Kettlebells are accessible to beginners and useful for experienced athletes. The original article highlights six benefits:

  1. Combine cardio and strength work in the same session.
  2. Train the whole body through compound movement.
  3. Fit into small studios and home gyms because they need little storage space.
  4. Challenge joints and connective tissue through controlled ballistic movements.
  5. Keep training varied and enjoyable with swings, cleans, snatches and presses.
  6. Offer a durable, relatively affordable alternative to a large collection of machines.

Start with a load that lets you control the full range of motion.