Kettlebell users.....

[ElaineP]

What weight do you start with?

I was going to go to target and see what they have. I've never done a kettlebell WO and was wondering what is the safest weight to begin with.

 

[intensityjunkie]

I'd say give 15# a whirl to start. Do you have a video? the recommendations have been posted many times if you want to do a search. but my fav right now is Lauren Brooks w/o.

 

[jennifermaria]

I started with 10# and still use it (and get a really good workout out of it). I bought a 15# because I thought I was ready to progress, but ended up hurting my back and shoulder when I went that high, so I went back down to 10#. I ordered Cathe's weighted gloves, so I'll probably use those to add a little bit of weight without going too high.

 

[Afreet]

I'm glad you asked this question!

I'm curious, too - also, how many KBs do you need for a workout? I checked out the Lauren Brooks DVD and it looks great, I'd like to try it.

Lisa

 

[lioness]

I'm glad you asked this question!

I'm curious, too - also, how many KBs do you need for a workout? I checked out the Lauren Brooks DVD and it looks great, I'd like to try it.

Lisa

If you are just starting out and using 10# or 15# you should be ok using just 1 KB for a workout. Kettlebells are just like weights. You can do some movements with a heavier kb (swings) and some movement with a lighter kb (TGU or windmills). I have kbs that range in weight from 10# to 44#. When I do a kb workout I'm switching back and forth between lighter and heavier kbs depending on the movement.

 

[horseshowmom]

I started with a 4kg, (9lbs?), but I'm also just getting back onto the workout wagon, so you can probably go up!

 

[ElaineP]

Okay, I bought a 10lb kettlebell that came with a demo DVD. I also picked up the Iron Core Way vol 2 DVD for $10.00 at Target.

I can't wait to try this. I watched the demo DVD this afternoon. Now I have to wait until Friday to try it.