Kettlebell classes

billyhead

Ok. I am reasonably fit and lean 6ft and 11.5 stone. I was thinking of taking a course in Kettlebells to lose the excess fat on the body. The classes are 1 hour long. The reason I am posting this is because I was wondering has anyone else done Kettle bell classes and if so how did you find them. Are they beneficial in terms of a good workout etc?

thehamo

billyhead wrote: »

Ok. I am reasonably fit and lean 6ft and 11.5 stone. I was thinking of taking a course in Kettlebells to lose the excess fat on the body. The classes are 1 hour long. The reason I am posting this is because I was wondering has anyone else done Kettle bell classes and if so how did you find them. Are they beneficial in terms of a good workout etc?

I did one before. I can safely say it was one of the toughest workouts I've ever done. Couldn't walk for about a week after. Only reason I didn't keep up was a bad back. Highly recommended and all other factors considering (diet, amount of fat to loose etc,) it should melt it off

billyhead

thehamo wrote: »

I did one before. I can safely say it was one of the toughest workouts I've ever done. Couldn't walk for about a week after. Only reason I didn't keep up was a bad back. Highly recommended and all other factors considering (diet, amount of fat to loose etc,) it should melt it off

Thanks the hamo for the info. I suffer occasional lower back pain from a slipped disc a year ago. It comes and goes. Would this be a problem in terms of taking part in the sessions i.e the pain will be too much?

thehamo

wouldnt imagine but dont hold me to that! My back was the same two herniated discs. I went when my back was bad and I found the class ok. But other things kept me out. It depends on where you go and how good the instructor is. If you're taught correct and shown the proper form and way to swing the kb, you should be ok. But that said, who am I to say you'l be ok if ya get me. I can only speak on my own experience:)

KathleenMcCabe

I've heard very good reports about the kettlebell fitness classes run in the wild geese academy. They do both lunchtime and evening classes and also run weekend workshops from time to time. They're a good bunch of guys. http://www.wildgeesema.com/kettlebell.html

Burkatron

KathleenMcCabe wrote: »

I've heard very good reports about the kettlebell fitness classes run in the wild geese academy. They do both lunchtime and evening classes and also run weekend workshops from time to time. They're a good bunch of guys. http://www.wildgeesema.com/kettlebell.html

+1 Dave Hedges is a very knowledgeable coach & a great teacher!

_Beau_

I have a couple of Pavel books that I could e-mail you. Shoot me a pm if you'd like me to send them to you.

Regarding classes, I would consider them a waste of money - unless you feel that having to attend a class might ensure that you keep it up.

Whatever suits your needs best, go with it. Personally, I prefer to workout at home.

metamorphosis

Wild geese is very good. Go to someone who is a COACH rather than just a plain old instructor. Especially with your back. Dave would coach you throw the movement. Something like a basic double arm swing requires the hips but you will see a lot of people letting their arms do all the work. Untrained eye will not really pick this up so stay away from Kbell classes in the likes of big commercial gyms