And officially obsessed with the amazeballs kettlebells! Got my greedy hands on the contoured version by Gofit. It was love at first Turkish get-up. Don't let all the cheery yellow cuteness fool you either. Compact as she is, she packs quite the punch and quite comfortably too. My new best friend! This 10 pound beauty came with a Brook Benton DVD as well. I really like it - a 25 minute cardio workout and a 10 minute ab sesh. I got it on Amazon for about 30 bucks.
I have been struggling with the conventional convex round one made by CAP. The 15 pounder in all its sexy and sleek hi-gloss glory, left me looking like the victim of domestic violence - my arms were left bruised from after just one use. They kept slamming into my arms (bad form and starting out with a kettlebell that is too heavy!). Also, the circumference of the handle was somewhat too large for my small hands. I was nervous about accidentally remodelling the house with a new window in an awkward location should that baby slip from my fingertips. Don't get me wrong, it is extremely well made. It just didn't feel comfortable and I was confident one day our television would have to be upgraded prematurely as well if I decided to use that kettlebell while watching the latest episode of The Mindy Project.
Both are super effective, but Gofit Contoured Kettlebell is more comfortable. Translation: I'll use it more often:)
At any rate, I'm so glad I decided to invest in the Gofit Contour Kettlebell, I mean kettlebells. I loved it so much I immediately ordered a 15 pounder and it will arrive on Tuesday! Even famed personal trainer, Bob Harper, puts his stamp of approval on these workhorses. The shape combined with the vinyl coating and the smaller circumference of the handle makes it awesome sauce. The design makes for easy packing as well - I can just toss this in my duffle or suitcase, and I have a mini gym available all the time! These are a bit pricier than the traditional ones, but if it is going to help me get through my workouts comfortable and reduce the chance of injury, it's worth the few extra bucks for sure.
Hands down this is the most amazing fitness toy, I mean tool, to help me beat my workout blues and bust that plateau. It's actually super fun swinging it around, but it gives a legit full-body workout. The 10 pounder is perfect for the kettlebell fusion cardio DVDs I have purchased. It's also light enough so that I can practice good form... or make my bad form more comfortable. For more traditional kettlebell workouts, I'll definitely stick to my 15 pound kettlebell. I still can't get over the fact that I have gotten such quick results in such a short amount of time! I also am starting to be a huge fan of Gofit products - quality products and not too spendy either considering you won't need a gym membership anymore. Their products go on sale a lot at the big box retailers and if you shop around, you can find discounts online as well (I've had the most luck on Amazon - best prices and selection!)
I love kettlebell workouts. I sometimes do two a day! One in the am and another in the pm. 30 minutes goes by super quick and the results keep me coming back for more. You gotta give it a try!
Xo
