Hi, I’m a female newbie. I have the Enter the Kettlebell book and DVD and an 18 pound kettlebell and a 26 pound kettlebell. I’m confused. Why are there only 2 exercises in the program minimum? That doesn’t sound like... [
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My mother is 57 years old. She was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She needs to lose a lot of weight (approximately 20-30 lbs to get her blood sugar to drop, and 60 lbs to be really fit). She... [
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I'm planning to buy a kettlebell but I am wondering which size would be best for me, the 35lb or 53lb size. I am 6'2 240lbs and worry that the 35lb kettlebell would not be enough because I usually use... [
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I've been talking about kettlebells for a long time and I have to honestly tell you that I've never seen an offer like this come from these guys. Dragon Door was the first to bring kettlebells to the U.S. and... [
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Pavel has just released both book and DVD versions of his brand new Enter The Kettlebell. This is meant to be an update and replacement of the now classic Russian Kettlebell Challenge, which is now 5 years old. Kettlebell training... [
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Recently Dragondoor.com came out with a package deal: The Russian Kettlebell Quick-Start Kit. It is available in different versions for men and women, and for the ladies it's available with three different kettlebell sizes depending on your current fitness level.... [
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Hello everyone. I've lurked around here (the Dragondoor Forum) for the past few weeks and now have some questions I need answered before I spend some hard earned cash. I already have the Power to the People book and Relax... [
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I find it funny how people react to the price of a kettlebell. Their eyes usually get wide and their mouth opens a bit, as if to say "Are you kidding?" I think their reaction is due to the fact... [
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I'm going to buy some kettlebells but I have a few questions... What kind of exercises do you do with kettle bells? What size to get? I do have some strength and I'm afraid I'll outgrow the 36lb size quickly.... [
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Pavel, I have your kettlebell video and have made my own makeshift kettlebells. My main objective is to build some upper body mass. What type of routine would you recommend for putting some beef on the upper body with kettlebells?... [
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This is what I've come up with in an attempt to ease into the program... Three days per week: - Military Press 3-5 sets of 3-5 reps - Cleans 3-5 sets of 10-15 reps - One-arm Swings 3-5 sets of... [
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I've received my Russian Kettlebell Challenge video and have already watched it twice, but I have no clue how to proceed as far as a program or routine is concerned. I have read a few posts about using ladders and... [
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Do some of the kettlebell exercises require two kettlebells of the same weight? Click Here for Answer... [
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Can dumbbells be used for the Russian Kettlebell Challenge without any loss of efectiveness or other benefit? Click Here for Answer... [
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Pavel, I have been doing the routines from your kettlebell video & have been getting outstanding results. I would like to know what makes kettlebell training any more effective than doing the same exercises with dumbells? What are some of... [
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I am considering the kettlebell book and/or video. I believe I read that beginners do not need to start with a kettlebell, rather just a dumbell. Is this true or should I order the kettlebell immediately? I am not in... [
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I just got my 1 pood kettlebell the other day and I love it. My doctor told me a while ago that I could lift weights as long as I stuck to the 3x15 rep scheme with light weights and... [
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How would the comrades suggest one sequence kettlebell purchases, assuming you start with a 16kg kettle bell? In other words, start with a 16, then buy a second 16, then a 24, then a second 24? Or do the comrades... [
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I don't have the space or the money right now to purchase kettlebells. Can kettle bell workouts be modified to incorporate dumbbells instead? I've found doing the Bear program is putting on some size, but I really would rather get... [
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I am curious about the contents of the Russian Kettlebell Challenge book vs. the video or DVD. I understand that the scientific "proof" of the benefits of kettle bell lifting are not entirely known. Given that, I'm curious as to... [
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I've had great success with PTP (Power to the People) but I was considering a kettlebell or dumbbell snatch program to shed some holiday pounds. How effective is this for trimming a waistline? I've had some knee problems including a... [
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Does Dragondoor offer 3 sizes of kettlebells for us to progress with or can anyone regardless of strength use all 3 sizes? In other words, if I'm already pretty strong should I just get the 72 pounders or should I... [
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I'm just wondering since I live in England so i can't get kettlebells is it worth getting the kettlebell book as i will only be using dumbells. Click Here for Answer... [
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If you're thinking of buying kettlebells, books, videos, or DVD, here you will find a summary of what's available as far as kettlebells for sale. Without a doubt, the undisputed place for buying kettlebells in the USA is Dragondoor.com. Dragon... [
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I can see why people call these things "Evil"!! I only have the smallest "weenie weight" kettlebell, and it was rough. Just doing 20 swings left me quite breathless. I did 25 minutes worth of various exercises, including the Military... [
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