Every wonder where kettlebells came from? Or where dumbbells got their name? Or why the barbell was invented? Well, probably not because that’s not something the average person stays up at night thinking about, but the answers to these questions ARE pretty interesting. In this episode, I give you a brief history and explanation of some of the tools of the strength trade and why each is an important part of a functional fitness program. Along the way you’ll also find out why clowns juggle bowling pins, learn about the Victorian Era health craze, and hear how the invention of the barbell almost tragically died with it’s inventor.