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The Firm: Kettlebell Kit |
  Good Introduction to the Kettle Bell, but.... |
| I was excited to try the Kettle Bell workout, but it didn't live up to my expectations. I guess if you don't work out regularly it would be ok, but the 5 pound kettle bell did nothing for me except cut my knuckles up. The kettle bell that comes with this DVD is too light and the quality is poor. I should have worn my strength training gloves because my knuckles are all scratched up from the kettle bell. The workout itself was fun and I thought Kelsie Daniels was a fine instrutor, but this workout won't be kept in my favorite pile. - posted by Libbie on 11/17/2008 |
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| My First Kettlebell Workout |
| I assume there are many out there who are trying to figure out if they should try this. I am an Intermediate, and wanted to try something different as I move forward and wanted to try this sooner than later. I am very happy with this workout for many reasons. As an Int (when it comes to Firm tapes maybe even a beginner because I think they are tough in general) I liked this because I felt like I could get through the workout and get a good feeling for KB workouts and still accomplish something on the first try. I am pretty coordinated, but not quick to actually catch on to dancey choreography moves and The Firm tapes sometimes move so fast through things I have a hard time. But due to the nature of the KB's there was time to focus and catch up. I think this actually makes this a great tape for people to get their feet wet with the firm. I can kind of see how some might think it isn't a tough enough cardio workout on its own. But with the ability to add heavier weights and in turn ramp it up, it seems you can really tailor this to your needs. In my opinion, this is a great place to start with KB's and with the firm. This workout will see some heavy rotation and when I get better I will definitely dive into some other KB workouts.And if you are a beginner I think it will work great as you should be able to pretty much get through it. In the beginning I found The Firm tapes frustrating because I couldn't make it through and it would blow my confidence, but they are generally some of the best workouts. - posted by Kristen on 11/14/2008 |
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| Mixed feelings |
| My three-star rating is based on the workout as presented, using the 5 # "kettlebell" throughout. I enjoy Kelsie as an instructor, and some of the moves designed with the lighter weight in mind are fun and interesting. I wish the entire workout would have focused on them. Instead, it also includes moves that work much better with a heavier ("real"!) kettlebell (1-arm rows with 5#?). The bell itself has a too-small handle, that makes two-handed moves uncomfortable. As with several other new Firm workouts, the music could be louder. - posted by Clafouti on 11/1/2008 |
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| Kelsie takes it home for the FIRM on this one!~ |
| I love the firm - especially Kelsie's workout's. She has become one of my favorite instructors. I tried the kettle bell yesterday and this one today and absolutely have fallen in love again with the firm. I started lacking with my exercise routine and this is just what I need to get myself back in the zone for my January Cruise. Great cueing, great energy, no complicated routines and time suits me well. I have heard other critique that it could be longer but honestly I find 45 minutes a perfect workout - but that's just me. Great job FIRM! I am loving the kettle bell workout and the Pump, Jump & Jab! - posted by Mina on 10/27/2008 |
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| Good workout |
| I liked this workout alot. I felt it really got my heart rate up and was sweating (alot!) when it was over. The kettle bell is new for me so I enjoyed doing something different.I might try wearing gloves the next time as the kettle bell does bang against the top of your hand during some of the moves which is a little uncomfortable. Kelsie's cuing is excellent. My only small critique is the one exerciser DZ had a frozen smile on her face the entire time and the camera continually panned over to her. It is not natural to smile that much while you are exercising! Other than that a keeper. - posted by JD on 10/18/2008 |
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| Great workout! |
| This is one of my current favorites. Kelsie is really a star instructor and I love to workout to her! Her cuing and motivation are excellent, she says the right things at just the right time. I use cardio gloves when doing the workout and the kettlebell is totally comfortable. I tried it wihout the gloves and it did hurt a little, using the gloves did the trick. I love Kelsie's workouts, she is one of the FIRM's best instructors. Love the energizing non-stop movement, I feel so happy before, during, and after this workout (must be those endorphins)! - posted by Maureen on 10/15/2008 |
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| Phenomenal workout |
| I was honestly not knowing what to expect from the mixed reviews. I tried this today (however I used a 9lb kettlebell as I am an avanced exerciser) and could not believe when it was over -- it went by so quickly and I was covered in sweat. It is definitely not one of my toughest workouts, but it's varied, fun, well-cued (I love Kelsie), and works every major muscle group functionally. I was actually surprised at how hard I was working in some moments, just looking at my HR monitor, from swinging around the kettlebell. I am only giving it 4 stars -- not because of the workout design itself (which deserves 5 stars) but the nitpicks I have: You can't hear the music AT ALL. It detracts from the fun factor. Also, the 5 lb kettlebell is too light to do anything except maybe for beginners, and the handle was too small to hold the way the lead and cast were holding it. I was glad I had my 9lb kettlebell to make the workout more effective and fun for me. Other than that, I loved it. The Turkish getups at the end were TOUGH, and Kelsie did incorporate traditional moves like windmills and swings into the workout, which I also loved. The bonus core work with the Russian twists was FANTASTIC. I think this is one of the best new Firms. I just wish it were longer with louder music, came optionally with a heavier kettlebell, and had more cardio. Still, 4 stars. Fun, fun, fun. - posted by Sam on 10/14/2008 |
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| Yuck..sorry Kelsie, thumbs down. |
| I gave this workout a fair shot. No, I really did. I did it at least four times before it hit the garage sale pile. I really can't put my finger on the only reason why I didn't like this workout. First of all, the production quality is not good at all, and the camera angles while working out made it hard to see the modifications. Not to mention the kettle bell that came with the DVD cracked, and was just of poor quality. The intensity was just not up to par in this workout's sequencing either. I think it's a fair, honest review, and I LOVE Kelsie's other workouts!! - posted by Marie on 10/12/2008 |
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| Great great workout-Great Instructor |
| I am an intermediate exerciser and really really liked this workout and the instructor. The cuing is some of the best and easiest to follow out there and I enjoyed the kettlebell after I got used to it. I worked up a nice sweat and at the end felt like I had accomplished something-defintely will go into my rotation. Want to try more from this instructor too. - posted by Mim on 10/6/2008 |
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| Surprising! |
| When I did the first 15 minutes of this workout I thought too easy but I was wrong. The 5 pound kettle bell really begins to work and you will work up a good sweat. You work your upper and lower body at the same time with the kettle bell and this makes the workout challenging. When I finish this workout I feel like I have really did something. I will continue to use this one 2 to 3 times a week. - posted by Crystal on 10/1/2008 |
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