Ultimate Kettlebell Workouts for Beginners

Good, fast-paced workouts that are definitely NOT for beginners!
I've been using kettlebells for about a year and a half now; although I'm not a beginner, I thought this DVD might be nice for variety. Also, I was interested in the tutorial segment, as it is vital to maintain good form when using kettlebells. This was my first DVD with instructor Paul Katami. I have seen clips of his prior kettlebell workouts, and I know that they tend to be faster-paced and use lighter kettlebells. (Usually, kettlebell work is done with much heavier kettlebells: recommendations average about 10-18 lbs. for woman and 26-35 lbs. for men.) Regarding weight, Katami says only to "choose the right weight" for your fitness level, but he does not make specific recommendations, nor does he reveal how heavy the weights that he and his background exercisers are using. I was also disappointed that Katami failed to talk about footwear for kettlebells, particularly in a DVD geared toward beginners. Kettlebells are traditionally performed barefoot or in low-soled shoes...

Not For Kettlebell Novices, But Good For Everyone Else
I like Paul Katami, but find most of his workouts are more advanced and/or more intense than I want to work. So, when I saw he had come out with a workout for beginners, regardless of the equipment used, I was interested. I own several kettlebells, so I was set.

I am an almost-50-year-old woman with arthritic hands and wrists and knees. I enjoy standing workouts rather than floor work. I have regularly worked out with videos for over 10 years. And, a few years ago, I took private lessons on using kettlebells for exercise.

This DVD is labeled as a kettlebell workout for beginners. If you have never touched a kettlebell before, I'm hesitant to recommend this DVD as a place to start. Paul gives tons of form pointers and many people will be okay with his instruction, but using kettlebells effectively really depends on form and this DVD does not provide the in-depth, detailed instruction I think people need to use kettlebells. However, it is more detailed and...

Not a bad intro to kettlebell
I have some experience with kettlebell workouts already, though I've been on a workout hiatus for a while so I thought I'd go back to the basics. This DVD was a mixed bag for me - the workouts were fairly strenuous, which I enjoyed, but I think they lacked proper instruction. Workout 1, the 'tutorial', moves slower than the other two workouts but provides only minor instructions on form and technique. I think for a true beginner, the danger for improper form and potential injury is pretty high, and the instructor Paul Tatami doesn't go into much detail on how to make sure you take it slowly and move properly. Workout 2, the 'drills', is definitely a good workout - fast-paced, continuous movements and enough action to feel like a cardio workout as well as a strength training session! Workout 3, the 'core', is a standard core workout, it could be done with or without the kettlebell which makes it a good intro for beginners.

I also think the instructor should include some...

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