The development history of kettlebells all over the world
Now the fitness world is full of kettlebells. From magazines to online articles to TV shows, these iron balls with handles are gradually becoming the mainstream of fitness training. Celebrities, professional athletes, and people who dream of losing a few pounds of fat and gaining some muscle every day are turning to kettlebells.
Kettlebells are not a novelty. In the history of at least 300 years of use, the kettlebell and its basic technology have been popularized in the Russian army. Because they are bringing troops into combat. And the most effective way to make troops prepare for battle with the least equipment on the battlefield.
But Pavel Tsatsouline, an instructor of the former Soviet Special Forces (Spetsnaz), introduced kettlebells to the United States in 1998. He wrote an article “Vodka, Kimchi Juice and Kettlebell” for “Milo” Power Magazine. “Milo” is a strength training magazine for those who are interested in the most practical and serious training.
Now, as the mainstream voice of the fitness public around the world is getting higher and higher. This kind of “low-tech, high-concept” tool — what can kettlebells do for their own serious and functional training. Kettlebells are actually building our inner athlete potential.
