Kettle(bell)-Cooked Fitness During Quarantine

The COVID19 pandemic has left many fitness enthusiasts in a predicament. Their favorite pastime of pumping iron has become a bit risky, or they have become citizens without a country due to gym closures. What is one to do? Well, the first step might be a steady diet of pushups, jumping jacks, and walking, but surely you will tire of these exercises and crave greater resistance to meet your fitness goals. 

The next step might be pricing out the cost of a home gym. There are many great options available, especially following the Crossfit craze. You could have a spectacular home gym and never have to travel or pay dues again! This would be great if we were independently wealthy because outfitting a home gym could cost thousands! That's right, to outfit a powerlifting or bodybuilding home gym, cash would be at a premium. 

If you have the cash, you still might run into another problematic obstacle...space. Maybe your garage and basement are full. Perhaps you do not even have a garage or basement. Does this mean your home gym dreams have to go the way of my diet at a taco party? No way!

Introducing the world's most versatile (according to me) and cost-effective (again, according to me) exercise tool, the kettlebell. 

This centuries-old tool will help you reach your fitness goals and provide you with an intense challenge at a fraction of the weight and cost! Best of all, it takes up relatively little space to store, and you can take it with you on your travels. You are never without a gym. Due to the design of the kettlebell, beginners can start relatively light with a 20 kg kettlebell for men. This will be useful for quite a while until the basics are mastered. 

Short on time? Guess what? Kettlebells are highly efficient. A 15-minute kettlebell workout will have you dripping and gasping for air compared to a traditional bodybuilding routine that could take hours. Just start with a few swings, goblet, squats, and presses. Pounds will melt like a freeze pop on a summer day. Eventually, you can even master the Turkish getup. No matter what your fitness goals entail, you will find benefits with this beautiful cannonball with a handle. 

Completely sold? Check out Kettlebells USA or Kettlebell Kings to purchase your own gym in a ball!

Comment below with a brief description of how a kettlebell might fit your home gym needs. How might this provide you with more flexibility? Could it be the secret ingredient to pushing past plateaus? Are you eagerly anticipating spending the money previously earmarked for gym dues?