It's the latest fitness craze sweeping Hollywood and is responsible for getting stars such as Geri Halliwell, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Anniston into the best shape of their lives... and it's all down to a device called the Kettle Bell.
Shaped like a cannon ball with a handle, the Kettle Bell's popularity is due to the incredible amount of calories it burns off in a short period of time. Celebrities love it as it tones and shapes without adding bulk, so they can still fit into their designer dresses.
Geri Halliwell, 34, lost two-and-a-half stone following her pregnancy to become a slender but shapely Size 8 in time for the SPICE Girls reunion. Jennifer Aniston, 38, also uses the Kettle Bell to keep her body lean and taut. Jennifer Lopez, 37, swears by it to keep her arms red-carpet slender and her famous abs trim. Penelope Cruz, 33, maintains her enviable bikini body by following the regime.
The concept of Kettle Bell training is more than 2,000 years old and originates from Russia. The training was also used by Greek athletes and gladiators.
Each intense workout allows you to burn an incredible amount of calories in a short period of time. The training allows you to gain a higher energy burn. You can burn up to 400 calories per hour on the treadmill whereas with Kettle Bells you can burn up to 1,500 calories. It also allows you to continue to burn calories for hours after training, which is why it’s so effective. It's an intense way of exercising and the benefits can be seen swiftly. Training with Kettle Bells is one of the most efficient ways of saving time when training. You use the same weight to work the entire body, taking breaks only when you need to. No queueing for or adjusting equipment means no wasted time and no interruption to the intensity of your work out.