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The kettlebell does it all. Beyond the bog standard swing you see in every fitness class, the versatility in weight and movement type it provides allows you to target every fitness goal with true intent. In fact, a study conducted by the American Council on Exercise revealed that high-intensity kettlebell training can tear through nearly 20 calories per minute. While maintaining that speed over an hour workout would be impossible, it’s clear how the weightloss potential can stack up over 60-minutes. Take the speed down a notch, switch the exercises and you are also able to craft lean muscle – you know, the type you actually want. Not only that, the tensing of your middle required to perform kettlebell exercises safely and correctly helps build six-pack abs (while also stripping away the fat covering them), giving you good posture and protecting against back pain and injury in the process. Of course, that variety is only useful when harnessed effectively. Attempting to switch up yo...