What are Kettlebells anyway?

A Kettlebell is a weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise. Kettlebells were developed by the Russian military and have become a popular exercise tool. Used for endurance, strength and overall conditioning, Kettlebell workouts are one of the most powerful full body workouts and the ultimate tool for overall fitness.

The use of Kettlebells makes for a unique exercise program. This mode of exercise incorporates both an intense cardiovascular workout with a whole body strengthening program. Kettlebells are not a high impact exercise and can be performed in a very small space.

Weber Physiotherapy has been been offering Kettlebell classes for approximately six years. All types of people in our population get involved with Kettlebell training. We have classes for:

• those who are trying to “enter” into a fitness routine
• runners/triathletes who want cross-training in their program
• hockey/soccer/lacrosse athletes who need strengthening
• martial arts athletes
• parents who want to stay fit while having a break from their busy family obligations

Kettlebell Instructors

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Keith Weber brought Kettlebells (KB’s) to Red Deer and Western Canada. He is a full-time physiotherapist and busy father who was looking for an exercise regime to stay in shape but not take away from the family. He found his answer and now uses Kettlebells to cross-train for his new passion, triathlon. Keith continues to teach and spread his love for KB’s to newbies.

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Tessa VanOene got caught up in the Kettlebell wave Tessa saw the strength change that resulted in her athletics. Tessa has the bottom-side that all we ladies aspire to have and it’s the squatting of KB’s that contribute to her fit physique.

Tessa spent 4 weeks in an ashram in California and now is a certified yoga instructor. She offers yoga classes and a mix yoga/KB class. Being a physiotherapist, the yoga/KB classes are the perfect combination of stretching and strengthening.
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Sandra Roos fell in love with the Kettlebells about 5 years ago and has been instructing for 3 years. Sandra saw great changes in her physique and how she felt after a few months of using the Kettlebells and was hooked.

 

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Janet Spafford is one of Red Deer’s fastest runners and has sought cross-training programs to better her times. Since she was introduced to Kettlebells her marathon times have improved significantly and her muscle mass has been altered to an extremely fit body.

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Join Us for a Kettlebell Class

We offer Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes. Beginner classes consist of 1 class/week for 4 weeks at a cost of $40 and Intermediate and Advanced classes consist of 2 classes/week for 4 weeks at a cost of $60. Please click here or on the button below for our class schedule.

If you’re interested in owning your very own Kettlebells, please click here to order »