Kettlebells?

RE: Kettlebells?

Former Member — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:48:27 GMT

I saw a report on the German swim team and how they do CrossFit type of dryland training, including kettlebells.

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Paul Smith — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:41:43 GMT

We do "surf" training with them. Underwater Rock Running - YouTube We have also done it towing parachutes, buckets, etc. Best distance covered so far is 50yds!

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Former Member — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:36:57 GMT

Thanks for the feedback. We'll have some kettlebell exercises for folks to consider in an upcoming issue of SWIMMER!

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orca1946 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:58:39 GMT

That's where I see them, with Bob on biggest loser. I have not tried them, maybe i should!

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jodiintexas — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMT

I have been using them for about 4 months approx. 3 times a week and love them. I am doing KettleWorx and 2 different Bob Harper DVDs -- I use 10 and 15lbs and the workouts are heavy on the cardio side. I have noticed that my core is much stronger and I am swimming faster.

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Glenn — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:37:21 GMT

I use them for one exercise in my dryland routine. I do step ups onto a 30" high platform while holding 26KG kettlebells. I think it is a good quad builder set.

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funkyfish — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:46:25 GMT

There used to be a pair of 35lb ones at the gym for about two years, but the owner of the pair took them back to his home gym (it's a hospital gym, and the owner of the kettlebells works at the hospital). While they were there I liked using them, and did the following 3 exercises: Standing one-arm shoulder press (with weight above the handle) Kettlebell Swings Kettlebell Windmill Didn't do a whole routine with them (there are many more exercises in addition to the ones I listed), but it was fun to lift/do something different. Also, I don't know how much, if any, they helped with my swimming, but again, it was something different to do. A few years ago I entertained the idea of getting a pair to keep at home, but I guess I lost interest…plus, it would mean I'd have to grow my handlebar mustache out again. :D