With the growing popularity of kettlebells, lifting weights has certainly become livelier. Now the clubbell has come to give both kettlebells and dumbbells a run for their money.
The clubbell resembles a small bat and can weigh between two and 10 pounds. I worked with a five-pound clubbell, and trust me, that is enough weight to swing around. I used a clubbell during a mini version of the Circular Strength class Equinox Fitness will soon be offering, and it was great. The clubbell is easy to maneuver and you can really swing it. Similar to a kettlebell, this swinging forces your core to work, but with the weighted club you have more range of motion than you would with a kettlebell. Using circular motions with a clubbell, you swing the weight away from your body, and then bring it back — challenging your balance and core as well loosening your joints. Just holding the club to do backward lunges increases the balance challenge dramatically. The Circular Strength class with this weight was interesting, challenging, and fun. It felt more like a martial arts dance class than a sculpt and tone class. Look for classes featuring clubbells to become popular in the next year, and if you can, check out a class at Equinox.
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I don't like it. There is a new trend of making weights in different shapes and I just don't see the point. I wouldn't mind trying it but I wont go out of my way to but them/try them.
1I tried a kettlebell class at Equinox and didn't love it....but I like the sound of this better - I will definitely try it! Different strokes, for different folks
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2I would be afraid of someone accidentally letting go and flinging it at someone
31] ClubBels aren't "new"-- they are simply a modern version of clubs that have been used by Persian House of Strength wrestlers for hundreds upon hundreds of years-- there is a steep learning curve that requires you forget much of what you think you know about exercise technique but once you have gained some degree of mastery over the movement comlexes you will find that CBs create an integrated strength that is truly 'functional' and 'core'-- as opposed to much of what you see taught in most gyms-- including Equinox.
2] if you didn't like your KB class consider why that is?
CBs are similar to KBs in that they require complete focus-- no multitasking or distractions allowed.
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4I am always looking for a new way to strength train because I get bored easily and like the idea of this type of weight.
5You are right 25yeartrainer, everything old is new again!
6There is nothing "new" or gimicky about clubbells and/or kettlebells. They are simply being rediscovered here in the U.S. but have been around a lot longer than you or I.
What's the point or advantage of incorporating them in your workout? The different grip purchase, the weight displacement, and the leverage challenges make you work differently and address your system in a dfferent way.
There IS a learning curve here and it may take more than one class to really feel comfortable and fluid with these tools. They are worth the effort and study though. Good luck.
7Clubbells are awesome! But I see no advantage in the Clubbell as translated through the murky filter of Equinox. I recommend going to the source, Coach Scott Sonnon, a world authority on Russian martial arts, Prasara Yoga, and re-inventor of the Clubbell. Individuals within Equinox are still struggling to repair the ongoing damage of their kettlebell debacle.
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