Kettlebell DVDs

Frannybobs
Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all

I finally took the plunge and have ordered a set of cast iron kettle bells from eBay, 4kg + 8kg + 10kg

I'm now looking for DVDs or YouTube workouts to use with them. I know some of the basic exercises but would prefer to follow along as I tend to "forget" proper form and posture if I do it on my own.

I'm looking on Amazon and have found "Kettlercise Just for Women" which looks good.

Also, as I have TiVo I get YouTube on my DVD, so are there any decent workout videos for kettlebells on there?

Any help and advice gratefully appreciated.

Cheers,
Fran

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  • Kizeemimi
    Kizeemimi Posts: 2
    I recently started working out with kettlebells and really like it! (And Im not much of an exercizer.) My kettlebells came with a sheet with some basic moves, some of which I do. I have also incorporated some that I learned from YouTube videos and made my own little routine. I want to try an inexpensive DVD though. Please let me know how you like the DVD you got and how you like using the kettlebells in general. :happy:
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Just started a class and am thinking about buying some, too. I'm interested in the responses!
  • Sabineslims
    Sabineslims Posts: 70
    Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper have good kettle bell videos, too. I always get a good workout doing their videos. If you order from Bob Harpers site, they are $5 bucks right now. I've always bought mine from amazon b/c we have prime so it equals out to about the same.
  • alauriab
    alauriab Posts: 3 Member
    Not sure if y'all get Groupons or not - there is a Groupon today for a DVD set that comes with a kettlebell - it's a full program.
    Not sure if it will hyperlink here or not - but your could copy and paste into your browser.
    Seems like a good price.
    Maybe that will be helpful

    http://www.groupon.com/ch/goods/deals/gg-kettleworx-ultra-system?c=all?p=4
  • Sabineslims
    Sabineslims Posts: 70
    Oh, JM's videos are about 25 minutes while Bob's are about 45 minutes. I like to do JM when I am short on time but want to get a good sweat in.
  • smudger_24
    smudger_24 Posts: 107 Member
    Hi,

    I have recently bought Kettlercise, although it is good I dont think its one of the best and there is quite a 'low budget' feel about it to be honest. Kettleworx although abut more expensive are meant to be fantastic.

    Kettle bells are great though and you will certainly notice the difference, good luck x
  • catbrand
    catbrand Posts: 227 Member
    I can't give you much advice regarding youtube, but I will say that I own the Kettlercise for women DVD and I do really enjoy it. I spent a long time choosing my kettlebell workout and I'm glad I went for that one. It has a great section at the beginning which really explains how to do each move properly and then a good choice of workoutsso you can mix and mach depending on how you feel.

    The only complaint I have is that the warm up is only on the full workout so if you want to do the 20 minute workout you have to do the warm up then change discs and that's a pain. But you could do your own warm up, I've ripped the discs onto my PC so it only takes a couple of clicks plus I can mute the DVD and play my own music over the top. (also very handy with Jillian Michaels workouts!) It's only a minor complaint though and I still think the workout is great :smile:
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Search youtube for anything released by a RKC qualified instructor.

    Out of interest, google Jillian Michaels and kettlebell. You may find a video with someone openly laughing at her. This is because her techniques, and other western junk like kettlercise are a joke. People who know no better are the unfortunate victims.
    Trainers are just picking up kettlebells and thinking they know what they're doing, but that haven't got a clue.

    It's both a blessing and a curse that so many are trying kettlebells. There are other societies doing it right, but RKC is the only one I can say for sure has no junk on it. If they can't even spell kettlebells, then alarm bells should be ringing.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Thanks!
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    Thanks for all the advice so far!! I just went on YouTube and searched on RKC Kettlebells and some good vids came up showing the core exercises. I may also take the plunge and buy a DVD too. Out of interest, what is it that Kettleworx and Kettlercise does so wrong?
  • LisaRN9
    LisaRN9 Posts: 75 Member
    bump
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    LOL...on my page... the Kettleworx ads are all around this post. hint...hint
  • court182
    court182 Posts: 307
    Bump for later...no time now!
  • groomchick
    groomchick Posts: 610 Member
    Kettleworx.... Hands down!! I'm a kettlebell freak... started about 8 weeks ago and love it! Started with a class, but just so easy to do at home. Kettleworx is quite an extensive set of dvd's.... everything you will ever need!!
  • missy_1975
    missy_1975 Posts: 244 Member
    I have Kettlercise, and I agree with the other poster who says it's a bit low budget. (plus none of the women in it ever smile, the mardy cows). However I put the volume down, listen to some music and find the 50 min workout a real killer!

    I have Jillian's Shred it with weights which is a kettlebell/or dumbbell workout. Have only done the first level. Now this might be sacrillage as I love me some Jillian, but I just haven't been that in to this DVD of hers.

    I go to a class once a week and for me this is the best and most fun workout, but working out with a DVD is just as good (but not half the craic)
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    Thanks all for the advice. Have now purchased "Kettlebell for Dummies" book from Amazon

    I have seen that Bob Harper has a cardio shred kettlebell DVD but it's not available in UK unless you pay stupid money

    Still researching the DVDs, there's not a massive choice out there... I was drawn to Kettleworx but have seen some people being VERY scathing about it on the forums :-/ The more I read, the more confused I get!!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Thanks all for the advice. Have now purchased "Kettlebell for Dummies" book from Amazon

    I have seen that Bob Harper has a cardio shred kettlebell DVD but it's not available in UK unless you pay stupid money

    Still researching the DVDs, there's not a massive choice out there... I was drawn to Kettleworx but have seen some people being VERY scathing about it on the forums :-/ The more I read, the more confused I get!!

    That's a great book choice, it's written by an RKC. It will teach you more than you need to know, so just sit tight and wait for your delivery.
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    I got the book, and it's great - but I find it quite hard to read and to convert that to my actions...I'm doing the swings but finding it hard to get the "clean" right.

    I have noticed that the woman who wrote the book (Sarah Curie) has a set of DVDs out "Iron Core" or something like that. Has anyone tried them? I'm wondering if that would help - then I can see the form and follow along with a programme?

    Has anyone tried any of the other DVDs out there?

    Cheers,
    Fran
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    What is it you're having trouble with?

    Kbqueen has a clean video on youtube that helped me back in the day. She also uses the adapted rack position that may be useful for women.

    It's a vertical move.
    Tame the arc on the way up, it's not a flip over and smash onto the forearm.
    Pour that vodka to get it back down
  • sarah692
    sarah692 Posts: 136 Member
    I'm doing Iron Core Volume I... I like it lol. It's nothing fancy, but it definitely gets my heart going and I can still feel it a few days later. I would trust Sarah Lurie to have good workouts given her credentials with kettlebells, so I feel like it's a good choice.

    Edited to add: The video takes 30 second breaks in between exercises, and during the break it explains how to perform the upcoming exercise. Good if you tend to forget your form. It's really beginner friendly.
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    Thanks both for the advice. I had a go last night at some of the exercises she had - I wrote my own little plan out with number of reps. It felt really good. I then went back and consulted the book on some of the exercises I felt I didn't have good form on. Mainly the deadlift and the clean. I then noted from re-reading the book that I was squatting for the swing and not sitting back into my hips. I found the difference by as she said in the book "imagine you're trying to touch a wall behind you with your bum, so reach your bum back. Really helped

    I think I will buy the Iron Core dvd volumes 1 & 2. There seem to be 2 different versions with different covers, but I think it's the same DVD just repackaged with a GoFit logo the more recent one.

    I'm really enjoying this, feels like a great challenge and all round workout.

    Thanks again :o)
  • kritik
    kritik Posts: 110 Member
    Bob Harper's Kettlebell workout is great! I think that the video is still available for $5.00 on his website. It is intense!
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    bump
  • KPainter70
    KPainter70 Posts: 152
    Lauren Brooks. Google her. In my opinion, there is none better.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Everyone can gain from reviewing some form notes now and then.

    There'll be a little tip that didn't go in the first time, an aspect you're neglecting or something you're getting lazy on!
  • Mzfoster0517
    Mzfoster0517 Posts: 83 Member
    Jillian Michaels Shred It with Weights is all about the Kettlebells and a pretty good workout with two levels. I was hurt from it (Good Burn)
  • chiccaroline
    chiccaroline Posts: 17 Member
    I'm in the UK and I had the Kettleworx set, but it was really repetitive (you repeat the same moves over & over) and the instructor got really annoying very quickly. I then bought the Kettlercise one which is better and there is an instruction section which talks you through how to do the moves. I quite liked that they all looked like mardy cows though, I figured they were working too hard to be all toothy grins, it felt more real! I also did a 5 week course with a trainer who really focussed on form. If you're in London I can give you his details as he was brilliant.
  • Frannybobs
    Frannybobs Posts: 741 Member
    Just as an update, I have been reading bits of the book back and have tried a couple of the Beginner Workouts. The first one was fine and I've got the 'clean' in better form now. On Saturday I did the second Beginner Workout "cardio blast" and she wasn't kidding. Basically it is one-armed swings followed by squat/lunge/press combos, so many reps on each side then a little rest, then more of the same but more reps, and then more again.

    I am chuffed that I can now achieve rock-bottom squats whilst maintaining form, and my thigh muscles aren't in agony afterwards, but I could definitely feel my glutes yesterday because of the lunges!

    I have ordered Volume 1 of Kettlebells the Iron Core Way, DVD by Sarah Curie who wrote the book that I've been using. Will see how I get on!
  • thefunkylibrarian
    thefunkylibrarian Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I bought the second DVD from Kettlercise Just for Women (I did have the first one too) and although its still got that low budget feel the quick workout now has a warm up / cool down. They are the only DVDs I've tried and I really like them as the moves are clearly explained and well 6 weeks in and I have less wobbly arms :-D

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kettlercise-Just-Women-Set-DVD/dp/B0052K7IDA
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Once one realises they know squat, comes the realisation one knows all things.
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