Kettlebells...Do They Work?

[healthyone]

Anyone have experience with kettlebell training? I would like to hear your positive or negative feedback. Do they really have the powerful physical benefits they are said to have? Do they help with strength and conditioning?

[Hp-20]

They are awesome, we have them at my gym, once you learn to use them they can burn up to 3 times as much calories as the tread mill while giving your strength, toning and flexability, the woman at my gym who have been taught are simply amazed off the weight they are losing

Originally Posted by healthyone

Anyone have experience with kettlebell training? I would like to hear your positive or negative feedback. Do they really have the powerful physical benefits they are said to have? Do they help with strength and conditioning?

[FNULNU]

Originally Posted by Hp-20

They are awesome, we have them at my gym, once you learn to use them they can burn up to 3 times as much calories as the tread mill while giving your strength, toning and flexability, the woman at my gym who have been taught are simply amazed off the weight they are losing

Agreed!!!

They help with both strength and conditioning.


They are great. If you are looking for workouts, check out what is posted at Crossfit.

[I dont work at Ballys]

Originally Posted by healthyone

Anyone have experience with kettlebell training? I would like to hear your positive or negative feedback. Do they really have the powerful physical benefits they are said to have? Do they help with strength and conditioning?

very similar to DB's except the weight displacement and the tendency for the momentum to be helpful in olympic lifts like snatches etc... kettlebells are considered "more functional" as well.

i use them for:
1 arm cleans
1 arm jump shrugs
1 arm swings
farmer walks
walking swings
turkish get ups

you can do all kinds of "flashy" relatively pointless things with them too,
this vid is kinda neat: http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/C...KBJuggling.wmv

you have to watch him talk for the first few minutes but it gets good.

[healthyone]

Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear this.

I purchased a set a few years ago, but never really used them much. We have Steve Maxwell's Kettlebell 300 Challenge and I was watching it the other night and thought that I might like to start using the kettlebells again. Just wanted to know if others had experienced positive results from their use

[Dinotrainer]

Once I stopped being stubborn, and actually tried them for myself, I realized there really was something to them. Kettlebells WILL ALWAYS be a part of my training from now on. They're also starting to make their way into StrongMan competitions http://www.nastrongmaninc.com/pdf/en...007%20Nats.pdf Here's a forum dedicated to kettlebells exclusively http://forum.dragondoor.com/training/pos/0/length/30/

[I dont work at Ballys]

Originally Posted by healthyone

Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear this.

I purchased a set a few years ago, but never really used them much. We have Steve Maxwell's Kettlebell 300 Challenge and I was watching it the other night and thought that I might like to start using the kettlebells again. Just wanted to know if others had experienced positive results from their use

what weights do you have?

i dont know the DVD you have but i suggest learning all of the oly lifts if they are not on it.

[healthyone]

Originally Posted by I dont work at Ballys

what weights do you have?

i dont know the DVD you have but i suggest learning all of the oly lifts if they are not on it.

I have the 12kg/26 lb kettlebells

[I dont work at Ballys]

Originally Posted by healthyone

I have the 12kg/26 lb kettlebells

perfect. that should be a decent amount of weight for you, enjoy.

[LatsMakeTheMan]

I bought one that I use as a supplement to Jiu Jitsu training.

It builds endurance in a way that nothing else in the gym can. It actually fatigues me the same way that grappling does. I love it.

Make sure you know what you're doing, though.....you can get hurt with them if you're not careful.

[yabbayabba]

Been doing CrossFit on my off days and they throw in kettleballs fairly often. My plates have handles so I sub them in. Be surprised how quickly kettleball swinging with tire you out. If I wasn't already full up with my current routine I'd get a adjustable kettleball and goto town with it.

[osamaelias]

Rocky Balboa uses em so why shouldnt you lol *rocky's song running through my head atm* haha , i have never used kettle balls , they look like peices of wobbly rubbish tbh , but from what ive heard there great for toning up , gaining strength and losing extra fat ,i will try them one day oh btw just make sure you dont swing it at your head lol.

[FeralGoth]

Love 'em - they've tricked me into working on muscular endurance- and have measurably helped me improve my V02max. Also, having them at home makes them so accessible that there are NO excuses to not doing a quick workout when you can't make it to the gym. After they began to collect in a corner of our condo, my boyfriend (who can be VERY sedentary) expressed interest in them and has since learned many exercises and is exercising more regularly now than ever before (except when he was in high school playing football, but that was a LONG time ago...)

12k (26lbs) is a great size to start with - have you seen this page?
http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displa...le.php?aid=132

[vikingsrule92]

Originally Posted by I dont work at Ballys

very similar to DB's except the weight displacement and the tendency for the momentum to be helpful in olympic lifts like snatches etc... kettlebells are considered "more functional" as well.

i use them for:
1 arm cleans
1 arm jump shrugs
1 arm swings
farmer walks
walking swings
turkish get ups

you can do all kinds of "flashy" relatively pointless things with them too,
this vid is kinda neat: http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/C...KBJuggling.wmv

you have to watch him talk for the first few minutes but it gets good.

Pointless? Kettlebells? I'm sorry those two words don't go together. I can't see the video as the link doesn't work but nothing at all with Kettlebells are pointless. It looks like its Juggling, and if you say it's pointless you've never tried it, it's RIDICULOUSLY hard, and destroys your muscles and cardio. After 5-10 reps flipping my 20k I'm about ready to fall over.
I'd say they're one of the most if not THE most important, useful, and amazing trainign tools out there. They develop strength, endurance, grip, cardio, and much more. You can't go wrong with training Kettlebells, as long as you know what you're doing.

[x2thez53913]

I have all the way up to 80s at my gym i work at, i personaly use a 8lb medicine ball with a handle in place of a kettlebell with myself, my wife, and my clients. it works REALLY well. not so much strength but great conditioning. then again if i used heavier

[I dont work at Ballys]

Originally Posted by vikingsrule92

Pointless? Kettlebells? I'm sorry those two words don't go together. I can't see the video as the link doesn't work but nothing at all with Kettlebells are pointless. It looks like its Juggling, and if you say it's pointless you've never tried it, it's RIDICULOUSLY hard, and destroys your muscles and cardio. After 5-10 reps flipping my 20k I'm about ready to fall over.
I'd say they're one of the most if not THE most important, useful, and amazing trainign tools out there. They develop strength, endurance, grip, cardio, and much more. You can't go wrong with training Kettlebells, as long as you know what you're doing.

LOL

[vikingsrule92]

Originally Posted by I dont work at Ballys

LOL

Ummmm what's so funny?

[KSA]

healthyone, you're a pretty mom.

Good kettlebell training.

[HardKore79]

Originally Posted by vikingsrule92

Ummmm what's so funny?

I think you misunderstood his post!

[dublniklz]

I've been looking at Dragondoor's books and DVDs, would they be a good place to start to learn the exercises?

[vikingsrule92]

Originally Posted by HardKore79

I think you misunderstood his post!

The LOL one or the original? How?

Originally Posted by dublniklz

I've been looking at Dragondoor's books and DVDs, would they be a good place to start to learn the exercises?

Yes!! Pavel is one of the greatest Kettlebell, functional strength, minds of our day and age. I have yet to buy any of his DVDs, because I've been focusing on buying bells, but knowing what I know about Pavel from articles and various other sources I'm sure they will be spectacular.

[krazykarl]

Does anyone have a place that has good prices on kettlebells? They are definitely something I'd like to get into.

[vikingsrule92]

Originally Posted by krazykarl

Does anyone have a place that has good prices on kettlebells? They are definitely something I'd like to get into.

The best bang for your buck is probably from Lifeline USA
http://www.lifelineusa.com/IW_Produc...50?company=LIF
They're one of the highest qualities with a reasonable price.

[vikingsrule92]

Originally Posted by christianS

Check out our site at www.cfffit.com
Look under Cap and kettlebells. We have the cheapest prices with the lowest shipping per kettlebell in the country. Any size kettlebell up to 35 lbs (16 kg) shipped for only $14.95. We ship the 44 lb (20 kg) for only $17.95. Let us knwo what we can do for you.

Yeah dude no offense, but I'd say lifeline KBs are definitely worth the extra $10 per bell over Cap. The quality difference is pretty substantial, that is if krazykarl believes in quality over price. Cap aren't bad, I just don't think they're as nice.

[DiamondDelts]

I have adjustable kbs and I use them just like I would for db's. Great for mass in my opinion.

[healthyone]

Originally Posted by DiamondDelts

I have adjustable kbs and I use them just like I would for db's. Great for mass in my opinion.

Diamond Delts...I have not seen the adjustable kbs, I will have to do a search for those. Thanks for the response.

[StayfQ]

I know performbetter.com was having a sale; I got a 24 kg delivered for under 80 bucks.

[Wilb]

it makes me laugh to see peoples ignorance towards kettlebells, as with any tool they can give you size and strength.

[chilon1]

I weigh 200lbs. What weight kettle balls would be suitable for me? Do I need to buy them in pairs? thanx

[HardKore79]

Originally Posted by chilon1

I weigh 200lbs. What weight kettle balls would be suitable for me? Do I need to buy them in pairs? thanx

Weight has nothing to do with what you can start. Most adults though start at the 35lb range.