Kettlebell exercises

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shanahananna
shanahananna Posts: 3 Member
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Hi there,
I started this last year but never kept it up so here goes im trying again! have 14lb to lose and its so hard! was wondering if anyone else is doing a kettlebell workout? Cant get exact calories used on a workout as it varies with how much the kettlebell weighs! one site says 20 calories per minute! is that possible? I use a 9lb kettlebell and do workout dvd for 40 min or so. Anyone have an idea how much calories used in that time? Looking forward to hearing your views!:smile:

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  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
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    Yup, 20 calories per minute is about right. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100212/kettlebell-workouts-burn-calaories-fast

    I know that KB get my heart rate up immediately :smile:
  • lrns88
    lrns88 Posts: 151 Member
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    Hello :)

    One of the best kettlebell threads I've found is on the UK Cosmopolitan website: http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/community/forums/thread/1450999

    Also, youtube has loads and loads of videos etc for kettlebell workouts and tips, and they're free!

    I love kettlebells, and use them instead of dunbells whenever I can :)

    xxx
  • kgillikin
    kgillikin Posts: 191 Member
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    Anyone know of any workouts I could do with a kettlebell?
  • jbug100
    jbug100 Posts: 406 Member
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    I do Jillian Michaels shred it with weights with a 15 lb KB. It's a 30 minute workout and I burn about 300 cal according to my HRM. It's a great workout. I would give yourself 300 cals. It may be more, but I usually under estimate just to be on the safe side. Good luck!
  • petithamu
    petithamu Posts: 582 Member
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    I don't really understand why people say they're are burning massive calories doing kettlebell workouts...I'm doing JM's Shred it with weights as well and I use a 15lb kettlebell. In 30 minutes, at best I burn 175kcal! Last night I only burned 145! Is there something wrong with my HRM??
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
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    Jillian isn't really the greatest for kettlebells. Check out youtube and search for kettlebell queen. She does 24kg bells and she's maybe 110 lbs. All she does are kettlebells and her form and techniques are amazing (read: you won't hurt yourself) I started KB with Jillian and hurt myself doing her suggested form.

    A kettlebell swing done correctly should ramp up your heart rate quickly, and I started with a 10 lb :smile:
  • pearlof69
    pearlof69 Posts: 80 Member
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    Anyone know of any workouts I could do with a kettlebell?




    Kettlebell Routines:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler38.htm


    Kettlebell Guide:
    http://crossfitlondonuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/CLUK_Kettlebellguide.pdf

    Hope this helps.

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