and resistance training with cardio, so you don't need to pick and choose when you use a kettlebell routine. But as you make up your own workouts plans, you can prioritize one or the other if you want. Options are good, and kettlebells give you those options. Many people have succeeded with kettlebells, and you can too. Kettlebells have been around for quite some time. But because they're gaining in popularity, they are getting better and better. Although they have a reputation for simplicity -- after all, they're just a cannonball with a handle -- manufacturers are not standing still. Kettlebell manufacturers now make adjustable kettlebells which are just as good as older, traditional kettlebells, but much more convenient and effective. With a modern adjustable kettlebell, you can get the same kettlebell 'feel' that so many workout enthusiasts have grown to love, but in a high-tech design that allows you to easily and quickly adjust the weight so you can work out at whatever level of intensity and effort you prefer. It's truly the best of both worlds: simplicity combined with limitless options. So if you are getting bored doing the same old workout routine over and over again, get yourself an adjustable kettlebell. You'll be very glad you did. And remember, the sooner you start, the sooner you'll begin to get those great results that kettlebell workouts are famous for.
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