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Yesterday morning my knees were great, this morning I wake up to limping and hobbling just like last week. So, after some thought, I realized that most of the new poses I added to my yoga a couple of weeks ago involved kneeling - duh - I guess I didn’t consider that. So today’s yoga cut out all the kneeling poses and I’ll see how my knees feel tomorrow.
Cleda, I am excited about getting my kettlebell. I found Tracy Reifkind’s blog and read through her entire archive. I’ve been following people she mentions, and my exposure to the kettlebell culture grows. I’ve also watched many of youtube’s kettlebell stuff; the range of topics on youtube is amazing! You want to tell me some of your kettlebell routines? And, how are your hands? All the blogs I’ve read talk of lots of hand wear and tear; it seems to be some kind of badge of honor. I read on dragondoor’s forum that if someone HAD to wear gloves because of a skin condition, they supposed it was alright, but never just to keep your hands undamaged! what kind of weird logic is that?
I don’t wear arm guards either for the snatches and banging the forearm.
I actually took a workshop, as I do all my work with videos and I wanted to be sure my form is right.
I use a lot of dvds. (It takes the thinking out for me....)
But I also have a couple of books that are good, that help to breakdown routines and how to combine the exercises.
I’m just not real creative.
One is “Get in the Best Shape of Your LIfe” (Complete Guide to Kettlebell Exercises and Training) (Spiral-bound)
by Lisa Shaffer. It’s available at Amazon.com. Kinda pricey for what it is, but it is a great guide. I guard mine !!!
Another is Pavel’s book: Enter the Kettlebell.
Ok, I need to read through Tracy Reifkind’s blog. I’ve not heard of her. (should I be embarrassed here????)
I do have the gym boss and highly recommend it. That’s the timer. I do like that kettlebells often go by time and not reps. It’s a go at my own pace.
Most importantly ... I don’t overdo .... it’s get in, get out and that’s it.
I even wrote to the instructor of the workshop and explained I just don’t have a lot of time. . . . He (gave me permission?) said it’s ok, do a few basics!!! and that’s the beauty of kettlebells. . .
Kettlebells are amazing. (she says as she sits here SORE from this morning’s workout!) A little go a longgggggg way!
Knees are feeling a bit better today, so I’m hoping that I fixed this particular issue.
Thanks for all the great info Cleda! I don’t know that you should know who Tracy is. I found her blog and identified with her. She lost over 100 pounds, and she also was dealing with an eating disorder much like mine; her blog was very insightful and helpful to me. She’s become “the queen of swing” in the community I found. The place I bought it from didn’t give me a tracking number, it’s driving me crazy. I’m hoping it comes soon.
Hope your kettlebell comes tomorrow and that your knees continue to get better. I’ll try to remember to use the kettlebell at the gym tomorrow just because it’s there and I haven’t used it in a while.
I have a feeling I should go back and read more of Tracy’s blog!
And maybe get off my butt and go do some kettlebells and stretching before work.
Heck—they only take a few minutes and I sure would feel better for the day!
I have assorted sizes from 10 lbs. to 16 kg!
Although my 10 lbers (a pair I have!) are pretty much useless ....
I do use my 15 lbers, my 20 lbers, and my 12 kg one the most!
I’ve been resting my back since Thursday; it feels much better today. I’m hoping to be able to start my kettlebell tomorrow. It’s been very frustrating, I got it the day I hurt my back...sigh… I’ll let you know how I like the 12 K. From what I’ve read, I can get by with a 12 K and a 16 K. That’s what I’m hoping for anyway. I’ll let you know how I do with the 12 tomorrow…
I haven’t had any binges this week; I’ve been very controlled. Unfortunately, I still haven’t lost anything. sigh…
Good job the controlled eating. Once you can add working out with the kettlebells you should see the scale start to move again. Take it slow as you start on your new program and let you body adjust. I’ve never used kettlebells but they look tough. Good luck!!
One word of caution Deb: Make sure you have your hip thrust down pat when you start with the 12k.
I only caution you because I’ve read of many people who have had lower back issues when they start with the kettlebells.
I would hate to see you get your back feeling better only to hurt it again. :-(
One of the reasons I decided to give kettlebells a try was because they were hardcore! I am going to take it slow Catherine, to be sure! I have heard about the hip snap and back pain, so I was and will be careful, Cleda! I only did 10 minutes (10 2-handed swings, rest until I could breath [shows how hardcore they are!]) Right now my arms are very tired after just that little bit! Cool!!
Deb, I think your description of the kettlebells as “hardcore” is a bit more accurate than Bree’s of “fun.” I’ve only tried the 8K but I have to concentrate to make sure I keep it under control at all times and don’t wrench my back, etc. . . .
I love kettlebells. I often add a few swings and exercises on after working out.
Yesterday, I was doing this stupid one. . . “hot potato” ... he did 4 mins., alternating 30 seconds of 2 handed swings and 30 seconds of hot potato for 4 minutes. I thought it was the stupidest exercise, what was it working?????
Well, by nighttime my shoulders were talking to me and I could then tell you what muscles “hot potato” worked! And I was only using a 20 lb. kettlebell!
I survived yesterday’s kettlebells unscathed, so I decided to do it again today! I can tell you I can feel the muscles it worked, my shoulders, thighs and gluts aren’t exactly sore, but I do indeed feel it. Today I did 5 sets of 15 2-handed swings, so a bit more than yesterday; that is 50 swings yesterday to 75 today. The biggest issue I can foresee is figuring out the math of this!
There is a rumor we might be going to Madeline Island tomorrow, of course depending on how Randy feels and the weather and who knows what else...so I thought I’d get in my workout today, just in case. Today is 46 with a threat of rain. Without the rain that would be ideal traveling weather!
Hey Deb --- another good thing about kettlebells is, you can go by TIME and not reps.
That’s one of the best things for me .... just focus on a minute or two and alternate .....
One handed swing, alternating swings, two-handed swings .....
Of course, I am a counter ... but it can become obsessisive!
what kind of weird logic is that?
bummer…
Kudos to you for the 12 Kg kettlebell!!!
I am going to take it slow Catherine, to be sure! I have heard about the hip snap and back pain, so I was and will be careful, Cleda! I only did 10 minutes (10 2-handed swings, rest until I could breath [shows how hardcore they are!]) Right now my arms are very tired after just that little bit! Cool!!
