Kettlebell clubs are groups of people who train or compete in kettlebell exercises, with local clubs merging to form national and international clubs. These clubs focus on accrediting local clubs, certifying instructors, and standardizing training programs. Anyone can join, and memberships and payment terms vary. Kettlebell lifting has seen increased popularity in the early 2000s, endorsed by elite athletes and Hollywood celebrities.
A kettlebell club is a group of people who train together or compete against each other in kettlebell exercises. These clubs have sprung up around the world as the popularity of kettlebell training grows. There are many fitness enthusiasts who have formed their own local clubs in cities and towns. Local kettlebell clubs merged to form national kettlebell clubs, which in turn formed international clubs.
Some of the most prominent national kettleclubs are the Russian Kettlebell Sport Federation, the American Kettlebell Club, and the Singapore Kettlebell Club. National or regional kettlebell clubs focus on accrediting local clubs, certifying instructors, and standardizing training programs. They prepare national tournaments and issue national rankings. National kettlebell clubs have organized into different international kettlebell clubs.
International kettlebell clubs include the International Kettlebell Lifting Union (IUKL), the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF), and the World Kettlebell Club (WKC). Clubs have their own world championships, publish international rankings, and hold kettlebell world records. These organizations compete with each other for legitimacy and influence over local and national clubs. As of 2009, its stated overall priority is for admission to the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the eventual inclusion of the sport of kettlebell lifting in the Olympic Games.
Almost anyone can join a kettlebell club, including juniors and seniors, beginners and professionals. Kettlebell training ranges from home videos and basic workshops to more intensive courses similar to those used by the military. The specific kettlebell exercise program offered by a kettlebell club largely depends on the instructor’s preferred style.
Memberships and payment terms at kettlebell clubs vary widely from area to area and depend on the fitness level of the individual. The designated level for a prospective kettlebell lifter is determined by the kettlebell club’s instructors. Instruction in kettlebell clubs includes various types of kettlebell movements. Kettlebell clubs train in a variety of settings, such as gyms, open fields, or even living rooms.
Local and international kettlebell clubs promote the sport globally through word of mouth, the Internet, and traditional media. As a result, kettlebell lifting has continued to see increased popularity in the early 2000s. The popularity of this type of weightlifting has also been endorsed by elite athletes such as cycling champion Lance Armstrong and Hollywood celebrities. like Sylvester Stallone.
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