Kris 78 Posted October 7, 2011 I have been in an exercise rut -- mostly walking-jogging, with a weekly zumba class thrown in -- so basically my exercising has been all cardio and no strength training. I have known for while I need to be doing strength training but kept putting it off. I finally ordered Kettlenetics from Amazon.com to switch up my workouts and build in some strength training along with cardio. It is a 2 pack DVD set with a 4 lb. kettlebell. The workout is amazing. The first workout I did was just the introductory moves, which I did after doing a different cardio workout. At the time I thought it was a good workout but nothing to break a sweat over, but the next morning when I woke up my inner thighs were SORE and I felt a lot of muscles I hadn't felt in a long time. I did the full 40 minute cardio workout today and was DRENCHED with sweat. I am feeling it in my muscles already which means tomorrow I will probably be walking around like my 99 year old grandma. I also had a very surprising and gratifying 3.6 lb. weight loss this week. I am sure at least part of it is due to this video. I am 9 months out so my sleeve and incision sites have been long healed; I would not advise anyone who is newly sleeved (probably less than 3 months out) to try this video because some of the moves may stress your incision sites. But if you are looking for a new exercise routine to make you feel your muscles, and you don't like going to a gym to hit the weight machines, I highly recommend this workout. Now if I could only look like the instructor (this teensy little lady named Michelle Khai who has the most amazing body EVAH) ... not gonna happen, but just watching her is inspiring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coops 1,790 Posted October 7, 2011 I too like the kettle bells... we occasionally use them at my boxing gym, I agree; they are a fab aid to a work out and really do use the whole body's muscles. Good for you to get them at home... keep up the good work and I am positive you will continue to see the inches decrease...=] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 78 Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement, Coops! I read in another thread that you had a bad muscle injury ... is it any better? I hope so!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coops 1,790 Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement, Coops! I read in another thread that you had a bad muscle injury ... is it any better? I hope so!!! Hey... yeah much better thank you... back to work now and today was the first day for over two weeks without any pain, pulling or twitching. I am going back to my oesteopath Tues and hoping she is gonna give me the ok to back to the gym... boy have I missed it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 78 Posted October 8, 2011 Hey... yeah much better thank you... back to work now and today was the first day for over two weeks without any pain, pulling or twitching. I am going back to my oesteopath Tues and hoping she is gonna give me the ok to back to the gym... boy have I missed it! Great news, so glad to hear it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indymom 132 Posted October 8, 2011 Was it expensive? I saw the kettlebells at the store and they were REALLY pricey . . . I've heard it's a good workout though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 78 Posted October 9, 2011 Was it expensive? I saw the kettlebells at the store and they were REALLY pricey . . . I've heard it's a good workout though. It costs $30 on Amazon, which includes the whole shebang (2 DVDs, a 4 lb. kettlebell, and a little book on eating healthy and a sample yucky diet plan which I totally ignored). Here is the link if you are interested: http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Kettlenetics-Slim-Tone-Kit/dp/B001EQW8W2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1318127780&sr=1-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindyslosingit 10 Posted October 24, 2011 I saw an infomercial for kettle bell workout on T.V. one day but they wanted way too much for it. So I bought a set of Kettlebells at Academy sports fairly cheap and just do what I can try to conjur up on my own. But I just looked up on youtube and they have several kettlebell workouts. Looking forward to getting my workout on with these ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldydrgnkpr 49 Posted October 24, 2011 Agreed that between cardio and weight training you can get to goal. I do zumba 2 nights a week. (the instructor is going to 3 nights a week in Nov.) I walk 2 miles two days a week and then I do kettlebell for 20 minutes on the days I walk. I pretty much do my own thing with the weights, you can do your own routine. I watched several workouts on youtube and pretty much formulated my own. I am hoping to be at goal by end of year. Deb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites