20 Mar Pulse owner Dina Crichton shares key insights on kettlebell training.

Owner of Pulse, specialised kettlebell training, Dina Crichton shares some interesting facts about this popular form of functional training and conditioning.

• Kettlebell training originated in Russia and was used historically by the Russian military to train their soldiers.
• The key difference between kettlebell and other weight training is that the centre of mass moves based on the speed of the movement and how the bell moves around your hand (not static). This small change alters how our muscles, fascia, and even nervous system adapt to the movement being performed.
• The movement of the kettlebell swing allows you to transition easily from one exercise to the next, which keeps your movements fast and fluid.
• Kettlebell movements are excellent for your core and posterior chain (back, glutes, hamstrings and calves), which are important for mobility as we age.
• There are always alternative movements for people with injuries and kettlebell training is a very safe and controlled form of training.
• It’s great for anyone and everyone – and it’s never too late to start. Kettlebell training is very beneficial to older people.