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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By P. T. Grey
Format:Paperback
Hi Firstly - I am not a paid reviewer - I run crossfit bristol so i use kettlebells (along with medicine balls - olympic rings etc) for a living. I explain this is to put my review in perspective.
This book is quite simply the definitive written work on Kettlebells. It is a clear head and shoulders above the others.Its more expensive than most but there is enough for 2 or 3 books in there.
It outlines a huge variety of training regiemes, physiological aspects of training and of course a huge array of kettlebell excercises.
Its written by 2 very credible guys who took a lot of time and effort to share their passion for training. Frankly, all this shows in the attention to detail.
There is one other thing I really like about this book - there is so much in it you can dip in to it again and again. New regiemes, new variations and so on.
Dont waste time on Pavel - he is expensive, and over hyped. Buy this book you wont regret it.
This book is quite simply the definitive written work on Kettlebells. It is a clear head and shoulders above the others.Its more expensive than most but there is enough for 2 or 3 books in there.
It outlines a huge variety of training regiemes, physiological aspects of training and of course a huge array of kettlebell excercises.
Its written by 2 very credible guys who took a lot of time and effort to share their passion for training. Frankly, all this shows in the attention to detail.
There is one other thing I really like about this book - there is so much in it you can dip in to it again and again. New regiemes, new variations and so on.
Dont waste time on Pavel - he is expensive, and over hyped. Buy this book you wont regret it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By ItsNotMe
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
For those interested in kettlebells, but worried about possible drawbacks and dangers that might be hiding behind the hype, this is a superbly reassuring choice. Even if you give up trying to read it, you'll still be reassured. The technical detail, the authors' credentials, the mass of physiological and even biochemical detail presented (I had my girlfriend, a biochemist, check some of it - it was completely correct) will leave you convinced.
However, unless you're ***damn*** serious about working out, you may end up skimming. That's fine - the book is nicely broken down into chapters and you don't have to learn about the golgi tendon organ and the role of Human Growth Hormone in keeping down body fat if you don't want to. Although you'd probably find it beneficial - and fascinating, the authors have done a great job - if you did read every chapter. You'd have a superb understanding not just of kettlebells but of exercise physiology and how it relates to practical training - how to avoid overtraining, muscle cell recruitment, periodization, etc. This is one of the few exercise books that I'd consider possibly life-changing.
However, unless you're ***damn*** serious about working out, you may end up skimming. That's fine - the book is nicely broken down into chapters and you don't have to learn about the golgi tendon organ and the role of Human Growth Hormone in keeping down body fat if you don't want to. Although you'd probably find it beneficial - and fascinating, the authors have done a great job - if you did read every chapter. You'd have a superb understanding not just of kettlebells but of exercise physiology and how it relates to practical training - how to avoid overtraining, muscle cell recruitment, periodization, etc. This is one of the few exercise books that I'd consider possibly life-changing.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By gr stooge
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Initially i was reluctant to make this purchase due to the cost, but having owned my kettlebells for a few weeks i decided i needed some basic information.
Not a lot of literature or training videos on kettlebells exist in the UK at the moment, i believe this will change soon and that kettlebells will be the next fitness craze to sweep the nation. When this happens i'm sure the price will drop, but until that happens this is buy far the best buy, due to its size and content.
The book covers all aspects of kettlebell training, including strength, endurance, flexibility and fat loss. Also their are comprehensive sections on safety and the history of kettlebell training.
In summary this is the best value for money currently available, it covers all aspects of kettlebell training including programme design, periodisation and safety.
If you are only going to buy one book on kettlebells this should be it, as the others seem to be incomplete.
Not a lot of literature or training videos on kettlebells exist in the UK at the moment, i believe this will change soon and that kettlebells will be the next fitness craze to sweep the nation. When this happens i'm sure the price will drop, but until that happens this is buy far the best buy, due to its size and content.
The book covers all aspects of kettlebell training, including strength, endurance, flexibility and fat loss. Also their are comprehensive sections on safety and the history of kettlebell training.
In summary this is the best value for money currently available, it covers all aspects of kettlebell training including programme design, periodisation and safety.
If you are only going to buy one book on kettlebells this should be it, as the others seem to be incomplete.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had bought 2 books on kettlebells by Pavel Tsoutaline, before I received this book. Now both of those gather dust on the bookshelves whilst I use the Kettle Bell Bible as a constant reference.
Full of exercises, different methods of training and arranging training, and other ideas it is a brain dump by the authors.
The only qualification is the binding which is ring bound so I wonder how long it will last, but it does mean the book will lay flat easily.
Full of exercises, different methods of training and arranging training, and other ideas it is a brain dump by the authors.
The only qualification is the binding which is ring bound so I wonder how long it will last, but it does mean the book will lay flat easily.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By P. Harris
Format:Paperback
like the other reviewer i bought tsatsoulines books well they are not a patch on this.The authors are factual with good routines ,and descriptions of the exercises plus some of the science surrounding various training techniques.All in all a great book for any person wanting to get functionally strong and fit
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By W. H. Watts
Format:Paperback
huge array of info plus interesting guide to the history of kettlebells. could have been even better if there was slightly clearer explanations of the actual exercises.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Aj Sutton
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book consists of 20 chapters. The early chapters set the scene describing the history of the kettlebell, and introducing the kettlebell in more detail. Chapter 5 gives an overview of exercise physiology including the cardiovascular system and energy systems. This chapter is quite detailed but is easy enough to follow for the lay person such as me. Chapters 6 and 7 consider total body tension and core strength and stability, with there being some detailed kettlebell exercises provided for the later chapter. Chapters 8-16 form the meat of the book and describe various approaches to using kettlebells, which includes subjects such as warming up, strength training, stamina and speed, circuit and interval training. These chapters are particularly interesting, and their content can probably be adapted to other settings apart from kettlebells. Chapter 17 is the largest chapter in the book and is the complete kettlebell technique guide. This is over 100 pages long and is subdivided into ballistic, coventional, upper body pushing, upper body pulling, and releasing and spinning exercises. For the most part these exercises are well explained usually with a photograph or two, with there only being rare occasions when it was difficult to tease out exactly what was being explained. Chapters on coaching, organising a KB event and the authors complete the book.
The book itself is dense with information, and i was particularly impressed with the different suggestions for workouts, i have never seen anything as detailed as this before. However the book does have some issues:
1. The photographs are of poor quality, and despite this being a 2nd edition it would certainly benefit from a thorough proofread.
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The book itself is dense with information, and i was particularly impressed with the different suggestions for workouts, i have never seen anything as detailed as this before. However the book does have some issues:
1. The photographs are of poor quality, and despite this being a 2nd edition it would certainly benefit from a thorough proofread.
2.... Read more ›
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Confusing and Overpriced
Bought this book because of the good reviews and because it claims to be a bible. I don't like too give a bad review but its not going to give you any help if you want too learn... Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. KILGALLON
3.0 out of 5 stars
Full of over-complicated information
I previously left a negative review but felt I was too harsh. I think there is a lot of good information contained in this book - the only thing that lets it down is the layout and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Roscoe Millan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good resource but way too expensive
In terms of providing good, detailed information on kettlebell technique and exercises it's a good book. BUT all this info is available either for free or in much cheaper books. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Splossy
5.0 out of 5 stars
bible
verry good book, halfway through it and already learned lots.well presented using both pictures and words easy to follow guides. superb tool for the hardcore kettlebeller!!
Published 21 months ago by demikian
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as expected!
I purchased this book purely on reading the reviews. Wish I hadn't now. For me the book is badly set out, poor instructions and the photo's aren't that great either. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. A. Burkitt
3.0 out of 5 stars
the kettlebell bible
this book very detailed in every aspect it covers,but due to the ammount on info i found it confusing the general info about setting up training programs or the different workout... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by shane19
5.0 out of 5 stars
The title says it all
This is an extremely good book which sets you on the way to fantastic fitness through kettlebell training. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2011 by G
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good information marred by layout
The information in the Kettlebell Bible is excellent, and contains everything you could possibly need. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2011 by murgatroyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Kettlebell Bible.
i have read lots of books on how to best use a kettlebell! this book is the best one yet! It looks at all of the different training regimes currently available, and also covers... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2010 by Kevin Hind
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource.
I've got Pavel's books too and, unlike some of the other reviewers, still rate them as highly as the KB bible. Read more
Published on 12 July 2010 by Gavzilla
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