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(More customer reviews)The film consists of two DVDs. In the first disc, several kettlebell exercises are instructed to the viewer, and the second disc includes two follow along -type workouts.
The instruction of the exercises is very good. They are taught in very detailed manner and in several instances they are taught as a continuum where first you learn some easier exercises, that eventually lead to mastery of the final exercise. Therefore, you don't have to learn a totally new exercise as a whole, but in pieces that naturally help you to learn the exercise. In the disc, there are six "main" exercises (swing, Turkish getup, clean, military press, snatch, and front squat). In addition to these exercises, each has two or three supporting exercises you learn before the main exercise (as described earlier). So, in the first DVD there are few dozen exercises instructed in detail.
In my opinion, the exercise list covers almost all of the essential exercises a beginner should know (in fact you don't even need to know this many to have a very good workout but as described earlier, some of the exercises are learning stages towards the main exercises). The only downside is that the windmill is not instructed at all in the fist DVD. The windmill might not be an essential beginner level exercise, but still it's used in one of the workouts in the second DVD. Although the exercise is instructed in the workout, it would have been better if it were taught in the first DVD.
The second half of the first DVD consists of kettlebell clinic, where Anthony Diluglio guides a beginner through the same main exercises that are taught in the instruction section of the DVD. As Diluglio is instructing the trainee and corrects his form, the viewer gets good pointers on how to correct his own technique. Unfortunately, the person on the film learns the exercises "too easily", as it would have helped the viewer if there had been more instruction (and more tips on how to further improve your technique).
The second DVD consists of two workouts suitable for beginners, but they offer enough challenge for intermediate and perhaps even advanced level trainees as well. The workouts consist of rounds that are made up of 2 or 3 exercises. Between rounds there is a rest period of 10-30 seconds (the user can choose the time allotted for resting), and after the last round the cycle starts all over again. The workout consists of some 3-5 cycles; the number of cycles is once again up to the trainee (naturally, you can start with only one cycle if you want). In the first workout the cycle consists of four rounds, and the second there is six rounds. In both workouts the length of one cycle is about ten minutes.
The production of the DVD is very good. The workouts have been designed so that all of the exercises used in one round fit nicely together, and blend together to form a solid workout. There is a on-screen repetition counter throught the whole workout, and a time counter during the rest periods so that you don't have to keep watch of the time. As stated earlier, the user can determine the lengths of the rest periods, and you can even alter it between the cycles. So, you can start slow and decrease the rest time during the workout. The only gripe is that there is no option of choosing a longer rest period during the workout, if you have estimated you energy level a bit too high at the beginning of the workout. You can also choose whether you want brief instructions before each round. This is perfect for repeat use, as you don't have to watch the instructions all over again every time you use the workout.
You'll need only one kettlebell to go thought the workouts, and no additional equipment is needed.
To sum it up, this is probably the best beginner level kettlebell instructional video I have seen. It does an excellent job in teaching several kettlebell exercises, and it offers two very good workouts in the same package.
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Product Description:
Kettlebell Training Clinic Volume I is a 2 disk instructional set which teaches you how to use kettlebell safely, quickly and effectively. In this special 2 disc dvd set you'll learn the fundamentals of Kettlebell training as perfected by Anthony Diluglio, one of America's top Kettlebell instructors.
Finally discover the secrets behind one of the most intense training regiments in existence. Learn exactly what it takes to transform yourself from fit to kettlebell fit in 2 intense step by step instructional DVDs.
Disc two puts you through the paces with 2 brand new workouts: The Pinnacle and Elevation 2. Each workout is designed for you, the user, allowing you to choose beginner, intermediate, or expert level.
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