Kettlebells is a Russian sport so why would you learn from anyone else than USSR native, Drill Sergeant Sergej Sinicin. In post Soviet Union, they were everywhere and in fact the first weight that Sergej ever lifted was a kettlebell. Kettlebells were his tool of choice for training in his younger years, without completely understanding how valuable this type of training really was.

Kettlebells truly are a Russian national sport. Since ancient Russian times, Russian people valued physical strength - it was an honor to be the strongest man. Strength contests were constantly being held in all villages and small towns. During that time kettlebells weren't officially considered to be a real sport - it was more a form of entertainment. During city festivity Russian men would show their abilities with kettlebells - they were used to compare strength, endurance and coordination. Kettlebell contests were always part of the social gatherings.

WHY SHOULD YOU TRAIN WITH KETTLEBELLS?

Kettlebells will lead to greater fat loss.
Kettlebells increase your metabolism by creating dense muscle mass. The fat loss power of kettlebells is explained by the extremely high metabolic cost of throwing the weight around combined with the fat burning effect of the growth hormone stimulated by such exercises.

Kettlebells deliver unparalleled cardio benefits.
With kettlebell workouts, two different actions must work together - resistance and overall body movement. The ballistic nature of kettlebell lifting creates a challenge for the muscles that cardio workout alone does not do.

Kettlebells are different from dumbbells and barbells.
In order to control the weight you must employ the use of the stabilizing muscles. Isolation exercises such as those done with dumbbells and barbells do not hit those stabilizing muscles to the same degree. Isolation exercises train only the major muscle groups. They deliver faster results than any other type of workout.

Kettlebells rehabilitate and prevent future injury.
Soviet research shows that the intense grip required to swing (and hold) the kettlebell along with the dynamic movement helps to prevent and/or reduce all types of arthritis. The acceleration/deceleration of moving the kettlebell strengthens the connective tissues (tendons, ligaments, cartilage) and increases shoulder mobility, strength and flexibility reducing the possibility of injury.

Kettlebells will make your back strong and resilient by conditioning your back statically and dynamically. Many Russians have successfully rehabilitated hopeless back injuries with kettlebells.

Kettlebells and general conditioning.
Kettlebell training mimics natural human movement thereby making everyday activities easier and injury less likely.

Kettlebells offer the most functional training because the body must work as a unit. Every lift with the kettlebell engages the entire body. The kettlebell movement is never a single joint movement. Every swing, lift, and press engages each joint and muscle group forcing the body to always work as a unified whole.
Flipping the kettlebell provides a unique challenge to the nervous system. Physical challenge stresses the body and since the human body does not naturally like to be stressed it attempts to adapt.

Kettlebells increase mental focus.
The task associated with kettlebells is complex, requiring precise body movements which must be performed sequentially. At each moment the lifter must be focused on the movement. The result is improved coordination and mental focus.

Kettlebells for the athlete.
Kettlebell training is the best training for any swing related sport (e.g., golf, baseball, football, volleyball, tennis, etc.) because the movement in kettlebell training mimics the swing in these sports by forcing explosive hip movement. Most kettlebell movement is explosive and fluid requiring one to move through different planes of motion creating strength in each plane. The kinematic sequence of your body during a swing requires a series of joints to open and close passing explosive force to the next joint in the sequence. Isolation exercises improve only appearance but not functional abilities.

Kettlebells will build overall muscle endurance and fitness leading to a stronger game of any kind. Kettlebells were the conditioning tool of choice for all athletes in the Soviet Union.

Kettlebells develop unprecedented stamina.
Kettlebell workout demands constant exertion of energy. It forces extreme concentration of muscle and mind and in this way pushes your physical body and mind to the absolute edge of existence.

Who trains with kettlebells?
Men and women, regardless of age or physical fitness level, who want to improve overall health and appearance. Elite athletes along with Hollywood celebrities have been implementing KB training into their training routines to improve their overall physical development and get an edge over competition. Anyone who wants to build mental and physical strength and resilience.