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Kettlebells

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Jan 2012
12:10pm, 29 Jan 2012
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Kieren
Does anyone have any good circuits / routines to post?

I have a shin splint so running is out but have been doing squats to strengthen my core and legs.

I figure while I'm injured / out of running I could kettle bell train to improve my power to weight ratio.

Any videos or workout lists would be welcome to add in variety for what might be 1 - 2 weeks of no running.

(I only have 3 kettlebells - 8kg, 16kg, 24kg)

Does anyone else train with them? I'm quite new to them.
T39
Jan 2012
12:17pm, 29 Jan 2012
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T39
I do
I go to three classes a week and am going to 8kg for some moves but 4 my for arms.
I love it. Not sure where you'd find a video. Have you looked on YouTube?
Jan 2012
12:21pm, 29 Jan 2012
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Kieren
There are thousands of videos on youtube - can see some good ones but can't see the wood for the trees - hence the request from more experiences Fetchies for reccomendations.

I can look at ones that I think might be good but haven't actually tried any yet.
T39
Jan 2012
12:25pm, 29 Jan 2012
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T39
The class I go to. She does 30 exercises one minute each. Generally legs then arms. Then 7 minutes on the floor again one minute each.
To music
Without a rest
Jan 2012
12:33pm, 29 Jan 2012
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Kieren
Sounds intense!
T39
Jan 2012
12:54pm, 29 Jan 2012
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T39
It is! But great benefits
I couldnt walk or lift my arms after my first class

Fine now thankfully
Jan 2012
2:12pm, 29 Jan 2012
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Southwales22
t39 - sounds like kettlercise which i also teach :)

kieran - stick to your 8kg, get the technique - you will build strength, flexibility plus cardio/strength endurance at same time if yo do the 1 min continuous

a sample of some exercises:

two hand swing
upright row
squat to press
bicep curl
tactical lunge
tricep overhead extension
figure of 8 to catch
single arm row (30secs each side)
windmill (30secs each side)
romainian deadlift
alternating swings

1 minute each exercise continuous to your own speed, 30 secs if single side, repeat a 2nd time if happy then down on the floor for 5 mins or so, what you can do in 45 mins with a kettlebell far outweighs spending hours in the gym for me - depends on your goal of course but strengthening running muscles kettlebells are the way forward
Jan 2012
4:02pm, 29 Jan 2012
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Kieren
Thanks Southwales22.

I think Ill do those but with the 16KG. 8kg is just to light for me but then 24 a tad too heavy for any over head stuff.

I totally agree about technique. The first time I tried the swing I did it wrong and my back really hurt the next day so I had someone walk me through it and spent about 20 minutes learning, getting the form right (starting with a deadlift at the toes first, then deadlifting the weight from the heels whihc starts a swing).

The set looks REALLY tough. 11 minutes of solid work will probably make me puke.
Jan 2012
4:09pm, 29 Jan 2012
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CC2 Speedy Goth
I recommend Kettleworx DVDs, but they're quite expensive. I've done Kettlercise classes and those are OK, but got more of a workout from Kettleworx.
Jan 2012
5:40pm, 29 Jan 2012
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Kieren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOyZxI2Zs5w


I just tried this video with the 16KG kettlebell & I'm gasping for breath. Struggled with the snatches.

Checking out the Kettleworx on youtube.

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