Was looking to buy a kettlebell for a 16 year old lads birthday anyone have much experience with them on things leke best make / ones to go for and a good weight?
I think Kav would be your man - he is the resident kettlebell guru
I use them a lot at the gym but have never purchased one for myself.
I'd say you probably want to look at something in the region of 14\16KG as you don't want something to heavy or something to light as you'll be buying another one shortly after...
I think you can pick them up for about £30\£40 depending on weight..
This company look quite competitive - Fitness Superstore
Ive got a pair of 20kg ( the twins ! ) and even tho it isnt a massive weight as Kav has said the work out you get is brillant. Amazon tend to do good deals. think i paid £30 each of mine
Squat, clean and press to failure with a 20kg bell in each hand is an exhausting full-body workout just by itself!
these are quite pricey but that could mean they are some of the best?
Think will follow this post and park this for September spending (bought a few tickets for the ATP Masters @ o2 in Nov which has put a dent in the wallet )When I got mine, I had already done over a year of weight training so I had built up considerable strength (relatively) and was choosing between 16kg and 20kg. In the end I chickened out and got 16kg and I'm so very glad that I did. Trust me, it was hard enough.
kav said:Have a look on gumtree or equivalent Steven, there's nearly always people getting rid of them for much cheaper, and buying something like that second hand doesn't really make a difference.
Still not purchased a set yet but was in my local Sainsburys superstore today for the weekly shop and saw 5kg 'bells on the shelf. Fondling them it seemed to me they are quite weighty and can imagine an enhanced heart beat after a cardio session. You guys must be Michael Phelps fit to be swinging around 32kg weights