Comments on: Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Kettlebell Training

By: Phil Pearce

Phil Pearce — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:02 +0000

I like number two the most, full movement exercises. Awesome fun

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Sandy, Laura & Jerry – Yep, kettlebells are definitely a worthy investment, given the versatility and durability they offer. Thanks for your perspective!

Fred – You are so kind. And I hear you’re becoming quite a Kettlebell Beast yourself, my friend! Keep up the good work!!

Julie – I’m so psyched that you are trying kettlebell training!! I can’t wait to hear how you like it!!

Cath – Yay!! I’m so excited for you to try kettlebells!! I’ll bet you are going to get hooked!!

Josh – Thanks, Man! Your comments always mean a lot.

By: Josh Hanagarne

Josh Hanagarne — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:57:49 +0000

Right on all counts. Bravo!

By: Cath

Cath — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:35:51 +0000

Funny… those are also my top 5 reasons to TRY kettlebells!
I’m working on it! That70sgrl will be a KB newbie by the end of this month!
I’m going to forward this post on to some friends who aren’t convinced.

By: Jerry Borrero

Jerry Borrero — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:25 +0000

People like to say KBs are expensive, but are they? I let my Big Box Gym membership expire six months ago an have yet to look back. If you add up all the monthly charges I’ve avoided, you can buy a nice set of KBs!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:09 +0000

That’s a really really good point about kettlebells being economical. Lots of people (me included!) cringe at the price of a quality bell, but when you consider that the darn things last forever and you don’t need very many of them, they’re truly a steal. Right now I’ve got an 8 kg and a 12 kg, and I’ve got a 16 kg on order. I’d like to get another 8 and another 12 so I can begin incorporating some double kettlebell lifts, but once I’ve got those I don’t anticipate needing more for a long, long time.

Dumbbells and plate weights may be a little cheaper pound for pound, but you need a lot more of them to get a decent workout. You also need a bench and a squat rack, and the room to store all that equipment. It ends up being a very expensive choice for a home exerciser, though it may not seem so at first.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:34:02 +0000

This is why I don’t run steady state anymore because it’s not fun. I can’t wait to get my kettlebell so I can be included in all this fun. ; )

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:31:42 +0000

Hey Sarah! Terrific post from my favorite blonde “beast”!

You really nailed it! Before training with Sandy Sommer, I would have been very ’skeptical’ about buying into the five reasons you mentioned…and I would have been completely WRONG!
Great points, Sarah! All 100% on target…BULLSEYE!
(I LOVE #4: I’m still in the “Whee” stage…)

Thanks for posting this! Great stuff!
-F.

By: Sandy Sommer, RKC

Sandy Sommer, RKC — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:22:35 +0000

Excellent post! With so many of us busy I don’t think that there is a better bang for the buck if you will. Have a great 4th!