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(More customer reviews)I have not purchased this set of kettlebells yet, but have done the next best thing...I borrowed a set from a relative and have been using them for a bit over one month now. I must say that after actually using them and due to the fact that I really need to return them one of these days, I plan to purchase my own set right after the holidays.
This particular set which includes 8, 10, 12, and 15 pound weights was and is absolutely perfect for my needs. I am not now, nor have I ever been into the body building thing, ergo I do not need large amounts of weight. I use these strictly for toning and cardiopulmonary exercises and weight control/loss. For that they are ideal in my case.
Using these weights is a bit different that using free weights or machine weights. The exercises are much different with more swinging and flexing that you would normally expect. I would strongly suggest one of the many fine video or CDs available which feature full workouts. I admit that I did not use a video, working mostly from trial and error and advice from those who have used them. I could probably have saved myself some aches and pains and could have started with a more effective workout.
Like another reviewer here, I found that the handles of these weights are quite smooth which cut down on friction blisters. They also fit my hands perfectly. The vinyl coating does indeed cut down on the noise. Do take heed though of the warning that these are for indoor use only. They would not do well out in the wet.
Now as to the calorie burn. Proponents of these weights and sellers make claim to a 40 to 60 percent increase in your ability to burn calories when these weights are being used. Being a skeptic by nature I cannot truthfully state that this is true. I do know that after use my body feels like it has been put though much more by using these weights rather than traditional. It only makes sense that they would increase the bodies capability of using up calories...it is just that I do not know for sure how many and at what rate. I do know that after using these for approximately 30 days, three times a week, I shed 15 pounds of excess fat. I suppose that is an endorsement of sorts as I certainly did not change my eating habits during that time period.
Each person must choose their own direction with any product of this sort. By that I mean what weights to start with, to continue with and which are more effective. The same holds true with the particular exercise regimen you decide upon. No one knows your body like you do and these decisions, among others, have to be made by only you.
Please do take note here. For the older individual, of whom I am one, you must realize that there is much more joint rotation with these things than traditional weights. If you have problems with arthritis or other joint related chronic illnesses you might want to consider this. I personally have a touch of arthritis and am prone to bursitis in my shoulder joints. You need to tread lightly and find what your limitations are. Hey, we cannot all stay 18 years old all of our lives even though we may mentally feel that way. As Dirty Harry I think once said "A man (or woman) has to know their limitations."
Overall these are nice and useful weights. The price here is quite reasonable even with shipping.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
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