If your motivation to exercise seems to be in short supply at this most festive time of year, you certainly aren’t alone. Research conducted by Sports Direct in 2022 revealed that 48% of Brits find it harder to stick to their normal exercise routine during the colder months, while a whopping 61% stop exercising altogether. Of course, there’s no shame in temporarily pausing your training routine if it means improved stress management. But, if you want to remain active over Christmas and into the new year, while keeping time spent exercising – or commuting to a gym – to a minimum, you may want to consider working some of the best 10-minute kettlebell workouts into your routine.
New to this style of training? Essentially, a kettlebell is a weight shaped like a ball with a handle. “The best kettlebell workouts typically focus on functional movements that engage multiple muscle groups and improve overall strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination and balance,” explains PT Aimee Victoria Long. And she’s exactly right – a study from this year concluded that kettlebell training helps to improve athletes’ performance in a variety of sports, by enhancing strength, power, endurance, explosive power, and postural coordination.
