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Pressing Kettlebells Over the Age of 50!

Why Strength Training with Kettlebells is Key to Active Aging and Lasting Fitness
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Why Strength Training with Kettlebells is Key to Active Aging and Lasting Fitness

As we age, our bodies go through inevitable changes: muscle mass begins to decrease, bone density declines, and our metabolism slows down. These natural shifts can make us feel less energetic and more prone to injuries. While many people have historically turned to cardio to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight, strength training has emerged as a more critical component when it comes to aging actively and gracefully. It offers long-term benefits that go beyond what cardiovascular exercise alone can provide.

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Begin Swinging Again at 50!
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Begin Swinging Again at 50!

As we age, we may find ourselves becoming weak, and brittle, from inactivity, and the contretemps of getting older. Using the new Claude.ai LLM, I asked it to create a simple, but workable, introduction to Kettlebells for the over 50 crowd like us. Here are the wonderful results!

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Grip Strength and Longevity in Aging
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Grip Strength and Longevity in Aging

One of the greatest ways to practice your grip strength is to simply take two Kettlebells of equal weight, and grab one in each hand and stand tall holding the weights by your side. The weights should challenge you, but not hurt you to hold them.

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The Geoff Neupert Interview that Never Was
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The Geoff Neupert Interview that Never Was

Sometimes people surprise you in displeasing ways. Today is one of those days. A month ago, I contacted Kettlebell coach, and author, Geoff Neupert. I offered him a Q&A interview here in Boles Bells to answer Seven Questions; he accepted. The interview was supposed to be a big part of our BolesBell.com launch on March 11, 2021.

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