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Haha, it's January! I've started playing with some drafts (procrastinating) but doing 6 day weeks hedglaying at the mo, not doing much of anything else. Eat, sleep, cut hedge repeat. Have spoken to a physio that wants a few sessions, which will hopefully lead to referrals.

I confess I haven't really been getting on with it at all. I've been trying to get the rest of my life on track which is coming together slowly. Back on the bike though so we are all good. It's January matey, apart from the bike bit sounds like me. ?

Hi Christopher, how are you getting on with your new toy?

Sorry chap only answered half your question! It was late, I was tired and should’ve been in bed not looking at a screen. 1 Kettlebell is enough to start with. I was self taught because I had loads of time and no money, but there is definitely virtues to getting a couple of lessons, it speeds things up and you can get to try out a few weights to find out which one is for you to start with. go to the IKFF website and see if there’s an instructor near you, if your near Thame Oxfordshire it’s me ?.

There’s no shame in starting light, but the weight has to be challenging,12kg May do,no heavier than 16 to begin with. Look up Steve Cotter, how to do the Kettlebell swing. The swing is the classic move, and for good reason. Taught to all beginners and used by all that are advanced .

The test I did was with a 20kg, 100 hand 2 hand swings, 16 clean and press each side, 30 snatches each side then 30 goblet squats, the emphasis is on good form and endurance, takes about 12 minutes, women use a 12kg, you’re not aloud to put it down. My general working weight is 24kg.

1 bell , 2 to 3 , 40 minute sessions per week is all it take to reap some impressive results chap. stiff cup of coffee, load music in the bedroom if it’s rubbish weather in the garden if it’s nice. He says having lunched out his workout and is sobbing out in front of the fire with beer and chocolate.

Yippee, I knew I couldn't be the only one that enjoys playing with Kb's. But wouldn't recommend Pavel's "hard style" technique. It's Steve Cotter and the IKFF (competition style) all the way, don't like Pavel's approach, for me it just doesn't translate with my day to day work as well as the IKFF techniques. But don't listen to me I'm totally biased, I've just become IKFF certified kb teacher. It's a bit like asking a Stihl dealer husky or Stihl!. The quickest most efficient way for a beginner to pick up the basics is to get a couple of lessons from someone cool like me.

Wow, it ain't a kettlebell, looks more like a tool that I think is called a mace but pretty sure they have really long handles, definitely look cool made out of wood, but would want a stopper on the end of handle. Are your clubs and meels precise weight?

Lovely looking clubs boyo. Haven’t used them myself but Mike eves the master trainer who I got my certification through, also teaches clubs and meels, they look great fun. As for wooden Kettlebells, no mate, wouldn’t think you could get the structural integrity in the handle. Look up Wolverson Kettlebell you’ll be able to get all the dimensions from their site and I think you’ll see what I mean.

Dear all, I’m very interested to know how many fellow Tree people use Kettlebells. Whether you have positive or negative feedback regarding the use of Kettlebells I would really appreciate hearing from you. I’ve recently became a qualified Kettlebell teacher, my qualification was obtained through the IKFF (international Kettlebell and fitness federation) I won’t be found on the teacher directory found on the IKFF website until after Christmas, simply because I haven’t submitted my personal profile yet. I’m 48 years old with 30 years eclectic experience within the Arb industry. I was introduced to Kettlebells as a physical rehabilitation tool, a stupid,very unexciting accident resulted in 4 months off work and huge muscle loss. That was beginning of 2014. Without invitation I’m not interested in trying to sell the virtues and benefits of a little regular kb training. But what I am interested in trying to voluntarily communicate with this industry is whether your male or female,young or old, beginner or top of ya game Craftperson. The Kettlebell could have been purpose designed for people like us! It’s a cannon ball with a handle, it’s raw,primitive, in ya face, very unsuttle, whilst also being a very sophisticated ever progressive craft. It’s thoroughly enjoyable, never mind the rapid results and benefits, im not known for my discipline, im confident that the fundamental reason I’m still using Kettlebell is because it’s great fun that directly translates to my day to day life. Get at me with any questions, I’m happy to share my experiences and what I’ve learnt.

Hi boys & girls. Has anybody out there suffered from a "Distal Bicep Tendon Rupture" I Have, post op I have spent 3 weeks in a back slab caste, then 3 weeks in a hinged brace. Just got my arm back & now intensive, careful, physio can start. 100% strength & movement will take a min of 2 months. Its a rare injury, so info on rehab programs is very limited. Good news is I got one of the best physio's money can buy to help me. Bad news is already had 2 months of work unpaid, & can't expect to be aerial for another couple of months, money is tight! anybody got any advice?