dave v asked:


I’m looking to add kettlebell training to my workout routine. Unfortunately, for all the advertising, none of the websites I’ve found have definitive answers on what to start with.

I weigh 195lbs, I bench press 3 sets of 225lbs. x 8 and do 3 sets of 8 pullups, both as part of my regular workout routine (3 times a week). I jog and practice martial arts (krav maga and kickboxing) regularly.

What size weights should I get? A few reviews on amazon suggested that a 53lbs. weight was all I needed, but that sounds a little steep. At the same time, I don’t want to waste my money on something that’s too light. Do I even need multiple sized weights or will one weight work for all exercises?

Jean

Tom K asked:


im training for wrestling…. off season is coming up and i was just wondering what are some good exercises i can use. i have alot of equipment. kettlebells bench/squat rack sandbag keg tire sledgehammer dip/pullup, mat, medicine ball. i know all the basic exercises i was just looking for some creative ones. you can include some cool bodyweight exercises too.

Pamela

juicystar asked:


I am twelve and i am going on a cruise in two weeks. The one i am going on is known for getting you fat. (family joke) we always weigh alot more when we come off the ship. I am a dancer so i have some exercise that i do. Also my mom is a kettlebell instructor if you know what that is. I am about 5 foot 2 and weigh 135 pounds so i am kinda over weight and i don’t want to look like a really fat person when i get back. Any ideas on what i could do. I have a elliptical for exercise. Anything i can eat that can help me lose weight before dancing or walking or anything i will do anything i can. By the way there is snow on the ground so i cant go walking.

Eva

Nick B asked:


I’m 16, male, 5′9, 160 pounds. Around 12 percent body fat last time I checked… I’m trying to get into MMA, I have really good stand up, but my ground game sucks. My motivation for all this training is that I want/need to get bigger and stronger, faster, more explosive, etc etc.. What is better train with, dumbbells or kettlebells? What are some exercises for me to do with them? Thanks for the help guys

Tim

Snowman asked:


I’m trying to workout how much work is done when swinging a kettlebell from between the legs to overhead height. The movement could be traced as a semi-circle on a straight line pretty much.
Any formula I could use to calculate the work done?
I’m not too clued up on these things yet.

Am I right in saying that the kinetic energy should equal the potential energy at rest?
As far as I understand it (using a 20kg Kb as an example starting at, let’s say, 30cm above the ground), potential energy would be

m.g.h = (20)(9.8)(.3)
= 58.8 Joules

Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Troy

KAITENA asked:


I recently bought myself some kettlebells because I have been hearing alot of great things about them. I am looking for some exercises that specifically tone abs, thighs and arms.

Any suggestions would be great.
I am currently working out 3 days a week to loose some weight but feel as though i should be toning up at the same time for optimal results. I am hoping to loose 35 lbs.

Peggy

Nick B asked:


I’m 16, male, 5′9, 160 pounds. Around 12 percent body fat last time I checked… I’m trying to get into MMA, I have really good stand up, but my ground game sucks. My motivation for all this training is that I want/need to get bigger and stronger, faster, more explosive, etc etc.. What is better train with, dumbbells or kettlebells? What are some exercises for me to do with them? Thanks for the help guys

Ron

C asked:


I have been training with kettlebells for the past 2 months and have seen amazing results. I need to know what other conditioning tools i should use to get in shape(muay thai and BJJ). I am probably going to order a sandbag training bad to . What others things will help get me in top fighting shape routines ,equipment, conventional weight exercises? Also i desperately need to find a diet I have no clue regarding Nutritional information besides stay away from clearly bad things like MCdonalds and such. Any information at all will help i would prefer free online things but having to buy books or dvds is not a problem at all. thanks in advanced
- EC

Norman

fkinfilth asked:


Just looking to strengthen and add some definition and muscle to my calfs. any help would be great thanks!

Chris

Texas girl Expecting#1 11/10 asked:


I’ve recently become interested in kettlebells. I am trying to lose weight and so far have lost 15lbs with a Jillian Michaels work out video. But I’ve become a little tired of it and want to try something else for awhile. Has anyone tried kettlebells? How much weight did you lose?
Thanks for the help!

Amy