Why Kettlebells Help Students Manage Anxiety During the School Day
Help me give my students Kettlebells can help alleviate anxiety during a long day.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Inverso's classroom raised $267
This project is fully funded
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Incorporating kettlebells into our classroom has become a powerful tool for helping students manage anxiety during long and often stressful school days. Physical movement is proven to reduce stress levels, and kettlebell exercises offer a simple, effective way for students to release built-up tension without leaving the classroom. When students feel overwhelmed by academic pressure, social concerns, or the general challenges of adolescence, a short session of lifting or swinging a kettlebell allows them to reset mentally and emotionally.
This kind of physical outlet helps improve focus, mood, and self-regulation.
Students report feeling more grounded and better able to engage in their learning after brief, structured kettlebell use. It also encourages positive habits for physical health and mindfulness. By giving students a healthy coping mechanism within arm’s reach, we are supporting not just their academic growth, but their emotional well-being. In a world where stress and anxiety levels among youth continue to rise, tools like kettlebells are more than just gym equipment—they’re a lifeline.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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