He is involved with the evolving field of martial arts fitness and is a major proponent of the kettlebell, as an exercise and strengthening tool.
Because of their high repetitions, kettlebell progression should start out slowly to build muscle endurance, support the joints and prevent injury.
The kettlebell allows for swing movements and release moves with added safety and added grip, wrist, arm and core strengthening.
The movements used in kettlebell exercise can be dangerous to those who have back or shoulder problems, or a weak core.
For example, a 24 kg kettlebell is commonly referred to as one-and-half pood kettlebell ("polutorapudovaya girya").
Unlike the exercises with dumbbells or barbells, kettlebell exercises often involve large numbers of repetitions.
The event consisted of three separate sections of open-water swimming coupled with kettlebell thrusters and burpees in the sand.
Common kettlebell exercises combine aerobic and anaerobic aspects.
