Indian Clubs

The practice of swinging clubs for physical fitness was first recorded in ancient Egypt and Persia over 2,000 years ago. Much later Indian clubs were introduced to England by British soldiers who had seen them used in India during the 19th century and they appeared as a gymnastic event in the 1904 and 1932 Olympics. Popularity of Indian clubs waned in the 1920s and 1930s. However, a few physical fitness enthusiasts, such as myself, have revived their popularity, citing the numerous health benefits that exercises the body and mind.

• The natural rhythm and movement stimulate the body and mind
• Improves balance and mobility
• Increases coordination and timing
• Improves posture and increases vitality
• Restores the shoulders
• Used as a form of meditation and relaxation
• An effective warm-up for kettlebell training