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Cat Lover Sue
Slimming and Swinging!
Hi Sweet - mainly I use my 7.5kg bell. Have to drop down to my 15lb one for some of the one handed stuff - one armed swing, disco side bends - that kind of thing but working on not doing that!
I do have a 10kg which Santa got me and I have been using that for a few cheeky KB swings and squats but I really can't see me be able to use that in the sessions for quite some time!
My plan is to get through Round 1 of the Advanced and then work on just using my 7.5kg for Round 2. I'm just going to see where it takes me. I'm not driven by who's got the biggest bell - if you know what I mean!
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sweet pink
is losing for shoes
Hi Sweet - mainly I use my 7.5kg bell. Have to drop down to my 15lb one for some of the one handed stuff - one armed swing, disco side bends - that kind of thing but working on not doing that!
I do have a 10kg which Santa got me and I have been using that for a few cheeky KB swings and squats but I really can't see me be able to use that in the sessions for quite some time!
My plan is to get through Round 1 of the Advanced and then work on just using my 7.5kg for Round 2. I'm just going to see where it takes me. I'm not driven my who's got the biggest bell - if you know what I mean!
Sounds like you are doing fantastic!!!!!! I think so long as we can get the results we want without injuring ourselves then thats the main thing!!!! Fab work though on the 10kg!!!!
picklednut
Full Member
Hi all fellow swingers!
Well I finally started Kettleworx tonight with my 5kg kettlebell. I started with Week 1 Core and by the end of the 20 mins I felt a bit sweaty but not really out of breath and the workout was "do-able" so not sure whether I was doing it "hard" enough. By the third set I could feel my thighs aching a bit and I found the hip pump and crunch really hard work by the end of the third set. I'll have to see how I feel tomorrow to see if I've had a good workout as after I'd finished I didn't really feel I'd exercised too much so not sure whether three 20 mins exercise per week are going to see massive results.
Also, is each workout the same format i.e. warm-up, small circuit of exercise repeated 3 times, cool down?
Caroline G, Suseka, maybe we could buddy up as we're all starting out together and we're all on Week 1? Maybe I should change my routine next week so I start with Cardio then Core then Resistance like you guys. Not feeling bad "pain-wise", will have to see how I feel tomorrow morning and report back.
Hope everyone is well and have a good old swing! I've put all my measurements in my signature so I measure myself again in 6 weeks time.
Well I finally started Kettleworx tonight with my 5kg kettlebell. I started with Week 1 Core and by the end of the 20 mins I felt a bit sweaty but not really out of breath and the workout was "do-able" so not sure whether I was doing it "hard" enough. By the third set I could feel my thighs aching a bit and I found the hip pump and crunch really hard work by the end of the third set. I'll have to see how I feel tomorrow to see if I've had a good workout as after I'd finished I didn't really feel I'd exercised too much so not sure whether three 20 mins exercise per week are going to see massive results.
Also, is each workout the same format i.e. warm-up, small circuit of exercise repeated 3 times, cool down?
Caroline G, Suseka, maybe we could buddy up as we're all starting out together and we're all on Week 1? Maybe I should change my routine next week so I start with Cardio then Core then Resistance like you guys. Not feeling bad "pain-wise", will have to see how I feel tomorrow morning and report back.
Hope everyone is well and have a good old swing! I've put all my measurements in my signature so I measure myself again in 6 weeks time.
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Hey guys been reading this thread on and off for a while now since Donzy posted about it in the calorie counting section. And now I'm finally gonna start on Monday I hope! Picking up my kettlebell on Saturday
Just a quick question, did/does anyone do this alongside running? I am currently doing couch 2 5k and might have to do kettleworx and that on the same days so it would be
Monday C25K and Cardio
Wednesday C25K and Core
Friday C25K and Resistance
Saturday I train with a trainer at the gym so weights and stuff
Do you think this is doable for a beginner, or too optimistic?
been reading this thread on and off for a while now since Donzy posted about it in the calorie counting section. And now I'm finally gonna start on Monday I hope! Picking up my kettlebell on Saturday Just a quick question, did/does anyone do this alongside running? I am currently doing couch 2 5k and might have to do kettleworx and that on the same days so it would be
Monday C25K and Cardio
Wednesday C25K and Core
Friday C25K and Resistance
Saturday I train with a trainer at the gym so weights and stuff
Do you think this is doable for a beginner, or too optimistic?
Yes, sounds like a plan
Happy to buddy in this thread, or through our diaries, or whatever suits really. Well done for doing the core workout. I only started with the cardio, because when I was fast forwarding through the intro dvd, Ryan spoke about the programme in that order - so I assumed that's what folks do. I don't think it matters though. Good luck with the rest of week one. I'll be doing core tomorrow, though my shoulders are still a bit achey from doing those 'halos' ouchie.
Shirleen
Gold Member
Bostik said:Hey guys
Just a quick question, did/does anyone do this alongside running? I am currently doing couch 2 5k and might have to do kettleworx and that on the same days so it would be
Monday C25K and Cardio
Wednesday C25K and Core
Friday C25K and Resistance
Saturday I train with a trainer at the gym so weights and stuff
Do you think this is doable for a beginner, or too optimistic?
I run week 1 c25k as a warm up, but I'd better explain, because I've got arthritis in my knee I can't progress on C25K past week one I reckon till I've lost another stone at least.
Also I find too much swinging (basic squat swing) really hurts my quads (again weight related).
But I don't do Kettlworx, I do my own swing thing pushing myself gradually.
I think running really helps with my stamina and lung capacity, I like kettlebells because you do see your muscles get more toned before your eyes!
So yes I think it's doable, I do mine all on the same day but you could run Monday, swing Tuesday, run Wednesday. Swing Thursday, run Friday, swing Saturday rest on Sunday?
audharper
Member
Hi all. I have been reading this thread now for past month and tried out the kettle bell workout last night for first time. I can't move today!!! And i only did the 10 min fat burn to try out with 5kg bell i got from sainsbury. Am not unfit but by god do my legs feel it today. Am hoping with WW (for the 100th time) to get into shape properly once and for all. Turned 40 and don't like the thoughts of being fat and 40!. Having read all your success stories along the way i am determined to do it this time and WILL swing again tomorrow!! I have 2 stone to lose and i always give up after a couple of weeks but am determined this time along with C25K to get to target!!
MartinD
Full Member
hi ya
there is a study* to support that 20 mins intense kettlebell will burn 270+ cals during session and of course there is the EPOC effect (basically weight based exercise burns cals for 24 hrs after exercise). Even without measuring EPOC its roughly the same as doing a 5km/3.2m run in the same time - quite demanding. There are few exercises that can match this for calorific burn and its double what an aerobics class can do (again, taken from studies)
In truth most of us wont work at that level but we wont be too far out.
Can you work faster than the tutor? in 2 mins I can do both arms on single arm exercises 5-4-3-2-1 twice which tells me I need the next weight.
can you up the weight? Im trying for the first 8 exercises the next weight then swap back - i aim to transition over to the heavier weight in a few weeks.
*go to google scholar and check out amercian college of sports medicine or dr john castellano or Dr j pocari authors on kettlebell studies
there is a study* to support that 20 mins intense kettlebell will burn 270+ cals during session and of course there is the EPOC effect (basically weight based exercise burns cals for 24 hrs after exercise). Even without measuring EPOC its roughly the same as doing a 5km/3.2m run in the same time - quite demanding. There are few exercises that can match this for calorific burn and its double what an aerobics class can do (again, taken from studies)
In truth most of us wont work at that level but we wont be too far out.
Can you work faster than the tutor? in 2 mins I can do both arms on single arm exercises 5-4-3-2-1 twice which tells me I need the next weight.
can you up the weight? Im trying for the first 8 exercises the next weight then swap back - i aim to transition over to the heavier weight in a few weeks.
*go to google scholar and check out amercian college of sports medicine or dr john castellano or Dr j pocari authors on kettlebell studies
sweet pink
is losing for shoes
Core is most peoples favourite for that reason so you should find resistance & cardio more challenging. Don't underestimate the results core will give though.
Good Luck
sweet pink
is losing for shoes
Hey guys
Just a quick question, did/does anyone do this alongside running? I am currently doing couch 2 5k and might have to do kettleworx and that on the same days so it would be
Monday C25K and Cardio
Wednesday C25K and Core
Friday C25K and Resistance
Saturday I train with a trainer at the gym so weights and stuff
Do you think this is doable for a beginner, or too optimistic?
Hi Bostik,
I done the 2 alongside eachother & found they worked really well though I tended to do them alternate days most of the time. I actually think the 2 compliment eachother really well. I havent been able to get out running at the minute due to the dark nights but as soon as the evenings lengthen I'll be back out doing both
Good luck
Cleogin
Silver Member
I'm the same as Sweet....currently on week 3 of C25K (Mon, Wed, Fri) and I do Kettleworx on the other days. I agree they work really well together
alottolose
Gold Member
I'm interested in the C25K and kettlebell combo - cleogin did you find it increased your weightloss or has the muscle gain caused any stalls? x
MartinD
Full Member
Thought it time to really get focussed and use the 16kg. I was intending doing Art of Strength for half the time with it, but went with Kettleworx level 2 resistance weeks 1 and 2 back to back. I think as its familiar its easier to go up a weight with something you've done before - it wasnt too bad (except my flyes were shocking) but unlike Art the weight isnt above your head for as long. finished just before the end, but encouraging.
Still not bad for an old bloke (who trains in his slippers with a mug of tea).
Come on belles get them bells swinging
Still not bad for an old bloke (who trains in his slippers with a mug of tea).
Come on belles get them bells swinging
