Shape Up for Summer: Companion to Kettlebell Workouts for Women

Shape Up for Summer! Companion to Kettlebell Workouts for Women

- Burn up to 1200 Calories/Hour
- Beginner's Exercise Guide
- Celebrity Endorsements
- Trainer Video Links

Author: Erin C. Maynard

What do Angelina Jolie, Katherine Heigl, Uma Thurman and Charlize Theron have in common?

Well, aside from good looks and huge bank accounts from being celebrity divas, they all are into kettlebell workouts. According to SheKnows.com, "Functional full-body training is the A-list choice for working out and staying in shape."

But you don’t need to be a celebrity A-lister to enjoy kettlebells! This total body workout is unlike anything else and can be enjoyed by almost anyone.

Originating from Russia in what used to be an exercise regimen for Olympic athletes and its armed forces, this make use of a unique hand-held instrument that resembles a "cast-iron cannon ball" weighing between 3 to twenty pounds.

What many people like most about kettlebell workouts though, is that they can help to burn a whopping 1,200 calories per hour.