I was what seemed like a thousand miles from nowhere in the middle of Afghanistan, during a major battle...
...with nothing but my M-4 carbine and a kettlebell to keep me company! It was the battle of Panjwaii (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) in the early fall of 2006, Kandahar Province, and I was an embedded trainer mentoring a commando unit of the Afghan Army. One NCO and I were at a defensive blocking position along with the Afghan soldiers for weeks with nothing but our HMMWV, our rucksacks, some MREs...and my kettlebell (a round weight like a cannonball with a handle).
Luckily, the expected Taliban hordes did not return to the area after being driven out by our brave Canadian allies, U.S. air power and a healthy dose of the U.S. Marine Corps! Since the enemy wasn't going to provide the entertainment, I stayed occupied my using my kettlebell to stay in shape. I brought the 50lb kettlebell because I knew it was a great, portable, fitness device that I could have with me anywhere in the world (even if I endured odd looks as I lugged it around!)
Should you buy kettlebells for all your fitness needs? If you do, you will certainly get results However, the most important thing is that you take action and do something positive to change your current fitness levels. Whether you purchase kettlebells or not, the important thing is that you start and effective and high intensity fitness program now, to get results. Kettlebells do have a lot of advantages as they are very size efficient, great for cardio and endurance, as well as strength training and adaptable to literally hundreds of different exercises.
Kettlebells are much more cost-effective than dumb bells as you only really need to purchase one kettlebell to start with, not a whole kettlebell set. One kettlebell can last for a year plus, before you need another one. The single 50lb kettlebell I took to Afghanistan served as my complete gym for the entire deployment and I greatly improved my overall strength and conditioning with only this tool.
What excuses are standing between you and your weight loss or fitness goals? "I don't have time, it's my thyroid, I don't know what to do, I can't afford it." In spite of any excuses, the buck stops with you and you alone are responsible for any positive change in your life. Working out can be fast if it is effective. An intense 10 minutes is plenty. A few sets of body weight exercises and some jump rope is a fast and effective workout and you don't need anything except some floor space and motivation. A small dietary change like ditching the sweets can lead to significant weight loss.
Everyone can get in shape, lose weight and be healthy, there are no excuses. In my case, had the Taliban come rolling down the road, I had to be ready to fight them. You never know when life will throw challenges at you, should you find yourself in a crisis, your fitness level may mean the difference between life and death.
...with nothing but my M-4 carbine and a kettlebell to keep me company! It was the battle of Panjwaii (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) in the early fall of 2006, Kandahar Province, and I was an embedded trainer mentoring a commando unit of the Afghan Army. One NCO and I were at a defensive blocking position along with the Afghan soldiers for weeks with nothing but our HMMWV, our rucksacks, some MREs...and my kettlebell (a round weight like a cannonball with a handle).
Luckily, the expected Taliban hordes did not return to the area after being driven out by our brave Canadian allies, U.S. air power and a healthy dose of the U.S. Marine Corps! Since the enemy wasn't going to provide the entertainment, I stayed occupied my using my kettlebell to stay in shape. I brought the 50lb kettlebell because I knew it was a great, portable, fitness device that I could have with me anywhere in the world (even if I endured odd looks as I lugged it around!)
Should you buy kettlebells for all your fitness needs? If you do, you will certainly get results However, the most important thing is that you take action and do something positive to change your current fitness levels. Whether you purchase kettlebells or not, the important thing is that you start and effective and high intensity fitness program now, to get results. Kettlebells do have a lot of advantages as they are very size efficient, great for cardio and endurance, as well as strength training and adaptable to literally hundreds of different exercises.
Kettlebells are much more cost-effective than dumb bells as you only really need to purchase one kettlebell to start with, not a whole kettlebell set. One kettlebell can last for a year plus, before you need another one. The single 50lb kettlebell I took to Afghanistan served as my complete gym for the entire deployment and I greatly improved my overall strength and conditioning with only this tool.
What excuses are standing between you and your weight loss or fitness goals? "I don't have time, it's my thyroid, I don't know what to do, I can't afford it." In spite of any excuses, the buck stops with you and you alone are responsible for any positive change in your life. Working out can be fast if it is effective. An intense 10 minutes is plenty. A few sets of body weight exercises and some jump rope is a fast and effective workout and you don't need anything except some floor space and motivation. A small dietary change like ditching the sweets can lead to significant weight loss.
Everyone can get in shape, lose weight and be healthy, there are no excuses. In my case, had the Taliban come rolling down the road, I had to be ready to fight them. You never know when life will throw challenges at you, should you find yourself in a crisis, your fitness level may mean the difference between life and death.