This was posted a while ago. did you find out what you needed to?

is there a local club you can go to to try them out and perhaps get familiar with the moves. They are simple enough but there is also room for error and good technique is essential to maximize the workout and prevent any injury.

In terms of an actual kettlebell competition ones are best, they are a good shape and size that works well for the exercises especially cleans due to the rest position.

You need the right weight for yourself as well, no point in having one too light, but you dont want it to heavy either. depending on what and how you want to work would define the weight. It isnt really typical weight lifting so your not necessarily looking at the being able to do 12 reps to fatigue type thing. In fact lifts done correctly should allow you to do 50 and still feel effortless!

Hi,

Anybody have any experience with kettle bells? The exercises are simple enough to locate and I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy the workouts, but before I invest in a set I'd like to get as much feedback as I can find in the forums...

In other words, money is kinda an issue right now.

Right now I just play basketball and hike a few miles here and there, but I'd love to incorporate some strength training into the regimen.

Thanks in advance for any feedback y'all can provide on the topic.

Canklefish,

I am actually a nationally certified instructor in Hardstyle Kettlebell training under the HKC certification put on by Dragondoor Publications, and, although a bit biased I will admit, I feel that a strong kettlebell routine with a focus on metabolic conditioning paired with strict Paleo is probably one of the greatest pairings for both reducing body fat and gaining muscular strength and endurance at the same time. I have trained people who knew no other movement but the Hardstyle Kettlebell swing and literally swung their health in entirely new directions, from over 100lbs of weight loss to reversing hypertension. If you are genuinely interested in starting a kettlebell training program, please PM me and I will get you some valuable information.

Canklefish,

I am actually a nationally certified instructor in Hardstyle Kettlebell training under the HKC certification put on by Dragondoor Publications, and, although a bit biased I will admit, I feel that a strong kettlebell routine with a focus on metabolic conditioning paired with strict Paleo is probably one of the greatest pairings for both reducing body fat and gaining muscular strength and endurance at the same time. I have trained people who knew no other movement but the Hardstyle Kettlebell swing and literally swung their health in entirely new directions, from over 100lbs of weight loss to reversing hypertension. If you are genuinely interested in starting a kettlebell training program, please PM me and I will get you some valuable information.

I'm with Big Pete on this, as an RKC-2 from the same organization I can't stress enough the power of a properly performed kettlebell swing.  Finding an HKC or RKC to train with locally would be the best $ you could spend--and you can use their kettlebells too.   That way you'll learn safe, effective form AND when/if you decide to purchase a kettlebell you'll know what you like and will get the right weight from the start.

I have never used them but I have a friend that swears by them!