kettlebells - tell me more please

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  • bazfitness
    bazfitness Posts: 275 Member
    12 kg. will be a good start!

    Thanks, finally ordered one. Ordered it from a Portuguese (I live in Portugal) site this time, so in theory I shouldn't have to wait too long for it...hopefully!
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    Let us know how do you like the kettlebells-I love them! I use them almost daily in my workouts.
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    Thanks for all the advice on this. Still feel a bit unsure of what weight(s) to get. Really would have liked to have gone to a class first to try it out, but there's nowhere anyway near me that does it, so that's out :(. Hmmm just had a brainwave... a long shot I know but maybe if I ever got good at it I could give classes :tongue:

    Anyway as I'm not particularly strong, think I'm going to start conservatively with one 12 KG weight and see how I get on. Does that sound reasonable enough?
    for a man i wouldn't say anything under 16KG.
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  • rita27ny
    rita27ny Posts: 820 Member
    its a lot of fun
  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
    Absolutely, and the are great for "weighted cardio" as I call it. :) But form is CRITICAL! One wrong move and you will feel it in your back the next day guaranteed!
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Whether you use Kettlebells (KB's) or Dumbell's (DB's) it really don't matter all that much. KB's are balanced differently and offer a slightly different stimulus than DB's. Neither is superior to the other, just different tools for different purposes. You could most likely find a ncie set of DB's and do the same video.
  • NOLA_Meg
    NOLA_Meg Posts: 194 Member
    Thanks for all the advice on this. Still feel a bit unsure of what weight(s) to get. Really would have liked to have gone to a class first to try it out, but there's nowhere anyway near me that does it, so that's out :(. Hmmm just had a brainwave... a long shot I know but maybe if I ever got good at it I could give classes :tongue:

    Anyway as I'm not particularly strong, think I'm going to start conservatively with one 12 KG weight and see how I get on. Does that sound reasonable enough?

    Try calling around to certain gyms to see if any of the trainers are properly-trained in them and get a lesson. I took a class and a bootcamp from certified instructors and it was great to hear their feedback about my form. Proper form is key, like another poster said. I would go with an 18 or 20 pounder to start. I don't know how much weight you're used to lifting now, but KBs will definitely get your HR up so I wouldn't go too heavy at first.

    I guess if you can't find anyone to train you or a class, just remember that you should feel most of the strain in your legs and glutes because that is where the power for the motion should originate, if you feel more strain in your back then you probably need to modify your form because you can be doing damage.

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