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    hectic
    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

    Have a beer dude, chill out.

    last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 21:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      I've met Doug.  It's a completely believable statement.

      Might be a good idea not to insult people you don't know, too.

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        simonc
        Banned
        Joined: 28 Nov 2010

        No one is insulting anyone here, try not to use the wrong words, yes.  Besides I can't talk I'm busy workin' out here http://i.imgur.com/KG1yh.jpg, I suggest you get out of this thread unless you are doing the same.

        last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 22:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          hectic
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          Then I suggest you concentrate and return to us tomorrow in a mellow frame of mind.

          last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 22:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            simonc
            Banned
            Joined: 28 Nov 2010

            I am a father of two sons and a very demanding wife and 'mellowing out' is not something I can do, it is also a quality that smacks of pot another thing i despise along with blowing my own trumpet and 450 pound squats.  But this does not mean I do not have love for you and your toy cop ways nor doug and his once awesome neck and thus shall bid you goodnight.  Keep it straight ahead.

            last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 22:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              hectic
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              Sleep well, Simon

              last edited by 13 Dec 2012, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Snowy
                Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                @DougNg:

                I don't post very often, when I do, I try to make sure it's of value. Take it or leave it

                Hi Doug, I greatly appreciate your long and detailed post. I've read it in it's entireity twice, and have terms to search for local sellers of KB's.

                Funnily enough I have found yoga exacerbating a lingering shoulder injury I have. Almost like it's double jointed and I've been unable to develop the muscles to keep the ball in it's socket. Most twists would pull it out, but worst of all, no matter what, downward facing dog would kill me. I'd practiced Yoga for 3 years and was okay with head and shoulder stands, but after taking a break the injury kicked in/flared up (lost the muscle) and Yoga was unable to fix…Cross fit is $200/month here, and far less appealing than working out in my own house, especially since I work from home.

                Essentially, thank you again Doug, I will be getting started on this hopefully before the new year (can't stand NY resolutions, personally, but they work for many, and power to those ;)).

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                  DougNg
                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                  Not sure where you live, but Amazon has good prices for bells. I have an amazon prime account and the shipping is free as well. Shipping on bells can kill the price

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                  last edited by 14 Dec 2012, 10:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Snowy
                    Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                    ^Sydney Australia. Used to live in SF, and MAN did I love Amazon Prime. Sadly, no longer :). Will be hunting over the weekend :).

                    last edited by 14 Dec 2012, 11:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      DougNg
                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                      I've read on other forums that you want to avoid the ones that are rubberized, and the ones with the weird indent on one side. They wind up being less versatile and comfortable ultimately. Also, beware of the ones with welded handles and have a seam in the center. The ones with the handles welded to the body have a tendency to break off mid swing, and the ones that have a seam in the center will tear up your hands. IJ swears by the competition style ones, I love my Cap Barbell kettlebells

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                      last edited by 14 Dec 2012, 17:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        zwer
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 11 Apr 2012

                        Thanks for your post, Doug. It was a great read.

                        last edited by 14 Dec 2012, 17:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Finn666
                          Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                          that video really is something else! almost can´t believe he lost so much in just "a few" months!…

                          last edited by 16 Dec 2012, 23:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            DougNg
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            The craziest thing is that he's a part time yoga instructor now, too. And only about half an hour from my house. Been thinking about taking one of his classes

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                            last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 01:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Snowy
                              Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                              Kettlebell acquired. Now for an easy introduction session before an afternoon of work 🙂

                              last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 01:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Snowy
                                Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                                (oh and pretty sure they'll be nothing easy about it, considering I was struggling to carry the KB from the shop to the car :|)

                                last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 01:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  DougNg
                                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                  How big a bell did you get?

                                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                                  last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 01:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Snowy
                                    Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                                    Small as I could find 🙂 6KG (and to think I used to do sets of 1-handed chinups 4 years ago).

                                    First work out completed, arms totally dead, 'feeling it' in back, side, upper legs. PERFECT.

                                    last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 02:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      xchen
                                      Joined: 6 Sept 2012

                                      Doug, I too found your post helpful… Going to look into the yoga first. My wife has done yoga occasionally and we already have some cheap mats.

                                      Going to see if I can get her on board doing it together as I've been meaning to do yoga for a while and DDP yoga is the first yoga I can see myself getting excited about. Also I've messed around with kettlebells before but haven't ever tried to really focus on it an learn proper KB form which I'm sure makes a big difference.

                                      last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 16:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        DougNg
                                        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                        I'm glad my post was helpful to you guys. In my mid 20's, I used to go to the gym 5-6 days a week with the same bunch of meatheads and we'd spend hours trying to outdo each other (actually, most of the time was spent talking shit to each other). I don't have that much time anymore, and the guys moved on years ago to other gyms, so moving crazy weight just isn't fun anymore. I really have enjoyed these two systems and have experienced good results with them

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                          Finn666
                                          Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                          if i can get my external hd to work again, i´ll show you some pics of me from 3 years ago, when i started with working out and going to the gym and all. i always find myself crying when looking at those pics 🙂

                                          last edited by 17 Dec 2012, 18:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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