... and I'm trying to figure out whether they're worth using. It's hard not to be a bit suspicious given the way they're so over-hyped by their proponents. Still, I always like trying new things, and going by the exercise database on this site there seem to be a lot of things you can do with them. Has anyone had good experiences with kettlebells? Not-so-good experiences?
... and I'm trying to figure out whether they're worth using. It's hard not to be a bit suspicious given the way they're so over-hyped by their proponents. Still, I always like trying new things, and going by the exercise database on this site there seem to be a lot of things you can do with them. Has anyone had good experiences with kettlebells? Not-so-good experiences?
I love them, but they're not the endall as the fanatics would have you believe. I've been using them for 7 years, and they will toughen you up, especially when you get into the heavier weights.
They're a tool like anything else, good for what it's for, bad for other stuff.
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... and I'm trying to figure out whether they're worth using. It's hard not to be a bit suspicious given the way they're so over-hyped by their proponents. Still, I always like trying new things, and going by the exercise database on this site there seem to be a lot of things you can do with them. Has anyone had good experiences with kettlebells? Not-so-good experiences?
Definitely worth using them, if you like to train with them of course
like marius said they are tools they are as good and effective as the people using them
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These are great for building explosive speed and overall body/muscle strenth. If you are looking to build bigger muscle not as effective. However saying that, they are still fun to add into your routine.
... and I'm trying to figure out whether they're worth using. It's hard not to be a bit suspicious given the way they're so over-hyped by their proponents. Still, I always like trying new things, and going by the exercise database on this site there seem to be a lot of things you can do with them. Has anyone had good experiences with kettlebells? Not-so-good experiences?
Well lets see... as others have posted, they are only as useful as the person using them. So far I have not seen the need for them personally but as OldSuperman said, if it will get someone off their lazy @$$ and into the gym then I got no issues... although I do have some interesting stories... I have seen two people doing that exercise where you swing it from low between your legs up to about parallel (shoulder height) and hit the mirror because they were too close. I can't even count the number of times I have seen people let the darn things get away from them while they were attempting some complex movement with them. I just move to another part of the gym when I see folks pick those up.
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personally I think they should be done outside.. it's just more fun being able t toss them around without having to worry about other people or your floor or mirrors
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I've got three kettlebells that I use in my homemade gym--I have a 25lb-er, a 53 lb-er, and a 70 lb KB. Working out with KB's can be tough. I get a real lung-busting workout when I do many sets of swings with short rest in between sets. For me, it's about as intense as going out and running sprints uphill.
Right now, I have a workout where I do a set of bench press immediately followed by a set of 15 swings with my 70 lbs. KB--like a superset. Or, if the weather is bad, I'll substitute traditional cardio with sets of swings or snatches--either way, the heartrate goes way up.
I've got three kettlebells that I use in my homemade gym--I have a 25lb-er, a 53 lb-er, and a 70 lb KB. Working out with KB's can be tough. I get a real lung-busting workout when I do many sets of swings with short rest in between sets. For me, it's about as intense as going out and running sprints uphill.
Right now, I have a workout where I do a set of bench press immediately followed by a set of 15 swings with my 70 lbs. KB--like a superset. Or, if the weather is bad, I'll substitute traditional cardio with sets of swings or snatches--either way, the heartrate goes way up.
That's a really good use for them. I like using them to get my heart rate up before starting a run or boxing or something like that.
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If it will get you off your lazy a$$ and do something, then fine. Personally tho... imo... it's just a fad.
I agree with the first part of your statement. But a fad? I'm not so sure. Here's a little history.
Kettle Bells as most people know them today stem from Russia and have been found in Russian dictionaries as early as 1704, that's 305 years. There has been evidence that shows the monks of the Shaolin Temples used their own version of a Kettle Bell, called granite padlocks which is a rectangular shaped Kettle Bell or Chinese Kettle Bell if you will. Some experts also suggest that Kettle Bells may have been used thousands of years ago by the Greeks in the Olympic Games. Kettle Bells along with weighted clubs and dumbbells were used routinely in the 1900's by many strong men including Eugene Sandow. In the west Kettle Bells faded out for a time, but continued to flourish in Russia. In 1948 the first Kettle Bell competition took place in Russia, and then became their national sport later on. Kettle Bells have gained popularity again in the U.S. mainly due to Pavel Tsatsouline, who was a former Russian and U.S. Special Forces instructor, who taught Kettle Bell techniques to improve the conditioning of our armed forces.
I have been using and selling (I'm in the Fitness Equipment Industry) Kettle Bells for a little over a year now. I can tell you no matter how fit you think you are, or how great of shape you are in, Kettle Bells will completely kick your ass without any remorse what so ever. If you have never tried them (not just you oldsuperman, but anyone) I highly suggest finding someone who knows how to use them and get them to show you. They will vastly improve your stamina, endurance, overall conditioning, increase your strength, improve muscle seperation and density, the list just goes on and on. Please keep in mind, I am not just a Kettle Bell advocate and would never recommend just Kettle Bell training alone. I've been training for 18yrs and my background is powerlifting/bodybuilding. I hadn't even touched a Kettle Bell until a year ago, but I wish I knew about them much, much earlier.
They are an amazing training tool, which everyone should try at least once in their pursuit of health and conditioning.
I agree with the first part of your statement. But a fad? I'm not so sure. They are an amazing training tool, which everyone should try at least once in their pursuit of health and conditioning.
Not disagreeing that they've been around forever, or can be used in fitness, just a little antiquated these day for most people and like a lot of fitness crazes, it will come and go. Again, not a bad thing at all, just a fad that will pass in time for the most part. IMO.
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Being a HUGE ROCKY fan. I think its great and funny how right after ROCKY BALBOA there is such a surge of interest in kettlebells..Goes to show you that people pay attention to movies like ROCKY..yeaaahhhhh for ROCKY!!
They look like fun... I'd play with 'em... yessir!
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Being a HUGE ROCKY fan. I think its great and funny how right after ROCKY BALBOA there is such a surge of interest in kettlebells..Goes to show you that people pay attention to movies like ROCKY..yeaaahhhhh for ROCKY!!
hahaha, right! Now, all we need is huge frickin chains to work out with neow. Not doggin the idea, it would be pretty tyght to try though.
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