Comments on: Stay Away! Four Reasons Why Kettlebells Are Definitely Not For You

By: Bejak

Bejak — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:23:53 +0000

Hi Guys
I just want to share my experience with kettlebells if I may.

I did olympic lifting for two years, before then staring in the mirror while working one muscle at a time. I have since moved on to kettlebell lifting, and damn is it hard. 1) I can feel my cardio going through the roof 2) It is benefiting my basketball more ways then any other exercise I have ever done 3)It is absolutely challenging. 4) it is convenient.

live in denial see if we care?

By: z

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:52:49 +0000

its sad that the humor in this article was lost on some of you. think it over in your tanning bed while you sip your muscle milk and take your zma, maybe ask yourself.. what would jay cutler do?

having done both kettlebells and traditional weight training it is my honest opinion that kettlebells consistently produce better, and more functional, results much quicker.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:30:55 +0000

Toni, It was kind of a pun on why Kettlebells are actually amazing for you. Sorry you didn’t catch that =\

By: Toni

Toni — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:00:23 +0000

This article was well-written but that being said, I have to respectfully disagree with you, Josh. Sorry. I’m a female in her late 30s who has had two children. My stomach has always been a source of disappointment for me. I took up strength training with kettlebells and noticed within the first two weeks that my lower abs (which have been soft since my last pregnancy in 2006) have dramatically tightened. My abs are also starting to become more visible which is nice side benefit. I’m at my ideal weight: 119 lbs. at 5’6″ tall. I’m also using a 15 lb. kettlebell which is challenging enough for me at this point. And yes, I’m also a jogger and devotee of pilates/yoga. Kettlebells combined with the other things I’m doing has made all the difference for me personally. I think everyone is different so therefore their results with kettlebells are unique to them.

By: Onikaze

Onikaze — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:34:27 +0000

Way to take the high road, guys. The point to fitness is to do what you enjoy, what challenges you, and what helps you develop. Whether it’s kettlebells, running, free weights, or whatever, there is no panacea… no superior method. One method’s devotees talking smack about another method’s group just makes the ones talking look bad.

Not to mention lines like “I can reasonably expect you to remain at the same weights forever while I move up and up and up” are just ignorant. It’s called “progression.” Whether it’s in reps or weight, any person intelligently planning out their progression goals will make gains. Likewise, anyone not putting thought into their workouts – be it weights, cardio, bodyweight, or kettlebells – will hit a plateau they cannot break through. The fundamentals of physical development are universal and not limited to kettlebells. Likewise, any workout can be done with dedicated focus, not just kettlebells. (You can zone out with kettlebells for that matter, too.) That focus is what separates the people making true progress versus the ones just spinning their wheels pointlessly.

I realize this article is done kind of tongue-in-cheek, but it’s making the same mistake of broad generalizations and mindless stereotyping of non-kettlebell users as the gym rats make of folks using the kettlebells. The “curlbros” will naturally laugh at anything other than big weights and big guns, but I’d like to think gireviks would be able to rise above petty wang-waving.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:34:33 +0000

Yes – you are correct. Kettlebells are not for you.

Yes – the kettlebell is the only way to get bigger, stronger and look better.

People who lift weights are such suckers. The kettlebell will prevent weak minded people from quitting after two weeks. It is a Christmas miracle!

Fitness fads are for clowns. Always have been and always will be. Success will come from your mind and heart – not the exercise. If you think the kettlebell is some kind of workout miracle – keep using it.

PS – talk all you want – it is cheap. Spend two hours in the gym with me. You will run back to your kettlebell after 30 minutes.

By: DD

DD — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:21:45 +0000

I’ve been doing a kettlebell class for 6 months and I’ve seen a big difference in my shape and strength.
I’ve seen people who go to the gym walk out half way through the class as they have no stamina.

Its hard work, but worth it.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:56:55 +0000

When I am doing my 200+ x 24kgs (notice I did not convert to pounds to make it seem heavier)single arm overhead snatches in 10 minutes, I’ll be thinkng of your one rep with 181kg deadlift with both hands. If you think 200+ reps is easy – please send in a video and let us have a laugh when we see your face at 30 reps

By: Mr. Barbell

Mr. Barbell — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:01:53 +0000

When I’m deadlifting my 400 lb. barbell I’ll be thinking about you deadlifting your 400 lb. kettlebell (sorry I didn’t do the metric conversion)

By: Mike Eves

Mike Eves — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:34:23 +0000

Hi Josh:
Great post – love it.

I have also experienced similar results and would recommend that no one else tries kettlebells too. Stick to walking on a treadmills, cross trainers, electronic ab toning vibration machines and calf raises. Far better – he he.