What is a kettlebell?
A kettlebell is hand held weight which can be used to train the whole body. It resembles a cannonball with a handle attached. Kettlebells can vary in weight and they have been used for centuries in Russia and surrounding countries.
Hardstyle kettlebell/power club training brings us back to the old school methods of training that worked. Some of our classes are outdoors where it's just you, the fresh air and your hand held gym, the kettlebell.
Kettlebells movements train the whole body, from the core to the bigger outer body muscles. Kettlebell training also trains your heart and lungs (Cardiorespiratory system). Kettlebell training is one of the best ways to burn lots of calories. Because you use lots of muscle groups at the one time, you only need to spend a short amount of time during each session. You can see demo videos on the side bars of our Articles fitness blog, Qualifications certified courses or Classes Get fit sections.
Our goal at kettlebellsireland is to teach our clients how to use kettlebells in a safe and effective manner. Then they can use the kettlebell in their own homes, where they can take control of their own health/fitness training. There is something very satisfying about taking your own kettlebell to your favourite outdoor spot and training yourself there.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a mind/body concept developed over 80 years ago. It has been used for health, fitness, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries for years.
Pilates will improve your posture and strengthen the whole body. Pilates works the inner muscles of the body ( Core ) to the outer muscles. It will help your breathing and how you move, sit or stand.
Pilates is a nice first step for those who are in rehabilitation of injuries or for those who have not trained in a long time and are planning on coming back to fitness training. Pilates prepares you for the more intense training like kettlebell training etc. Pilates can also be used to compliment every other sport.
Pilates training is ideal for prevention and in the rehabilitation of different musculoskeletal injuries. Pilates is very effective in dealing with lower back pain.
We offer Pilates group matwork, one to one or semi private classes.
Certification courses and workshops!
Come along and try the kettlebell workshops, where you will learn how to do the basic movements. If you like what you see, you can sign up for either the group classes, one to one or semi private classes. Alternatively just come along to one of our classes and we will train you in at your own pace.
We also run kettlebell workshops on request anywhere in Ireland. If you have a group interested, contact us and we can arrange a workshop in your area. We have instructors in most parts of Ireland.
These workshops are ideal for womens groups, football, hurling or camogie teams, MMA or boxing clubs, the list is endless.
If you are a group instructor and would like your group to try something different, we can come and do a workshop in kettlebell training with you.
Contact us for details on Hardstyle kettlebell, Power Club, Pilates or Strength and conditioning qualifications