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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
Effective Workout
Kettlebell workout is great if you're looking for something different. I'm new to Kettlebell and think this video is good for the beginner and intermediate. I have been using a 7lb kettlebell for the past month and am moving up to a 10lb kettlebell. From what I have read, beginners should use a weight no more than 10lbs and intermediates should begin with a 15lb. I...
Published on March 1, 2008 by Nenes
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
A 30 sec break - Maybe .....
just keep going for another 15 seconds on the reps you were just doing then 15 sec of a light jog - or 30 seconds of a moderate/light jog? I also added some bicep curls, tricep kickbacks that helped with the "breaks". You should know at what pace to work your heart in intervals if you are not new to exercise.
I think the set up with breaks would work very...
Published 2 months ago by Jill Ayers
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
Effective Workout, March 1, 2008
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
Kettlebell workout is great if you're looking for something different. I'm new to Kettlebell and think this video is good for the beginner and intermediate. I have been using a 7lb kettlebell for the past month and am moving up to a 10lb kettlebell. From what I have read, beginners should use a weight no more than 10lbs and intermediates should begin with a 15lb. I haven't worked out in a while so found using the 7lb to be ok to start with.
The DVD starts with chapters showing how to do each exercise correctly, then there is a 54 minute circuit workout for you to follow along with(although the DVD says 46 min). There are 30 sec breaks between each workout, which seems unnecessary at first until you get through about half the workout, then you're happy for the breaks.
Volume 1 covers the basic exercises, 1 arm & 2 arm swing, clean, 1 arm press, front squat, windmill, 1 arm rows, also some ab workouts - which are just basic ab exercises done with the kettlebell between the ankles. The exercises are very easy but you will get a cardio workout and these exercises will also help with strengthening your balance.
This DVD is the same as the DVD that says it's the complete workout version that came out in 2005, that costs almost twice as much. Both are 54 minutes in length and contain the same exercises, which I didn't find out until after I had purchased.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
Love this work out DVD, July 4, 2008
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
I just love this DVD. I used to hate working out, now it's fun. It's easy to follow along, there are 30 second breaks between each rep (time for a quick sip of water, chance to catch your breath, or a super fast run to the potty) and it's consistent (she works the body the same number of times on the right as on the left, and counts properly - 8 is 8, 9 is 9, so on). Other tapes have been boring and inconsistent. I have Pavel's DVD and HATE it for that very reason. Pavel is condisending and inconsistent, plus they require additional equipment (two kettlebells, a stool, etc).
This DVD allows the beginner and intermediate to get a good workout, plus teaches the basic moves necessary to then go on and create your own workout. As you move up the kettlebell weights, you find that this work out keeps you progressing, but even with a low weight, you immediately feel better, and see results in short order. I have ordered this DVD for my mother and my daughter. They both love it too.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
a good intro to HIIT (high intensity interval training) with kb's, September 15, 2009
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
I've read the reviews here; obviously some folks don't understand the principles behind interval training. The alternating periods of explosive movement coupled with rest periods is a more effective fat loss and cardio conditioning tool. Period. Look on the internet.
I have a ton of kettlebell dvds from really good instructors, and I have three bells, 18 lbs, 26 lbs and 36 lbs. I find this DVD the perfect beginner, standby and getting-back-to-basics DVD. When I havent' worked out for a while, I go back to this. When I'm out of shape, I just do one round of Volume 1. When I'm in good shape, I do both rounds and then alternate those days with two rounds from Volume 2.
Poor Sarah's voice is a bit jarring, but she is a wonderful instructor, and she pays meticulous attention to form, which is crucial to getting maximum benefits from this workout.
I have a heart rate monitor I use to measure the efficacy of my workouts - even at resting I don't' drop below my minimum fat burning zone, and i stay near the top of this zone while doing the exercises. Once or twice I've gotten the alarm to go off by being too high. If you are using good form, this is a very tough and condensed workout - classic interval training. If a 30 second (only) pause is 'boring' certain reviewers, then they should stick with steady state cardio. Running, for example. This is a very, very good DVD for a very good price, and I find that it serves a number of purposes in my huge DVD exercise collection.
I do suggest buying TWO different weight kettlebells for women; I use a heavier bell for swings and squats, and need a slightly lighter one (though not really anymore) for overhead presses and snatches and such.
Highly recommended for its non-intimidating approach.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Don't be fooled by Sarah Lurie's cute smile. This is an amazing workout, October 18, 2008
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
Don't be fooled by Sarah Lurie's cute smile. This is an amazing workout.
I just got a kettlebell and was looking for a instructional/workout video to help me get started. After watching alot of web videos with poor production values and reading the amazon reviews of other kettlebell videos, I purchased Volume 1 & 2 of the Kettlebells, the Iron Core way.
The videos are professional and well edited into foundation exercises and circuit. The exercises are demonstrated with attention to proper form. The circuit is straight forward with rests between exercises and it is a great workout.
I highly recommend.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect workout!, July 31, 2008
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
Sarah leads so well, the exercises are great, and kettle bells are a great tool! Her instructions are precise and you always know exactly what to do. i highly recommend all of her workouts!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
DVD great for the beginner, January 3, 2009
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
I just bought the 10 lb kettlebell and the DVD. The video is very easy to follow, and just gets down to it without a lot of fluff talk. I personally like that aspect when you are going to be using a DVD over and over again. I think the video is done in a very straight logical way. I am 57 year old woman and out of shape at the moment, but I think that this is doable. One can really get your lungs going and the heart rate up fast with this. There is a total of 3 complete circuts. I am going to have to build up to complete those. IF you are an out of shape lady, I would recommend the ten pound weight to start out with. IT is the beginning of a new year, and I have a new vision for health. I think this is help.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
A simple kettlebell circuit interval workout, March 24, 2010
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
Not a bad beginners Kettlebell Training DVD at all. She leads you through three interval circuits and mixes them up a little each time. For example, she starts adding more arm swings into the second circuit, etc.
Each interval has relatively low repetitions, so for more advanced Kettlebell folks, I'd recommended using a higher weight. I use this DVD for my "recovery days" when I don't feel like taking a complete break from my weekly routine.
Remember, this is an INTERVAL CIRCUIT workout. This means there are 30 second breaks between each exercise and this is intentional because you are supposed to be going as heavy as you can. If you aren't winded by the second circuit, you need to be using a heavier kettlebell.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Just what I needed, October 5, 2008
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
I was looking for a workout that would work specifically my legs and this is it!! I was very excited to start this program after I had heard it was a great workout from friends. I needed something that would help build muscle in my legs as I am trying to recover from ACL reconstruction surgery. Alot of the exercises I do in this workout resemble the ones I do in physical therapy and it really does workout the thighs, and every other muscle in the upper leg. Its a great workout and I cant wait to start the second DVD, and the third!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Great Workout with a Few Problems, August 23, 2009
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
As a self professed exercise fanatic it was obvious that sooner or later I would come across Kettlebells. The claims made by the supports are quite compelling. One of the claims that won me over was Kettlbell users are more interested in BEING STRONG than LOOKING STRONG. The other claim was that using Kettlebells involves resistance AND cardio and so with that I was sold. I Got my Go-Fit Kettlebell from Sports Chalet and it came with an intro DVD. The DVD was just enough to learn the basics but in no way encompased a full work out. So I went on to get the DVD made by the same folks who made the intro DVD.
The DVD comes with an intro to the exercises and a separate rigorous workout. The workout has 3 circuits. Each circuit has about eight exercise and there is a thirty second break between each exercise and a minute break between each circuit. As you move up in the circuits some of the exercises get combined. At the end of the last circuit some Ab work is added to wrap up the workout. The trainer, Sarah Laurie, a kettlebell certified instructor has 2 people working out with her.
It's a tuff workout if you do it properly. The first thing to do is get the right weight. If your weight is too light the 30 second break is going to seem like a waist of time. If your weight is right, that 30 seconds plus a sip of water will be most welcome.
The problem for me that keeps me from making this an excellent DVD is the production values are sadly lacking. And this is most apparent in one of the most important features of any exercise DVD. The set count. There are far too many instances where Sarah Laurie loses count. And when you're swinging a heavy Kettlebell, the last thing you need on your mind is thinking "Hey she miscounted" instead on concentrating on your form. Somebody should have been on the side keeping count with Laurie to avoid those problems. But sadly, she loses count at least once in every circuit.
And there some other things that scream amateur or poor production values like the phony baloney comments to her workout people or the strangely exaggerated breathing out. But still, In the two months that I have used the DVD I have seen my strength increase and my physique look more defined. With just a couple more production meeting this could have been the definitive Kettlebell workout, instead it is a very good workout and now I'm looking for something else.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
A 30 sec break - Maybe ....., June 15, 2010
This review is from: BEGINNER KETTLEBELLS The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Vol. 1 of the IRON CORE Workout Series (DVD)
just keep going for another 15 seconds on the reps you were just doing then 15 sec of a light jog - or 30 seconds of a moderate/light jog? I also added some bicep curls, tricep kickbacks that helped with the "breaks". You should know at what pace to work your heart in intervals if you are not new to exercise.
I think the set up with breaks would work very well for an out of shape person with a 5 pound kettlebell. As you get better add higher weighted bells, shorten your breaks as you get stronger and it takes less to bring your heart rate down - interval training needs to be paced for your fitness level - so for some it just may take that 30 seconds.
I just tried this today and started with my 10 pound and before the first set of reps I jumped to my 15. That bumped it up nicely. I got a very nice work out. I will add it as one of my weekly workouts.
Pros:
Nice instruction sections - easy to follow.
Nice set of reps and exercises, with the right weight you can get your heart rate up.
Easy to follow.
Cons:
The production quality is equal to a nice video camera, not high end stuff you see from TheFrim, Gin Miller and other more famous instructors/companies (not that guarantees a quality work out!)
Inadequate warm up to say the least - makes me not want to recommend to a beginner - What was she thinking.
What I am shocked at and that no one mentioned this that I saw - NO COOL DOWN unless I missed it? Please tell me I missed it somehow
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