Why Kettlebells are Perfect for Busy Professionals

If you’re a busy professional you might struggle to find time for the right training regimen.

A meeting runs long, and now you only have a few minutes to exercise. Or maybe you simply want to train as efficiently as possible. Or you’re looking for a home-workout to save you time. 

In any case, you should seriously consider training with kettlebells. Kettlebells are great for many reasons, but one benefit is the efficiency they bring to all aspects of training. 

Training with kettlebells can be quick and highly effective:

• Almost all kettlebell exercises consist of “compound movements,” so a few exercises replace many.

• You can use kettlebells to train your whole body, or use them like regular dumbbells and isolate specific body parts.

• High frequency workouts provide cardio and strength work. 15 minutes with a kettlebell can leave you sweaty and tapped out.

More efficient training means you have more opportunities to train, which means you’re more likely to hit whatever fitness goals you have set for yourself.

If you want an idea about what this looks like, here’s a video from kettlebell pro Keith Weber showing how much work you can do in 5 minutes:

Kettlebells themselves are small and inexpensive. You don’t need an entire rack of weights or one of those total-gym machines; one or two kettlebells is enough. These are especially great for home workouts if you live in a small apartment: you just need enough space to spread your arms in all directions, so you can workout in your living room, your backyard, or even an empty hallway (I’ve done it).

Kettlebells are cheap, about $2/pound, including shipping. If you’re like most people, you won’t need a lot of pounds.

Finally, with kettlebells, you don't have to think so much about what you’re doing. You don’t need to calculate 90% of your one-rep-max or remember the proper progression between poses. Instead, training sessions become a function of proper form, reps, and time.  

Whether you’re looking to streamline your exercise routine or find a backup plan for busy days, kettlebells are a great tool to consider. You can try kettlebells at a gym if you’re not ready to commit, but if you are, check out our kettlebell buying guide.