Kettle Bells

Also interested!

I'm interested in this one as well! I am waiting for the Skogg Kettlebell DVD system and an 18-pound kettlebell that I ordered a little while ago. I've read really great things about kettlebell workouts online, generally speaking, and would like to hear others' experiences on here! Mainly, if you do kettlebell workouts, what does your weekly workout schedule look like? Do you also add in other cardio/strength toning? Just cardio?

I have been doing kettle bell for 2 months now. I use the contoured and love them. They work better for windmills and snatches. I started at five pounds for a couple of weeks until I learned the proper technique. Now, I'm using a 10 pound, and I've asked for 12 and 15 pound ones for Christmas. I take two to three classes a week and I walk/jog two to three times a week. Of course, I swim during the summer. I love kettle bell class. Good luck!

for a routine, do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRpbM9nzDcM

you can find a set of ranged kettle bells, 5-10-15-20 lbs, for pretty cheap

i like fitness blender's beginner kettlebell workout on youtube. i took the exercises from it and i do each one for a minute, three times, so it's 8 exercises x 3 rounds, so about a 24 minute workout. sometimes i'll end it with a minute of jumping jacks, sit ups, etc just to add a little more. i started with a 15lb kettlebell and then got a 20, and i bought a 30lb one but haven't attempted it yet lol.

I started with the 10-15-20 set from Walmart and progressed quickly through them , within about 2 months. Love the Sarah Lurie (Iron Core Kettlebells) set as a start- has a training module and three great workouts, The price is incredible- 4 dvd's for only about $12. Great form and the workouts can be really challenging with the right weights. Skogg also has great instructional and workouts but is $80 retail, he focuses on variations of 6 moves. You might want to try Lurie first before investing in Skogg. Kettlebell Bombshell (Lisa Balash) also has great instructional and challenging workouts for about $15 (there are regular and advanced set,instructional plus I think 3 workouts each on one dvd). Lauren brooks is well regarded but her dvd's are $30-40 each I believe. Avoid the Jillian Michaels one. All her other dvd's are great but that one is not. I am not associated with any of these people or programs other than trying their dvd's.

Did my first Skogg kettlebell workout today with one of his 8kg/18lb kettlebells. Really nice. Still feel buzzed! in terms of a weekly schedule, I think i'll do the workouts on strength days, either by themselves or as an add-on to another strength-focused workout. Non-kettlebell days will be cardio workouts and/or yoga. Excited!!