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Margaux Chan1, Martin J MacInnis1,2, Sarah Koch1

  • 1School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|May 22, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Kettlebell snatches with a 16-kg weight provide a significant aerobic stimulus, comparable to traditional exercise tests. This exercise can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness for individuals with a maximal oxygen consumption up to 51 ml·kg·min.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Girevoy Sport (GS) involves kettlebell lifting, gaining popularity for fitness and competition.
  • While GS protocols are studied, the specific aerobic demands of individual GS events remain under-quantified.
  • Understanding the aerobic stimulus is crucial for effective kettlebell exercise prescription.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the cardiopulmonary demand of continuous 16-kg kettlebell snatches in a simulated Girevoy Sport context.
  • To compare the aerobic stimulus of kettlebell snatches with a traditional graded rowing ergometer maximal exercise test.

Main Methods:

  • Ten male participants completed a graded exercise test on a rowing ergometer to establish maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and maximal heart rate (HRmax).
  • Participants also underwent a graded exercise test involving continuous 16-kg kettlebell snatches to determine peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and peak heart rate (HRpeak).

Main Results:

  • The kettlebell snatch test elicited a peak oxygen consumption of 37.6 ± 4.4 ml·kg·min (82.7% of VO2max) and a peak heart rate of 174 ± 10 b·min (98.0% of HRmax).
  • These physiological responses indicate a substantial aerobic demand during the simulated Girevoy Sport snatch event.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous 16-kg kettlebell snatches can provide an adequate aerobic stimulus for improving cardiorespiratory fitness.
  • This exercise modality is suitable for individuals with a VO2max of ≤51 ml·kg·min, aligning with American College of Sports Medicine aerobic training recommendations.

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