The Kettlebell Way To Your Perfect Body Volume 1 DVD

I have recently completed P90X so I was already in good shape and I was looking for a way to keep fit that would not require as much of a time committment. After seeing all the news about how kettlebells develop functional fitness and combine cardio and strength training I was skeptical but decided to order this DVD. I have now been using it for over 1 month and its an amazing workout. Kettlebells are not cheap (an neither is this DVD) but its an investment that pays great dividends.

The moves are a little tricky initially, you should review the tutorial before starting this workout. A Kettlebell really makes you activate a lot of different muscles to stabilize it so its best to start off with a light weight or even a light dumbell until you get the movement patterns down. It also takes a few times through the workout until you know which weight is right for you. I bought 2 kettlebells; 25 lbs and 35 lbs and that is all I need for now.

I do this workout with a heart rate monitor and it burns over 700 calories in 45 minutes (at least for me). Do this workout 3 times a week and you will be in great shape!

I made the mistake of buying this DVD when I already had Art of Strength: Providence. This workout is completely the same, except now it''s led by two instructors and has tutorials for all the exercises. I figured "A New Providence" on the cover meant another workout at the same level.

So if you do not have AOS Providence, I recommend this DVD. If you already have Providence, skip it.

I actually alternate The Kettle Bell Way and Providence depending on my mood. The Kettlebell Way tends to be a little silly during the breaks as its almost like they''re trying to give you subliminal messages as random words like "Fitness" or "Strength" float across the screen, but it does have a lot more instruction than AOS Providence. Sometimes I just prefer AOS Providence''s outdoor setting.

The workout is phenomenal. Unlike other kettlebell workouts where you might repeat one or more rotations several times, this one takes you through an entire gauntlet of 15 (including the snatch challenge) exercises, each round lasting two minutes with a one minute break in between. There is never any repetition, so its great for getting a lot of variety. So what I do is try to get through as many as I can without taking extra breaks to gauge my fitness level.

Anthony (and Beth) certainly know their form too, so I can definitely recommend The Kettlebell Way Vol 1 or AOS Providence.

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I''m the kind of guy that''s been in and out of gyms my whole life and I''m sick of them. I''ve also been on a quest to find a great workout that nails cardio and strength training in a minimal amount of time. I invested in this DVD and a kettlebell and dumped my gym membership about 2 years ago and have never looked back. I spend 45 mins 2 or 3 times a weeks and I''ve never felt stronger. My golf game is better than ever. My tennis game is better than ever. I''m a 52 and have more strength and flexibility than I did when I was 20. This is truly a great workout and, (I''ve never said this about any workout), it truly changed everything for me. Beth and Anthony are great together and both are obviously committed to what they are doing. I''ve recommend this to many friends and they''ve all loved it. Dump the gym. Get a good Kettlebell. Get the workout DVD. Give it 3 months. Heck, give it a month. You''ll see a change in no time.

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(#1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER)I am a high intermediate exerciser (I work out 6-7 days per week) who is fairly new to kettlebells. I choose to purchase this DVD after practicing kettlebell moves with a dumbbell for awhile, purchasing an 8 kg kettlebell (this one: 8kg (18 lb) Vinyl Coated Kettlebell by Kaizen Athletic with DVD), and doing thorough research into what would best meet my needs. The DVD features Anthony Diluglio, a certified kettlebell trainer who is founder of Punch gyms and Art of Strength, and Beth Chamberlin, an actress and self-described kettlebell enthusiast.

The Main Menu on the DVD appears as follows:

*Introduction

*Tutorials

*Workout

*Links (Anthony''s & Beth''s web sites)

During the Introduction (about 5.5 minutes once the montage ends), Beth explains that she went to Anthony and asked him to create this DVD with her after she got great results from using kettlebells. She maintains that at age 44, she is in the best shape of her life, and she contends that it is the result of working with a 12-lb. kettlebell twice per week. Beth also notes that she is NOT a kettlebell expert and that her form may not always be perfect. Anthony appears briefly an the end of the intro to say that working with kettlebells is all about movement patterns, NOT about using weights.

The Tutorial segment is 29 minutes long and covers ALL of the moves in the workout (other kettlebell DVDs I''ve tried only teach some of the moves). Anthony breaks down each of the movements step-by-step, with Beth clearly displaying how to perform each step. During the workout itself, Anthony and Beth complete the moves in the same order, taking turns providing instruction. Rather than counting reps, each exercise is performed for two minutes, and you are encouraged to go at your own pace. Anthony uses a heavier kettlebell than Beth, and he shows more advanced variations for some of the exercises. Following each round, there is a 1-minute break prior to the start of the next exercise.

The workout also includes a 5-minute joint mobility warm-up. Anthony leads this segment, and he begins with a triple plane neck warm-up, turning the neck from side-to-side, lowering the head to either shoulder, and then moving the head up and down. This is followed by shoulder rolls with flexion/extension and a shoulder rotation move called the Egyptian. Anthony concludes this section with a hip flexor stretch.

I have listed the exercises for the workout below; a nice feature is that they are also listed in the DVD insert. However, I have added my own notes here.

Round 1: Swings

In the Tutorial, Anthony thoroughly breaks down the 2-arm swing. In the workout, however, he and Beth use 2-hand, 1-hand, and alternating swings.

Round 2: Cleans

These are performed in a 5-4-3-2-1 count pattern

Round 3: One Arm Chest Press (lying)

Round 4: Squats/Sumo Dead Lifts

Round 5: One Leg Dead Lift (hold kettlebell with both hands)

Round 6: Windmill into Overhead Squat (harder than it looks!)

Round 7: Clean and Press

Round 8: High Pull and Squat

Anthony tosses the kettlebell on these.

Round 9: Tactical Lunges

Round 10: Triple Crush

This is a combination bicep curl, overhead press, and triceps press.

Round 11: Figure 8 to Static Hold

This is another exercise that was harder than it looked, especially trying to keep up with Anthony & Beth''s fast pace.

Round 12: Seated Press

Round 13: One Arm Rows

Round 14: Abs

Pullover, Russian Twists, and Sicilian Crunches, each performed for 40 seconds.

Bonus: Snatch Test

3 minutes of as many snatches as you can do!

Although the DVD cover states "Total Fitness in 40 Minutes!", the actual total time for this workout with the Warm-Up (but excluding the Bonus) is just under 48 minutes long.

As noted above, I did this workout with my 8 kg (18 lb) kettlebell, and I found it to be quite challenging; I had to take rests within some of the exercise segments, not just in between. Given the excellent tutorial segment, I would recommend this DVD to someone new to kettlebell workouts IF that person was already and experienced exerciser. Another advantage to this workout is that it is specifically designed to be performed with just a single kettlebell. I am really glad I purchased this; I know it is a workout that I will be able to grow with, and I highly recommend it!

Edited 12/12/11: I''ve now purchased and would also recommend the second volume, Empire State: The Kettlebell Way to Your Perfect Body Volume 2

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Since Jan 2012, I have purchased several kettlebell training DVDs. The first time I watched this one (I always watch first and then try), I didnt'' think it was intense enough so set it aside and even sent it home with my sister for awhile. I was new to the kettlebell technique (and still am), and thought the workout looked too easy and the breaks between sets was too long. I tried the workout with my 10 pound bell after about 3 weeks of doing other workouts. It felt too easy and I didn''t get a very good sweat or heartrate going. I was bored. I decided to try it again with a heavier bell. I used my 20 pound bell and then realized I wasn''t using enough weight the first try. This workout will build strength if you use the right weight. I was praying for longer breaks by the middle of this workout. The tutorial was good and I learned a few new kettlebell techniques and practiced them diligently before trying the full workout. I do believe form and technique are absolutely essential to getting the most from kettlebell training, and still being very new to this, I have a LOT to learn. My favorite kettlebell workouts so far are the ones from Lauren Brooks as far as technique and form.

Overall, though, if you are interested in trying kettlebells, this is a GREAT all-around workout. You will feel every muscle in your body the next day.