I am interested in buying a couple of kettlebells. Just wondering if anybody has any experience of them e.g good training advice, where to buy them etc.
Many thanks
Found this:
http://www.newitts.com/product/IT014116/Kettlebell.htm&q=kettle&s=global
Some guy is currently spamming his site over on MH with a 8KG Kettlebell for nigh on £83. An 8KG kettlebell here costs just shy of £13. Talk about rip off.
Theres this http://www.londonkettlebells.com/shop/home.php?cat=248 which is more expensive than the cheaper site, but less than the spammer. I can't comment on the sites though, as i've not had any orders placed through them. Can't see the attraction with KBs too be honest, but that's just a personal thing.
Have a google about and you might find some cheaper/reliable sites to buy from.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kettlebells.htm
- Some kettlebell exercises.
*Found these links on Schwinn's site.
http://s15.invisionfree.com/Warrior_Training/index.php?act=idx
Thanks for the link silentguy is actually a very good site not just for the kettlebells.
I thought the same about training with heavy dumbells but apparently its the lack of stability of the kettlebell that makes it a better workout. I suppose i could load up the dumbells unevenly.
I haven't looked closely yet, but it's the price difference that puts me off them. The lack of stability isn't enough to justify the costs to me, and you can't use them for the same number of exercises as you could with dbs as far as i know.
I thought the same about training with heavy dumbells but apparently its the lack of stability of the kettlebell that makes it a better workout. I suppose i could load up the dumbells unevenly.
Ooo, I'd be careful about that. You don't want to be doing damage to wrists etc.
Kettlebells do have that added element of instability - although I'd question whether it makes an enormous difference unless there is some functional reason why you need to manage instable loads. If you are just looking to bulk up or get stronger then dumbbells might be a better option. You also have the advantage of being able to lift more with a dumbbell because you don't have to cope with the instability.
Not to say that kettle bells aren't fun, though, and a good bit of equipment to throw in the mix!
Now if you want instability, you should make yourself a sandbag.....
Thanks for the input guys. I think maybe i will give a miss till i have a bit of extra cash to burn.
I was just really interested to see what people actually thought about them. The only stuff you get on the net is from people trying to sell you their product so of course they will be the best thing ever.
Have a look on Men's Health (sorry), but someone did ask about them on there not so long ago and I am sure there must be some old posts on the topic too.
Just thought I'd get this in - I'm 44 and just started running/resistance training for the first time, and thought kettlebells sounded good - and the Newitts ones were cheap, but they didn't have the 8 or 12 kg ones in stock. Meanwhile I bought a 4 kg one for my wife, and started using it myself with the Anthony diLugio Providence dvd. A 45min workout for a beginner was quite demanding, and I'm bloody glad I didn't start with a 12 or 16kg (as the sites all recommend for a male) - that would have damaged and knackered me! Now I'm going to get an 8kg one before moving on to 12 in a couple of months. It certainly seems to give a much better aerobic workout than weights and feels like a better whole-body workout, moving everything through its range of motion, without isolating muscle groups so much. So I may be a nancy, but starting with 4kg was very sensible!
