Kettlebells (strength training)

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I have put my name down to start a kettlebell course in November.

I decided to do this because I have heard that kettlebells are amazing for burning fat and building strength. They look a bit like a cannonball with a handle.

Some people have told me however, that it's extremely painful afterwards, or that they're really difficult to work with... But I dunno if that person just wants to look hardcore as they have to use them for police training

However, I love using weights, even if I am still a beginner... I enjoy pushing myself and love feeling weak kneed after a work out. I hope I will enjoy it!

I was wondering how many people here have used them and what your experiences have been.

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If used properly they can be very useful in causing what I call good pain. The pain of ache you feel after a good workout, where once you have stretched off and you are in the shower, you start feeling bloody magnificent.

If you just toy with them, they are ok, but if you get the best out of them, they are very good.

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there is an area of my gym full of these kettlebell things. problem is, i have no idea how to use them!

can you use them like dumbbells?

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http://www.ehow.com/how_2164428_use-kettlebells.html

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I feel like kettle bells have blown up in the past year. I see them everywhere now. THey seem like they're great for total body fitness.

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Kettlebells [swings] are great for fitness I wouldn't say it was painful after a good workout using kettlebells, but it does strain your shoulders a bit!

You hold one with both hands and swing it up to head height, then let it drop again and repeat. See this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h1QcHTkwdI

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yeah i prefer using them for interval training--great to use to change the plane of your body.

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They look good, but are kinda expensive for a ironball with handle. Maybe I or my father can construct one for me.

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adogwithsunglasses wrote: »

Kettlebells [swings] are great for fitness I wouldn't say it was painful after a good workout using kettlebells, but it does strain your shoulders a bit!

You hold one with both hands and swing it up to head height, then let it drop again and repeat. See this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h1QcHTkwdI

Fellas should see this video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5uU7ku-Lo&feature=fvw

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CptCoatHanger wrote: »

Fellas should see this video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5uU7ku-Lo&feature=fvw