The Firm: Kettlebell Kit

Backcover description: Discover today’s most transforming fitness tool – the Kettlebell. You’ll tighten your abs and sculpt your entire body as you swing the 5 lb. Kettlebell like a pendulum for a workout you can’t duplicate with regular weights. Cardio, sculptin
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The Firm: Kettlebell Kit

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Level:Intermediate
Aerobics impact:Mixed
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Total body
Toning Emphasis
Upper body: 3 minutes (10%)
Lower body: 3 minutes (10%)
Upper/lower: 19 minutes (66%)
Abs: 4 minutes (14%)
(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)
Instructor:Kelsie Daniels
Customer rating: (average of 59 customer ratings)
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Item: 9343
$27.99
Certified instructor description: You get a sturdy 5-pound kettlebell and a well-structured aero/tone interval workout. The kettlebell adds a unique challenge to every toning exercise (the kettlebell requires totally engaged muscles to accelerate and decelerate its momentum). The workout itself is a traditional Firm-style cardio-with-weights program (the time-efficient format that originally inspired The Firm). The aerobic intervals range from power lunges and squats to chassés and jacks (both with and without the bell). The toning segments work your upper and lower-body at the same time (e.g. reverse lunges as you do bicep curls). Includes a bonus 8-minute abs workout. ©2008. DVD has: 1 premix (20 min. alternate workout).
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The Firm: Kettlebell Kit

Solid workout
I'm an avid exerciser, especially the Firm videos, and have never tried working out with a kettlebell before but have always wanted to. I have several of Kelsie's videos and I like them all so I figured this one would be no exception. While I was doing the workout, I didn't feel overly tired or out-of-breath and feel that intermediate is the right label on this one. However, the next day I was so sore so I got a lot more of a workout then I thought! Overall a great workout that I will enjoy having in my rotation. - posted by Abby on 3/16/2012
Good job Kelsie!!!!!
Wow, I hope that I am critiquing the right workout. My workout DVD has Kelsie Daniels on the cover, instead of the cover that Collage has online.. Anyway Kelsie is fantastic. She breaks everything down and makes the workout exciting and easy. This is my very first kettle ball workout and Kelsie Daniels workout. I will like the workout even more if the kettle bell would stop hurting the knuckles of my hand. Perhaps, I am not holding it correctly. I am still practicing on getting up off the floor with ease during the floor exercises. However, I like the challenge. I am looking forward to ordering more workouts by Kelsie Daniels. - posted by Nancy/South Carolina on 2/15/2012
Wow!
I gave this 4 stars, because it was a great price for both items. I really like using the kettlebell, but I find this workout to be a bit too fast, with way too many lunges. I guess I'm getting old, because I used to be able to do the advanced Firm workouts, but this one really tires me out. After 30 minutes, I'm done. I am buying the Kathy Smith kettlebell workout, so I'll see which one I like better. - posted by Celia on 2/3/2012
Phew!
This was my first experience with the kettlebell and all I can say is holy moly....That little thing packs a lot of kick. It was much more challenging than I thought it would be. At about the 40th minute, I had to sit down....exhausting. I'm a solid intermediate exerciser and this pushed my abilities. Kelsie's direction is well cued and easy to follow. I'm convinced that after a few workouts, I will become more adept and not so pooped. - posted by Joanna on 10/20/2011
Great plateau buster!
I had always wanted to try a kettle bell workout. I love the Firm videos and thought I would give this one a try. I really liked it. I agree with others that said the handle or horn on the bell was a little small. The workout itself is very challenging. I have already noticed a difference in my abs. I am sweating heavy when this one is complete. I try to rotate it in at least three times per week. - posted by Kelly on 6/12/2011
Disappointed
This was bought for me as a present from a friend who knew I loved The Firm videos and wanted to try Kettlebell workouts. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by this kit. The kettlebell handle is very small and uncomfortable to hold. The workout was OK, but I didn’t feel that it really utilized the kettlebell as much as I had hope, many of the moves could have been done with any hand weight. I am going to try other kettlebell workouts, but probably won’t use this one very much. - posted by Fran on 4/18/2011
Surprisingly good workout!
I was very pleasantly surprised by this workout. In the first place, Kelsie Daniels is an excellent instructor. She is personable and her cueing is outstanding. The workout with the kettlebell was what surprised me most. You really break out in a sweat, yet the workout did not overtax you. I really liked the switching between the kettlebell cardio and regular cardio. This is a keeper. - posted by Tipi on 2/5/2011
A Great One!!
Love It!!! A great workout. A heavier kettleball does ramp it up a bit. Toni - posted by Toni on 2/3/2011
Love it!
Great all-over toning workout...you can feel the difference using the kettlebell versus a hand weight. Kelsie's cuing is excellent and the moves are interesting and unique compared to a lot of other workouts...same interval training you get from most Firm videos (toning/aero moves switched up with higher intensity aerobics)so you know you're burning fat! I liked the extra abs workout w/the kettlebell too. - posted by Kirsten on 12/27/2010
Good workout
First kettlebell workout I've tried. It takes some getting used to, but is pretty easy to follow. - posted by Julie on 12/6/2010
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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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Premixes
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These are alternate workouts created by the manufacturer. They use the same content as the main program (i.e. the very same video footage). But the sections are re-edited into pre-made alternative workouts that you select from a menu. These are often condensed versions of the main workout.
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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