Kettleworx - Ultra (10-DVD set)

Backcover description: KettleWorx is a breakthrough program that gives you the three most important elements of fitness – Cardio, Core and Resistance – ALL at the same time and ALL in short 20-minute workouts. It works so well because KettleWorx makes your body b
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Kettleworx - Ultra (10-DVD set)

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Level:Intermediate
Aerobics impact:Mixed
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Total body
Instructor:Ryan Shanahan
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Certified instructor description: You get 28 workouts on 10 DVDs. It's a creatively sequenced set of progressively-more-challenging programs. The series is designed to smoothly guide you from the easier workouts to the more advanced programs over a six-week period (burning calories and building strength as you go). This set features 18 Primary workouts: six Resistance, six Cardio and six Core. “Resistance” shapes your entire body with a huge variety of kettlebell-specific body-sculptors. “Cardio” features aero/tone intervals — an alternating mix of kettlebell toning and mixed-impact, non-kettlebell aerobics (e.g. jumping jacks, squat thrusts). “Core” combines traditional core exercises with innovative variations. You also get six short-but-effective Express programs. The “Fast Abs” series features extended corework, while “Fast Fat Burn” programs intermix cardio and toning segments. In addition, this set includes four body-part-targeted programs: "Butt & Hips," "Chest & Back," "Legs & Thighs" and "Arms & Shoulders." All 28 programs are exceptionally well-produced and well-edited (often re-using the same video footage in multiple workouts). Led by Ryan Shanahan. Includes a Kettleworx tutorial program plus an "e-book" — 64 pages of diet and kettlebell info on a computer CD. Workouts require a 5 to 15 lb. kettlebell. ©2008 & 2010. DVD has: Wide screen.
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Kettleworx - Ultra (10-DVD set)

Not so great
I'm disappointed. He replays the first set instead of just doing the next set fresh, which is annoying to listen to. Also, the transitions from move to move are sometimes too fast to get to, i.e., standing to floor. I was expecting some different moves/uses of the kettlebell, not just the same moves I've been doing for years with a hand held weight. Probably going to send back, not worth $80. - posted by AJ on 5/17/2012
Kettle Worx - its ok so far
I've had the Kettle works program for 3 weeks now. I enjoy the short 30 minute workouts 3x a week. I can sure feel it when I do the squats. I started with the 5lb kettle bell but I think its too light so I'm switching to 10lbs. Mind you I haven't worked out in a couple of years, am overweight by 30lbs and am 43 year old female, so this is my speed. The bad thing is that the reps for each movement are not consistent, he has you do three on one side (leg or arm) and 12 on the other. So knowing this I just keep going past three until I get to 8 and then switch to the other arm for 8. If you keep an open mind and don't let this get to you then its fine. The videos are choppy, it appears they taped different exercises and depending on the day they paste exercise 1, 2 and 3 and then on an other day you get exercise 5,2, 4, and 1. Again, if you keep an open mind and don't let this get to you, you get used to it. Seems to be working for me. I am not huffing and puffing nearly as much when i climb stairs. I'm eating healthier and am I'm in a smaller jean size. I will conitue through all 6 weeks and then move on to the extra dvds. - posted by Catherine Llanos on 3/1/2012
quick, effective and you get 64 different workouts!
My regular routine consists of 90supreme, Jacki warner and others. I wanted to add something new for when I don't have a lot of time. This fits the bill. There are 64 different workouts, each is 25 minutes from warm up to end. Yes, it is pre-recorded clips that they combine to make each unique workout, but it gives you about 5 seconds in between the clips to transition. I found that if I lay out my 5, 10, 15 kettleball, a 10lb hand weight and a mat in advance I can easily just pick up the appropriate weight for next clip with plenty of time. I use the hand weight for the punching and arm raise moves because the bell puts less stress on wrists. I suppose most of the moves you could probably do with hand weights if you don't have a full set of kettle bells. My anti-exercise husband also does these workouts because they are short and effective. Overall I think its a great value for the price. I use the 10 and 15 lb bells the most, and I would recommend you base which size hand weights you use most often. - posted by mightygeo on 3/1/2012 [note from Collage] We're not sure what this reviewer's "64 workouts" refers to (perhaps a different set?). THIS set has 28 workouts with lengths as shown in our graphs.
Complete workout that works
Kettleworx is the first kettlebell training system that I purchased. I have used Bob H, Jillian, and a few others I have found on line. I always come back to the Kettleworx dvds! Here are the basics. 1)You get a complete workout with a complete set of dvds 2)The workouts are challenging. I could not do the entire workouts at the speed of the dvds at first. I stuck with it and I can do them now and it still works me out. 3)The only thing I do not like is the cut and paste method of the workouts. By this I mean you do the "One arm swings" in one workout, and the same instruction is used in the next workout. So you see the same thing, hear the same comments repeated in the workouts. I can get past this because it works and the instructor has at least 15 different exercises to keep it interesting, but it is a bit cheap. 4)Kettlebells really do give you a complete body workout in a short amount of time. I am going through the system for the second time right now with a heavier kettlebell. I have lost 20 pounds with not much change in my diet the first go round. With more change in my diet I think I can lose more weight this next time through, and my muscle tone is noticeably improved. Worth the money. Good instruction. Just a bit repetitive with the cut and paste. - posted by robert on 2/26/2012
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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.
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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.
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Wide screen
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The program fully fills a wide-screen television screen. Note: These videos will display black bars at the top and bottom on a traditional 4 x 3 ratio TV screen.
Level
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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact
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Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography
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Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Toning emphasis
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Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning
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Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.

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