The Basic Kettlebell Female Starter Set is the perfect way to get your kettlebell training going. The 8kg starter set is perfect for those who have done some weight training in the past and have a reasonable baseline level of strength. The 6kg set is for those who haven’t done any weight training before and need a gentle introduction to kettlebell training. Why Get a Classic Starter Set? A classic starter set is the perfect way to start your kettlebell training and ensure that you’re doing it safely and effectively.  The starter set is basically a home gym in one small, neat package. Unlike a lot of other home gym equipment, the kettlebell is not a fad – it has been around for decades and is used by everyone from celebrities through to elite athletes and the military (you won’t see the latter using one of those silly ab machines!). The kettlebell gives you a full body workout and can provide both cardio and resistance training so it’s all you need – I personally only train with kettlebells because they get the job done without any fuss and in a short space of time. What’s on the DVD? We found [...]

The Pro Grade Kettlebell Female Starter Pack has everything you need to get started with your kettlebell training and enables progressions that will keep your training, and your results, improving for a long time. What’s the Difference Between the Pro Grade and Classic Kettlebells? There are several key differences between the Pro Grade and Classic Kettlebells that might influence your decision as to which one is better for you: Size – Pro Grades are standardised in size and shape so every kettlebell is exactly the same. This makes it easier to move up in weight because the technique you use with one weight is exactly the same as the next. The Classic bells vary in size (including handle thickness) as the weight increases so you will need to adjust technique slightly as you move up with the weights. Comfort – the Pro Grade kettlebell is generally a more comfortable design, it sits more comfortably in the rack position because the weight is more evenly spread and moves better through the air for ballistic lifts like swings and snatches. Having said that, some women prefer the smaller size of the lighter Classic bells. Chalking – the Pro Grade handle is perfect [...]

The first thing most of my female clients say to me is: “I want to tone up, but I don’t want to get bulky”. Women often avoid lifting weights, especially heavy weights, for fear of looking like a Ukranian powerlifter and opt for a Pilates class or aerobics class instead. What most women don’t understand is that in order to bulk up, females need to spend hours a day on a specific bodybuilding program with plenty of supplementation (or get on the roids).  Either way, women have to work VERY hard and very specifically to build significant muscle bulk because they don’t have enough testosterone. It is extremely rare to find a woman whose hormone profile is conducive to getting massive in response to weight training. So, why should women lift weights (and I’m talking challenging weights, not those 2kg rubber-coated pink dumbbells)? Bone density: one study has suggested that 60% of Australian women will suffer an osteoporotic fracture after the age of 60 (click here for the full report).  This is an alarming statistic. Bones need to be put under stress to get stronger, and that means weight training. And, for the bones to be sufficiently stressed the weight [...]

I‘m starting a Girevoy sport club in Melbourne. Girevoy sport is the sport of Kettlebell lifting.  It involves three of the major Kettlebell lifts – the jerk, snatch and long cycle clean and jerk – performed for ten minutes at a time. Girevoy sport requires exceptional strength and endurance; it is not for the faint of heart! To see some footage of Girevoy sport click here. However, Girevoy sport is also a sport that anyone can excel at with consistency and hard work.  I’m proof of that.  I’m not a natural athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but with some hard work and steady training I can now do things I never would have thought possible. In fact, if you join the Melbourne Girevoy Sport Club you will have the opportunity to be on the first Australian Girevoy Sport Team and could represent Australia on an international level. To register your interest in the Melbourne Girevoy Sport Club or to get more information please email me at info@kettlebells.com.au or call 1300 85 40 50 Emily

Our dynamic duo, Chris and James (with the help of Nicole) take you through a killer workout. Aimed specifically for the girls, this is a challenging but fun exercise routine for the ladies. Watch the video below: A killer kettlebell routine for the girls