Getting into the swing of a kettlebell workout has never been easier

Kettlebell Fat Loss Workout 99 US cents Rating 8/10

I first came across kettlebells - spherical weights with a handle, popular in Eastern Europe - about five years ago when I sat in on a class of trainers being trained in this functional fitness technique.

I was totally entranced by the exercise, which involves swinging and lifting the kettlebell while standing in one spot - perfect for small Hong Kong flats and for building physical and aerobic strength fast. The drills are intense, taking less than 20 minutes, and that, too, is perfect for busy Hongkongers. However, at the time, kettlebells were too pricey for me.

But when I was recently gifted a bright red kettlebell, the next thing I did was look for an app to guide me on routines and found Samuel Pont Training's Kettlebell Fat Loss Workout - perfect for my needs.

On using the app, the first thing that comes up after the arty photo of Pont's incredibly muscled back is a warning: kettlebell training is a potentially dangerous activity. Believe it. Proceed with caution. Aside from overreaching my body, I had worries about losing my grip and either dropping the kettlebell on my own head, or allowing it to fly off and squash the neighbour's cat.

The app comprises nine short videos in which, on a roof in Brighton, Britain, accompanied by the sound of seagulls, Pont demonstrates the various techniques, and then a mobility drill to use before doing one of the four Fat Loss Drills. The instructions are clear: you need perfect form with the separate techniques before trying to do a drill. The videos can all be downloaded to your phone so you can take your bell outdoors to do your drills without worrying about connectivity.