...and that's saying something!I've been into kettlebells for 2 weeks now and I love it. I've been in the military for close to 9 years, but---ironically, I'm the type that does not like to run (or walk) anywhere. LOL Oftentimes, I have to practically force myself onto the treadmill.
I like the KB because it's a simple tool that offers a versatile workout. It's challenging and I feel stronger. Maybe it's just me but every single exercise seems to be full-body/working multiple muscle-groups. I really feel in in my hams, glutes, lower back and arms.The quads aren't worked nearly as much--but I think most ppl tend to over-work their quadsanyway so I don't consider that a problem.
Surprisingly, it isn't hard on the joints.I have bad knees from running so much and intermittent aching in my right hip. You'd think with all the thrusting and such it'd be a problem...but it isn't. These exercises don't bother me. Although--if you have lower back problems it'd probably help not to do AS many swings. Consult your physician, first.
The biggest reason that I like KB: It's fun. 15 minutes doesn't seem like 15 minutes....and that's what I like.
My workout plan?
Well, I'm still perfecting my routine but it's heavy on cardio. I split my workout into 20 minute sessions; twice a day.
Every day (i may not work out intensively but I still work out. I think it's fine to work out less but I can't NOT do some form of exercise on a daily basis).
In a week or two, I plan to push it to 25 minutes, though. Originally, I started off with 15 min workouts;2x/daily.
For Cardio:
*SWINGS: 10 swings;rest for 10 sec. alternate between indiviuals/2-handed
*DECK SQUATS
*JUMPING JACKS
*MOUMTAIN CLIMBERS
I usually end with jumping jacks, cranking out as many as I can. I space these exercises throughout my workout to keep my heart rate up. I do these to exhaustion or until my time is up. Whichever comes first.
For conditioning I do:
*WINDMILLS
*DEADLIFTS
*SQUATS
*ROWS.
I also use an exercise ball for abdominal work and two 15lb dumb-bells(for windmills, seated calf exercises and rows).
I'm 5'4; 172 (hey--I'm a solid woman, lol) and I use the 25lb kb for swings, deadlifts and squats. I plan to buy two 15 lb KB's though. Though I can do individual swings w/no problem I won't try a 'clean and jerk' with this bell.
As I mentioned before I do have dumb-bells...but it's really not the same thing. It doesn't achieve the same effect.
Anyway---there's a Krav Maga studio in my hometown that offers KB training and I'd like to attend. Except...I don't see much point in paying money for what I can do myself. I only go to the gym for the sauna...
FORGOT TO MENTION:
I don't remember what's on the CD.(lol) It was a nice intro to the KB. Basic exercises, from what I remember.
After a day, I was online and on Youtube looking for KB routines.
I haven't looked at the DVD since...
Product Description
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Kettlebells let you perform intense workouts in half the time as traditional workouts.Featured on E! News and CNBC's The Big Idea with Danny Deutsch, Kettlebells are all the rage among celebrities, with such fans as Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz, Lance Armstrong, Mariska Hargitay, Sylvester Stallone, Claire Danes, Kim Cattrall, and Matthew McConaughey.
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