Forget the rest, kettlebell might be the only weight you need to stay fit

Alpha fitness gym instructor Chris Wandera does the kettlebell shoulder press on January 3, 2026.


Photo credit: Lucy Wanjiru | Nation Media Group

January always arrives loudly. After December feasts and late-night parties, many people return to the gym intent on undoing the weight gain with sweat and renewed seriousness. For others, getting fit becomes a New Year’s resolution.

Gyms are often packed, with cardio classes spilling over and people queuing for treadmills and dumbbell racks. But there is a less crowded corner of the gym—and a type of weight many people ignore: the kettlebell. It is a round weight with a solid handle that looks a lot like a kettle.

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