Secret to shaping up
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Shazzabir
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Kron said:Hi Shazz
Hope your feeling ok after your first kb workout yesterday
I am getting ready to go to my class, dreading it but also can't wait lol
Believe it not I am still REALLY sore. It's mainly my bum and top of legs. I did a run this morning, so had to grin and bear it. It has been quite a while since I have suffered like this!! I'm doing my next session 2moro, so hoping it won't be quite as bad. Which will be easier Core or Resistance?
trimlee
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Pretika said:
Hey Pretika, I lost 3 stone on a VLCD 3 years ago too. Went from size 16/18 to a comfy 12. Maintained for about a year with exercise but then gained bit by bit through bad habits. I've since had brief stints on VLCD but just couldn't keep it up. Decided now to go for Slimfast (so I'm eating real food lol!) in combination with exercise. I will start with the 30 day shred then C25K then kettle bells.
I look forward to reading your success story; I bet with Kron's encouragement we can get kettle bell fit too!
Kron
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Shazz
So what your saying is that a 20 min workout has burned a load of your muscles - result
I would suggest core for your next one, I did find that one a little easier
It will stop hurting, you are moving your muscles in a completely different way and they are letting you know about it.
I hope your start will encourage others to swing that bell lol
So what your saying is that a 20 min workout has burned a load of your muscles - result
I would suggest core for your next one, I did find that one a little easier
It will stop hurting, you are moving your muscles in a completely different way and they are letting you know about it.
I hope your start will encourage others to swing that bell lol
TwistedTallulah
New Member
Hi there!
I've just literally joined this forum and I'm so glad I did as I've always wanted to try kettle bells and so from reading this I have enough tips...thank you Kron for sharing with us.
In the past I generally go through spurts of really getting into things...the most successful being Body For Life which I did about years ago...since then I've been to the gym and half heartedly started DVD's (30 day Shred) and Wii Fit games.
I think kettle bells and running maybe the way forward for me.
Thanks again
sweet pink
is losing for shoes
Just took a little time out from everything going on & done my first kettleworx workout. I done core & really enjoyed it. Just hope I dont feel too sore tomorrow Thank you Kron for inspiring me to give this a go. I really enjoyed it & definitely couldnt have done it without thev programme to follow
Will report back with my pain tomorrow
Thank you Kron for inspiring me to give this a go. I really enjoyed it & definitely couldnt have done it without thev programme to follow Will report back with my pain tomorrow
Kron
Target Member
Went to kb class tonight, he is tough lol
Already feeling it, but it's a good ache
My new DVD has a quick ab workout, ran through it last night learning the moves
Well, with class tonight, omg they are letting me know. When hit abs at class I had to back off, that was hurting. Won't be doing that again lol
Already feeling it, but it's a good ache
My new DVD has a quick ab workout, ran through it last night learning the moves
Well, with class tonight, omg they are letting me know. When hit abs at class I had to back off, that was hurting. Won't be doing that again lol
888sally888
Full Member
Quick question - hope I am not repeating one!! Is a 6kg kettlebell about right for a beginner?
sweet pink
is losing for shoes
Thanks girls. I have a feeling I'll have very achey abs tomorrow coz I can feel them burning already. Oh well I guess that means its working. Hoping to get out for a run tomorrow evening as I havent been out all week & am really missing that too. Then kettleworx on friday evening.
Kron would you advise cardio or resistance next?
Kron would you advise cardio or resistance next?
sweet pink
is losing for shoes
I'm just starting & I used a 3kg tonight. Not sure if thats right or not though
Shazzabir
Gold Member
The only kettlebell I have is 7.5, however I also taped a couple of dumbells together and that came to 5. I tried using the 7.5 as much as poss, and used the 5 on the ones that I really struggled with.
I think 7.5 was probably way to heavy for my first proper workout. May explain why I'm as sore as I am.
I think 7.5 was probably way to heavy for my first proper workout. May explain why I'm as sore as I am.
Shazzabir
Gold Member
I did the core today, really enjoyed it. I felt like I was working different muscles to doing the cardio.
I'm still really sore from doing the cardio!!
I may do the resistance 2moro, as I'm running a 5k on Sunday (race for life) and don't want to be suffering too much during!
I'm still really sore from doing the cardio!!
I may do the resistance 2moro, as I'm running a 5k on Sunday (race for life) and don't want to be suffering too much during!
Kron
Target Member
Shazz is that KG's omg I bow to you, I only use 8 now lol
No wonder your hurting, but going to get some quick results
Good thinking using two dumbbells BUT be careful. The weight distribution will be different
Your grip and movement of the dumbbells will not emulate the design of the bell
It is good to have two weights, some exercises would be nigh on impossible so its good to be able to drop down to get more reps in
Wait till you hit the gunslinger
I will post some good technique sites so your protecting yourself, as well as getting the best from your workout
Sweet Pink
I found cardio more intense on a stamina level, I seemed to get breathless quicker. Whereas the resistance had slower moves aimed at developing muscle tone.
All 3 give you a whole body workout, each having it's own emphasis
I did resistance after core. I don't think there is a right or wrong order you end up doing all 3 anyway
How are the moves feeling, if I remember rightly I was very wobbly and awkward for the first few sessions. Passing it from hand to hand resulted in a few knocks lol
888Sally
I started with 4 kg and found that challenging, I bought an 8 after a month or so but couldn't complete some of the exercises, so got a 6 which worked up to using the 8
I would recommend starting about 4 kg and moving up as your strength increases. But if your already doing weight strength type training then 6 would be good
No wonder your hurting, but going to get some quick results
Good thinking using two dumbbells BUT be careful. The weight distribution will be different
Your grip and movement of the dumbbells will not emulate the design of the bell
It is good to have two weights, some exercises would be nigh on impossible so its good to be able to drop down to get more reps in
Wait till you hit the gunslinger
I will post some good technique sites so your protecting yourself, as well as getting the best from your workout
Sweet Pink
I found cardio more intense on a stamina level, I seemed to get breathless quicker. Whereas the resistance had slower moves aimed at developing muscle tone.
All 3 give you a whole body workout, each having it's own emphasis
I did resistance after core. I don't think there is a right or wrong order you end up doing all 3 anyway
How are the moves feeling, if I remember rightly I was very wobbly and awkward for the first few sessions. Passing it from hand to hand resulted in a few knocks lol
888Sally
I started with 4 kg and found that challenging, I bought an 8 after a month or so but couldn't complete some of the exercises, so got a 6 which worked up to using the 8
I would recommend starting about 4 kg and moving up as your strength increases. But if your already doing weight strength type training then 6 would be good
