Author name: Olivia Clarke

The first written mention of a kettlebell was in a Russian dictionary in 1704. Since at least that time, Russians have been using these weights to build strength and endurance. In 1913, the magazine “Hercules”, a then-popular fitness magazine, published a story about this style of weight and its impact on weight loss. Almost 100 years later, kettlebell workouts are having a revival of sorts. This article we will review what kettlebells are and the benefits associated with using them as an exercise tool.