Dumbbells Vs. Kettlebells: Which are Better
In order to test the effectiveness of kettlebells, researchers conducted a study in which subjects went through a 20-minute kettlebell routine. Various criteria were measured including oxygen consumption, heart rate, and calories burned.
It was calculated that the participants were "burning at least 20.2 calories per minute, which is off the charts." The author determined that based on the physiological responses during the kettlebell workout "it provides a much higher-intensity workout than standard weight-training routines".
These tests don't lie. So is there some magic in kettlebells? Why would you burn more calories working out with kettlebells versus dumbbells?
Kettlebells
Kettlebells are cast iron weights in a ball shape with a single looped handle on top. Originally used...