Bicep Curl Blahs? Get Results With Kettlebells
Kettlebell Basics: Kettlebells are a weighted cannon ball with a handle that delivers an all in one strength and cardio workout. Kettlebells work the entire body with each movement. Exercise converts use them as the latest fitness tool to achieve the core, functional strength and fat burning that has eluded them in other workout programs. A typical 1- hour kettlebell workout can burn up to 1,200 calories.
The Workout: Kettlebell workouts strengthen the body as a whole unit by using multiple muscle groups in each exercise. Foundation kettlebell exercises like the swing, clean, and press, engage the legs, butt, hips, abdominals, back and arms.
Who's Using It? Most people who call Lurie are weary of the traditional gym's same old boring workouts that don't produce results. Others join Iron Core's kettlebell program because of prior injuries that prevent them from participating in traditional weight-lifting programs. Those who prefer to workout at home buy a kettlebell and Lurie's DVD's and have a complete home gym.
Kettlebell Expert: Sarah Lurie, owner and founder of Iron Core is a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and author of the best selling DVD series, Kettlebells the Iron Core Way available on Amazon. She has been quoted in Newsweek and was nominated as San Diego's "One To Watch" in 2006. View video clips at www.ironcorelajolla.com.
Kettlebell Basics: Kettlebells are a weighted cannon ball with a handle that delivers an all in one strength and cardio workout. Kettlebells work the entire body with each movement. Exercise converts use them as the latest fitness tool to achieve the core, functional strength and fat burning that has eluded them in other workout programs. A typical 1- hour kettlebell workout can burn up to 1,200 calories.
The Workout: Kettlebell workouts strengthen the body as a whole unit by using multiple muscle groups in each exercise. Foundation kettlebell exercises like the swing, clean, and press, engage the legs, butt, hips, abdominals, back and arms.
Who's Using It? Most people who call Lurie are weary of the traditional gym's same old boring workouts that don't produce results. Others join Iron Core's kettlebell program because of prior injuries that prevent them from participating in traditional weight-lifting programs. Those who prefer to workout at home buy a kettlebell and Lurie's DVD's and have a complete home gym.
Kettlebell Expert: Sarah Lurie, owner and founder of Iron Core is a Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and author of the best selling DVD series, Kettlebells the Iron Core Way available on Amazon. She has been quoted in Newsweek and was nominated as San Diego's "One To Watch" in 2006. View video clips at www.ironcorelajolla.com.
Kettlebell Fast Facts
Fun Facts about Kettlebells
Sarah Lurie is the owner and founder or Iron Core, California's original kettlebell fitness studio and the first in the United States devoted to the kettlebell workout program. Lurie is the author of the at home workout DVD series, Kettlebells the Iron Core Way (available on Amazon). She is a regular presenter for the Learning Annex and has been quoted in Newsweek.
IRON CORE opened in October 2004 by Sarah Lurie, and specializes in the kettlebell fitness workout, which was developed in Russia more than 100 years ago.
Using cast iron weights ranging from nine to 88 pounds, kettlebells workouts deliver fast results - in about half the time of a traditional weight-lifting regimen while using about a quarter of the weight requirements. A 45- minute session can burn up to 1200 calories.
Kettlebell exercise routines are for males and females of all ages, focusing on building functional strength by conditioning muscles that are used in everyday activities while delivering a complete cardio workout. The result is increased stamina and strength without the bulky muscles typical of traditional weight lifting.
Fun Fact: Women typically begin with an 8 kg or 18 pound kettlebell and men start with a 12 kg or 26 pound kettlebell. Movements use your whole body to move the weight, so in relation to your body weight the beginning weights are not as heavy as they sound.
Fun Fact: Most people who try the workout get addicted to it. Nothing you do in the gym even comes close to the high-octane cardio and strength workouts kettlebells deliver.
IRON CORE opened in October 2004 by Sarah Lurie, and specializes in the kettlebell fitness workout, which was developed in Russia more than 100 years ago.
Using cast iron weights ranging from nine to 88 pounds, kettlebells workouts deliver fast results - in about half the time of a traditional weight-lifting regimen while using about a quarter of the weight requirements. A 45- minute session can burn up to 1200 calories.
Kettlebell exercise routines are for males and females of all ages, focusing on building functional strength by conditioning muscles that are used in everyday activities while delivering a complete cardio workout. The result is increased stamina and strength without the bulky muscles typical of traditional weight lifting.
Fun Fact: Women typically begin with an 8 kg or 18 pound kettlebell and men start with a 12 kg or 26 pound kettlebell. Movements use your whole body to move the weight, so in relation to your body weight the beginning weights are not as heavy as they sound.
Fun Fact: Most people who try the workout get addicted to it. Nothing you do in the gym even comes close to the high-octane cardio and strength workouts kettlebells deliver.
Iron Core Kettlebell Classes
If you live in San Diego come take kettlebell classes at Iron Core
Iron Core offers over 25 kettlebell classes a week!
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- Learn how to workout with kettlebells at Iron Core in La Jolla, California. We offer personal training and over 25 kettlebell classes a week.
For those who can't travel to Iron Core for regular classes, we teach beginner level kettlebell workshops to show you how to begin using kettlebells effectively and safely, so you can perform the workout at home. - DragonDoor
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Testimonials for Kettlebells the Iron Core Way
Take your fitness to a new level and have fun doing it!
If you want to be re-inspired about your fitness then this program is for you. The presentation is easy to understand and if you just follow what is illustrated you will get into the best shape of your life... and you can get rid of your cardio routine forever!
Ron P - Syracuse, New York
Challenging for even the most advanced lifters!
I have been powerlifting competitively for 12 years at the elite level. I was looking for a workout that would both supplement and help improve my core lifts and boy is this ever the one! Although the moves themselves are different, they are similar in that they utilize the same need for speed and power. Not to mention the fat burning effect! It is far better than spending seemingly endless time on boring cardio machines in the gym! I can also get a great workout at home on those days I just don't feel like driving to the gym. My favorite exercise is the windmill for improving flexibility and the effect it has had on my midsection - my abs and core have never been this solid-you can skip all those crunches! This workout will definitely give you a great body that not only looks good but functions at an optimum level!
Ellen Stein - Brooklyn, NY USA
Better than any other exercise video on the Market!!!!
For years I swore by the FIRM exercise tapes (great cardio and loved the weights) then the Tai Bo tapes (the best upper body and leg workout). But Iron Core Way is more effective and quicker than either of the above. Following along is easy. Unlike even the Firm tapes, there is a section that is the "Foundation" so you do the exercises correctly. It's great! Sarah is friendly and easy to listen to. You will be glad you bought this tape...and not only that you WILL get stronger!!!
Lynn - San Diego
Pleasantly surprised!
I have been an avid weightlifter all my life, on a whim I decided to try Kbells. Along with the new tools I needed some direction, I was directed to Sarah Lurie's Iron Core way - Wow! What an excellent workout! I can't wait to give a six week review , after only a few workouts I really feel this will be the conditioning I need to make the difference.
David D - Orange County
The next best thing to attending a class with a certified instructor (RKC)!
I've had the opportunity to work with Sarah in person and I know from first hand experience what a phenomenal instructor she is. This 2 DVD set is the best thing next to getting one-on-one instruction with Sarah. One of the frequently asked questions to any RKC is how to structure a workout. While there are many variables one can adjust these DVDs will give you two awesome workouts to kick-start your training. Sarah takes you through a whole 45 minute workout on each DVD!
If you're new to kettlebells this DVD would be an excellent tool to get you started. And if you've received some KB instruction these DVDs would be an awesome way to learn more and get the results you're looking for.
I found these DVDs to be of the highest quality in terms of audio, video, presentation, and overall content.
Chris Brown, owner of Rocky Mountain Kettlebell - Fort Collins, CO USA
Excellent tape! Rated
Best "follow along" tape for KB circuits. The explanations are clear, set-up and production quality is great. Recommended.
H-man - New Jersey
Truly Iron Core!
I've been working with kettlebells for 6 months with little guidance as to routine. After my first time working out to this DVD I realized why it is called Iron Core.
Sarah Lurie does an outstanding job explaining form and setting up a challenging circuit workout. I look forward to adding Iron Core to my workout plans.
Troy N - Abilene, Texas United States
Take your fitness to a new level and have fun doing it!
If you want to be re-inspired about your fitness then this program is for you. The presentation is easy to understand and if you just follow what is illustrated you will get into the best shape of your life... and you can get rid of your cardio routine forever!
Ron P - Syracuse, New York
Challenging for even the most advanced lifters!
I have been powerlifting competitively for 12 years at the elite level. I was looking for a workout that would both supplement and help improve my core lifts and boy is this ever the one! Although the moves themselves are different, they are similar in that they utilize the same need for speed and power. Not to mention the fat burning effect! It is far better than spending seemingly endless time on boring cardio machines in the gym! I can also get a great workout at home on those days I just don't feel like driving to the gym. My favorite exercise is the windmill for improving flexibility and the effect it has had on my midsection - my abs and core have never been this solid-you can skip all those crunches! This workout will definitely give you a great body that not only looks good but functions at an optimum level!
Ellen Stein - Brooklyn, NY USA
Better than any other exercise video on the Market!!!!
For years I swore by the FIRM exercise tapes (great cardio and loved the weights) then the Tai Bo tapes (the best upper body and leg workout). But Iron Core Way is more effective and quicker than either of the above. Following along is easy. Unlike even the Firm tapes, there is a section that is the "Foundation" so you do the exercises correctly. It's great! Sarah is friendly and easy to listen to. You will be glad you bought this tape...and not only that you WILL get stronger!!!
Lynn - San Diego
Pleasantly surprised!
I have been an avid weightlifter all my life, on a whim I decided to try Kbells. Along with the new tools I needed some direction, I was directed to Sarah Lurie's Iron Core way - Wow! What an excellent workout! I can't wait to give a six week review , after only a few workouts I really feel this will be the conditioning I need to make the difference.
David D - Orange County
The next best thing to attending a class with a certified instructor (RKC)!
I've had the opportunity to work with Sarah in person and I know from first hand experience what a phenomenal instructor she is. This 2 DVD set is the best thing next to getting one-on-one instruction with Sarah. One of the frequently asked questions to any RKC is how to structure a workout. While there are many variables one can adjust these DVDs will give you two awesome workouts to kick-start your training. Sarah takes you through a whole 45 minute workout on each DVD!
If you're new to kettlebells this DVD would be an excellent tool to get you started. And if you've received some KB instruction these DVDs would be an awesome way to learn more and get the results you're looking for.
I found these DVDs to be of the highest quality in terms of audio, video, presentation, and overall content.
Chris Brown, owner of Rocky Mountain Kettlebell - Fort Collins, CO USA
Excellent tape! Rated
Best "follow along" tape for KB circuits. The explanations are clear, set-up and production quality is great. Recommended.
H-man - New Jersey
Truly Iron Core!
I've been working with kettlebells for 6 months with little guidance as to routine. After my first time working out to this DVD I realized why it is called Iron Core.
Sarah Lurie does an outstanding job explaining form and setting up a challenging circuit workout. I look forward to adding Iron Core to my workout plans.
Troy N - Abilene, Texas United States
Kettlebells The Iron Core Way Volume 1 (Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training with Follow Along Workout)
Kettlebells the Iron Core Way Volume 1 teaches you foundation kettlebell exercises, like the swing, clean, press, front squat, Turkish get up and more! Volume 1 also takes you through a 45 minute Iron Core class circuit that is guaranteed to burn fat and remove that unwanted flab!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/29/2009) 
Kettlebells The Iron Core Way Volume 2 (Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training with Follow Along Workout)
Kettlebells the Iron Core Way Volume 2 teaches you kettlebell exercises like the snatch, clean and press, deck squat, windmill and more! Volume 2 also takes you through an intense 40 minute Iron Core class circuit designed to get your heart rate up and turn you into a fat burning machine!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/29/2009)
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