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 »

I 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? more »

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 »