KETTLEBELL BENEFITS

WEIGHT LIFTING TERMINOLOGY

REPS- Reps is short for repetitions. It refers to how many of the same exercise you do at any one time.

SETS- Sets are how many times you will repeat your reps. For example, you might to ten squats, three times with a 30-second rest between each set. In other words, you'll do 3 sets of 10 reps.

Weight training is split up into reps and sets because it's important to allow the muscles to rest in between dynamic exercises. By resting in between your sets, you can continue to work the muscle to exhaustion. Working the muscle to exhaustion may sound painful, and it might be when you first start training, but it's how you can strengthen the muscle. By exhausting the muscle, the tissues become torn and must repair itself, becoming stronger and more resilient.

How many reps and sets you'll want to do depends on the results you want. To build muscle you'll want to go for a heavier weight and fewer reps. For muscle endurance, you'll want a lighter weight for more reps.

KETTLEBELL size guide

The best kettlebell size for you is one that feels manageable enough to lift but heavy enough that your muscles feel exhausted during the last few reps of each set.

If you're looking to buy kettlebells, it might be a good idea to go to the gym to test which size feels right for you. Our kettlebells come in standard sizes and you will get a good idea of the weight at the gym. Try doing 3 sets of 10 reps for a few different exercises and note down which weight exhausts your muscles. If you can't get to the gym we recommend the JTX 6KG Kettlebell if you haven't done any weight training before.

If you're looking to buy kettlebells to strengthen and build your muscles, we recommend the JTX Kettlebells Set. With only one kettlebell you'll be able to strengthen and build your muscles to an extent that will be enough for most people. You can do this by increasing the number of reps, or sets, you perform over time. However, there will come a time where your kettlebell doesn't exhaust your muscles anymore. At this point, your exercises will be toning, but not building muscle. With the JTX Kettlebells Set you'll be able to move up a weight when you're ready and continue to strengthen and build your muscles.

The JTX kettlebells set will also be the best choice for those wanting to build muscle in their lower and upper body. You'll want to use the 10KG kettlebell for lower body exercises, like squats and lunges, and the 6KG kettlebell for upper body exercises, like bicep curls.

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