Kettlebell

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Depending on what kind of shape you are in, and how much over weight, I would recommend starting with 5 or 10lb kettlebell and the kettleworx program. It may seem cheesy to start but I was 50lbs heavier when I started and way out of shape, being a guy I still started with a 10lb kettlebell. I lost 20lbs in that 6 weeks, fell on love with them and now have a 20lb, two 35lbs and two 44lbs.

She you get more advanced I would look into programs like kettlebell burn etc. Good luck and trAin safe.

Kettleworx is not actual kettlebell training. They adapt dumbbell moves normally done in aerobics class to kettlebells. Conventional kettlebell training is much more effective and demands more weight.

I do kettlebells and man they get the work done! They're perfect and can be used so many ways. Kettle bell swings, pulls and squat press' are personally my favorite. 10lbs is a good place to start, and if you want to really push yourself and feel the burn, step it up to 15lbs. Good luck!

This link is for a video from Tracy Reifkind on how to choose the correct size kettlebell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBVix24GKG0

She also has posted a lot of workouts on youtube, and her book "The Swing" is a great start for beginners.

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I have the 7lb contoured one to start with. I think it's Go Fit? It's purple, and comes with a beginners DVD with Bob Harper. Then I got Jillian's Kettlebell DVD and it's much more challenging. I do that one every other day. Even though I still have a lot of fat to lose, I can already see more muscle in my arms and legs. It's a great workout!

Edited to add....I didn't realize there was huge issue with Jillian's DVD. I will have to look into it!

Www.dailyburn.com has great kettlebell routines with a great instructor modeling excellent form which targets core muscles and legs. Also Amy Bento has some great dvds.

This thread is very disturbing. There have been numerous articles published by RKC certified instructors on starting weights and YOU SHOULD NOT BE STARTING WITH ANYTHING LESS THAN 15 POUNDS, PERIOD. Unless you are elderly, or are doing it for physical therapy/rehab reasons, forget anything less than 15 pounds exists. PERIOD. Ignore anyone who got their advice from Jillian or Bob Harper. Stick only to RKC Certified kettlebell instructors, not these "fad" gurus who KNOW NOTHING. You will get injured following their tips/advice as you progress.

Do.Not.Ever.Get.Any.Kettlebell.Lighter.Than.15.Pounds.

I JUST finished one on FitnessBlender and really liked it. And it's free!

This thread is very disturbing. There have been numerous articles published by RKC certified instructors on starting weights and YOU SHOULD NOT BE STARTING WITH ANYTHING LESS THAN 15 POUNDS, PERIOD. Unless you are elderly, or are doing it for physical therapy/rehab reasons, forget anything less than 15 pounds exists. PERIOD. Ignore anyone who got their advice from Jillian or Bob Harper. Stick only to RKC Certified kettlebell instructors, not these "fad" gurus who KNOW NOTHING. You will get injured following their tips/advice as you progress.

Do.Not.Ever.Get.Any.Kettlebell.Lighter.Than.15.Pounds.

Listen to this man! I guarantee that if anyone knows, it's him. He will have researched this to the very minute detail....and as a trainer it is inline with my advice and ive been trained in kettlebells.

My standard "I want to learn to use kettlebells" response:

If you are interested in training with kettlebells, the hands down single most important thing that you can do is make the investment in at least one session with a certified instructor. And I don't mean the guy/gal at the local big box gym that claims to know what they are doing because they are a personal trainer.

Videos, books, youtube, etc. all have their place, and are great for workout routines and ideas. However, a visit (even one) with a certified instructor will give you the knowledge of proper form to train with maximum productivity and minimal risk of injury.

SFG, RKC, IKFF, WKC....it doesn't matter which organization they are associated with, as a beginner, any certified instructor will be able to get you started down the right path.

This thread is very disturbing. There have been numerous articles published by RKC certified instructors on starting weights and YOU SHOULD NOT BE STARTING WITH ANYTHING LESS THAN 15 POUNDS, PERIOD. Unless you are elderly, or are doing it for physical therapy/rehab reasons, forget anything less than 15 pounds exists. PERIOD. Ignore anyone who got their advice from Jillian or Bob Harper. Stick only to RKC Certified kettlebell instructors, not these "fad" gurus who KNOW NOTHING. You will get injured following their tips/advice as you progress.

Do.Not.Ever.Get.Any.Kettlebell.Lighter.Than.15.Pounds.

Truth.

Can you explain why this is? I had read that you should never go above a weight that you can do with proper form for fear of injury. How can you hurt yourself by using to LITTLE weight?

Read my first post in this thread for an explanation as to why.

Read my first post in this thread for an explanation as to why.

Or mine, or the one by luckyfred with the link to Tracy Reifkind's video...

Thanks for being one of the few people in this thread who knows what they're talking about

need to read this later...bump

Glad I came across this post! I JUST got home with a 7 pound Kettlebell I got on clearance from Target. I use 7 pound weights in my cardio workouts so I thought it would be a good place to start but after reading the posts I'll be returning it tomorrow. Thanks for the info.