Kettle bell

[Phillkwondo]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone had any links for some good kettle bell and plyometric workouts. thanks:D

[tdys]

Try this site
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/PowerExercises.html

for kettlebells
http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/trainingzone/workouts_kettlebells.php

If you're going to spend money, I like the Art of Strength stuff (good website and newsletter, too). http://www.artofstrength.com/

[cdc]

http://www.dragondoor.com

http://www.combat-sports-conditioning.com

[Neil]

avoid dragondoor.com

try this http://www.girevoysport.ru/

much cheaper and the original/sport use of the kettlebell.

This is what a kettlebell in Russia and Eastern Europe looks like and where you can get it from cheap

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZwolverson

Pavel Tsatsouline (dragondoor.com) created the kettlebell design we see today in the west, and applied a bodybuilding methodology so it would appeal to Americans. Theres nothing wrong with using that, but obviously thats not its purpose as you can tell from the fact its a fixed weight, so progressive overload is not its purpose-so why use it for that?

Instead its purpose is work capacity-how many reps can I do in a time set-in GS competition its 10 minutes.

So unless your interested in doing long duration sets, your better off with dumbells/barbells.

[Hywel Teague]

Art of Strength is superb (as is FO ;) )

http://www.kettlebellinc.com/videos/

[HuseyinBerik]

nothing like Kettlebells, making a new tutorial soon with sami going through some exercises

[Beev]

Neil. Checked out the eBay shop. What is the advantage of having a hollow kettlebell over a cast kettlebell? Ive got 2 kettlebells from www.newitts.com and think they are fine!

Yours,
Beev

[Neil]

Neil. Checked out the eBay shop. What is the advantage of having a hollow kettlebell over a cast kettlebell? Ive got 2 kettlebells from www.newitts.com and think they are fine!

Yours,
Beev

No advantage. And I'm not advising anyone to buy those kettlebells instead, stick with yours-the difference is in the handle and the size remains the same no matter the weight, which helps when increasing weight as the mechanics stay the same instead of adjusting the technique a little for the different size/shape with each weight of the western kettlebell.

Also my point was that the original purpose of kettlebells is work capacity, mostly an aerobic activity. But today people just use kettlebells in the same way you can use a dumbell, and I think that the way people use kettlebells in the west ie lower rep schemes and lots of different exercises like turkish get ups are great for MMA.

But in Eastern Europe and Russia, kettlebell is only snatch and clean and jerk, thats it. So all the supposed eastern european character people like to associate with kettlebell training doesn't exist, they'r just using the kettlebell in the same way they would use dumbells. Kettlebell use is for long (even 60 minute sets are used for training!) sets which are aerobic in nature but obviously arn't as much benefit to athletes in my oponion.

So all in all, theres no reason at all to use kettlebells over dumbells if your an athlete/general fitness. But if you have them then keep them, but if your new to kettlebells, just buy dumbells, UNLESS your interested in kettlebell sport.

If you went to Russia and wanted to do kettlebells, this is what you would find people using kettlebells for http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk1m2wujS4c

[Beev]

Right. I see your point.

[Fast but dim]

neil: have to disagree,imho kettlebells are far better for swings and snatches, maybe tgu's.
db's are perhaps more versatile though.

[HuseyinBerik]

i know turkish get ups are amazing hahahahahhaha

[Neil]

neil: have to disagree,imho kettlebells are far better for swings and snatches, maybe tgu's.
db's are perhaps more versatile though.

I beg your pardon, your quite right, the purpose of the KB is for high rep long duration sets of swinging, snatches, clean and jerks. The handle and shape are also designed for maximum ease and comfort for this type of exercises.

TGU is great, but has nothing to do with the original use of the KB. I would agree that its easier to use than dumbells for TGU because its easier to hold-less strain on your grip.

Read this people for my source.

http://firefightersworkout.blogspot.com/2007/09/east-coast-kettlebell-club.html

[Phillkwondo]

awesome, thanks for the help guys. dont suppose anyone here knows of any mma clubs around north brisbane. moved to oz in nov and haven't done any trainning since i moved.

[kas24]

Discounted Kettlebells http://www.pro-xsports.com

[miko_ona]

Try crossfit.com mate.There are a few in Oz.

[kas24]

Try This site for Kettlebells (http://www.pro-xsports.com/products.asp?c_urn=939show=all) & Weighted Vest (http://www.pro-xsports.com/products.asp?c_urn=947&show=all)
At

www.pro-xsports.com (http://www.pro-xsports.com)

[steve_langford]

www.kettlebells.co.uk

[highlander1980]

www.intensefitness.co.uk
Best site for kettlebell bible and some fun toys
Or for free check out articles in www.bodybuilding.com click enter the supersite and search for kettlebells, There are some great mma exercises by mike mahler.

[David Swann]

Neil. Checked out the eBay shop. What is the advantage of having a hollow kettlebell over a cast kettlebell? Ive got 2 kettlebells from www.newitts.com and think they are fine!

Yours,
Beev

Newitts are the best, the weight needs to be evenly distributed.

[Gareth]

Just bumping this for me to read properly when I get home.

[aaronwillis]

what sort of sizes are u guys working out with
this is very new to me so have no idea where to start

[David Swann]

I use a 24k for most. I am going to start swinging with my 32 very, very soon.
Start with a 16 if you are new to it and of small/medium build- which you look. What weight are you? toned?

[aaronwillis]

im 15 stone about 5'10 46" chest 34/36" waist
if that helps

[David Swann]

well are you toned in shape?or overweight

[aaronwillis]

for my height over weight as i should be less than that but im in shape i train 5 times a week and do weights at home most nights

[aaronwillis]

i take it there is a difference between the kettle bells from arogs and ones from a proper company

[Beev]

Well the argos ones only go up to 16kg. which is light. I started off with a 16kg bell from newitts. Ive got 2 12kg bells which are the argos ones, and they are much better designed than the newitts ones.

Im getting my next bells from here:

http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/dumbbells/bodypower_kettle_bells_cast_iron/8919_p.html

The handles look good on them.

Yours,
Beev

[David Swann]

I love the newitts ones I have three.
You need authentic shaped adn weight distrubuted bells. So as not to have a light handle and heavy base.
Newitts are great for these.

My advice is buy 1x 16k. Once you have had a play get teh 24K to step it up a gear, you will always be ab;e to use both for different excercises.

For a long time I was using my 16k for get ups, now I can do the 24K but will use the 16 for different exercises.

[aaronwillis]

thank you guys I'll look into a 16kg one this weekend

[aaronwillis]

wow 26.99 on fitness superstore
And 39.99 on argos

Bit of difference there

[Gareth]

wow 26.99 on fitness superstore
And 39.99 on argos

Bit of difference there

£32.99 delivered from fitness superstore too! still £7 cheaper, will be looking at some from there I reckon as well.