Favorite *free* kettlebell workouts? (Written or video)

KickDancer · 04-12-11, 01:03 PM

Considering how expensive kettlebells themselves are (and how expensive many kettlebell workout DVDs are), I thought it would be helpful to compile some recommended sources for finding good free workouts.

Here are some that I've found, but I haven't actually tried these yet:
MBody Strength
Marianne's blog
LiveFit

What are other sources that you've found?

Which workouts have you tried and particularly enjoyed?

momofcha · 04-12-11, 01:06 PM

Sorry, missed the *free* part

KickDancer · 04-12-11, 01:17 PM

Thanks! I'm specifically looking for free workouts, though, and I've found that several of the links in the "Everything Kettlebells" thread no longer work.

Cassy · 04-12-11, 02:55 PM

At one point I found a free 100 kettlebell workout download but I've not really tried any of the workouts.

After doing a lot of the popular KB workouts I just started putting a workout together on my own. It's not hard at all. I kind of just pick from the following moves and just do as many as I want to my own music.

Swings, Cleans, high pulls, snatches, clean/press, squat/press, halo, lunges, squats, squat/kick, TGU, windmills, overhead squats

then add in some planks, mountain climbers and pushups.

Sue B · 04-12-11, 03:06 PM

Here are downloadable 30-minute and 20-minute audio workouts:
http://www.liftkettlebells.com/Worko...l-Workout.aspx

I added my own tunes to the 20-minute workout using Audacity.

jessicavi · 04-12-11, 03:14 PM

I think Marianne posts here. She's very inspirational and her site has grown over time. I really appreciate and respect what she does. Yeah, she's was posted above.

Sarah Lurie's blog has lots of kbell workouts archived http://www.ironcorekettlebells.com/blog/.

ETA: Our own Debbie S posted pretty cool Zuzana inspired workouts on here http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...ght=kettlebell

bee · 04-12-11, 06:24 PM

Yes, you've already hit the best, but you could also check out Tracy Reifkind's blog: http://tracysfoodandthought.blogspot.com/

She posts her workouts though you sort of need to her understand her lingo (and I'm afraid I don't always). She is big on the swing and snatch combos -- not a lot of other moves.....

LindaL · 04-12-11, 06:57 PM

AOS's York 55 was first published as a free workout on the Women's Page at the AOS workout. I do it once a week.

buffmama · 04-12-11, 09:17 PM

Lorna Kleidman has a book (Body Sculpting with KBs) with exercises and workouts. There are 3 phases, 6 weeks each, 4 workouts per week. Really like her warmups which include stability work and dynamic movements.

cardiomama · 04-12-11, 10:55 PM

Lisa Shaffer's e-book has 18 workouts (guidelines for beginners-advanced):

http://www.nofearfitness.com/ebooks/...rkoutEbook.pdf.

Lauren Brooks has posted many KB workouts on her Youtube channel:

"Quick fat burning": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/17/ZWVnIwJD0Pg

"Holiday KB workout": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/16/VFUerQhClng

"Happy New Year KB & TRX workout": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/13/U75Vo2cJsDA

"Fat Blast workout w/ KBs & jumprope": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/9/6xvblyjb098

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04-12-11, 01:03 PM
KickDancer Join Date: Feb 2004	*Favorite free* kettlebell workouts? (Written or video) Considering how expensive kettlebells themselves are (and how expensive many kettlebell workout DVDs are), I thought it would be helpful to compile some recommended sources for finding good free** workouts. Here are some that I've found, but I haven't actually tried these yet: MBody Strength Marianne's blog LiveFit What are other sources that you've found? Which workouts have you tried and particularly enjoyed? __________________ KD

04-12-11, 01:06 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Sorry, missed the free part __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

04-12-11, 01:17 PM
KickDancer Join Date: Feb 2004	Thanks! I'm specifically looking for free workouts, though, and I've found that several of the links in the "Everything Kettlebells" thread no longer work. __________________ KD

04-12-11, 02:55 PM
Cassy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego	At one point I found a free 100 kettlebell workout download but I've not really tried any of the workouts. After doing a lot of the popular KB workouts I just started putting a workout together on my own. It's not hard at all. I kind of just pick from the following moves and just do as many as I want to my own music. Swings, Cleans, high pulls, snatches, clean/press, squat/press, halo, lunges, squats, squat/kick, TGU, windmills, overhead squats then add in some planks, mountain climbers and pushups.

04-12-11, 03:06 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	Here are downloadable 30-minute and 20-minute audio workouts: http://www.liftkettlebells.com/Worko...l-Workout.aspx I added my own tunes to the 20-minute workout using Audacity. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

04-12-11, 03:14 PM
jessicavi Join Date: Jun 2003	I think Marianne posts here. She's very inspirational and her site has grown over time. I really appreciate and respect what she does. Yeah, she's was posted above. Sarah Lurie's blog has lots of kbell workouts archived http://www.ironcorekettlebells.com/blog/. ETA: Our own Debbie S posted pretty cool Zuzana inspired workouts on here http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...ght=kettlebell

04-12-11, 06:24 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	Yes, you've already hit the best, but you could also check out Tracy Reifkind's blog: http://tracysfoodandthought.blogspot.com/ She posts her workouts though you sort of need to her understand her lingo (and I'm afraid I don't always). She is big on the swing and snatch combos -- not a lot of other moves.....

04-12-11, 06:57 PM
LindaL VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida	AOS's York 55 was first published as a free workout on the Women's Page at the AOS workout. I do it once a week. __________________ Linda Disclosure: I was a Beachbody success story and part of a P90X infomercial.

04-12-11, 09:17 PM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	Lorna Kleidman has a book (Body Sculpting with KBs) with exercises and workouts. There are 3 phases, 6 weeks each, 4 workouts per week. Really like her warmups which include stability work and dynamic movements.

04-12-11, 10:55 PM
cardiomama Join Date: Sep 2004	Lisa Shaffer's e-book has 18 workouts (guidelines for beginners-advanced): http://www.nofearfitness.com/ebooks/...rkoutEbook.pdf. Lauren Brooks has posted many KB workouts on her Youtube channel: "Quick fat burning": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/17/ZWVnIwJD0Pg "Holiday KB workout": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/16/VFUerQhClng "Happy New Year KB & TRX workout": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/13/U75Vo2cJsDA "Fat Blast workout w/ KBs & jumprope": http://www.youtube.com/kbellqueen#p/u/9/6xvblyjb098