The cast iron kettlebell often referred to as the original kettlebell is made of just that cast iron.
Kettlebell iron vs vinyl.
The goal of adding a vinyl coating to a cast iron kettlebell is to protect your floor and reduce noise if you drop the weight.
The vinyl kettlebell is generally similar to the cast iron but has an added vinyl coating that covers the weight and sometimes the handle.
The handle and weight are consistent in material and design.
Kettlebells from fitness factory come in a variety of materials and finishes including solid iron rubber coated vinyl coated and chrome handled.
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With so many cast iron and vinyl kettlebells on.
Beware of kettlebells with large loopy handles as they are less controllable when cleaning and snatching.
Vinyl coated iron kettlebell for fitness training available in a variety of weights from 10 to 60 pounds comes in a variety of eye catching colors specific to weight great for agility training cardio endurance squats lunges and more vinyl coating protects floors reduces noise and prevents corrosion textured handle for secure grip.
Not only does coating the body of a kettlebell with vinyl make the product more attractive it also protects both the metal core of the vinyl coated kettlebell and the floor from being damaged.
Whether you choose a standard black cast iron kettlebell a vinyl or neoprene covered kettlebell or a rubbercoated kettlebell is purely down to personal taste.
Certain manufacturers add a rubber non skid bottom useful for doing planks and renegade rows on your kettlebell and others color code their vinyl.
Coloured coatings are also useful for weight differentiation in gyms.
The coating may cover the bell only or extend partway up the handle.
Remember when all is said and done your choice of kettlebell.
Kettlebell training utilizes ballistic and swinging movements to perform strength training exercises that combine added cardiovascular and flexibility development.
Personally i find rough textured cast iron kettlebells to be appealing since they give the user the maximum grip needed to a great kettlebell swing.
A good cast iron kettlebell may also be made from one.