In the ad for the kettlebell training video it states that this is a great way to train for football, and other combat sports. How is it better than regular power cleans, deadlifts, squats and presses? This is what the majority feel is the best way of working the athlete to a maximum attempt in these lifts, thus overall strength gained. more »

I was wondering if you could post a couple of basic routines or name a couple of key lifts that a wrestler type of athlete could use for strength endurance and cardio, so I could have something to go off of. more »

I'd much rather do kettlebell workouts than aerobics, but I've read that circuit weight training is much less effective in improving cardiovascular health than activities like running, etc. more »

I have trouble losing fat, I'm using the kettlebell for all around fitness. Can anyone give me any routines that might work? more »

I just received the kettlebell video and watched it last night. I firmly believe that these exercises will do wonders for general fitness, tone, and fat burn. However, I do have a couple questions. more »

Do some of the kettlebell exercises require two kettlebells of the same weight? more »

Pavel Tsatsouline's Russian Kettlebell Challenge was the first DVD produced by Dragondoor.com.

For those not familiar with kettlebells, they are basically an iron sphere with a handle, ranging in weight anywhere from 9lbs all the way up to a monstrous 88lbs. They can be used for both strength training as well as for aerobic conditioning, with the capability to condition one in both areas at the same time. For more information, visit the kettlebell FAQ page located elsewhere on this site.

I have to say that I was not sure what to expect... on the one hand I was afraid it would not be of the best quality, considering that "The Russian Kettlebell Challenge" (RKC) was the first Pavel Tsatsouline video released by Dragon Door. I worried that the transfer of the original video to DVD would not come off looking any better than the quality of the original. On the other hand I have never known Dragon Door to put out a product of less than excellent quality. more »

The Russian Kettlebell Challenge is a solidly produced if low tech instructional videotape on kettlebell lifting. more »

In PTP [Power to the People] it is stated that high rep training leads to 'fake' muscle growth: Why doesn't high rep training w/kettlebells lead to this problem? more »

First impressions after receiving a 16kg kettlebell. more »

Is there any advantage to using a kettlebell instead of a dumbbell? more »

I have watched Pavel Tsatsouline's Russian Kettlebell Challenge several times, but I still don't quite understand about the reps and sets. I'm looking to build explosive power, strength, and muscular endurance without bulking up. more »

Is it better to do low reps (5) for many, many sets or high reps (25+) for a few sets? more »

Pavel Tsatsouline answers the question: What is the most effective exercise for losing belly fat?" more »

I have read in several different places about the benefits of woodchopping as an exercise. Lots of top boxers (De la Hoya and Foreman to name a couple) use wood chopping as a major part of their conditioning routine. more »

What is the single most effective exercise for losing "belly fat" as far as kettlebells, barbells, running, cycling and so on? more »

I don't have the space or the money right now to purchase kettlebells. Can kettle bell workouts be modified to incorporate dumbbells instead? more »

How 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. more »

My doctor told me a while ago that I could lift weights as long as I stuck to the 3x15 rep scheme with light weights and didn't powerlift. Will kettlebell training stunt my growth? more »