[Becca]

I tried to find these at my Target over the weekend, and I didn't. But to be honest, I didn't check out any of the links you all provided, so I may have overlooked them.

I do have a question, though. Suppose you're not the most coordinated person in the world? Are the basic techniques for Kettlebells hard to learn? The thought of doing a workout that professional dancers do makes me think I'd look like a complete klutz trying to keep up.

But I need something FUN to stay in the game. And this just looks like it would be a blast to use!

[carych]

Becca, on Oct 20 2008, 06:29 AM, said:

I tried to find these at my Target over the weekend, and I didn't. But to be honest, I didn't check out any of the links you all provided, so I may have overlooked them.

I do have a question, though. Suppose you're not the most coordinated person in the world? Are the basic techniques for Kettlebells hard to learn? The thought of doing a workout that professional dancers do makes me think I'd look like a complete klutz trying to keep up.

But I need something FUN to stay in the game. And this just looks like it would be a blast to use!

Becca -

There are only one or two exercises that can take a few times to get "into the groove" - all the rest are pretty straight forward! A friend of mine that does the workouts with me struggles a LOT when we do new aerobic or steps routines but she had the kettlebell ones down by her second workout.

[Becca]

Glad to hear you say that, Cary! I found this Amazon.com - 5lb Kettlebell Kit on Amazon.com with FREE SUPER SAVER shipping, so I ordered it. I know 5lbs is rather light, but I haven't been working out in over a year or so. And the price of $18.99 was a little hard to resist to get a feel for what it's like.

[carych]

Becca, on Oct 20 2008, 08:13 AM, said:

Glad to hear you say that, Cary! I found this Amazon.com - 5lb Kettlebell Kit on Amazon.com with FREE SUPER SAVER shipping, so I ordered it. I know 5lbs is rather light, but I haven't been working out in over a year or so. And the price of $18.99 was a little hard to resist to get a feel for what it's like.

Becca - I checked out the link and this looks like a great way to get started! I had been lifting weights before the kettlebells (not 100% consistently but enough so I did have some strength to start) and the 10 lb kettlebell still seemed pretty heavy! I've never tried one of the "FIRM" DVDs - let us know what you think. I'm ready to add some variety to my workouts!

[alg35536]

I tried mine for the first time today. It wasn't' as bad as I thought it would be. I wasn't' able to do the ones where you start out on the ground & then get up. Ive had 4 knee surgeries & I knew that it would put to much pull on it. So instead tomorrow, I just plan on doing extra swings.

[sheriL]

I've been doing my workout with a dumbbell (everytime I go into a store to buy one, all they have left is 5 pounds, or 25 pounds!), and I'm just wondering, how much weight are you all using? I've tried using my mom's bell (15 pounds), and it seemed a little heavy, but I think 10 would be too light. I don't want to hurt myself, but I also don't want to use it for a week and decide I need to go buy another one!

[jeschaff]

Sheri, I'm using the 10 pounder, which I thought was a little heavy when I started three weeks ago, but I'm already thinking about moving up to the 15. If it's only a "little" heavy, I'd go with the 15 if I were you.

[carych]

Sheri - I've been using the 10 and am going to stick with it for a bit more. I make it through all the exercises but still get a little bit of the "shakes" on some. As soon as I can do all of them easily, I'll move up. If you're already using the 15 though, 10 may feel too light for you!

[missaliss]

I ordered the goddess dvd but it's out of stock from amazon. boo

[MelJohnson]

It's so cool to see so many of you enjoying this workout. I hope you're feeling encouraged and motivated to keep it up. Go, kettlebabes!

[Mindy]

Has anyone done the Kettlenetics DVD's? I have the Goddess one & have been doing that somewhat routinely but am getting a little bored of it (the no music, hear them breathing all of the time is kind of weird!). I happened to be turning on the tv this morning to do my workout & they had the Kettlenetics lady (Michelle) on QVC. I'm kind of tempted to order it (set of 5 DVD's) for some variety but would love to know what others think of it.

[missaliss]

I've heard of them. Let me know if you order them and like it.

[tiza126]

Our local morning news show had a feature about kettlebells a couple weeks ago. I felt so smart that I knew what they were just from reading the MB