In Fitness and in Health

Makarwise

@Giles aye - a commoner current solution, to an extent but don't allow for quite as much flow and coordination I expect. In saying that, I have little experience with kettlebells. Clubs were the mainstay of victorian/edwardian British army training. Easier to hit somebody with too I'd wager...

Jord

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I use these onnit "primal bells" that I bought from the US, import was insane (as you'd imagine for 20k,40kg weights...) they've been out of stock on the xbrain website for 5 years which is the only place to get them in the UK. I don't plan on importing any others...

Makarwise

Just asked AI, obviously knows better than me...
When to Use Which:
Kettlebells: Best for building brute strength, power, and high-volume conditioning.
Indian Clubs: Best for long-term joint health, restoring motion, warming up, and developing graceful movement control.

Giles

It was a joke........

Makarwise

@Giles okay - my response was aiming at informative, as most folks don't use them these days. Lovely using wood too... But I've apparently made my point

RobeOfTheMagi

@Giles said in In Fitness and in Health:

@northsouthdenimguy

I'm in the accidental process of dialling my old man body out. I'm 68 and have never really exercised in my life, though my lifestyle is pretty active and I eat well. I have never had anything resembling a glute, now I have an actual arse, that's after about 6 months of doing something about it. I've also got discernible biceps and triceps, never had those either. Will I ever be ripped? I don't know and don't care, I'm training for strength (My trainer asked me what my goal was, my answer was that I want to be able to cast as far as my 30 something year-old fishing buddies, and when I have played and landed a 100lb plus Tuna or GT, they say "well played") not hypertrophy, but if I get a better looking body as a side-effect, I'll take it. One of the best things is I know my stance is better, and I walk taller.....

Increased bone density is also one of the greatest side effects of heavy lifting, especially as one ages. Lifting heavy stuff dramatically reduces the risk of breaking bones in a fall. Thereby weight training is one of the best ways to increase longevity.