Product Details

• Actors: Bob Harper
• Directors: Darren Capik
• Format: Dolby, NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Watch It Now Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: November 30, 2010
• Run Time: 54 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004EFCVP4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,635 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

It's time to transform! Get ready for a non-stop, maximum fat burning routine to shred every muscle in your body. Featuring 54 minutes of accelerated cardio, and the power of kettlebell training, this latest edition of the Inside Out Method DVD Series will transform your body for ultimate results. Kettlebell Cardio Shred introduces total body resistance control to Bob's high-intensity circuits, for a commanding, calorie-destroying workout. Define your body, boost and challenge all limitations.

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134 of 142 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent workout but I have to say I'm surprised it's not my fave kettlebell workout January 19, 2011

By Chandler #1 HALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

In my eyes, Bob Harper has always been the perfect trainer. I haven't missed one DVD he has and I've never been let down. Not only does he have an ease on camera that makes you feel as though he is personally encouraging you, he explains each move so that you do it best and do it right...and he motivates. Because the DVDs he's now putting out without the Biggest Loser title are nothing short of fantastic (really professionally put together with the camera shots, close up to show important form, timers, set, backup trainers in perfect form and in sync etc) I was beyond thrilled to see a kettlebell workout by him.

I've been doing kettlebells for some time now and if you've never tried one, I have to say you are missing out. Unlike many things that enter the market and become a workout fad, this has, instead, blown up in popularity even with professional body builders and it's easy to see why. You use muscles you wouldn't ordinarily use and you have FUN working out with all the swings and moves that feel more like a game than repetitive handweights moving up and down and its been proven that the kettlebell workouts burn more calories in less time and I concur.) Additionally, I use my kettlebell in any other workout where they ask me to hold two weights in one hand. It's simply more comfortable.

That said, as far as a fantastic workout...this will push you and you will quickly see results. While I normally use a 12 lb kettlebell even though I use 2 7-lb. dumbbells when working out, this one really works best for me if I use a lighter kettlebell due to the repetitive reps rather than varying movements.

So here's the thing...I have mixed feelings on this one. Bob is his regular awesome, inspiring, motivating self. However, while all of his other DVDs inspire me to keep going, I didn't feel this one had quite the same energy. In fact, I can't even believe I'm saying it, but sometimes it was boring and I wanted to quit. I think part of the reason is that I felt more as though I was watching Bob in a room training a pretty low-energy female rather than being a part of the action. He still explained all moves flawlessly but he's in a room with only one other person that he is basically training and showing the moves to, and she oddly drains the energy he puts out...pretty much frowning and looking serious the entire time with nary an ounce of energy or smile. It was part way through that I finally realized why all the back-up people in other DVDs smile when they workout, which I'd always thought silly before. It actually REALLY does exude energy through the screen. Because when it's not there, I felt it. She looked bored and unhappy. And there was no one else to look at. So I kind of felt the same...

...especially because the moves are pretty repetitive when ordinarily he takes you through all different moves that work the same parts just to shake it up...so you get the gain without the boredom. But the first time I did it it felt like, in the first 15 minutes, I was mostly just doing the same things as compared to other kettlebell DVDs. I may not have minded had I not already felt it was not so exciting to watch as compared to his other DVDs and other kettlebell DVDs.

Never in my life would I have thought I'd prefer Jillian's training to his, as much as she offers amazing workouts, she has nervous and silly-tough energy...but her new kettlebell DVD, gulp, I actually liked better. I can't believe I think so.

I don't think what I didn't like is his fault so much as the serious atmosphere in watching him train someone with no enthusiasm.

That said, do I still feel very positive about the workout? I do. This will change your body. You will feel it during the workout and the next day and you will do the moves perfectly with perfect cueing and form. You will learn to use the kettlebell flawlessly and change your body. That is, afterall, what we all wish to achieve with such a purchase in the long run so motivate yourself with some music that inspires you if you, too, feel a lower dose of energy, stick with it, follow Bob's good training...and this is still well worth the purchase.

Would I rename this Kettlebell Strength Shred? For sure. It's far more strength training than cardio. However, it burned great calories for a strength DVD, just like all kettlebell DVDs seem to (I measure my calories burned with a bodybugg so I can compare it not only to other fitness DVDs but also see how much my metabolism increased hours after a strength DVD. Cardio burns more during the workout but while strength training burns less during, it continues to burn hours afterwards and build muscle to also burn more calories even at rest.)

Would I change a few things if I could? Yes. Will I still stick with it and be happy I bought the DVD? Absolutely...I just wanted to give the full picture of my own experience.

55 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Butt Blaster! Great workout video! February 25, 2011

By Abby Campbell

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Since I'm a women's fitness coach, I'm not very much into video training. However, I wanted to add kettlebells into my own training. Therefore, I wanted a good video that would show me correct technique. Though I had been doing kettlebell swings using a 25 pound weight plate, I didn't know much else in the way of other kettlebell exercises. For my first time using Bob Harper's video, I lightened my weight load tremendously to 10 lbs. I did this to make sure I wouldn't hurt myself while I was learning the forms of new exercises. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Bob really kicked my bootay! OUCH! For someone who is very physically fit, I was very surprised that I got such a great workout from a video. My abs were sore a few hours after the workout, and I woke up the next morning with very sore glutes. Actually, my glutes were sore for a whole week! The video starts off slowly with some warmup exercises. It then moves into kettlebell training exercises quickly. For rests, Bob has you do jumping jacks and burpees. No kidding! Towards the end, you'll get a great isolated abdominal workout before the final cooldown. The video training is approximately 50 minutes long. I would highly recommend this video. For about $10, you won't regret it. Along with another one or two video's in Bob's kettlebell series, his training gives P90X a run for it's money! ~Abby Campbell, [...]

37 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Intense Workout! January 15, 2011

By Schedular

Format:DVD

I really like Bob Harper's workouts. This one was no exception. I have been doing kettlebells at home for about 6 months now with other videos. I was really excited that Bob was putting out kettlebell workouts. He did not disappoint! He does a great job teaching the basic kettlebell moves-especially the clean and the press. I think I finally learned how not to bang my wrist. He breaks down the movements in a really understandable way. His manner is so encouraging that even when he is pushing you hard, you believe you can do it. I really like that Bob's subjects (in this case it is Becky) seem to really be struggling along with me to complete the workout. I can't stand excercise videos that feature smiling excercisers who dont' seem like they are breaking a sweat. I will say that in my experience, I need to have different weight kettlebells for different exercises. This could be discouraging for someone who has already shelled out some bucks on one kettlebell. I will admit, they are not cheap. But they are worth it. Make sure to watch the video that comes with your contoured kettlebell. It will teach you how to modify certain exercises, like the windmill. In short, I highly recommend this video to anyone who really likes a challenging, sweat-filled workout. You will feel awesome when you complete it!