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Kettlebell Training by Steve Cotter
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Kettlebell Training (edition 2013)

by Steve Cotter

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This was a very complete and thorough book addressing every aspect of working out with kettlebells that would be helpful for everyone from a beginner to an advanced kettlebell user with a good emphasis on safety. ( )
  Electablue | Mar 12, 2014 |
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Well written, well organized book. Lots of information. Loved the breathing techniques - they were very helpful. Also helpful were the common errors and how to correct them. ( )
  gpeddy | Oct 7, 2014 |
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This is a great book! It gives a great background on kettlebells and what exercises they are most useful for. I've been looking for a resource like this to use in my personal training. Perhaps the most useful element is suggested exercises and programs to use depending on what you are looking to do, such as gain muscle mass, loose wait, or cardio. ( )
  jbizz79 | Jul 9, 2014 |
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This is a great textbook for all stages of kettlebell trainers! It starts out with the basics, even going over how to hold kettlebell. If you are more advanced, then you can skip right to the assortment of exercises. I loved that the book went over different programs and even gave example sessions that included warm up and cool down exercises as well. My favorite were the programs for different athletes--I will definitely be trying out the golfer exercises! ( )
  aheath | Jun 8, 2014 |
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I'm really impressed with the level of detail in this book. As someone who has used kettlebells some, but not had any formal instruction, the exercise descriptions are helpful for figuring out areas for improvement. Personally, I use this in conjunction with DVDs/YouTube clips because I find actually seeing the exercise performed more helpful than static photographs. Great book and highly recommended for anyone interested in learning to use kettlebells safely and effectively. ( )
  irishsurprise | Mar 13, 2014 |
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This was a very complete and thorough book addressing every aspect of working out with kettlebells that would be helpful for everyone from a beginner to an advanced kettlebell user with a good emphasis on safety. ( )
  Electablue | Mar 12, 2014 |
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
From the moment I opened this book I was impressed. It is clear, concise and well organized. Mind you I am not a fitness expert, or someone who works out a lot. I am your somewhat average overweight, middle aged, Midwestern woman who spends too much time at a desk and is looking for some kind of work out that is easy, convenient and reasonably fun and doesn’t take a lot of time.

I really like kettlebells. Unlike say a treadmill they take up very little space and you can pack quite a workout in a small amount of time. I have two 5-lbs, two 10-lbs, a 15-lbs, a 20-lbs and a 35-lbs. I usually try to do a workout in the morning when I get up, and every once in a while I might do a few reps of something when I am at home reading. Now if I could only figure out how to type on the computer and use a kettlebell . . .

I had my personal trainer look at the book and she also liked it. She said that she liked the section on stretches. What I like is that this book starts from scratch, it assumes that you are new to kettlebells and know nothing. It also pretty much assumes that you know next to nothing about working out properly, which is great. If you already know this stuff, you can just skip to the parts that you are unfamiliar with.

If you haven’t read anything about kettlebels this is a great book. If you haven’t tried kettlebells I say that you are really missing out on a great workout!

On to the workouts! The format is the same for each exercise, it has a section about the exercise, lists the key principles, some common errors that people make and how to correct them. It also has nice clear photographs illustrating the moves. The more complicated the exercise the more information you are given. Is the book encyclopedic on kettlebell exercises? No. As, the front cover says, there are 95 exercises in the book. But 95 is quite a lot, and is probably more than enough to get you started and keep you learning for quite some time. This could possibly be the only kettlebell book that you need. It should certainly be the first kettlebell book you buy. ( )
  bruce_krafft | Jan 11, 2014 |
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This book is a welcome addition to my collection of workout books. I don't always enjoy using kettlebells, as I feel that they are more cumbersome than weights. They also do not have the variance in weight that dumbbells have. With that being said, kettlebells can be a great way to change up one's routine and I welcome the change. The instructions are helpful and the pictures help out a great deal. ( )
  kphillip9 | Jan 3, 2014 |
If you are new to kettlebell training, read this book before you do anything. You will find instruction from a qualified trainer on equipment, proper attire, exercise principles, creating an exercise plan, assessing your fitness level, safety, and fundamental exercise routines. Those at an intermediate or advanced level will benefit from the exercise instructions for those levels. There is a chapter on customizing a fitness program for whatever level you are at. There are sample routines for fat loss, strength and endurance, and strength and power for all three levels. There are also specialized routines for specific sports. The exercise instructions are detailed and accompanied with photos, though a book cannot substitute for a qualified instructor, especially if you unfamiliar with using kettlebells. This book will remain useful to you as your fitness progresses. You are not likely to outgrow this comprehensive reference. ( )
  mitchellray | Dec 17, 2013 |
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Steve demonstrates a thorough knowledge of kettlebells in this book. He covers about everything you could want to know. He covers topics ranging from kettlebell construction, exercise philosophy, exercise moves (basic, intermediate, and advanced), and training routines for different goals and for enhancing performance in various sports. I am impressed with Steve's depth of knowledge and this book is well written. I must admit I would tend to look at the pictures for an understanding of the various exercises and tend to minimize review of the verbiage. I think the images are very helpful in understanding what is to be done and the write ups explain in greater detail what to do and not what to do. I recommend the book to anyone interested in kettlebells or is just curious about them. I am tempted to get a kettlebell and and try it, but I am likely to continue with my regimen of running, yoga, weights, swimming, and tennis. ( )
  GlennBell | Dec 10, 2013 |
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Kettlebell Training by Steve Cotter is an exceptional book jam packed with information, professional instruction from basic to advanced stages and is challenging and fun through the 95 exercises. He makes the information accessible, challenging, safe, and rewarding if you are willing to put in the hard work. This book helps you walk away feeling hopeful and ready to create your own workout routines. The pragmatic use in the exercises begins with the basics which was harder than I expected and it teaches you how to use proper form and it is felt each step of the way. I really look forward to working out the right way with these and seeing how far it can take me. It also focuses on nutrition and hydration. I highly recommend this book to you and wish you the best at achieving your goals. Thank you for selecting me for this useful book Earlier Review. ( )
  DrT | Dec 10, 2013 |
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This is a great resource for people wanting to use kettlebells more in their workouts. The photos and descriptions are clear and useful to learn and refine the lifts (with appropriate repetition in the descriptions for lifts that build on simpler ones), and the sample workouts in the back are well presented. The author is very enthusiastic about the subject as well. I've apparently been lollygagging with my kettlebell workouts, I did the beginner strength and endurance workout program in the back and had to take every second of the 1 min rest between sets to recover. I didn't even finish the full thing because I couldn't do the kb snatches (which I'd just learned how to do correctly from the very detailed descriptions in the text) paired with the presses (which I had to do as push presses) - the last set of 10 was a big struggle. Before this I'd worked up to sets of 5, I was happy to see that I could do sets of 10 with the technique tips I got from the book. The biggest thing I needed to change was to loosen up my grip when coming up to rack position, and to use an openish claw grip when pressing - helped with wrist alignment and forearm stamina. ( )
  silentq | Nov 30, 2013 |
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