Kettlebell Training

"strength training" covers them if you want an entry that's already there.

If not... below the search box (after you've searched for them to add to the diary" and it comes up empty (even if there are results)
below that box it says something to the effect of
"can't find what you're looking for? add to the database"
with the last part being a clickable link

Kettlebells are great for strength, and can certainly be considered "cardio" depending on the program you follow. Wearing my HRM during a 60 minute workout would show burns close to 700 calories. (Art of Strength DVDs)

Love, love love my kettle bells! I have a 25 pounder that I use for kettle bell swings 3 times a week and it helped me lose 10% body fat in 10 weeks. It is the best thing I've ever found to really tone the butt. I've lost inches off my posterior and wish the rest if me would catch up, lol

Interested in trying kettlebells, where should I buy them and how many pounds do I purchase? I currently weigh 159 and exercise every other day:-) THANKS!!!

I love kettlebell workouts! Here's a link that I found when I was trying to determine approximate calorie burn.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1222

Major calorie burning (In a recent study conducted by the highly respected American Council on Exercise, participants burned approximately 20 calories per minute--that's 1,200 calories per hour.)

:huh: I need something to work the top part of my body. Will a kettlebell do the trick?

:huh: I need something to work the top part of my body. Will a kettlebell do the trick?

Kettlebell workouts are full body workouts that work multiple muscle groups at the same time. I just recently bought a groupon deal where it offered Kettleworx kettlebell & 10 dvd's. I just started the workouts & I must say I was whooped in 25 minutes! Love it though.

30-45 lbs recommended starting weight for male (I started with a 30, I will soon add a second 30 to do two at once instead of going up in weight for now)

For woman 15 - 25 lbs is a recommended starting weight. Many of the things I have seen on TV such as kettleworx infomercials (which they also sell as a kit in stores) in my opinion is overpriced and VERY low weight.

MY wife as started with a 15 with practically no previous fitness experience and is doing well with the 15.

I agree, especially for the swings. I was told to get something that I could manage but grow into and i chose a 25 pound for swings. I do 2 sessions of 25 reps.
Theresa

30-45 lbs recommended starting weight for male (I started with a 30, I will soon add a second 30 to do two at once instead of going up in weight for now)

For woman 15 - 25 lbs is a recommended starting weight. Many of the things I have seen on TV such as kettleworx infomercials (which they also sell as a kit in stores) in my opinion is overpriced and VERY low weight.

MY wife as started with a 15 with practically no previous fitness experience and is doing well with the 15.

I concur. I highly recommend Tracy Reifkind - she lost 120 lbs doing just the swing. She just released her first book which is excellent for beginners, imho, called The Swing.

It is both, but I log it as cardio based on what my heart rate monitor says.

How would you log in a kettlebell workout in MFP? Cardio? Strength? Please Advise...

I just made my own entry, calling it "kettlebell cardio."

I should add that I log mine as a cardio workout.

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As a certified KB trainer , exercise Physiologist and National Physique Competetor I highly recommend Kettlebells as the most functional training and fat burning exercise. After reading through the feed I am happy to see so many of you enjoying what is by far the most effective exercise to building lean muscle mass while getting better cardio benefits than any other typical cardio exercise.
I do however suggest that anyone interested in starting a Kettlebell routine find a reputable certified Kettelbell instructor and learn proper movement and form. Without doing so you will not get the best benefits of the exercises and you will most likely incur injury over time. Along with that you will be teaching your body and muscle memory the wrong types of movements which will lead to injury immediately or over time from developing muscular imbalance and poor technique .

Yes, there are great videos out there on the market... However stay AWAY from "Jillian Micheals" NOT, NOT NOT SAFE and completely INCORRECT FORM!
Yet let me advise even with the videos that are from actual RKC certified trainers you can not learn and correct improper movement by watching a video.. This is done by working one on one or in a small group session with a RKC instructor or another reputable Kettelbell certification instructor ... please do your homework when finding a trainer/ instructor your health depends on it. Learn proper form and function and then incorporate the videos into your plan once your body has learned proper technique. It is not fun as a instructor to try to fix improper technique and body movement to clients who decided to try to build a house without a solid foundation.

Trust that if you acquire a professional to get you started and lay down the proper foundation the overall Health benefits and your gains will far exceed anything you can imagine and you will not risk the high injury rate of those doing it wrong.
Sorry people but I have yet to meet any person who has tried to learn from a video that was not doing things COMPLETELY incorrect and it was 100 times harder trying to correct their imperfections then if they started with the proper foundation to begin with.

I don't think any of you would build your house without having a solid foundation... So why would you take the most important gift being your body and health and not give that a solid foundation too? The money it cost to invest in yourself is nothing compared to the money you WILL SAVE on medical bills later.

Anyway, any questions please feel free to ask.

Be Strong, Be Blessed, Be Happy

As a certified KB trainer , exercise Physiologist and National Physique Competetor I highly recommend Kettlebells as the most functional training and fat burning exercise. After reading through the feed I am happy to see so many of you enjoying what is by far the most effective exercise to building lean muscle mass while getting better cardio benefits than any other typical cardio exercise.
I do however suggest that anyone interested in starting a Kettlebell routine find a reputable certified Kettelbell instructor and learn proper movement and form. Without doing so you will not get the best benefits of the exercises and you will most likely incur injury over time. Along with that you will be teaching your body and muscle memory the wrong types of movements which will lead to injury immediately or over time from developing muscular imbalance and poor technique .

Yes, there are great videos out there on the market... However stay AWAY from "Jillian Micheals" NOT, NOT NOT SAFE and completely INCORRECT FORM!
Yet let me advise even with the videos that are from actual RKC certified trainers you can not learn and correct improper movement by watching a video.. This is done by working one on one or in a small group session with a RKC instructor or another reputable Kettelbell certification instructor ... please do your homework when finding a trainer/ instructor your health depends on it. Learn proper form and function and then incorporate the videos into your plan once your body has learned proper technique. It is not fun as a instructor to try to fix improper technique and body movement to clients who decided to try to build a house without a solid foundation.

Trust that if you acquire a professional to get you started and lay down the proper foundation the overall Health benefits and your gains will far exceed anything you can imagine and you will not risk the high injury rate of those doing it wrong.
Sorry people but I have yet to meet any person who has tried to learn from a video that was not doing things COMPLETELY incorrect and it was 100 times harder trying to correct their imperfections then if they started with the proper foundation to begin with.

I don't think any of you would build your house without having a solid foundation... So why would you take the most important gift being your body and health and not give that a solid foundation too? The money it cost to invest in yourself is nothing compared to the money you WILL SAVE on medical bills later.

Anyway, any questions please feel free to ask.

Be Strong, Be Blessed, Be Happy

So what's up with Jillians DVD? I've done it should i stop? I've favourited a fitnessblender kettle bell workout do you think that one is ok?

http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Beginner-Kettlebell-Workout-Kells-Kettlebells-Routine/a7/