For anyone interested in learning perfect form this DVD is awesome. I have only previewed maybe half of it. Of special interest was learning how to avoid the kb from banging against the forearm/wrist area. Proper breathing techniques, proper placement of the handle in one's hand, and the importance of the when, how and why on tensing the muscles. The actual setting seems to be a workshop being conducted and thus taped. Mike Mahler's style is casual and it shows even in his clothes. He is wearing a t-shirt and cargo pants, no workout wear here. There is no music and he does make occasional intermittent comments to the men about using sissy weights and other less than flattering comments about women were lifting is concerned. Nothing overtly offensive but I guess it depends on one's sensitivity level. All in all the instruction is very detailed in every phase of the swings, lifts etc. Tremendous benefit to a beginner and even those who have been doing it awhile and need pointers to avoid injuries, improve form and increase strength.
Mike Mahler's Beginner kettlebell DVD
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Where to purchase Mike Mahler DVD
I purchased it from his website, http://www.mikemahler.com/. I am going to watch the remainder of the dvd today.
I purchased it from his website, http://www.mikemahler.com/. I am going to watch the remainder of the dvd today.
maddiesmum
Cathlete
Check out his website, full of macho and potentially offensive comments. Could put me off, haven't decided yet.
Clare
Clare
Kathryn,
Glad you mention that he does this on other w/o's. While the comments are not over the top, they are indicative of his true character. While I don't care what his views are as long as he keeps them to himself, it makes me reconsider purchasing future DVDs from him. Do you like his other w/o's and which ones do you have?
Claudia
kathryn
Cathlete
Actually, the other DVD's I have from him aren't work-alongs, but technique. (One is actually my first KB DVD, before I even had kettlebells, and about a year before I even started using them! I bought it on a whim--also to support a fellow vegan. He does give good form tips, but his macho posturing is really grating at times).