Pavel, I have been doing the routines from your kettlebell video & have been getting outstanding results. more »

Can dumbbells be used for the Russian Kettlebell Challenge without any loss of effectiveness or other benefit? more »

How many reps do you recommend for snatches and clean and jerks with kettlebells? I have the video but you just say between 1-100. That's a big range. more »

While real kettlebells are obviously the choice, is there any consensus on which brand of kettlebell handles are best for those outside the U.S., or are under budgetary constraints? more »

What results has anyone had applying their kettlebell-won endurance to athletics and martial arts? Generally, it takes me about six weeks to begin to really feel the effect of a new training method, and I've only been at this for four. more »

I would appreciate a realistic answer. Does the kettlebell video or workout account for enough of a lower body workout? If not, what should I add? more »

In the Russian Kettlebell Challenge book, it states that "serious athletes can use kettlebells seven days a week. You'll get a lot less sore." Do you mean people who are already serious, full-time athletes who practice kettle bells seven days a week will get less sore from their athletic activities? more »

I was considering a kettlebell or dumbbell snatch program to shed some holiday pounds. How effective is this for trimming a waistline? I've had some knee problems including a patella tendon relocation surgery to prevent knee dislocations (which I was prone to). more »

I am curious about the contents of the Russian Kettlebell Challenge book vs. the video or DVD. I understand that the scientific "proof" of the benefits of kettle bell lifting are not entirely known. Given that, I'm curious as to the contents of the book vs. the contents of the video. I have read Pavel Tsatsouline's MILO article on kettlebell lifting. more »

What kettlebell exercises, reps, and frequency are best for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting, considering strengh and anaerobic endurance have to be trained, but soreness will hinder technical training? more »

If i get kettlebells, will that take care of all the strength and endurance for six-minute matches? Will i still have to run? more »

Do high rep kettlebell snatches benefit high rep leg presses or squats? more »

Will PTP (Power to the People) during the winter and RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) during the summer be a good cycle? more »

Pavel, in your book Russian Kettlebell Challenge, you state that kettlebell training is at least as good for your back as deadlifts. I am currently doing kettle bell snatches and deadlifts during the same workout. more »

Are ballistic kettlebell movements better for dynamic athletic movements than plyometrics? more »

I'm just wondering since I live in England so i can't get kettlebells is it worth getting the kettlebell book as i will only be using dumbells. more »

Does Dragondoor offer 3 sizes of kettlebells for us to progress with or can anyone regardless of strength use all 3 sizes? In other words, if I'm already pretty strong should I just get the 72 pounders or should I get them all? more »

I did a 2 week cycle of PTP and had NO back problems, even though I suffer from chronic lower back pain. I use very good form, holding my breath through the movement. I'm only up to about 215lbs max on the deadlift, and I'm thinking that is an indication that my back may still be too weak for ballistic kettlebell movements. more »

Kettlebell users share their stories of fat loss. more »