tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post1679272068254245978..comments2009-11-18T05:43:13.158-05:00Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-67232630048615713822009-11-18T05:43:13.158-05:002009-11-18T05:43:13.158-05:00Kettlebells are fine when used in moderation, but the legions of kettlebell-toting marketing hypesters infesting every fitness-related corner of the &#39;web would have you believe that they&#39;re a panacea for every fitness-fueled frustration.<br /><br />They&#39;re just a tool. And a tool that is less versatile, less ergonomic, and much more expensive than your run of the mill adjustable dumbbell. There&#39;s nothing you can do with a kettlebell than you can&#39;t do -- sometimes more efficiently -- with a dumbbell.<br /><br />Kettlebell marketers will have you believe that every drawback is a benefit. They&#39;ll try to convince you that kettlebells are long-lost secret training tools of ancient warriors, just now brought to light by benevolent fitness trainers. And they&#39;ll do their best to indoctrinate you into the <i>cult of kettlebell</i> -- where your initial goals are forgotten and you now judge the worth of every fitness program by how closely it adheres to the party line vis-a-vis the kettlebell in-crowd.<br /><br />Other than that, they&#39;re a lot of fun!Thomashttp://skinnybulkup.com/kettlebells-are-inferior-to-dumbbells/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-53464257266225822502008-07-24T21:28:00.000-04:002008-07-24T21:28:00.000-04:00Stumbled upon your blog from Jen Sinkler. <BR/><BR/>Kettlebells are a fantastic workout. No worries you won't loose it mid swing. And once you pick up on the technique you won't be banging your wrists either.<BR/><BR/>Good to hear all the feedback since we train with them regularly at my gym. If ever in Philly, please do check it out!Pamela MacElreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12358943381897069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-43976648068722189442008-07-22T22:40:00.000-04:002008-07-22T22:40:00.000-04:00These things are everywhere! And I hadn't heard of them yesterdayGabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07611971818007057323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-9451430086463082482008-07-22T17:21:00.000-04:002008-07-22T17:21:00.000-04:00Although, probably safer than knives!Rebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52336495016863042112008-07-22T17:20:00.000-04:002008-07-22T17:20:00.000-04:00Well, as my hands are numb most of the time (I slipped a butcher knife into the cupboard door across the kitchen once!) this is probably not a good idea for me.Rebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-61333446514640756662008-07-22T16:57:00.000-04:002008-07-22T16:57:00.000-04:00Gotta be one of the best looking pieces of fitness equipment around. Put em on the stove for a teapot look a like when not in use.<BR/><BR/>I did say fitness EQUIPMENT, Merry!Dr. Jhttp://calorielab.com/news/categories/dr-j-will-see-you-now/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-42552150729547467812008-07-22T15:31:00.000-04:002008-07-22T15:31:00.000-04:00Sighs. I am one of the (increasingly few) unfortunate people who has yet to workout with kettlebells. And they DO look cute! So much kettlebell desire right now it hurts:)Sagan Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-43895653960206584012008-07-22T15:10:00.000-04:002008-07-22T15:10:00.000-04:00Alice, I love that idea! Cranky Fitness at its best.<BR/>Hey, maybe we could even get to demonstrate this new exercise technique on the Ellen DeGeneres show! <I>Nudges Nitmos to make sure he got the gratuitous L reference</I>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-33177612268611084472008-07-22T13:48:00.000-04:002008-07-22T13:48:00.000-04:00Well, I accept the apology and appreciate the effort. However, my first thoughts were...I wonder if Billie Jean King ever used this product???Nitmoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-7413790595645429692008-07-22T11:45:00.000-04:002008-07-22T11:45:00.000-04:00I'm going to get one to take on my (cheerful) evening walks along the levee. Kettlebell is the new Prada on my arm.PODhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-31463416751839816222008-07-22T11:17:00.000-04:002008-07-22T11:17:00.000-04:00I seen it and immediately thought <BR/>"Accident waiting to happen"<BR/><BR/>I am a workout klutz, so this probably isn't a good idea!Tiffanyhttp://www.electricsodapop.com/skinnyhabit/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-64433066050594243392008-07-22T11:16:00.000-04:002008-07-22T11:16:00.000-04:00The Firm was doing weight-lifting plus aerobics back in the... 80's? <BR/><BR/>The very first tape is a bear to do (none of them are easy), and I love the old tapes and really feel accomplished if I can finish one, but I haven't liked the newer ones. Unfortunately they re-name the old ones when they re-issue them, so one has to go by the cover art ("The Firm 1" is now "Body Sculpting Basics", and it looks like they only have 2 of the oldest available currently). I have 7 or 8 Firm tapes - I really ought to start doing them again now that there is room in the basement.<BR/><BR/>NAYY, just a fan of the old Firm.CLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17171120973771720606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-727831615941935422008-07-22T10:57:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:57:00.000-04:00Charlotte is totally onto something. <BR/>-When upset, load your kettlebell in the car<BR/>-Drive to a nearby park, anywhere where you have room really<BR/>-Swing the kettlebell and... LET GO midway through your swing<BR/>-Watch it fly and thud into the ground<BR/>-Run to retrieve<BR/>-Repeat.<BR/><BR/>We will name it the "Angry Kettlebell Throw and Sprint" work out.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425148037615520256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-6194838903328002712008-07-22T10:55:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:55:00.000-04:00I am with Jenn here. What's with all of the cutesy stuff?!?!<BR/><BR/>Somebody(s) -yes both of you- need an attitude adjustment!Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-32718677709216136342008-07-22T10:13:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:13:00.000-04:00Apparently the kettlebell idea originally came from Russia's military. Sounds like it makes you tough and gruff!Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-87127933870009539892008-07-22T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:11:00.000-04:00Is there something new going on with you? First kitties now love for cute weights? <BR/><BR/>Seriously, take your temperature.Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12985152906442560096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-84925412262736786612008-07-22T10:04:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:04:00.000-04:00Kettlebells are used regularly in crossfit workouts (the new Marine Corps workout initiative). Everyone thinks they're great for your arms - but they really help tone your glutes, thighs, quads more! I definitely love working with them. Plus, if the buff bods of the Marine Corps like them, and I can do the workouts - I'm in!WJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06559483074717292327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-45757862279316059182008-07-22T09:56:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:56:00.000-04:00I really wish my gym had these, because they look fun! I am working out with Smart Bells (<A>http://www.thinkfit.com/</A>), which are kind of a similar idea, and because you transfer it back and forth a lot, just as easy to let fly...<BR/><BR/>I sometimes work out with resistance tubing (<A>http://www.shapeupshop.com/bands_balls_tubes_bars/ideal_tube.htm</A>) and there's this one partner exercise I do, where I always warn them not to let go of the band, because if they did, it might slap someone in the knees, or even worse, the face. So far it hasn't happened, thankfully...<BR/><BR/>I also using foot loops (<A>http://www.shapeupshop.com/bands_balls_tubes_bars/versa_loop.htm</A>) and those do snap after a while. Thankfully not in someone's face (we sometimes use our hands with them).<BR/><BR/>I think I may need to check out kettlebells next time I go to a fitness conference. Everyone seems to be blogging about them!Lethological Gourmethttp://leth-gourmet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-3072816575465394982008-07-22T09:53:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:53:00.000-04:00No-one can tell me if they ring!! Oh, when one smacks you upside the head, your EARS ring! <BR/><BR/>I get it now.the Bag Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-42953061736351931502008-07-22T09:48:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:48:00.000-04:00I do use hand weights but I can see the value of the kettlebell, since it uses the core muscles, a group that always needs work.<BR/><BR/>Besides they are cute.<BR/><BR/>Gonna toddle over to workout Mommy's blog to check her review. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for an intro to a handy and pretty workout tool.<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52438695281335082252008-07-22T09:01:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:01:00.000-04:00I've almost purchased kettlebells a few times, but as a devout cheapskate, I just feel like they're way overpriced. At the point when they're considered "over," I'll probably suck it up and finally buy them.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14098416743343754087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-73570665259919840362008-07-22T08:40:00.000-04:002008-07-22T08:40:00.000-04:00They do sound like fun.<BR/><BR/>However I am just way too scared that I'd hit someone with it while swinging :(Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17816670347595063112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16743181250412120862008-07-22T08:23:00.000-04:002008-07-22T08:23:00.000-04:00I am waiting for someone to actually let go of one midswing. It is VERY tempting, I tell you and I imagine it would feel very satisfactory in the midst of an adult temper tantrum;) Anyhow... great review! KBs are fun and def. a great way to change up your workout. (Thanks for the shout-out Crabby!)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-47300672778346412042008-07-22T08:03:00.000-04:002008-07-22T08:03:00.000-04:00Looks like a good one to use around the house. Easy to stash away in a cupboard after your workout I bet.Nathanhttp://www.lifestyletip.com/goodphysicalfitness.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-34586048868273066522008-07-22T07:55:00.000-04:002008-07-22T07:55:00.000-04:00They definitely seem to be a popular topic! I am planning to get the kettlebells and probably the DVD, so will let you know if I break anything :-)Missicathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547671118679036352noreply@blogger.com