Kettlebells vs DB or Plate? page

[Heidi]

I was watching an infomercial the other morning showing a kettlebell workout. The exercises look like fun, but I don't really want to spend money on kettlebells. Is it okay to use a dumbbell or plate instead?

[pjgh]

... or a spring, or a bucket of water, or a bag full of tinned food. Weights are weights! In fact, unpredictable weights are the best - bags of water.

[primalclubber]

If it was Kettleworx, it's not kettlebell training, it's an injury waiting to happen...

[gunnk]

Lift heavy objects. Lift them in different ways. Move naturally (avoid weight machines). Anything else is for times you have some specific need or goal.

The best workouts are natural workouts. Move a big pile of rocks from point A to point B and back again. That's a GREAT whole-body workout.

[Heidi]

If it was Kettleworx, it's not kettlebell training, it's an injury waiting to happen...

Darn it, that's what it was. Thanks for the heads up!

[Heidi]

... or a spring, or a bucket of water, or a bag full of tinned food. Weights are weights! In fact, unpredictable weights are the best - bags of water.

That's what I was thinking, but just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

[Heidi]

Lift heavy objects. Lift them in different ways. Move naturally (avoid weight machines). Anything else is for times you have some specific need or goal.

The best workouts are natural workouts. Move a big pile of rocks from point A to point B and back again. That's a GREAT whole-body workout.

I use my 3 yr old (and occasionally my 7 yr old) in some of my workouts. They get a kick out of it. I want to learn to do more functional workouts. I saw a link for the PB fitness book--guess it's high time I check it out.

[Stallion]

if you are looking for a "real" KB workout that you can follow along with, check out the Skogg system.
The instruction is second to none, and it will teach you the six most basic kb exercises:

Swings, Cleans, Snatches, Over Head Presses, High Pulls and Squats.


Skogg System

[Apex Predator]

Lift heavy objects. Lift them in different ways. Move naturally (avoid weight machines). Anything else is for times you have some specific need or goal.

The best workouts are natural workouts. Move a big pile of rocks from point A to point B and back again. That's a GREAT whole-body workout.

Preach!

[Heidi]

if you are looking for a "real" KB workout that you can follow along with, check out the Skogg system.
The instruction is second to none, and it will teach you the six most basic kb exercises:

Swings, Cleans, Snatches, Over Head Presses, High Pulls and Squats.


Skogg System

I also checked out one of his Youtube workout videos. Wow, he's such a muscular guy and so fast at the same time. Impressive!