What are your thoughts on the Kettlebell?

ojell

I have HEARD that it is one of the fastest ways to get smaller and tighter. Is this TRUE?

I have a kettlebell that I have NEVER used. lol I am wondering if the whole kettlebell thing is the way to go...how heavy should you use? Heavier better or Lighter, more reps, or what?

Also, if you swear by kettlebell? Why do you? How did you change and in what amount of time? I'd love to see before and after pics. hehe

What's the best workout? For the best, fastest results?

I'm getting kinna squishy. I wanna tighten up.

dmpizza

Its a tough, tough workout, and you have to be really careful not to lock your elbows or let them fly and break the wall or your foot or something.
If you can do it great.

KimertRuns13_1

I have had a great deal of success in the shape of my body with kettlebells added to my regular workout routine. They can be an intense workout. Definitely have someone who is trained properly to show you how to use them correctly though.

MissMaryMac33

It's a tough workout ... my sister loves it... I HATE it. I went 5 or 6 times and I was bored out of my mind. I watched the clock the entire time. I do much better in group fitness with music like zumba or step or strength/rsistance classes.

It's a personal thing.... find something you love and you won't have to force yourself to go
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lkm111

Here is what I always answer when anyone asks about KBs:

I've been doing Zumba for my cardio for a year and lost inches, but it wasn't until I started doing KettleWorx that people would actually stop me and say, "How much WEIGHT have you LOST?" So in other words, doing this has really toned my entire body and I feel so much stronger. I have finished my third round! I started w/ a 5 lb., moved to a 7 lb. and now I'm up to a 10 lb. I'm doing week 6 w/ the 10 lb. KB this week. I've had to work up slowly, and when I moved up to 10 lbs. I did each week twice because it was kicking my behind!

I have started TurboFire, but I will be continuing some KW to maintain my strength level. I think it's one of the best strength training routines you can do that doesn't cost a lot and does not take up much space. I even took it on vacation with me - very portable!

Hope this is helpful!

zippo32

This is the way to go!
Get toned.

garlic7girl

I have not done a full program but I did a couple of videos on ON DEMAND and OMG I was sweating like a pig!!!!!! I was wore out in just a 30 minutes. I definitely can see how the pounds would melt off. I was sore too and I am NOT a novice at weight training. Go for it! I would love to do a program but none in my area.