start strength training next week, kettle ball or dumbbell

Stephanie198907
Stephanie198907 Posts: 163 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to incorporate weights into my workouts at home but I'm not sure which option I should get. The kettle ball, while fairly new to the west, seems like a fad but apparently (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong) has more versatility than dumbbells. Just want something I can grow with (multiple exercises) and is worth the money.

Any advice and/or experiences? Thanks in advance.

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,717 Member
    Yes, I would like some help too.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Kettle Bells have been around for ages.....

    Either or, doesn't matter. What matters is that you have an actual and legitimate routine (not just willy nilly doing a bunch of arm curls or something) and that you are performing the exercises correctly.
  • Jade1964
    Jade1964 Posts: 111 Member
    Why not both?
  • Stephanie198907
    Stephanie198907 Posts: 163 Member
    Why not both?

    Finances. For the price of two dumbbells I can get one kettle ball. I have to choose one or the other.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Why not both?

    Finances. For the price of two dumbbells I can get one kettle ball. I have to choose one or the other.

    In all honesty, if you're just going to have one or two weights, you'd be better off with a good body weight routine and some resistance bands for home workout. You don't really get much benefit lifting the same amount of weight every time, the benefit comes from progressive lifting...that's what gets you "toned"...not a whole bunch of reps with low weight and the same weight time and time again.

    Some good workouts here...

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/
  • YazzyDee
    YazzyDee Posts: 1
    I just recently got into Kettlebells, but only after lifting regularly for 8 months.
    I feel that they're a good step up to vary a weights routine. But also, they are more likely to cause injury when not used properly, so might as well learn how to lift safely with dumbbells as they are more straightforward.

    I recommend getting dumbbells and a weight that you aren't too comfortable with.
    I'm thinking two sets of 8s and 2 sets of 12s - as you grow comfortable with those weights, you can start combining them to make them heavier.

    You will outgrow those weights and might need to get heavier ones, I just buy used ones then resell them to make funds for a higher set. Good luck!

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