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Russian Kettlebell Quick-Start Kit
Posted on June 8th, 2009Recently Dragondoor.com came out with a package deal: The Russian Kettlebell Quick-Start Kit. It is available in different versions for men and women, and for the ladies it's available with three different kettlebell sizes depending on your current fitness level.
For men, the kit comes with a 36 lb kettlebell and both the book and DVD [...]
Are Kettlebells OK For A 57 Year Old Mom?
Posted on June 8th, 2009My mother is 57 years old. She was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She needs to lose a lot of weight (approximately 20-30 lbs to get her blood sugar to drop, and 60 lbs to be really fit). She has a history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but seems to have both decently under control with medication and exercise.
continue reading...What Does A "Kettlebell Physique" Look Like?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I have a question regarding what a person’s body will look like after working out with kettlebells for a while.
Someone posted a similar question a few months ago, but I can’t seem to locate it. What would all of you (in your experience) describe a Russian Kettlebell physique as? From training with kettlebells, what is [...]
Increase muscle size with kettlebells?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I am considering purchasing your Russian Kettlebell Challenge video. I am wondering what, if any, sort hypertrophy effects I can expect from such a program.
continue reading...Are Kettlebells Too Expensive?
Posted on June 8th, 2009<img src="http://kettlebelltraining.net/images/kettlebell-set.gif" />I find it funny how people react to the price of a kettlebell. Their eyes usually get wide and their mouth opens a bit, as if to say "Are you kidding?"
I think their reaction is due to the fact that they just don't realize what a simple kettlebell can do for one's physical [...]
Rock Hard Kettlebeller vs. Rounded Bodybuilder
Posted on June 8th, 2009Well it's been over two weeks for me hitting the gym, and since I wasn't that terribly out of shape I'm already seeing a big difference in the mirror. As I've mentioned elsewhere, there's a real difference in how your body will change depending on whether you do traditional bodybuilding workouts or kettlebell routines.
Now don't [...]
Kettlebells, Bodybuilding and Physical Appearance
Posted on June 8th, 2009It's probably obvious that different types of workouts lead to different changes in the physical appearance of your body. A marathon runner looks different from a swimmer or a boxer. I thought I would show what the difference is in the final result between working out with kettlebells and a typical bodybuilding approach.
Before I knew [...]
Just What Are Kettlebells and How Can They Help Me?
Posted on June 8th, 2009Okay, you maybe heard the term kettlebells bandied about the gym a few times, or perhaps saw or heard an interview where someone very fit blamed it all on kettlebells. So just what are kettlebells, and just how can they help you get in the kind of shape you always wanted?
These things go way [...]
What Size Kettlebell To Start?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I'm planning to buy a kettlebell but I am wondering which size would be best for me, the 35lb or 53lb size. I am 6'2 240lbs and worry that the 35lb kettlebell would not be enough because I usually use dumbbells that are heavier than that during my typical workouts.
continue reading...Starting with Kettlebells: Which Size and Book or DVD?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I've lurked around the Dragondoor Forum for the past few weeks and now have some questions I need answered before I spend some hard earned cash.
continue reading...Kettlebell beginner: What size and exercises?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I'm going to buy some kettlebells but I have a few questions: What kind of exercises do you do with kettle bells?
continue reading...Ideas for kettlebell routines
Posted on June 8th, 2009I've received my Russian Kettlebell Challenge video and have already watched it twice, but I have no clue how to proceed as far as a program or routine is concerned. I have read a few posts about using ladders and that sounds like a good idea and I will probably use dumbbells at least for the time being.
continue reading...Beginning kettlebell workout
Posted on June 8th, 2009This is what I've come up with in an attempt to ease into the program.
continue reading...Are two kettlebells required?
Posted on June 8th, 2009Do some of the kettlebell exercises require two kettlebells of the same weight?
continue reading...Using dumbells instead of Kettlebells
Posted on June 8th, 2009I don't have the space or the money right now to purchase kettlebells. Can kettle bell workouts be modified to incorporate dumbbells instead?
continue reading...Buying kettlebells: In what order?
Posted on June 8th, 2009How would the comrades suggest one sequence kettlebell purchases, assuming you start with a 16kg kettle bell? In other words, start with a 16, then buy a second 16, then a 24, then a second 24? Or do the comrades think it best to start with a 16, then get a 24, then a second 16.
continue reading...Will kettlebell training stunt my growth?
Posted on June 8th, 2009My doctor told me a while ago that I could lift weights as long as I stuck to the 3×15 rep scheme with light weights and didn't powerlift. Will kettlebell training stunt my growth?
continue reading...Ok to start kettlebell training with dumbbells?
Posted on June 8th, 2009I am considering the kettlebell book and/or video. I believe I read that beginners do not need to start with a kettlebell, rather just a dumbbell. Is this true or should I order the kettlebell immediately?
continue reading...Benefits of kettlebells over dumbbells?
Posted on June 8th, 2009Pavel, I have been doing the routines from your kettlebell video & have been getting outstanding results.
continue reading...Using dumbbells for kettlebell training
Posted on June 8th, 2009Can dumbbells be used for the Russian Kettlebell Challenge without any loss of effectiveness or other benefit?
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