Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit Review
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I just purchased this today. I've never been into weights or resistence training. A friend brought Kettlebells to my attention as few weeks ago. I thought about joining the KB Club at my gym but that would have been another hefty charge on top of my monthly fees. Between the various Wii programs and handling two gym memberships, my weight loss plan is already too expensive so I was reluctant to ante up another few hundred bucks. Fortunately, I came across this at Target. It only cost about .99 or something like that. There was no price on it so I assumed it was in the - range before the sales clerk informed me of my total. I had him check just to make sure it wasn't a mistake. It wasn't. What an unbelieveable good deal? Yay!
As for the actual Kettlebell, I agree with the reviewers who say the grip is on the small side. I would have liked to have a little more room for my large (glove size 8) hands but it really isn't that noticable. I was more concerned with getting the placement of my hands correct during the switching moves and didn't really think about the size of the grip during the actual work-out. Before the work-out, I'd thought the grip felt a little rough and worried that it would cause my hands to become calloused. It might still do that but at present my hands feel fine and the grip really wasn't as abrasive as I expected it to me.
Now onto the work-out. It is fairly no-frills. I like that the first video focuses on the moves. I would have benefited from a hearing impaired/closed caption option because I couldn't understand the names of some of the moves. That's OK. I'm sure I'll deceifer this after I've watched the DVD a few times. Despite the lack of bells and whistles, this is a really good work-out. I spent considerable time in the gym yesterday doing circuit traning and the only sweating I did was the result of a cardio/dance class I took prior to hitting the circuit machines. This was completely different. After the first full work-out, my arms were sweating and my heart rate was really pumping in just 20 minutes. That is pretty good; thus, I would definitely recommend this kit. The 4lb weight is more than enough...I can't even imagine using a heavier weight right now...perhaps I'll give that some thought after I've mastered all the moves in the Kit; however, that may take some time.
Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit Feature
- Kit includes three kettlenetics slim and tone workouts
- Dance-inspired three-dimensional weight-swinging workout swings
- Leading-edge moves like three layer crunch and russian twist chisel your obliques and upper and lower abs with no wasted motion
- Beginner and advanced workouts help you go at your own pace and see progressive results
- Program created by international fitness sensation michelle khai
Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit Overview
Kettlenetics was created by international fitness sensation Michelle Khai, a lifelong fitness advocate, former professional dancer and all-star celebrity trainer. Kettlenetics is a totally unique, dance inspired exercise program that uses the kBell to swing, slim and sculpt your entire body strong and slender. The easy flowing moves are set to incredible, upbeat music, for fast, fun, total body slimming.
Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit Specifications
Created by international fitness sensation Michelle Khai, Kettlenetics is a dance-inspired kettle bell exercise program that swings, slims, and sculpts your entire body. This revolutionary three-dimensional weight-swinging workout has all the fat-burning, muscle-shaping benefits of resistance training but without the awkward, heavy weights of traditional weight lifting. With easy, flowing moves set to upbeat music, Kettlenetics is a fun and fast way to develop a stronger and more slender body.
The Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit includes three Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Workouts on one DVD. The first two 20-minute workouts teach you the Kettlenetics basics. KB Elements teaches everything you need to know to get the most from your kBell. FlowMotion Basics gives you 360-degree body sculpting workout with unique standing and floor exercises. The 40-minute Cardio Balanced workout is a powerful fat burner that takes the kBell workout to the next level.
The uniquely designed four-pound Kettlenetics kBell included in the kit is curved, sleek, and fits easily in your hand for smooth 360-degree full body-slimming movements. The kBell has an offset, sure-grip handle to better maneuver through creator Michelle Khai's innovative flowMotion movement patterns. Weighing just four pounds, the kBell is light enough to swing without undue stress, yet heavy enough to provide body-shaping resistance.
Benefits of Kettlenetics:
- 360-degree workouts for "full circle" body toning
- Around-the-clock calorie burning
- Whole-body resistance training
- Maximum strengthening, cardio conditioning, and fat burning
- Minimum workout time
- Improved endurance and stamina
- Boosted metabolism for quick calorie burning
- Sculpts and tones the entire body
About Michelle Khai:
Kettlenetics Slim and Tone was created by international fitness sensation Michelle Khai, a lifelong fitness advocate, former professional dancer, and all-star celebrity trainer. Michelle has been working with world-class ballet dancers from the NYC Ballet and Miami City Ballet for years, creating custom body-slimming kettlebell workouts to help the dancers strengthen and tone muscles while staying sleek and slender. Now, for the first time ever, she has made that program available to everyone.
Having discovered the "swing secrets" to quickly slimming and toning dancers' bodies, Michelle decided to create an all-new kettlebell workout that would create amazing results for women everywhere. Unable to find a kettlebell that would work with her program, Michelle set about creating her very own kBell that is light enough for graceful fluid movement and heavy enough for fast, body-sculpting results. Michelle owns Soma Fitness And Performance in South Beach, Florida, and continues to lead kettlebell training research.
What's in the Box?
Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Workout DVD, 4-pound kBell, Weight Loss Success Guide
About Gaiam
Gaiam was created as a lifestyle company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing, for themselves, their families, and the Earth. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for individual health as well as the future sustainability of the Earth's resources. Gaiam strives to provide customers with alternatives to traditional products by offering natural, eco-friendly, or healthy versions that compare with the style, quality, and price of conventional products.
Gaiam's goal is to become the trusted source and unifying brand for Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) participants. The company understands that the opportunity to affect people's lives with information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. Gaiam believes in the concept of Conscious Commerce, the practice of making purchasing decisions based on personal values and beliefs. It takes into consideration all the aspects of our lives and the impact we have upon the planet. Research indicates this concept appeals to approximately 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Gaiam's strategy in delivering the distinctive quality for which they are known is to partner with experts in health/wellness, eco-living, and personal development to develop proprietary products that meet customers' needs with meaningful solutions.
The name Gaiam is a fusion of the words Gaia (the name of Mother Earth from the Minoan civilization in ancient Crete), and I am, which reminds us that we are all interconnected with the Earth, the air, and the water, and very much a part of this living system that sustains us all.
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