Three (3) sessions of personal Kettle Bell Training with Martin Mapoma at Pro Fitness Network in Pasadena.

Kettlebell training is rapidly growing in popularity amongst general fitness enthusiasts and athletes. It's great for beginners, soccer moms, weekend warriors, and anyone desiring better fitness, weight loss and strength.

Used by the Russian military and Special Forces, the kettlebell (or girya) has been touted as the most effective, efficient piece of strength training equipment available. Proponents of kettlebell training suggest that it increases strength, power, speed, co-ordination as well as core stability.

Proper kettlebell training delivers both resistance training and high intensity cardio training in a quick, fat-blasting workout that gets results - fast.

The primary benefits of kettlebell training lie in the philosophy of the movements that have grown up around it.  Kettlebell drills have historically focused on working many muscle groups in unison.  Dumbbells have been more commonly used for isolation drills in traditional Western weight training.  Kettlebells are also more convenient for explosive movement patterns.