Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Ok, I know these have been discussed, but I've decided to pull my head out of the sand and start thinking about exercise....I love yoga, but I only like to do it in a class ($$$)...so: -where can I find good info on kettlebells (routines on the web, eg)? -what size should I start with (I'm 5'8 " , about 140 lbs, not much upper body strength) -how much should I pay for one? -what's so great about kb anyway? -- If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Probably the best place to shop for kettlebells, and the best place to get info is at www.dragondoor.com. There's lots of hype, and the forum especially can get very militaristic, but you can get past all of that (most of the time). I'd recommend you shell out for one of the videos - there is one which is specifically geared towards women (though a lot of men also swear by it), called something like 'From Russia with Tough Love' or something like that. If you get either the video or book, get the video, but both are ideal since the books usually contain more info. As far as weight, I'm not sure. They have light ones for women. You might be able to gauge by trying out a dumbbell of approximately the same weight. Take a look at the website and see which weights are available. The problem with getting a weight that is too light is that you can outgrow it in a hurry. But, of course, if you get a weight that is too heavy then you might not be able to do the core exercises for awhile. I'd say that given your description the lowest 'standard' weight (16 kg, approx 35 pounds) is definitely too heavy, but I'm not sure how much lighter you should go ideally. A quote from the Dragondoor site: " An average woman should start with an 18-pounder. A strong woman can go for a 26-pounder. Some women will advance to a 35-pounder. A few hard women will go beyond. " I think that they are about $100 per kb (I haven't checked out the site in awhile), but they are worth it if you keep at it and don't give up - you'll get a lot of mileage out of them. Because of their balance they work better than dumbells for ballistic exercises, and they are great for developing a combination of endurance, cardiovascular conditioning, and strength. Feel free to email me privately if you want more info about my experiences with them. -------------- Original message -------------- > > Ok, I know these have been discussed, but I've decided to pull my head > out of the sand and start thinking about exercise....I love yoga, but > I only like to do it in a class ($$$)...so: > > -where can I find good info on kettlebells (routines on the web, eg)? > -what size should I start with (I'm 5'8 " , about 140 lbs, not much > upper body strength) > -how much should I pay for one? > -what's so great about kb anyway? > > > -- > If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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