For some of our homebody comrades, those super short on time, or those who can't afford a gym consistently, I'd highly recommend going with 1 or 2 kettlebells, at least as another option to start out or if you don't have access to a full gym. Due to their shape, the variety of exercises they provide give you the ability to hit just about every part of your body with a single piece of equipment.
I've been lifting for years and can't believe I haven't tried them sooner. They are literally so fucking fun; like, the concept of having fun WHILE working out is so foreign to me...usually I like the DOMS feeling after lifting, but don't get a whole lot of enjoyment while I'm working out other than the pump and the music. With kettlebells that's different, it's this awesome flow. Been doing kb sport style and am obsessed. It's actually got me excited about lifting again since I started like 10 years ago.
Anyway, I'd recommend a minimum of 1 or 2 KBs (one "lightweight", one "heavyweight" - these are relative to your strength), around 8kg - 12kg for beginners (adjustable ones exist too), and foam flooring (those puzzle mats at 1/2 inch thickness are fine). That's it. I workout barefoot lol. There are plenty of form and intro tutorial videos on youtube, and you can post form checks to :reddit-logo: /r/kettlebell. At the moment that community is super chill, supportive and chud free as far as I've seen. I personally use a competition kettlebell and am working to get a fancy adjustable one, but they're not necessary. For guidance and workouts I use Lebe Stark videos and Joe Daniel's program, which overlap in a lot of ways, though the former is kbsport style. Lebe Stark has hundreds of workout classes he put out for free, so I don't really do anything for programming, other than my plan of gradually moving up in weight.
I'm still a kb beginner but me know if you have any other questions. They've been amazing for me during this covid hellscape and I hope they can help my comrades too
Great write up!
For some of our homebody comrades, those super short on time, or those who can't afford a gym consistently, I'd highly recommend going with 1 or 2 kettlebells, at least as another option to start out or if you don't have access to a full gym. Due to their shape, the variety of exercises they provide give you the ability to hit just about every part of your body with a single piece of equipment.
I've been lifting for years and can't believe I haven't tried them sooner. They are literally so fucking fun; like, the concept of having fun WHILE working out is so foreign to me...usually I like the DOMS feeling after lifting, but don't get a whole lot of enjoyment while I'm working out other than the pump and the music. With kettlebells that's different, it's this awesome flow. Been doing kb sport style and am obsessed. It's actually got me excited about lifting again since I started like 10 years ago.
Anyway, I'd recommend a minimum of 1 or 2 KBs (one "lightweight", one "heavyweight" - these are relative to your strength), around 8kg - 12kg for beginners (adjustable ones exist too), and foam flooring (those puzzle mats at 1/2 inch thickness are fine). That's it. I workout barefoot lol. There are plenty of form and intro tutorial videos on youtube, and you can post form checks to :reddit-logo: /r/kettlebell. At the moment that community is super chill, supportive and chud free as far as I've seen. I personally use a competition kettlebell and am working to get a fancy adjustable one, but they're not necessary. For guidance and workouts I use Lebe Stark videos and Joe Daniel's program, which overlap in a lot of ways, though the former is kbsport style. Lebe Stark has hundreds of workout classes he put out for free, so I don't really do anything for programming, other than my plan of gradually moving up in weight.
I'm still a kb beginner but me know if you have any other questions. They've been amazing for me during this covid hellscape and I hope they can help my comrades too
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