Kettlebell

Annieapple12 · January 2015

Hi I am looking for some guidance on what weight of kettlebell to buy.

I want to add more strength training. I want to buy a kettlebell and use Jillian Michael’s “Shred it with Weights” along with routines on fitnessblender. I really want an adjustable kettlebell but they all seem to cost a fortune.

While I am a little out of shape I am pretty strong and tend to gain strength and put on muscle easily if I exercise (sadly I also put on fat fairly easily if I don’t exercise). I don’t want to get one that’s too light that ends up useless in two weeks but at the same time I don’t want to injure myself.

Does anyone have any advice as to what a good starting point might be? Should I buy two, 2kgs different in weight and see how I go?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Annieapple12 · January 2015

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jasonp_ritzert · January 2015

Do you have a sporting goods store near you such as a Dicks? You may want to go there to see how they feel to gauge your starting point.

jdhcm2006 · January 2015

kettlebellsusa.com/what-size-kettlebell-should-i-buy-guidelines-for-men-and-women-to-choose-a-starter-kettlebell-weight.html

htimpaired · January 2015

Please don't use Jillian Michaels, she has awful form and will likely get you injured. Look up Lauren Brooks or Tracy Reifkind as a few good starters, or buy Iron Core Kettlebell by Sarah Lurie-it's like $10 on Amazon for four DVDs.

davidsadler86 · January 2015

8kg is probably a good start, anything less and you won't feel it when performing swings

squirrlt · January 2015

Yes, 8 kg, or 15-20 lbs (if they are sold in lbs near you) is perfect to start! You'll get a decent workout without too much risk of overloading yourself. Don't worry, once you move up in weight for the swings/squats, you will still make use of the smaller KBs for other exercises, like turkish get-ups, so it's not money down the drain. But just get the one to start, see how you like it. I second the Sarah Lurie suggestion, she's great! I like this simple full-body workout too: http://greatist.com/move/full-body-kettlebell-workout

Annieapple12 · January 2015

Thank you! I'll look up the people you suggested, especially Sarah lurie. I was thinking 8 kgs.

Annieapple12 · January 2015

I ordered my kettlebell and the Sarah Lurie DVD today. Is there anyone i can look at on youtube to learn basic form? My kettlebell will arrive tomorrow but the dd will take more time

WalkingAlong · January 2015

livefitrevolution.org is a terrific resource. You have to register but it's very worth it.

sbrookes9 · January 2015

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