In Fitness and in Health
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So start with that learn the techniques and then buy another. Technique is the most important thing when learning to swing.
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The one I use most frequently is 36 lbs, (1 pood) but I have bells from 20 to 72 lbs. The nice thing about bells is that you don't need lots of them. I could probably cut down to 3-4 and be just fine.
I thought you were doing Virtual Skogg?
I do a lot of double bell work now, and have 17 bells total. Still, in the grand scheme of things, not that much equipment for a total body workout system
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I am back to doing VS after some serious slacking over the past few months. Finally started running again, too.
Most of the first 40 or so Skogg workouts are single bell, which gives me plenty of variety without needing to go to a pair of bells. If I really wanted to streamline, I'd either skip the double bell workouts or modify them to single bell movements. Then I could easily keep myself to 4 bells or so, rather than the 9 I have now. I think if I kept the 20, 36, 45 and either the 54 or 72, I'd be just fine.
More bells are nice though; it's good to have the flexibility to easily go heavier or lighter, depending on what mood I'm in.
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I use 12 & 16kg
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This is what Doug has (go back and read the full post for lots good info):
@DougNg:I've really gotten into kettlebells now, so with the Virtual Skogg workouts, you need more bells. Ultimately (adding more as funds are available) I will have a 10, two 15s, a 20, two 25s, two 35s, two 45s, two fifties, one sixty, one seventy, and one eighty. I will use all of them regularly (I might even get doubles of the higher weights eventually, not sure). Note, Cap Barbell is an American company so they have their bells in lbs, many companies use the traditional "poods", and measure in half pood increments, which is about 8kg.
Since your pictures indicate that you're a pretty strong guy, I'd recommend starting with just one bell, in the 12-15 kg range. Learn the basic moves, figure out form, decide if you like it. After that, you can add weights as you need to. No sense in buying a dozen bells and then deciding you need to get rid of them 6 months later because you don't ever use them.
EDIT: Doug and Jeff beat me to it. That's what happens when you have to stop typing a post for 20 minutes to break up a sandbox battle between children. Spring break isn't fun for adults.
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Yeah, not to be overly negative, but there are a lot of "instructors" on the internet that suck. I would strongly suggest you start with the Skogg System DVDs and then if you want to try new techniques, use Youtube or Virtual Skogg once you have an understanding of the mechanics of kettlebells. I've been using Skoggs streaming video service since it went live and have been very happy with them
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I have been experimenting with just drinking 100% grass-fed, non-homogenized whole milk. But when I supplement, these guys are awesome: http://truenutrition.com/default.aspx
Hydrolyzed whey for rapid post workout absorbption, casein for a slower absorption. I tend to just get a blend. And they let you basically create whatever the heck you want, you can throw some medium chain triglycerides and some carbs in their to get a really nice post workout bulker.
For pure protein this one is good: http://truenutrition.com/p-1146-genesis-protein-formula-1lb-milk.aspx?
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There are several different types of protein powders on the market and each type has its own uses. Can you tell us more about what you are using it for? Is it for exercise or meal replacement or just to increase your protein intake?
Whey protein is best for exercise
Casein is more of an extended release protein and thus used for meal replacementsRead this G: http://www.nutritionexpress.com/article+index/authors/mark+g+taylor+ms/showarticle.aspx?articleid=896
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Pretty sure you have to be a US citizen to try out for the SEALs G.
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Protein supplements are fine, but when in doubt, eat more chicken!
Not sure if anyone listens to any fitness podcasts, but I've been checking evidencemag.com's podcasts over the last couple of months and they're pretty interesting.
They either know what they're talking about, or offer different, research-based viewpoints.
For example, here's their article on how to get 6-pack abs: http://evidencemag.com/abs/