Kettle Bells - buying advice and training tips.
Discussion
I would like some advice please on kettle bells.
These seem to be getting very popular and a friend has suggested I get some.
Have done a lot of free weight training (although Im only circa 11 stone) so am planning on relatively light ones at first. Thinking a pair of 12kgs, then a pair of 16kgs to start.
Have tried 2nd hand on ebay but very rare. Quite alot of new options on there - some made by 'base' who I have never heard of (£20 for a 12 kg one seems good).
They seem quite expensive generally, where else is good to try and buy these?
Are there any makes I should be wary of, anything else to look out for (dont want to drop one and have it crack or break if cheapo rubbish).
Also regarding training tips- any books or just use basic google searches (want to be careful with internet as these kettle bells could be dangerous for a novice by the looks of things)???
Thanks in advance.
These seem to be getting very popular and a friend has suggested I get some.
Have done a lot of free weight training (although Im only circa 11 stone) so am planning on relatively light ones at first. Thinking a pair of 12kgs, then a pair of 16kgs to start.
Have tried 2nd hand on ebay but very rare. Quite alot of new options on there - some made by 'base' who I have never heard of (£20 for a 12 kg one seems good).
They seem quite expensive generally, where else is good to try and buy these?
Are there any makes I should be wary of, anything else to look out for (dont want to drop one and have it crack or break if cheapo rubbish).
Also regarding training tips- any books or just use basic google searches (want to be careful with internet as these kettle bells could be dangerous for a novice by the looks of things)???
Thanks in advance.
I have a 16Kg bell (oh er missus). I used to go to a class and bought it from the instructer in lightly used condition. I went to the class until I new a good range of excercises then didn't see the need to continue.
Sorry, this doesn't help you buy one or research excercises but I would totally recommend classes.
From the construction of mine I'm not sure how you break or crack one - solid steel ball and handle with gert big weld between the two.
Good luck with your hunt, Ed.
Sorry, this doesn't help you buy one or research excercises but I would totally recommend classes.
From the construction of mine I'm not sure how you break or crack one - solid steel ball and handle with gert big weld between the two.
Good luck with your hunt, Ed.
I bought a 12, 16 & 20kg from a seller called Base Fitness IIRC on eBay. Relatively cheap and seem perfectly good enough for home use.
I didn't bother with pairs on the basis that a) you can get more kettlebells for your money if you get one of each weight and b) there aren't really any exercises that you can't do working each side individually which then adds an element of stability too...bonus!!
Have a browse on YouTube and there's plenty of complexes and interval sessions using kettlebells, I also got the book 'Strength Secrets of the Soviet Supermen' which teaches you how to lift, swing etc correctly as well as providing progressive routines.
I didn't bother with pairs on the basis that a) you can get more kettlebells for your money if you get one of each weight and b) there aren't really any exercises that you can't do working each side individually which then adds an element of stability too...bonus!!
Have a browse on YouTube and there's plenty of complexes and interval sessions using kettlebells, I also got the book 'Strength Secrets of the Soviet Supermen' which teaches you how to lift, swing etc correctly as well as providing progressive routines.
I've got a kettlebell manual somewhere that I'll try and PM you tomorrow. However, your best bet is to join a kettlebell class to really get the hang of using them.
Ebay is your best bet for kettlebells. I'd suggest not buying pairs, just get different weights. You'll progress quickly and will soon want a heavier kettlebell! To start with, I'd suggest a 12, a 16 and a 20. I've been using them for about a year and I've got a 20, 24 and 28 at home - they're plenty heavy enough!
Internet - try here, which is one of Steve Cotter's websites. Steve is a pretty famous kettlebell instructor - search for him on YouTube for technique and exercise videos.
HTH.
Ebay is your best bet for kettlebells. I'd suggest not buying pairs, just get different weights. You'll progress quickly and will soon want a heavier kettlebell! To start with, I'd suggest a 12, a 16 and a 20. I've been using them for about a year and I've got a 20, 24 and 28 at home - they're plenty heavy enough!
Internet - try here, which is one of Steve Cotter's websites. Steve is a pretty famous kettlebell instructor - search for him on YouTube for technique and exercise videos.
HTH.
My best mate is wondering about getting some kettle bells for her stepson - he's 6 and has autism, desperately needs as many different ways to burn off some energy as possible, and is interested in strength training generally. My general feeling is that this is a terrible idea, but what do you lads/lasses think? Do kettle bells even come in (say) sizes as small as 2-5kg?
Thanks for all the help here!
Got some from ebay - by base. Got a single 12kg and 16kg.
Lots of stuff on you tube and I also got the book recommended on here - 'Enter the Kettlebell'.
I like the fact you can keep the exercises simple and still improve alot. I have trained weights for years, and am surprised how hard these are even with just a 12kg. My core needs work too.
After some basic training I feel I should progress on to a 16kg and maybe a 20kg fairly quick.
Although not for 'get ups', these are so hard. Could only manage single reps!!!
Very versatile. So much to learn so once I have the basics sorted think I will go to a few classes.
Got some from ebay - by base. Got a single 12kg and 16kg.
Lots of stuff on you tube and I also got the book recommended on here - 'Enter the Kettlebell'.
I like the fact you can keep the exercises simple and still improve alot. I have trained weights for years, and am surprised how hard these are even with just a 12kg. My core needs work too.
After some basic training I feel I should progress on to a 16kg and maybe a 20kg fairly quick.
Although not for 'get ups', these are so hard. Could only manage single reps!!!
Very versatile. So much to learn so once I have the basics sorted think I will go to a few classes.
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