Customer Reviews

Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit

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I purchase the kettlenetics program when it first came out in June 2008. Within the first week I started to notice a difference. It is a fun workout that targets all different muscle groups. One con that I did have in the beginning was that I had trouble following the routine. I am not naturally coordinated and have no dance background, so while following the quicker paced movements might be easy for some, it took me a few days to be able to get through the routine. If you are going to do this program I also recommend additional cardiovascular training. I was not in shape at all when I started and could barely get through a video without stopping to catch my breath.

Overall if you are willing to put in the time and the effort this is a great tool to get slim and toned

This was the first time I've ever ordered a DVD workout. I thought about the 10 minute version of P90-X but it looked boring to me. I ordered Kettlenetics because it seemed to be low impact, different, exciting and without a lot of grunting and groaning. This workout is no joke! I have been in a boot camp exercise program before but this little Asian lady kicks my butt! The moves are elegant and graceful but half way through the workout you are begging for mercy. I've had it for about two weeks and my thighs have definition, my arms are more slender. Still working on the abs but that's pretty much all my fault because I have a thing for 7-11's glazed donuts. Best low impact workout ever! I love it.

I workout and do cardio. (I am 36yo female) I can be on the treadmill running for 30 minutes and barely break a sweat. I do this for 20 minutes and even my hair is even wet I can't believe it. This is such a quality product and for the price you can't beat it for what you get anywhere.

Just remember to do the "Flow Motion Basics" disk first. If you are like me you want to jump right into it, but you are only hurting yourself. Get the DVD 1 basics down (20 minutes) at least once and move to DVD2 "Slim and Tone". I did them the same day following one another.(Friday) I was actually sore in my middle back the next day and I don't think I ever have been.

Definately wait day in between the real workouts. I then jumped to the cardio balance DVD 3 for 40 minutes on the Sunday. I thought I was going to die. I thought I was fit but I guess NOT SO MUCH. I took one break and drank some water but I made it through the disk.

I used this for 6 weeks 3 times a week and I have lost 10 pound and toned up BIGTIME my arms, legs and hip area. Lines in my stomach are now visable and it's great. I actually canceled my gym membership and do this at home in the early morning before work.

P.S. 4 pounds is PLENTY. I thought it would not be BUT IT IS!!!"

I am in my 50's and have been weight-lifting for 20 years, so I know I am strong (lat pull downs of 80lbs), so what did I think of this work out? I was looking for something with core strength training and cardio combined as a new challenge and took a chance on this workout with all the great reviews. I was not disappointed. The DVD has 3 segments. The first shows you the moves...these are not weight-lifting moves, but swinging, lunging and twisting. The next 2 segments are the workouts. Stick with the tone one to learn. The segments are all 20 minutes. You will feel like you are WORKING, even though this is only a 4 pound weight. I was sweating and muscles hurt the next day. Beginners may want to take it slow and pause to catch their breath, or modify using only a 2 pound dumb bell.

This is my first Amazon product review, so bear with me.

I ordered the Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit based on the previous reviewers' opinions. The kit arrived promptly and without any damage to the package, so kudos to Amazon.

I was completely surprised when I opened the box and discovered that the kettlebell was a tiny 4 pound thing that I can barely hold in one of my XL hands. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. The kettlebell is pictured on the box, held by the instructor. There's nothing to indicate that the handle is incredibly small! Or that this kit is intended for women only.

Luckily, I was able to adapt by substituting one of my dumbbells for all of the workouts on the DVD. Each workout is excellent - well lit, plenty of good camera angles, and the instructor is very helpful, explaining not only the fundamentals of the kettlebell workout, but the reasons why you're doing all of the various movements. She's exactly right in her approach. I never felt like a beginner, even though this is my first experience with kettlebells.

My advise is to try and find the DVD sold seperatly and buy a larger kettlebell, especially if you have big hands. If your glove size is XL/XXL, buy a bigger kettlebell seperately. I can't emphasize this enough.

I received my order today and three of the DVDs are defective. I have Emailed customer service to replace them hopefully they will. I did the 20 minute slim kb elements and found it to be challenging and really got my heart rate up. I got this program as an addition to my Turbojam which I have been doing for 8 months with incredible results. I am 57 but have been working out for a long time. I would use caution and go very slowly with this program if you are really out of shape and a beginner. Update: Customer service promised immediate replacement of my defective DVDs.This workout is making me feel real different in a good way.I got through the 40 minute workout and its a real sweaty hard thing to do but I felt great afterward. More "zipped up" and relaxed. With Turbo Jam I went from a size 16 pants to a size 6 in 7th months of dedication to the DVD's. This Kettle thing is helping me from being bored. I just also ordered the new Disco Ab set and will report soon. UPDATE*** Customer service was awesome and sent my replacement DVDs quickly. I find this entire set very challenging. I cannot do all of the moves in some of the yoga and ballet DVDs that require extreme flexibility and holding my body up on one arm in the side planks but I just keep trying and modify. Overall Im impressed with the intensity of this work out.

This is what I mean about approach with caution. I received my package and of course was very excited. Being that I have been working out very steadily for about a year and was looking to diversify my workout, I believed that I was pretty fit and was ready to up the ante. I thought I was very clever and first previewed the CD to see what I should expect and the next morning I hit the ground running. I left for work feeling great! Then at about 2:00pm I thought someone hit me in the chest with an anvil! The aches and pain started to set in first in the chest and arms. WOW that was fast! I couldn't even raise my arms! But NOTHING prepared me for the next day! I couldn't move! Thank God it was Saturday! It took 2 days but finally the pain subsided. I realized that the 4LB weight and movements workout every muscle that I never even knew I had!

My suggestion to anyone who is interested in hearing it is to do the workouts WITHOUT the kettlebell for about 3-4 sessions. Just do the motions without the additional 4 pounds. This helped me to prepare my muscles and learn each movement correctly. And believe me; she can work you out just fine without the kettlebell! HAVE FUN!

I've only recently discovered kettlebells, and am quite in love with them now.

Kettlenetics is not quite real kettlebell training, but instead is a fusion between kettlebells and dance. If you're looking for the hardcore kettlebell training, you aren't going to find it here.

However, if you're looking for a workout that will move your body, get you using muscles that you haven't necessarily used before, rev your heart rate up, and make you feel good afterwards, this will do all of the above.

The kbell is small, only 4 pounds, much smaller than the kettlebells that I use in my regular kettlebell training, but it works for the moves that Michelle Kai has developed. The flowing graceful dance moves just would not work with an 18lb, 26lb, or even larger kettlebell. The size of this small kettlebell gives you enough resistance to help you with good form in the movements, without putting too much strain on you, especially if you aren't used to working with a kettlebell, which is intensely different than any other kind of weight training.

I bought the starter kit and it hasn't disappointed. The first few times I did the routines I was sore the next day, but now I'm starting to see the results. I've always been an active person, but this program has worked all my muscles as opposed to focusing on just one or two areas daily. I've noticed toning in my waist and rear already and haven't even been doing this a month yet. Anyone can do this program and progress at their own pace. I highly recommend kettlenetics - it's not a scam and it really shows results!!!

I waited a very long time to order this, because it seemed so "gimmicky".... I finally did order it from the Kettlenetics site (so I could get the upgrade right away) and haven't been sorry!! The workouts definitely get my heart rate up and keep it there. I love the variety of the workouts...which range from 20-50 minutes, so I can fit a workout in, even if I'm feeling rushed. While this is NOT traditional Kettlebell form, I really like the fusion of the kbell, toning, traditional Kettlebell moves and dance. This is a workout that will keep me entertained for a long time.