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Fountain Hills family takes to London for Kettlebell Juggling competition

Local business carving path for new sport

Dietrich Evans, left, and his wife Julie have practiced kettlebell juggling in preparation for the World Games.

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Dietrich Evans, left, and his wife Julie perform synchronized juggling.

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Iron Roots Kettlebell Fitness in Fountain Hills offers strength training with a twist.

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Kettlebell juggling is unorthodox, and it often leaves first-time watchers slack-jawed.

What can resemble the Harlem Globetrotters juggling a basketball around and across their body is often done with a 12-kilogram (26.45 pounds) metal ball in kettlebell juggling.

It’s all about flowing with the weight and finding rhythm, practitioners say.

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