In Fitness and in Health

[Finn666]

^ hang in there mate…

looks like my body needed a break from all the sport i did during the last month, so my right knee (the meniscus) decided to eventually snap while playing soccer! need to get a MRT done to be 100% sure though...cruciate ligament rupture isn't shut out!

[derivative666]

Sorry to hear man, keep your head up!

[seanocono]

Let's hope it's just a sprain, Finn.

I wish you a speedy recovery. Attitude is everything, so I know you'll be fine.

[bagley920]

Praying for you Rafa, I know exactly how it feels bro

[Finn666]

thanks a lot gents. hope i´ll soon have that MRT and with that some clarification!
if all works out right, i should be going to the gym in about 2 weeks again!

[Finn666]

happy to announce that it´s "just" a twisted knee…nothing´s busted, so no surgery needed! thank god...

[seanocono]

Great news, Rafa.

[zhivago]

Just a quick thought from ol Z here.

When training with kettlebells form is so important. If your form is off your really cheating yourself. The reason I mention this is because it's easy to get wrapped up in trying to go to a heavier bell to early. Perfect form with lighter weight is much more important in the long run.

Probably just reminding myself here but if anybody else needs that lesson, there ya go.

Carry on

[Chris]

Preach on, Z.

Just to add to that, bad form with kettlebells can really mess you up physically.  Since the motions work your core muscles a lot, if you're not careful, you're going to injure your lower back.  Definitely pay attention to form and don't move up too quickly in weight.  You may feel less badass swinging a 15 lb. bell, but it will pay off in the long run.

[DougNg]

Every once in awhile I got back to using a lighter kettle bell (like every six weeks) and really pay attention to my form to make sure I haven't taken up any bad habits

[Chris]

Finally!  The truth about that 5 lb. kettlebell comes out…

Seriously, what does that thing look like?  A golf ball with a handle welded on top?

[DougNg]

@Chris:

Finally!  The truth about that 5 lb. kettlebell comes out…

Seriously, what does that thing look like?  A golf ball with a handle welded on top?

More like a tennis ball

I do have a five, but it hasn't been touched since Jody first started

[derivative666]

Z preach on, its funny you say this. This week I actually went back to the 12kg bell. I could feel myself breaking form with the 16kg bell.

[injunjack]

And easy way to strenghten your core is to do simple one hand swings. + you need to watch your form while doing it. That is also a simple way to get the form right, imho

( I need to get back to training,,,hope my shoulders will take it now)

basics for girevoy sport…;-) (I might have posted this before, She's a world Champion, Ladies over 40, 63kg's)

[DougNg]

What happened to your shoulders?

[injunjack]

Getting old happened. Just some random pain in certain movements. They are pretty ok atm.

[grandmasterben]

Alright, I just started with the Skogg system and I dig it so far.  The only problem is that the top of my forearm/wrist hurts from the kettlebell basically bouncing on top of it.  I read that that's a sign that I need a heavier bell, is that true?

[seanocono]

Wristbands are your friend.

As your form improves, this shouldn't be an issue. I definitely don't think a heavier bell is the answer. Congrats on starting the system.

[zhivago]

a heavier bell would not be my choice, I'd check on your technique. Skogg touches on it a bit and a few quick you tube searches should get you moving in the right direction. What size bell are you using?

[grandmasterben]

Thank for the help guys.  I'm only using a 15 pound bell and while I'm definitely a beginner I wouldn't really say I'm too "weak."  The only reason why I mention a heavier bell is because I just looked up my problem and stumbled upon this video which basically looks like what I do.  At 1:00 is a good demonstration