A 300-year-old workout invented by Russian strongmen and later adopted by the Russian military and Olympians, the kettlebell is getting a new life among American athletes and fitness fans. Thanks go mainly to kettlebell missionary Pavel Tsatsouline, who has been preaching the benefits of the humble kettlebell for several years. via Contra Costa Times
Just a reminder that Russia has given Western society more than just digital encryption, vodka, and Maria Sharipova. Although those three things really are enough. The article goes on to mention that Matthew McConaughey is a practicioner. I’m not saying you have to try kettlebell training, but it’d be a whole lot cooler if you did.
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