Have you seen the Kettlebell? I was doing more research this morning on workout programs because I want to be sure to get the best possible thing. I’m very obsessive like that. When I get something in my head, I beat it to death before I’m tired of thinking about it. Anyway, I ran across this Kettlebell thing, which is a part of the KettleWorx program. The Kettlebell is a kettle shaped weight thing that is incorporated into a series of workouts that are meant to shape certain parts of the body. From what I can tell, it comes in 5 lb., 10 lb., 15 lb., and 20 lb. sizes and with a bunch of DVD’s. It’s an entire workout routine.
It’s also $90 and up depending on the program.
This sort of thing is actually how I ended up with Zumba, too. I also learned my lesson with Zumba. If you don’t know, Zumba is a dance workout and though it looks like a LOT of fun, it’s really not easy. If it were not easy because it wears you out, that’s one thing, but I’ve found that it’s hard because I have no rhythm and it’s a latin dance workout. So, it requires coordination and it wears you out. That’s too much for me.
Honestly, I think this sort of thing spawns from the same place as things like the swiss ball and all those other workout routine things. People get tired of the traditional work out videos (though Sweatin’ to the Oldies is awesome!!) and they try to divert and incorporate props. The only thing I’ve gotten that I’ve enjoyed is yoga. I ordered a yoga mat, block, strap and video kit thingy and I really enjoy it. When it’s quiet and I can focus on breathing and stretching and how it makes me feel, it’s amazing. If you’ve never done yoga, I recommend it! There are some of the moves I can’t do, like anything that requires me to put pressure on the knees, but that’s less my weight and more my weak knees. I really enjoy it. Hopefully when we get the office floor fixed, I can take a TV in there and have space to do yoga where no one will see me. That would be amazing!
Anyway, I’m off to resume my hunt for the perfect workout, even though I’ve settled on the Wii Fit!
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Have you seen the Kettlebell? I was doing more research this morning on workout programs because I want to be sure to get the best possible thing. I’m very obsessive like that. When I get something in my head, I beat it to death before I’m tired of thinking about it. Anyway, I ran across this Kettlebell thing, which is a part of the KettleWorx program. The Kettlebell is a kettle shaped weight thing that is incorporated into a series of workouts that are meant to shape certain parts of the body. From what I can tell, it comes in 5 lb., 10 lb., 15 lb., and 20 lb. sizes and with a bunch of DVD’s. It’s an entire workout routine.
It’s also $90 and up depending on the program.
This sort of thing is actually how I ended up with Zumba, too. I also learned my lesson with Zumba. If you don’t know, Zumba is a dance workout and though it looks like a LOT of fun, it’s really not easy. If it were not easy because it wears you out, that’s one thing, but I’ve found that it’s hard because I have no rhythm and it’s a latin dance workout. So, it requires coordination and it wears you out. That’s too much for me.
Honestly, I think this sort of thing spawns from the same place as things like the swiss ball and all those other workout routine things. People get tired of the traditional work out videos (though Sweatin’ to the Oldies is awesome!!) and they try to divert and incorporate props. The only thing I’ve gotten that I’ve enjoyed is yoga. I ordered a yoga mat, block, strap and video kit thingy and I really enjoy it. When it’s quiet and I can focus on breathing and stretching and how it makes me feel, it’s amazing. If you’ve never done yoga, I recommend it! There are some of the moves I can’t do, like anything that requires me to put pressure on the knees, but that’s less my weight and more my weak knees. I really enjoy it. Hopefully when we get the office floor fixed, I can take a TV in there and have space to do yoga where no one will see me. That would be amazing!
Anyway, I’m off to resume my hunt for the perfect workout, even though I’ve settled on the Wii Fit!
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…..`·.¸.·Kristyn