Nice article about kettlebells I found at the sentinelsource.com My favorite implement by far. Iron Woody’s having a blow out sale on them. But once they are gone they’re gone forever. They are a staple in my bootcamps. Enjoy the article!
In some circles, fitness means going back to basics
By MEGAN K. SCOTT
Associated Press
Published: Wednesday, October 08, 2008
NEW YORK — Martha Zamirski had tried almost every fitness fad: pole dancing, spinning, step aerobics.
“I never saw results,” said the 26-year-old who lives in New York City. “I thought something was wrong with me.”
But earlier this year, Zamirski, managing director of a nonprofit theater company, gave up the pole, the bike and the step for a basic boot camp workout. So far, she has lost 20 pounds and dropped two dress sizes.
“I can see my abs now,” she said. “I have definition in my arms, definition in my legs. Everything kind of tightened.”
She’s among a growing number of people who are forgoing Bowflex machines, trampoline classes and “Dancing with the Stars” workouts in favor of a back-to-basics strategy. They’re emphasizing traditional exercises including pull-ups and old-fashioned tools such as kettlebells — something like a cannonball with a handle.
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