Product: Kettlebell Bombshell with Lisa Balash (Kettle Bell Workout) (2011)
Rating: 3.0
Too many breaks
I am a fairly fit exerciser who has been doing fitness DVDs most mornings for about five years. I have recently been really excited about working out with a kettlebell because of the core toning that can be achieved in a relatively short period of time. I was really excited about this workout that promised body transformation and hinted at some fun in the process.However, I found that the DVD was structured poorly and didn't meet my expectations for providing a satisfying workout. Each between each set of exercises, there is an interstitial screen and a count down clock for a "break" period. I found that because each the sets were so short that I didn't need this break and that the too long breaks stopped me from gaining momentum. Although I did feel some of my muscles working, all together I didn't feel this workout challenged me in a way I was hoping for. The production values also didn't deliver on any of the fun hinted at by the title.The very specific directions and the long rest periods may be helpful for someone who is just starting out with fitness or with the kettlebell. I might use it in a pinch when I only have a short amount of time to exercise and want to squeeze in a couple of sets of kettlebell exercises. However, for those who are more fit I would highly recommend Jillian Michaels' Kettlebell workoutJillian Michaels: Shred-It With Weights. It has two levels of tough but no too tough workouts.