I'm way past my prime but I found that Kettlebell, Indian Club and a heavy mace are my favorite equipment to get myself in shape again. Also I found Joe Rogan to be very motivational. He is a beast.
Any of you guys use Kettlebell or Mace to work out with?
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I bought a kettle bell about 10 years ago and now use it as a door stop. I got excited about the idea that it was a total workout in theory. For me it wasn't. Great for working up a sweat, but I found that all it did was bulk up my upper body. Very hard to get any leg work involved. Bought a video from a Russian instructor who trained US troops. He made reference to some soldiers cracking jokes about his skinny legs. his reply was. "you don't need big legs to be a kettle bell guy". Also. the bulking up didn't really make me strong. Just bulky. so a no go for me.
Kettlebell's are amazing.
Kettlebell swing squats will workout your whole body (upper body, core, legs). Working out with kettlebell's you do have to maintain even more proper form than you would usually do with other exercises.
Kettlebell swing squats will workout your whole body (upper body, core, legs). Working out with kettlebell's you do have to maintain even more proper form than you would usually do with other exercises.
They are not for me.
But i think they are a valid way to go.
I personally enjoy mma training where you are using your own body weight and someone elses. Been doing it for 2 years and my weight and physique are the best it has ever been. Diet has also been key.
You did leave out one detail though....you want to get in shape whaotcdoes that mean? Lose weight, bulk up, get shredded, increase cardio, increase flexibilty etc?
But i think they are a valid way to go.
I personally enjoy mma training where you are using your own body weight and someone elses. Been doing it for 2 years and my weight and physique are the best it has ever been. Diet has also been key.
You did leave out one detail though....you want to get in shape whaotcdoes that mean? Lose weight, bulk up, get shredded, increase cardio, increase flexibilty etc?
I always wonder, if you don't have good grip, these things can screw up your drywall, floors etc unless you cushion every inch of your workout room.
As long as you keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard you should be ok.
I feel the same away about kettlebels.They are awesome and whats more important for me is that they are always there, no need to go to the gym. Its like having a mini gym right in your home. No need for fancy set up. Kettlebell is all you need to get in shape at your own pace.There are many different exercises and combinations that work pretty well all muscle groups. For an older guy or someone out of shape I find them to be a perfect piece of equipment to get you started and then as you get better you can just get a heavier one and start all over again.
You might also like Mace. I just got one recently and it is fantastic. Not only do you get functional strength and stronger grip but also it improves endurance, as you can increase the time that you swing the Mace for.
You are lucky to be in good enough physical condition that you can participate in mma training. As an older guy I'm just trying to get motivated to keep moving, increase mobility and strength as well as improve my cardio and I get all of that from one small piece of equipment right at my home. Its convenient and fun. But as you said, it's not for everybody. I appreciate your reply.
Kettlebells come in different weights. So you should start with the weight that you can comfortably handle and only increase the weight as you get stronger. That way your floors and drywall should be safe :encouragement:
