A cross section of potential kettlebell users

 

1. Mums and Dads and Sensible Children

 

Concerned parents : read this for info on children and weightlifting http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/107/6/1470?l=5950022

 

2. Stressed , stiff and  sore  "workers of the world".

 

3  Military & law enforcement officers , Fire fighters, search & rescue and support personnel

 

4..Martial artists : where strength must not be compromised by weight ,  and    where strength flexibility & endurance are paramount.

 

http://www.kbnj.com/KettlebellsForMartialArtists.htm

 

5. Athletes in all sports e.g.

 

a.       Olympic weightlifters , powerlifters ,  bodybuilders who want to be as strong (or stronger) than they look

b.      tennis , squash , golf enthusiasts

c.       runners , jumpers, cyclists

d.      rowers

e.       footballers , rugby , soccer players and basketballers

f.        skiers , bushwalkers , rockclimbers

g.       swimmers

h.       big game fishermen where grip endurance is everything!

i.    country sports - woodchopping , rodeo & horse riding

 

6. Rehabilitation : attention! physiotherapists and the self motivated

7." Middle aged" & "elderly" -  regain the strength and balance of your youth!

   8. Gardeners & landscapers

   9. Weekend sporting warriors

 10. Anyone who has tried yoga or pilates and wants the advantages of both and endless new fitness challenges.

 

If you are a personal trainer , rehabilitation therapist , medical practitioner or other form of healer, I trust the information can be incorporated into the lives of at least some of your clientele

 

http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/219/

 

 If you hate gyms or "can’t find the time " to exercise , you’re not alone!

 

If you are a serious athlete who has reached a plateau , wants to cross-train and eliminate weaknesses , is injured , or just needs a good old-fashioned challenge or change of pace, then you should seriously consider the (unfair!) lifelong benefits that kettlebells offer.

 

If you have a “bad back” , “poor posture” or suffer from “tension” - kettlebells will fix it!

 

If you are a pregnant woman or are trying to regain or improve your pre-pregnancy state , Kettlebells are safe and highly effective. 

http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/252/

http://www.nofearfitness.com/products/kbworkbook.php

 

All ladies should bookmark the following site for the best in well researched women’s fitness and health advice.

 

http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/index.php

 

If you are an older person or athlete who has forgotten how to play and to move efficiently and gracefully , appropriately sized kettlebells provide  a convenient and effective do-it-yourself solution to regaining lost conditioning and skills. The benefits immediately translate into the ability to participate in a wide range of sporting and other activities . Don’t fall for the “I’m too old” excuse.

 

I apologise for the occasional use of the words “training” and “workout”. They are ingrained in modern culture .Please substitute “play”as necessary. You can turn work into play. It’s just a matter of attitude.

 

 

The following from GoAnimal is a superb book about rediscovering how to play and develop uninhibited natural exercise habits and abilities and I can highly recommend it.

 

http://www.goanimal.com/publications/play_as_if/play_as_if.html