Comments on: How Often Should You Train With Kettlebells? http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/ Baltimore Kettlebell Instruction Fri, 18 May 2012 16:52:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eddie Bernstein http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1592 Eddie Bernstein Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:58:40 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1592 Or I forgot. I lost 20 pounds of fat and gain muscles too!!! Or I forgot. I lost 20 pounds of fat and gain muscles too!!!

]]> By: Eddie Bernstein http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1591 Eddie Bernstein Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:56:55 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1591 I am 54 getting close to 55. I did 4 Ironman between 1999 & 2001. Work change so everything else fell at parts. Gain about 20 pounds at least and because my low back become a problem and it got worse, was very hard to gain shape like before...Doctors told me to stop running completely... Started doing KB with a great KB instructor 3 months ago ...10 to 12 time a week! Also because Kettlebell. I was able to do the Elliptical at the Gym almost 5 times a week; also I was able to bike 70 miles a week commuting to KB on my bike. Also I started to run...just like that...just running instead of biking to go to KB....12 miles and now let do the KB class! No pain on my back and I do not need to run if I do not want to. Because, all I need is Kettlebell!!!!! But I want it to run just to see if KB helps me. It did!!! KB changes my life and I can pass my 54 years or less of experience doing exercises to anyone that need to know what I am so lucky to find out! I am glad I can help. I am 54 getting close to 55. I did 4 Ironman between 1999 & 2001. Work change so everything else fell at parts. Gain about 20 pounds at least and because my low back become a problem and it got worse, was very hard to gain shape like before…Doctors told me to stop running completely… Started doing KB with a great KB instructor 3 months ago …10 to 12 time a week! Also because Kettlebell. I was able to do the Elliptical at the Gym almost 5 times a week; also I was able to bike 70 miles a week commuting to KB on my bike. Also I started to run…just like that…just running instead of biking to go to KB….12 miles and now let do the KB class! No pain on my back and I do not need to run if I do not want to. Because, all I need is Kettlebell!!!!! But I want it to run just to see if KB helps me. It did!!! KB changes my life and I can pass my 54 years or less of experience doing exercises to anyone that need to know what I am so lucky to find out! I am glad I can help.

]]> By: Sandy Sommer RKC http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1590 Sandy Sommer RKC Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:43:23 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1590 Jennifer, Exercise related stress is a great thing but too much of something isn't good for the adrenal glands and can actually slow down your weight loss. I really would consider doing your strength work 3 days and do a nice long easy walk on the other days. Everyone is different but I've seen people usually get better results this way. Especially those looking to lose weight. Just my two cents. Train with purpose, Sandy Sommer RKC Jennifer,

Exercise related stress is a great thing but too much of something isn’t good for the adrenal glands and can actually slow down your weight loss. I really would consider doing your strength work 3 days and do a nice long easy walk on the other days. Everyone is different but I’ve seen people usually get better results this way. Especially those looking to lose weight. Just my two cents.

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1589 Jennifer Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:25:14 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1589 Hi Sandy, I started doing kettlebells a few months ago, along with eating strict Paleo. I'm 47 and have 100 lbs to lose. I've already lost the first 20 in 8.5 weeks (so 80 more to go!) Started doing 3x week routine with 3 sets of a mix of exercise (goblet squats, deadlift, rows, press, pushups) for 30 sec then 30 sec rest then 30 sec swings. After 4 weeks I moved to another similar routine (same types of things, but mixed up the times/reps). Both routines are about 20-30 min (after moving from a 8kg to a 12kg kb, 2 sets are often enough...). I feel like I want to and can do more - so I started doing 300 swings or 200 swings/50-100 high pulls/snatches on the other days. So the current goal is 6 days a week, but I do take off if I'm too tired or too sore. I'm just not sure if this is overkill though - been doing it for 2 weeks, I really could use an opinion. My purpose? Weight loss and getting strong! Thanks so much, Jennifer Jenna Hi Sandy,
I started doing kettlebells a few months ago, along with eating strict Paleo. I’m 47 and have 100 lbs to lose. I’ve already lost the first 20 in 8.5 weeks (so 80 more to go!) Started doing 3x week routine with 3 sets of a mix of exercise (goblet squats, deadlift, rows, press, pushups) for 30 sec then 30 sec rest then 30 sec swings. After 4 weeks I moved to another similar routine (same types of things, but mixed up the times/reps). Both routines are about 20-30 min (after moving from a 8kg to a 12kg kb, 2 sets are often enough…).
I feel like I want to and can do more – so I started doing 300 swings or 200 swings/50-100 high pulls/snatches on the other days. So the current goal is 6 days a week, but I do take off if I’m too tired or too sore. I’m just not sure if this is overkill though – been doing it for 2 weeks, I really could use an opinion. My purpose? Weight loss and getting strong!
Thanks so much,
Jennifer
Jenna

]]> By: Garry http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Garry Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:07:15 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1581 Im after toning up and losing a tiny bit of body fat, so im using kettle bells 5-6 times a week. i do a circuit including, russian twists, swings, squats, sit ups, kettle bell row, and curls. Im doing three sets then a bit of extra cardio, is that okay ? Im after toning up and losing a tiny bit of body fat, so im using kettle bells 5-6 times a week. i do a circuit including, russian twists, swings, squats, sit ups, kettle bell row, and curls. Im doing three sets then a bit of extra cardio, is that okay ?

]]> By: Catherine http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 Catherine Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:12:10 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1578 Hi there Sandy (et al), Thanks for your blog and all the info! I'm new to kettlebells, I did my first workout yesterday with an 8kg kettlebell. I managed all the exercises and reps except when it got to the 'Larry Birds'? That damn near killed me, lol! My question is this, yeah I hurt all over but I have a burning desire to work with them again today, it's just addictive! I'm 34, obviously more unfit than I thought, reasonably active and although I cycle and walk it's not at great speed. I would like to loose 1 stone, and basically be able to whoop ass in terms of fitness and strength (like I could when I was 20) but . . . I have a tendency to bulk-up up top easily (I gave up ladies boxing years ago because of this) and I don't want that to happen again. My diet is good (I work in a healthfood shop and am into veg juice and at least 50% raw). Could I work with the kettlebells everyday if I vary the routines? Also, what kind of reps and sets would be best? I've seen 6 exercises performed in 5 sets of 5 reps, I've seen 10 exercises performed in two sets, 10 reps each and 6 - 10 exercises performed for 30 seconds on 10 seconds off. Confused :-@ Thanks for any advice you can throw my way. All the best, Catherine Hi there Sandy (et al),
Thanks for your blog and all the info!
I’m new to kettlebells, I did my first workout yesterday with an 8kg kettlebell. I managed all the exercises and reps except when it got to the ‘Larry Birds’? That damn near killed me, lol!
My question is this, yeah I hurt all over but I have a burning desire to work with them again today, it’s just addictive!
I’m 34, obviously more unfit than I thought, reasonably active and although I cycle and walk it’s not at great speed. I would like to loose 1 stone, and basically be able to whoop ass in terms of fitness and strength (like I could when I was 20) but . . . I have a tendency to bulk-up up top easily (I gave up ladies boxing years ago because of this) and I don’t want that to happen again. My diet is good (I work in a healthfood shop and am into veg juice and at least 50% raw). Could I work with the kettlebells everyday if I vary the routines?
Also, what kind of reps and sets would be best? I’ve seen 6 exercises performed in 5 sets of 5 reps, I’ve seen 10 exercises performed in two sets, 10 reps each and 6 – 10 exercises performed for 30 seconds on 10 seconds off. Confused :-@
Thanks for any advice you can throw my way.
All the best,
Catherine

]]> By: Shanon http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1565 Shanon Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:55:01 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1565 I agree that is almost overkill. stick with the basics and a kb routine that lasts about 25 minutes. the basics works your core good. I just did a "fun" workout to change it up that was 3 sets of barbell complexes with 6-8 reps of 75 lbs barbell of the following, stiff legged deadlift,hang cleans,push press,squats all without putting down the bar between exercises. followed by 10 sets of snatches vwc style then 4 min of tabata swings then some mobilitywod stretching. it was a 18 min workout that was brutal cardio. Shanon Bean. I agree that is almost overkill. stick with the basics and a kb routine that lasts about 25 minutes. the basics works your core good.
I just did a “fun” workout to change it up that was 3 sets of barbell complexes with 6-8 reps of 75 lbs barbell of the following, stiff legged deadlift,hang cleans,push press,squats all without putting down the bar between exercises. followed by 10 sets of snatches vwc style then 4 min of tabata swings then some mobilitywod stretching. it was a 18 min workout that was brutal cardio.

Shanon Bean.

]]> By: Sandy Sommer RKC http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1564 Sandy Sommer RKC Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:20:23 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1564 Larry, Looks like awful lot to me. But what do I know:) I'd add the goblet squat though and probably drop the chest up. Also I feel like we get plenty of core work with kettlebell basics. Not a big fan of the "around the body" either. You need to do what you like though. This will certainly get you in shape but I think you can find some redundancies and parts missing if you look closely. Just my two cents:) Train with purpose, Sandy Sommer RKC Larry,

Looks like awful lot to me. But what do I know:) I’d add the goblet squat though and probably drop the chest up. Also I feel like we get plenty of core work with kettlebell basics. Not a big fan of the “around the body” either. You need to do what you like though. This will certainly get you in shape but I think you can find some redundancies and parts missing if you look closely. Just my two cents:)

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

]]> By: larry monks http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1563 larry monks Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:34:05 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1563 hi sandy thank you for your reply, my goal is just to be neat and tidy and to feel good, my programe is for 40 min 1,20 double arm swings 2,20 single arm swings 3,kettlebell pressups by 20, 4 onearm rows by 30, 4,shoulder pull ups by 20 ,5 40 situps 6 ,body twister by 20, 7 kettlebell chest ups by 20, 8 arond the body for 1 minute 30 secs e\w ,,,,, i do 4 rounds , 2nd day will do same . but take away kb pressup and do snatches , what you think thanks hi sandy thank you for your reply, my goal is just to be neat and tidy and to feel good, my programe is for 40 min 1,20 double arm swings 2,20 single arm swings 3,kettlebell pressups by 20, 4 onearm rows by 30, 4,shoulder pull ups by 20 ,5 40 situps 6 ,body twister by 20, 7 kettlebell chest ups by 20, 8 arond the body for 1 minute 30 secs e\w ,,,,, i do 4 rounds , 2nd day will do same . but take away kb pressup and do snatches , what you think thanks

]]> By: Sandy Sommer RKC http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/training-tips-tricks/how-often-should-you-train-with-kettlebells/comment-page-1/#comment-1560 Sandy Sommer RKC Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:15:58 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/?p=1335#comment-1560 Larry, So what is your goal? What kettlebell movements are you doing? KB for 40 minutes 4-5 times a week is quite a lot. I do them each day but just swing and get ups. I do weightlifting and powerlifting 3 days a week and 2 days a week respectively. But each workout is about 25 minutes max. Train with purpose, Sandy Sommer RKC Larry,

So what is your goal? What kettlebell movements are you doing? KB for 40 minutes 4-5 times a week is quite a lot. I do them each day but just swing and get ups. I do weightlifting and powerlifting 3 days a week and 2 days a week respectively. But each workout is about 25 minutes max.

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

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