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Breaking Muscle receives no compensation in exchange for reviews. We received this product for free and did not experience typical customer service. The opinions expressed belong solely to the writer.<\/em><\/p>\n Consistency is key when it comes to staying fit, and having some diversity can help keep your training fresh. <\/strong>To that end, it\u2019s good to have options for those days you can\u2019t make it to the gym. Having a good library of fitness DVDs can help you stay on track, but some of them are pretty worthless.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a good addition to your library, Lauren Brooks has you covered with one of her newest releases, The Kettlebell Body. <\/em><\/strong>Lauren is the owner of On the Edge Fitness, as well as the author of Kettlebells for Women. <\/em>I\u2019ve been following Lauren and her work ever since I was first introduced to her pregnancy kettlebell DVD, Baby Bells.<\/em> I still recommend that DVD to pregnant women who are looking for a sustainable, effective strength routine. Her Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning With Kettlebell <\/em>series is also one of my favorites.<\/p>\n The Kettlebell Body<\/em> features four women from four different age groups (twenties, thirties, forties, and fifties). <\/strong>It was inspiring to see such a diverse group of strong women. Lauren emphasizes that factors like age or how many kids you have had (one of the women featured is a mom of five) shouldn\u2019t stop you from training with kettlebells.<\/p>\n The Kettlebell Body\u2122 DVD (perfect for beginners) The workouts in The Kettlebell Body <\/em>are filmed on the rooftop of a California kettlebell studio.<\/strong> I thought it was a nice backdrop, and the video quality has definitely improved from some of Lauren\u2019s earlier DVDs. There were also a couple notes on form for certain exercises that were slightly different from her previous instructions. I liked that Lauren wasn\u2019t afraid to admit some of her ideas have evolved through the years. That\u2019s a mark of a coach who is learning and growing, not becoming stagnant in his or her development.<\/p>\n But one thing hasn\u2019t changed: Lauren\u2019s solid instruction and simple but effective workouts.<\/strong> Those two things are the centerpieces of this DVD. You get three efficient twenty-minute workouts, and they\u2019re all excellent. I loved the combinations of exercises and the coaching cues throughout. I also liked that Lauren integrated stretches for active recovery during the rest periods instead of just cutting out to music.<\/p>\n My favorite workout is the \u201cKettlebell Body\u201d workout,<\/strong> which includes ladders of the following: rows, deadlifts, clean and press, swings, and other full-body exercises. It\u2019s my favorite workout to do when I start to feel sluggish in the afternoon and just want to go nap with my kids.<\/p>\n Lauren\u2019s coaching style is clear and concise, but I also appreciated her sense of humor and timing.<\/strong> Her little pearls of wisdom like, \u201cIf you\u2019re bored, you\u2019re not going heavy enough\u201d and \u201cDeadlift with a smile\u201d added personality to the workouts and made them more enjoyable.<\/p>\n For total beginners, Lauren has also included a demonstration section with instructions for the following exercises:<\/strong><\/p>\n That list should give you a good idea of what you\u2019ll get in this DVD: quality instruction on fundamental kettlebell exercises, as well as solid, efficient workouts with good basic ingredients. <\/strong>In a world of fluffy fitness DVDs, The Kettlebell Body is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n My note for improvement is I wish there was a no-music option.<\/strong> I\u2019ve seen this on other DVDs and I prefer it, since personally I find music distracting during workouts. That\u2019s probably just me, since most people I know prefer listening to music, but it\u2019s always nice to have the option to turn it off.<\/p>\n The price might also scare some people away, but keep in mind you\u2019re getting a niche DVD here.<\/strong> There aren\u2019t many kettlebell workout DVDs out there to begin with, and for women in particular the workouts on this one are hard to beat. The Kettlebell Body <\/em>will allow you to learn good form and progress your strength, which is definitely worth the price tag (and big bonus \u2013 there are no pink plastic kettlebells).<\/p>\n This DVD is for kettlebell enthusiasts of all levels, as well as total beginners.<\/strong> You can adjust the difficulty of the workouts by using heavier or lighter bells, making it a long-term investment. I highly recommend The Kettlebell Body<\/em> to anyone looking for new kettlebell routines to add to their training.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Kettlebell Body\u201d is available for $39.99 at On the Edge Fitness.<\/em><\/p>\n More Like This:<\/strong><\/p>\nEnter The Kettlebell Body<\/em><\/h2>\n
\u201cYou can adjust the difficulty of the workouts by using heavier or lighter bells, making it a long-term investment.\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n
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\u201cLauren emphasizes that factors like age or how many kids you have had (one of the women featured is a mom of five) shouldn\u2019t stop you from training with kettlebells.\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n
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