I recall someone searching for a smooth handled kettlebell. I ordered a 6 kg (please don't laugh ladies, I am a kettlebell newbie) and the handles are smoother than my go fit kb's and another I purchased at a high end fitness store. No grainy texture or rough parts but not slippery either. The bottom/base is ample so that holding is comfortable & secure for doing high pull catch & squats. It was pricey, $39.95 + 20.00 for shipping but I am so pleased with it. I used it yesterday and I could feel a difference. Handle is nice and wide for two arm swings.
Love my Ader Kettlebell
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wow, that is a fab idea!! will have to give that a try, thanks.
LeanneM
Cathlete
Booboo, I forgot to ask: are you still thinking of taking a class with Lauren? If you don't want to do the drive up to Encinitas, I completely forgot to let you know that Sarah Lurie's KB gym (Iron Core) is in Pacific Beach, which would be much closer to you. Here's the info on her gym:
http://ironcorekettlebells.com/index.html
She's the one who does the demo on the Go Fit DVD and who has the KB workouts that they sell at Target. I've heard very good things about Iron Core!
http://ironcorekettlebells.com/index.html
She's the one who does the demo on the Go Fit DVD and who has the KB workouts that they sell at Target. I've heard very good things about Iron Core!
Leanne,
the drive to Encinitas was the deal breaker. I do have her DVD and am quite happy with it. I have both of the SL DVD's and like those also. I don't think I will be going to PB either for a class. One, I can't deal with the horrendous traffic there and even PB is still too far (I don't like to drive more than 15-20 mins anywhere!). Since I have Mahler's DVD and have watched it several times I am pretty confident that I am using good form. His DVD has the best instruction I have ever come across. I can do a clean & rack and not ever bang my wrist! However I was at a shoe cobbler on Clairemont Mesa Blvd off of the 5 and across the street was a large sign that read "Russian Kettlebell Academy." I am very intrigued. I will have to investigate further. Are you by chance familiar with this place or know/heard anything about it?
Booboo39
the drive to Encinitas was the deal breaker. I do have her DVD and am quite happy with it. I have both of the SL DVD's and like those also. I don't think I will be going to PB either for a class. One, I can't deal with the horrendous traffic there and even PB is still too far (I don't like to drive more than 15-20 mins anywhere!). Since I have Mahler's DVD and have watched it several times I am pretty confident that I am using good form. His DVD has the best instruction I have ever come across. I can do a clean & rack and not ever bang my wrist! However I was at a shoe cobbler on Clairemont Mesa Blvd off of the 5 and across the street was a large sign that read "Russian Kettlebell Academy." I am very intrigued. I will have to investigate further. Are you by chance familiar with this place or know/heard anything about it?
Booboo39
kathryn
Cathlete
I ordered mine through a vendor at Amazon.com .
The total of the bell plus shipping was less than the "free shippping" price of the bell on Ader's site.
Wow, sounds like you got a great deal!. I purchased mine directly from Ader website and it was pricey. I need another one & thanks to your info I will be going through Amazon. Don't know why I didn't think of going there first!
Booboo
intensityjunkie
Cathlete
I love my aders too. I figured I'll have them forever so why not invest in ones that are the favs in general. I got mine from usakettlebells. He had a sale going and the s/h was way more reasonable than other sites I tried. (other sites were like twice as much for multiple bells) I got them all quick too! The handles are very smooth and they are comfortable to hold. If I was on a budget though I'd go with gofits.. I tried those first. I do prefer the aders though and it really isn't THAT much more if you get them on sale and get a good s/h rate.