![]() ![]() There are also online videos ( and ) that can demonstrate proper form. If you are looking to try out kettlebells, I would not recommend this DVD – I would recommend trying one from a RKC-certified instructor first to learn form (Lauren Brooks, Sarah Lurie, Art of Strength among others). Out of both workouts, I liked Level 1 more but I found you really have to ignore what they are doing (except for verbal cues) so you can focus on proper form. It is also about controlling the kettlebell as opposed to it controlling you and you can see in the workout that the kettlebell is swinging around for some moves like snatches (which will end up banging your wrists and forearms) instead of it being a more controlled motion. With kettlebells, it is about momentum and hip movements which sometimes requires a heavier kettlebell and in this workout, you will have to use a lighter one starting out just based on the amount of reps. I do know proper form for some moves so I thought it wouldn’t be an issue but I found the speed of the workout and watching them was causing me to lose form in few cases. Some exercises do have Jillian’s influence and I don’t mind that as much but if you are looking for a more traditional kettlebell workout or are used to the RKC style, you will be disappointed. There is a tutorial included on the DVD but it doesn’t really go over in detail about form for all the exercises included. In some cases, she is offering proper form tips but it is not being demonstrated. ![]() There are different styles and variations of kettlebell exercises but Jillian and the background exercises don’t always have good form with some moves. I know there has been controversy over this workout from the kettlebell folks about improper form and I would have to agree. I didn’t particularly care for this workout that much. Some of the moves in this one seem more like you are using the kettlebell as a weight and/or have Jillian’s twist on them. The Level 2 workout is similar but it has more challenging moves and departs a little (in my opinion) from the traditional exercises a little (or at least the ones I am more familiar with – I am by no means a kettlebell expert!). It is a high repetition workout as you are performing as many reps as you can within a certain amount of time. The Level 1 workout contains traditional kettlebell exercises such as swings, clean and press, turkish getups and snatches among others. There are three circuits in total in each workout. Both workouts use the circuit-style format in which 3 exercises are performed back-to-back and then the circuit is repeated again at a faster pace. The other exerciser is showing more advanced moves when appropriate. ![]() This workout also includes a modifier who is using a dumbbell instead of a kettlebell if you don’t have kettlebells. You start with Level 1 and then progress to Level 2 for more of a challenge. Shred-It With Weights contains two 30-minute kettlebell workouts from Jillian Michaels. This workout is great if you are looking to strengthen and challenge your core. I also like that the moves work the entire core including the back which sometimes gets overlooked and even though it has a core-focus, you also get a cardio benefit from the moves as well. You also have the option of using a dumbbell for some exercises to increase the intensity. The floor work was also good and there are definitely some challenging exercises for the core (burpees, plank jacks, mountain climbers, etc.). ![]() I love standing core work and this one did not disappoint. It is core focused but it doesn’t have a dread factor or endless crunches or really crazy moves like some other core workouts. I was initially hesitant to try this DVD because of that but I’m glad I did because they are great workouts. I really like this workout and normally I run away very fast at the mention of any core work. Level 1 includes a balance between standing and floor work and Level 2 has a little more standing work. The circuit contains a variety of exercises including both standing and floor work. Both workouts contain one lengthy circuit where you learn the moves the first time around and then do the moves at a quicker pace and with more intensity the second time. There are two background exercises with one showing easier versions and the other showing more advanced versions. Like Jillian’s other workouts, you start with Level 1 and progress to Level 2 when you are ready for more of a challenge. 6 Week Six-Pack contains two 30-minute core-focused workouts. ![]()
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