Kettleworx Experience

lkm111

I had said in a previous post that I would give my review of the Kettleworx DVDs. Since I'm recovering from being sick, I have some time to sit long enough to write.

To begin, I ordered the Kettleworx system because I have been doing Zumba religiously since mid-August and wanted to find a simple way to include some strength training. I thought kettlebells were the thing for me because the only equipment needed is a kettlebell and a DVD.

I started with a 5 lb. kettlebell. The system is broken up into three parts: Cardio, Core, and Resistance. Then you have different weekly levels of each. There is also an introduction part that was good to start with. There are bonus DVDs, too. I have completed the six weeks program and now I'm continuing the 6th week of each and adding some of the bonus parts.

I have to say that starting this workout was fun, but challenging (at least for me, I'm not a weight lifter). After 20 minutes I was sweating as much as I do in 40-50 minutes of Zumba. I also had to modify a few moves due to my back and knee issues. As long as I did that, I was fine.

After about three weeks of adding Kettleworx, people who see me every day were walking up to me asking, "HOW much WEIGHT have you LOST?!?" I hadn't lost any more than when I was doing only Zumba. Adding this program just made me toned in different ways and evidently it was easily seen by others.

I have to say that I have enjoyed the Kettleworx, it is pretty easy, not boring, and I can see myself doing this for a long time because I can move on to bigger weights. I feel like I'm ready to go to a 7-8 lb. kettlebell after the New Year.

The biggest change I've seen is in my legs, waist, and core. The Abs. workouts are really helpful. Surprisingly, I haven't seen much change in my arms, but I think that will come as I add weight.

For the cost of the program I think this is a good strength training choice for those people who can't go to a gym, have limited resources and limited time. I fit all three of those, and so far it is working out for me.

mrmarius

Thanks for this. Do you have any pics of the results? Im thinking of trying this when I finish p90x and alternating between the two

jdsouthernbelle

Bump!

lkm111

Thanks for this. Do you have any pics of the results? Im thinking of trying this when I finish p90x and alternating between the two

I'm not one to post pictures on a website - maybe when I gain a little more confidence. Thanks for asking though!

mrmarius

Thanks for this. Do you have any pics of the results? Im thinking of trying this when I finish p90x and alternating between the two

I'm not one to post pictures on a website - maybe when I gain a little more confidence. Thanks for asking though!

aww dont be shy, you should be proud of whatever progress you made

mlb929

I think that one thing about kettlebells that most people miss is based upon the way they are used, 5lb kettlebell isn't a 5lb dumbell. I use a 20 and 25lb kettlebell for my routines. The only think I can't do well in great form is the russian get up with the kettlebell over my head. Not sure if that is part of the kettleworks program or not. I don't have my book with me - but the 20lb is about equal by way of use to a 7lb dumbbell.

I'm doing P90X and do still use my kettlebells for some of the routines, as well as some extra work on ab ripper x days because I really like my kettlebell routines.

You can probably go with a heavier weight than you though you could to begin with. I'm upgrading to a 30 after the first of the year.