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GIRIA [1 record]

Record 1 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
CONT

A cast iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform ballistic exercises ...

CONT

The kettlebell is an alternative to the dumbbell that offers a different type of workout due to its unique shape. ... The different shape [of the kettlebell] and [its] centre of gravity make for a more dynamic workout than traditional dumbbells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
DEF

Poids habituellement fait en fonte, utilisé pour effectuer des exercices physiques, et qui a la forme d'un boulet de canon muni d'une poignée.

CONT

La gyria ou kettlebell permet de pratiquer une grande variété d'exercices pour un entraînement dynamique vous obligeant à relever de nombreux défis : renforcement musculaire, endurance, agilité et équilibre.

OBS

kettlebell : Les sources consultées ne s'entendent pas sur le genre à donner à ce terme; certaines sources utilisent le féminin, d'autres le masculin.

Spanish

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