I think with a good instructor like you around, they probably won’t injure themselves. The big question of course is what happens when they pick up the kettlebells by themselves…

Yep, that is what I was trying to get at: not just doing kettlebells because everyone these days apparently looks into it, but giving it some thought.

Well, I won’t swing heavy objects at you 😀

Thinking about what people already were able to do with their Wii remotes to their televisions, using kettlebells at home should be done with a good bit of clearance 😉

That is what I actually tried to examine them as: another useful tool.

And you are right about pointing out a lack of evidence regarding joint injury. So far there is none, as kettlebell training is still so new. I only see the possibility, but may be proven wrong, if more reliable data comes in.

I’m guessing the chances for injury or damage to nearby objects is greater with the KB than moderately heavy weights.

There are a lot of strong Russians out there.

As a martial artist, I do long slow distance, some HIIT, and spar for realistic anaerobic training.

I’m also guessing that commenting here is risky 🙂

I’d like to know what specific injury risk centrifugal forces represent over any other pulling exercise? Can’t say I’ve heard of anything myself.

Exactly what training protocol did the Danish study use? Because there is nothing unique about KBs that would prelude them from improved CV health if you use a protocol aimed at just that.

I’ve done a reasonable amount of kettlebelling and the main risk is for people who have weak core and cannot stabilise heavier KBs – ie. lower back pain in those with propensity towards it and those using too heavy a weight.

Obviously doing a specific weight training programme designed to improve strength is more effective at that than general KB exercises.
But that isn’t what they’re designed for. Your average, progressive KB routine improves your strength, power, muscular endurance and CV. It neither excels nor fails at any of these. It’s a general “conditioning” tool.

My sport is BJJ and I find that short, hard KB sessions do a reasonable job of preparing the body for the sort of 5 min rounds of intense all-out action you get in BJJ. I’m sure they’d be good for boxing, Judo and other sports requiring bursts of activity.

Another benefit of them is space and equipment. In a small room, with just one or two KBs you can improve the aforementioned aspects of your health in a reasonably time-efficient way. They’re not the be all and end all of exercise. They’re not a miracle. They’re another useful tool