One of my friends gave me a set of kettlebells for Christmas last year. Kind of an odd item to try and wrap but there it is. They also got me several instructional training and workout videos. These things will with a bit of luck get me into the best shape that I've ever been in. Who knows, maybe next year I will pay it forward and get them for someone else.

You may wonder why kettlebells are so useful when it comes to exercising. Well, just know that these weights differ in the fact that muscles are worked out when they normally would not. These weights create a burning sensation that comes from exercise as a sense of deep muscle work is felt, something that typical workouts won't be able to help you with, as told by fitness authorities such as Lorna. All other forms of keeping in shape seem to pale in contrast.

Kettlebell workouts are one of the few that provide the afterburn effect. The afterburn effect is where your body persists to burn fat and calories long after you have ended your work out. This result can last as long as two days, making this form of training the ideal exercises to help trigger a slow metabolism and maximize the gains of working out.

Kettlebells are also very convenient to use. I kept mine in my family room at home. This was done so that I could exercise whenever I got home from work or on the weekends. I discovered that because of the comparatively short workout time needed with them, having another set of these weights at the office was one of the best investments that I've made to date.

My friends, who knew my desire to get healthier but also comprehending how busy I am made the best decision in getting me a complete kettlebell training package. The videos, connected with the distinct weights themselves, have helped to propel me on my way to the best shape of my life. I even took those before pictures to have proof of what I looked like. I can't wait because in two months of industriously working out, I'm hoping the after pictures will be amazing.