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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
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I was showing my sister (who is 24 compared to my age of 33), and the first thing she said was, "Hey, that's the guy from The Hills!" I know of The Hills and even watched a season or two. But I think it appeals to a younger audience than myself and I never viewed long enough to see Doug on there. I did, however, recognize his name from the get-go as a long time on-again, off-again boyfriend of Paris Hilton. I had no idea he played baseball or was on The Hills. ETA: I meant to say, "I was showing my sister (who is 24 compared to my age of 33) the 'infomercial' video on the RKS website,..."
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07-15-11, 06:13 PM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2005
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07-15-11, 06:42 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2003
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I still have my eye on this set but I'll willing to wait and see if the price comes down eventually. I probably won't bite unless it comes down below $100.
As for the "celebrity factor," I consider that to be a non-issue as the workouts were designed and led (except for the challenges) by an RKC. |
07-15-11, 06:55 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: TarHeel country
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I like this set well-enough. In retrospect, I don't think it's worth the money. I'd have no problem paying $80 for it, though...but $120+....meh.
I have enjoyed most of the individual workouts from the set, but some much more than others. I did 2 full weeks of the rotation before I started doing other stuff (I'm just a rotationaphobe). I can definitely see myself using these as add-ons (especially #1, #4, #8). So....I like it, but I have some mild regrets about caving on it. (I should add: I didn't buy this set for myself, I bought it for DH's anniversary gift. If it were just mine, I might would sell it. Maybe not.) |
07-15-11, 07:02 PM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: The Ocean State!
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Debbie, I appreciate your opinion on this system. You have my respect your KB history, and I think you'll judge fairly and honestly.
Rozy, I've seen your youtube clips with this system. You're lookin' good! I'm very intrigued, but it is a lot of money to spend. Already spent a bundle on AOS workouts long ago, so maybe I should stick to those, LOL! Another question though...WHY the heck is the other RKS thread so gosh darn LONG? If that's not a bandwagon waiting to happen, I don't know what is? I've maybe worked my way thru half the posts. It's nuts, I tell ya! Thanks again, everyone!
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07-16-11, 01:22 AM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2007
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I have an old shoulder injury, and for that reason never do KB workouts on consecutive days, as set out in the RKS workout plan. I've been a bit leery of the 30-minute snatch workout, but after reading your opinion of RKS workouts 15 and 16, I've crossed those off my workout plan for now. Since I don't have access to a qualified live instructor, I'm now rethinking my views about buying Skogg...
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07-16-11, 03:36 AM | |
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: New York
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While I like this set, I'm not looking forward to it as much as I do Skogg and I've already had an injury(upper back) and a knee twinge I never had with Skogg. I'll do it through once then probably use it to add vairety to a mainly Skogg rotation. I think with the snatches Skogg starts you off slowly -30 seconds a side-and there is a resting place with snatches. And Skogg has little variations so you aren't pounding away on your shoulder, like throwing in a clean with the press. It's tough but I never thought "Oh, this is ridiculous!" like I have with rks. next time I have that 15 minutes pressfest I'll alternate with clean and press, high pulls and maybe a snatch or two.
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07-16-11, 07:03 AM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NC
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I mentioned I liked some discs more than the others.
RKS #8 is one of those I like. This might be the one to push me to like paper workouts. You do a move for a number or reps, move on to another one for a # of reps, ... Repeat the cycle. Do as many rounds as you can for 15 mins (I forgot how many mins). It's pretty much like Crossfit or Zuzanna's (sp?) circuits where you do as many rounds as you can. I was sweating buckets after the challenge! If you don't like to count and rather follow-along, RKS is not for you. There are discs where you count, there are other discs where you are timed to do something. |
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doug reinhardt, kettlebell, reinhardt, reinhardt kb system, rks, skogg system |
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