Training for Highland Athletics

**Prester John** · 5th January 06, 11:28 AM

Kettlebells are excellent. But you have to USE them, and do it regularly.

Otherwise, they make a cool looking doorstop.

I highly recommend them. I know that the Russian Special Forces have used them for years, and now the US Special Forces is beginning to do the same.

I guess that speaks for itself.

FYI, a kettlebell is not just like a dumbbell or barbell, in that the center of gravity is off center, and way off center. Form is important in using one, or you could easily get bruised.

Also, never fight for space with a kettlebell. You will always lose, and go to the hospital, once you regain conciousness (if you do).

There are many excellent articles and forums on the net about them.
PM me if you want more info (I'm a strength and fitness trainer also - just not professionally).

**Prester John** · 5th January 06, 11:30 AM

I should have pointed out that my second favorite workout device is

the homemade sandbag.

That is, a duffle bag filled with 50-200lbs of sand.

It's cheap. It's versatile. You can drop it on your foot with no problem, and it will nearly kill you with work - but, oh, the gains in strength and endurance!

Best cardio device EVER. The kettlebell runs a close second.

**Iolaus** · 5th January 06, 12:21 PM

Wow!!

**Prester John** · 5th January 06, 01:02 PM

Iolaus

Your link doesn't work for me.

**bubba** · 5th January 06, 01:04 PM

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**Iolaus** · 5th January 06, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Prester John

Iolaus

Your link doesn't work for me.

It's supposed to be the picture of you holding up the huge kettlebell in one hand, with the grip thingie in your other. I don't know why it's not working for you, it is for me.

**Prester John** · 5th January 06, 01:48 PM

Oh, well that explains it.

My ugly mug broke the technology!

**Southern Breeze** · 5th January 06, 02:04 PM

This is an interesting thread. I've seen several used kettleballs for sale. I always thought they were some type of anchor! Now I know better. :grin:
Iolaus's link works for me.

**flyv65** · 5th January 06, 02:06 PM

I'm taking a look at the kettlebell site, and I'm more than a bit interested.

Bryan...if I take the plunge I'll let you know...

**Prester John** · 5th January 06, 02:16 PM

A very good site for purchasing kettlebells, Russian cast iron, shot loadable, and stone padlocks is

http://www.atomicathletic.com

Tell Roger that Fr. John, the weightlifting priest, sent you.