My local Target FINALLY has Kettlebells............

ShyWolf

ShyWolf

Cathlete
I just couldn't believe that my lil old town has actually started carrying them in our Target!

I've read that an 18-20 KB is good to start with but I only saw a 15 and a 20 # KB... Which should I get?

I can match Cathe on most of her weight work so as a 'never have touched a KB before' which should I get?

I've done a search for it in here but came up empty for my specific question, granted tons of KB talk but nothing that would answer my question. ;)


Thanks in advance

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Hi Vilma! I started with 15 and quickly felt like I wanted more but wasn't sure I could do 20. I ended up with an 18. I would say that I match Cathe on some of her weight work, but there are some that I don't either. I almost feel like I could go up to 20 now except for some moves (like turkish get ups, overhead squats, and windmills). For swings I have a 26 lb one coming that I plan to use. I hope this was some help, it's a tough decision when they cost so darn much!
 
I got a 26lb when it was right in front of me and I didn't have to pay shipping. I've also ordered a 9 and 18lb. I'm getting into them very slowly; so far I just do a few swings with the 26 to get my heart rate up for a different workout. ;)
 
Hi Vilma!

I would recommend the 20lb kettlebell. I match Cathe's weights and sometimes go higher and I started with the 20lb. I was playing around with it for a while but never really tried a DVD until just a couple of weeks ago. And now that I have, I can tell that I'll be able to increase the poundage on some of the exercises after a few more workouts so I ordered a 25lb one just last week. The 20lb one will still challenge me for a while, though, so I feel good about investing in both.

Okay, so here's a confession, don't tell Target...;) When my first kettlebell DVD came, I didn't really want to try it with the 20 so I went out and bought the 10 at Target (they didn't have the 15 in stock). I took it out of the box and used it for a couple of exercises. I realized it was way too light, put it back in the box and returned it. :eek: Hey, they aren't cheap!!!!:p
 
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Hi Vilma!

Okay, so here's a confession, don't tell Target...;) When my first kettlebell DVD came, I didn't really want to try it with the 20 so I went out and bought the 10 at Target (they didn't have the 15 in stock). I took it out of the box and used it for a couple of exercises. I realized it was way too light, put it back in the box and returned it. :eek: Hey, they aren't cheap!!!!:p
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Shame on you Wilson :p Actually, I don't blame you!!!

I want me some KBs:cool::cool:
 
Kettlebells

Thank you Ladies,

I have 2 work outs with these kettlebells but I still don't know what weight to buy to start with. I even have Amy's new work outs with KB's and have a little more idea, but it is a big
investment and I really want to have a weight that is good for me for the KB work out,
I match Cathe with weight too, but is that enough of an indicator to judge for a kettlebell?

I think I will go for the 20 lb if I am crazy the 25 lb what do the seasoned KB exercisers
think? Would love to know thanks Cathe people XOXO!!

Thanks in advance, Bri.
 
Thanks all I ended up getting the 15# as I just was not sure so I played it safe.

The dvd that came with it gave me enough of a taste for the exercises that I went ahead and ordered my 1st dvd, and if I feel i need the 20# I saved the box :p from the one I got today.

Thanks for the replies


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Hi

If you guys have "Play it again sports" in your area, check with the store first. The stores in my area (Pasadena, Ca) carry kettlebells for $1.49 per pound. They aren't pretty but they are inexpensive compared to other places.

Edited to add: The store near me carries 9lb, 18lb, 26lb, 35 lb and up. I asked the store manager about a 15 lb bell, and he said "they send the bells in these weight denominations only" and pointed to the rack.
 
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