 Love this work out DVD |
| Review Date: July 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: HorseAteMyMoney, Sunny, FL United States |
I just love this DVD. I used to hate working out, now it's fun. It's easy to follow along, there are 30 second breaks between each rep (time for a quick sip of water, chance to catch your breath, or a super fast run to the potty) and it's consistent (she works the body the same number of times on the right as on the left, and counts properly - 8 is 8, 9 is 9, so on). Other tapes have been boring and inconsistent. I have Pavel's DVD and HATE it for that very reason. Pavel is condisending and inconsistent, plus they require additional equipment (two kettlebells, a stool, etc).
This DVD allows the beginner and intermediate to get a good workout, plus teaches the basic moves necessary to then go on and create your own workout. As you move up the kettlebell weights, you find that this work out keeps you progressing, but even with a low weight, you immediately feel better, and see results in short order. I have ordered this DVD for my mother and my daughter. They both love it too. |
Don't be fooled by Sarah Lurie's cute smile. This is an amazing workout
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| Review Date: October 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Sam I Am, San Rafael, CA |
Don't be fooled by Sarah Lurie's cute smile. This is an amazing workout.
I just got a kettlebell and was looking for a instructional/workout video to help me get started. After watching alot of web videos with poor production values and reading the amazon reviews of other kettlebell videos, I purchased Volume 1 & 2 of the Kettlebells, the Iron Core way.
The videos are professional and well edited into foundation exercises and circuit. The exercises are demonstrated with attention to proper form. The circuit is straight forward with rests between exercises and it is a great workout.
I highly recommend. |
Perfect workout!
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| Review Date: July 31, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Kim, jersey shore |
| Sarah leads so well, the exercises are great, and kettle bells are a great tool! Her instructions are precise and you always know exactly what to do. i highly recommend all of her workouts! |
a good intro to HIIT (high intensity interval training) with kb's
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| Review Date: September 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. C. Noebel, California |
I've read the reviews here; obviously some folks don't understand the principles behind interval training. The alternating periods of explosive movement coupled with rest periods is a more effective fat loss and cardio conditioning tool. Period. Look on the internet.
I have a ton of kettlebell dvds from really good instructors, and I have three bells, 18 lbs, 26 lbs and 36 lbs. I find this DVD the perfect beginner, standby and getting-back-to-basics DVD. When I havent' worked out for a while, I go back to this. When I'm out of shape, I just do one round of Volume 1. When I'm in good shape, I do both rounds and then alternate those days with two rounds from Volume 2.
Poor Sarah's voice is a bit jarring, but she is a wonderful instructor, and she pays meticulous attention to form, which is crucial to getting maximum benefits from this workout.
I have a heart rate monitor I use to measure the efficacy of my workouts - even at resting I don't' drop below my minimum fat burning zone, and i stay near the top of this zone while doing the exercises. Once or twice I've gotten the alarm to go off by being too high. If you are using good form, this is a very tough and condensed workout - classic interval training. If a 30 second (only) pause is 'boring' certain reviewers, then they should stick with steady state cardio. Running, for example. This is a very, very good DVD for a very good price, and I find that it serves a number of purposes in my huge DVD exercise collection.
I do suggest buying TWO different weight kettlebells for women; I use a heavier bell for swings and squats, and need a slightly lighter one (though not really anymore) for overhead presses and snatches and such.
Highly recommended for its non-intimidating approach. |
DVD great for the beginner
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| Review Date: January 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bellbuckle's Moonpiegirl, |
I just bought the 10 lb kettlebell and the DVD. The video is very easy to follow, and just gets down to it without a lot of fluff talk. I personally like that aspect when you are going to be using a DVD over and over again. I think the video is done in a very straight logical way. I am 57 year old woman and out of shape at the moment, but I think that this is doable. One can really get your lungs going and the heart rate up fast with this. There is a total of 3 complete circuts. I am going to have to build up to complete those. IF you are an out of shape lady, I would recommend the ten pound weight to start out with. IT is the beginning of a new year, and I have a new vision for health. I think this is help.
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