Any kettlebell enthusiasts out there?

[EarSlaps]

I've done a couple of beginner classes with the local kettlebell club and I think I'm getting addicted . I have been practicing my form at home, watching YouTube and I really can't wait for the next class. I really want to get some for home once I've got the form sorted.

Tell me I'm not alone in getting this hooked.

[EarSlaps]

Just me then .

Another class today and I'm graduating to the proper classes now. Really excited.

[StuntNun]

Ooh me me me. But you already knew that!

[EarSlaps]

I did indeed . Thank you for popping over though and making me less of a Norma no mates .

Looking forward to starting the proper classes then I'm planning to get some bells for home use when I know what weights to get. The teacher today recommended I start with a 10kg and 12kg (the classes are a lot of strength, so low reps high weights).

Do you do classes or at home, or both?

[StuntNun]

I work our at home. I did go to a class to learn the correct techniques but it was far too busy and I didn't enjoy it. I have a couple of DVDs. There's a Paul Katami one called Kettlebell for Beginners that has a lot of information on technique but I use it more for ab work than for strength. Then I have Bob Harper's Sculpted Body and that is pretty intense. It's 50 minutes and it's a great workout but you really need to know what you're doing as the model Bob uses doesn't look like she's used a kettlebell before and at the start her swing squats aren't done correctly, she pops her hips forwards.

[CarbeDiem]

Love them. There's some fab workouts on youtube.
I got some great results using mine especially to my core and pelvic floor :)
Unfortunately though I have a back problem which decided it wanted to be a twat so my poor little kettle bell is quite lonely, sitting in the corner, for the time being.

[EarSlaps]

Well I've ordered two from the club- a 10kg and a 12kg. I'll probably devise my own routines with a mix of strength and cardio.

Sorry about your back Carbe, fingers crossed you'll be swinging your bell again soon .

[CarbeDiem]

Thanks Earslaps. I hope so too :)

[EarSlaps]

Did my first proper class tonight, really enjoyed it. I can certainly feel that my muscles have done a good workout!

[CarbeDiem]

Well done - it gets addictive :)
You very quickly get stronger too, like physically feel that you can lift/carry quite heavy things were before you would struggle.
Keep up the good work and have a few swings for me :)

[EarSlaps]

Another class, managed a lot of stuff with a 12kg! I think I might be sore tomorrow.

[EarSlaps]

Update- still going once a week to class and still really really loving it. I change my kettle bell order to 12 kg and 14 kg and I'm really pleased I did. For exercises where I need to go a bit lighter I just use my dumbbells. I feel like I'm getting better results but doing a bit less work really.