Kettlebells- What is old is new

Kettlebells have been around in some form for thousands of years. From Roman gladiator training to ancient Chinese army training and of course the Russian army, Kettlebells have been a training tool for those who are tough and need efficiency. The modern Kettlebell has been used since the 1800's, by old time strongmen and formally as a sport since the 1950's. These lumps of metal with a handle can be found in virtually every gym in the world and are used to build strength, cardiovascular conditioning and mental fortitude.