Showing posts with label Kettlebells. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kettlebells. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Caveman Training
I recently started a new workout program and in that program I have mentioned that my cardio largely consists of something called Caveman training. I briefly described how it works but I wanted to post some videos just to give you guys a better understanding of it.
Video #1:
Caveman training can basically consist of anything you want, but it is generally sport specific and includes explosive moments. Generally you will do 5 minute rounds. I started with 3 rounds but will eventually work my way up to 5. You can mix up the exercises you do in each round or complete the same ones over again, it's all up to you and what you want to do. This built in variety helps keep things from becoming boring.
Video #2:
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Review: Bob Harper Kettlebells
I'll just start out by saying that I am a big fan of these kettlebells. When looking for a kettlebell there are a few things you want to find out about before purchasing, such as the weight, the grip and the comfort.
The weight you will have to decide on for yourself but with the grip you want to make sure you can fit both of your hands into it with a comfortable about of space. Many kettlebell exercises can be done with one hand but many others needs both. A major problem I have found with many kettlebells is that the handle is narrow or oddly shaped and both hands will not fit inside of it, making it useless or dangerous to perform any two handed moves. These kettlebells are wide enough and perfectly shaped to be comfortable.
As an added bonus, these kettlebells have a nice coated on them to protect your floors and make it comfortable to hold. They also, unlike every other kettlebell I have seen, are not in the shape of a ball but rather has a curved midsection on both sides. This curved midsection allows the kettlebell to conform to your forearm when it lands which is a nice added feature. Each kettlebell also comes with a DVD showing some of the techniques you can perform with a kettlebell.
Though these kettlebells are a little more pricey than some of the other ones out there I feel they are better designed and nicer looking (and feeling). I highly recommend this kettlebell for anyone interested in adding new life to their workouts.
Bob Harper Kettlebell: 3.5 out of 4 stars
The weight you will have to decide on for yourself but with the grip you want to make sure you can fit both of your hands into it with a comfortable about of space. Many kettlebell exercises can be done with one hand but many others needs both. A major problem I have found with many kettlebells is that the handle is narrow or oddly shaped and both hands will not fit inside of it, making it useless or dangerous to perform any two handed moves. These kettlebells are wide enough and perfectly shaped to be comfortable.
As an added bonus, these kettlebells have a nice coated on them to protect your floors and make it comfortable to hold. They also, unlike every other kettlebell I have seen, are not in the shape of a ball but rather has a curved midsection on both sides. This curved midsection allows the kettlebell to conform to your forearm when it lands which is a nice added feature. Each kettlebell also comes with a DVD showing some of the techniques you can perform with a kettlebell.
Though these kettlebells are a little more pricey than some of the other ones out there I feel they are better designed and nicer looking (and feeling). I highly recommend this kettlebell for anyone interested in adding new life to their workouts.
Bob Harper Kettlebell: 3.5 out of 4 stars
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