Kettlebell workout?

I am just about to start working out with a kettlebell at home as well. I found a TON of workouts with them on Pinterest....lol
I'm sure you can find some online or on youtube as well.

I'm going to Academy tonight to pick up a kettlebell. Tons of videos online for good workouts with them!

Kettlebells are great and very versatile. One note of caution, if you are going by yourself, without a trainer or a class, make sure you take your time and really watch your form. Like anything, you can easily hurt yourself more than you realize with poor form.

I do kettlebells twice a week. Great workout to build functional strength. Make sure you see a certified kettlebell instructor to learn the basics though because if done with improper form it can be very bad for your joints, especially your back. Like crossfit it's a workout that I wouldn't try learning from a video. Form and safety first!

We use them quite often in boot camp and they do work. Turkish get ups, swings, etc. always "feel it" after those days.

Fitnessblender has several kettlebell workouts on youtube, check it out

Pickles175 wrote: »

ucrdancer wrote: »

I'm thinking about getting 10lb. but not sure on the weight. I'm also getting the Shred it with Weights dvd

My 3in1 goes from 5lbs to 12lbs. Might be something to look into?

Thanks!

aimelee wrote: »

you can find Jillian Michaels "Shred it with weights" video on youtube, it is kettlebell exercises. I just did it the other day and i'm still sore!

I'd use caution with Jillian Michaels kettlebell workout. From what I've heard (and seen) her form isn't great, and with kettlebells form is everything.

I personally recommend going to a few classes by someone who is RKC or StrongFirst certified. Go to a few classes to get your form down properly, and then go to youtube videos.

If you cannot find a certified trainer in your area, check out BodyFit By Amy's kettlebell workouts (she's RKC certified). Here are some links:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bMQHAmCXJAI&index=51&list=PLSjM8A0gK-DtaErU2taJlYrDbmPU1s-G5

https://youtube.com/watch?v=DQbgWfAcxwU&list=PLSjM8A0gK-DtaErU2taJlYrDbmPU1s-G5&index=50

Jillian Michaels kettle bell form is HORRIBLE!!! Run far, far away from any of her kettle bell DVDs! If you are seriously wanting to use kettle bells as part of your workout, find someone who is either RKC or SFG certified to teach you the basics. The movements are simple, but due to the nature of the offset weight of a kettle bell, you will hurt yourself if you don't use improper form.

I have been working out with kettle bells for over a year, and absolutely LOVE them. In fact, I plan on getting SFG certified at some point in the future. (As in, I really need to look into when the weekends are and just pick a date to get it done.)

While there are tons of videos out there, they aren't all created equally. For every video with good technique and teaching, you will find a dozen that vary from "not the best" to "do not do what this person is telling you to do".

If you can find anything out there by Karen Smith, Tracy Reifkind, Geoff Neupert, or Pavel Tsatsouline, they would be reliable resources, and a great place to start.

I LOVE the kettlebell! I keep it super-simple though. The Russian Swing is the only thing I do with it. I pasted the link below that got me started with it. It's a great way to work out when I don't have time to hit the gym. CAUTION! Do NOT overdo it the first couple of times. You will be totally out of commission for a couple of days if you do. LOL! Here's the link: http://fourhourworkweek.com/2011/01/08/kettlebell-swing/

Feel free to add me if you want to.

Also look up Skogg's workouts. He has 1 on youtube that is free. You can also buy his dvds. I've only done the Youtube workout, but I would say his videos are definitely worth purchasing.

livefitrevolution.org
RKC certified, free, video kettlebell workouts, and participants are not musclemen. Love it.

Avoid Jillian. The KB community had a heyday with that video. Not just her form but that she has no KB training and she made up some pretty dangerous moves.