Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit
Kettlenetics was created by international fitness sensation Michelle Khai, a lifelong fitness advocate, former professional dancer and all-star celebrity trainer. Kettlenetics is a totally unique, dance inspired exercise program that uses the kBell to swing, slim and sculpt your entire body strong and slender. The easy flowing moves are set to incredible, upbeat music, for fast, fun, total body slimming.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Surprisingly difficult and easy at the same time!
OK, I received this last week. I’ve done the workout twice. I exercise pretty regularly now 4 times a week. I couldn’t get through the 20 minute workout without stopping. I like the flowing movement of the workout, Michelle’s cuing is not the best, but the moves are pretty easy, its that darn kettlebell that makes you sweat! Definitely felt the soreness the next day, but in a good way. I will incorporate these workouts into my rotation. I’m looking forward to doing the longer workout soon.
4 Stars Good workout with a light weight
I’ve only recently discovered kettlebells, and am quite in love with them now.
Kettlenetics is not quite real kettlebell training, but instead is a fusion between kettlebells and dance. If you’re looking for the hardcore kettlebell training, you aren’t going to find it here.
However, if you’re looking for a workout that will move your body, get you using muscles that you haven’t necessarily used before, rev your heart rate up, and make you feel good afterwards, this will do all of the above.
The kbell is small, only 4 pounds, much smaller than the kettlebells that I use in my regular kettlebell training, but it works for the moves that Michelle Kai has developed. The flowing graceful dance moves just would not work with an 18lb, 26lb, or even larger kettlebell. The size of this small kettlebell gives you enough resistance to help you with good form in the movements, without putting too much strain on you, especially if you aren’t used to working with a kettlebell, which is intensely different than any other kind of weight training.
3 Stars Excellent DVD, Poor Equipment
This is my first Amazon product review, so bear with me.
I ordered the Gaiam Kettlenetics Slim and Tone Kit based on the previous reviewers’ opinions. The kit arrived promptly and without any damage to the package, so kudos to Amazon.
I was completely surprised when I opened the box and discovered that the kettlebell was a tiny 4 pound thing that I can barely hold in one of my XL hands. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. The kettlebell is pictured on the box, held by the instructor. There’s nothing to indicate that the handle is incredibly small! Or that this kit is intended for women only.
Luckily, I was able to adapt by substituting one of my dumbbells for all of the workouts on the DVD. Each workout is excellent - well lit, plenty of good camera angles, and the instructor is very helpful, explaining not only the fundamentals of the kettlebell workout, but the reasons why you’re doing all of the various movements. She’s exactly right in her approach. I never felt like a beginner, even though this is my first experience with kettlebells.
My advise is to try and find the DVD sold seperatly and buy a larger kettlebell, especially if you have big hands. If your glove size is XL/XXL, buy a bigger kettlebell seperately. I can’t emphasize this enough.
3 Stars love this workout
The only reason this rated 3stars is because the program I purchased from Amazon is not the same as the one in the infomercial. This only came with 2 DVD’s and did not include the wall chart. Would have sent back to amazon but they would probably kept part of my money due to the fact that I opened the sealed DVD case. That’s how I found out there were only 2 Dvd’s. I did find the whole program as advertised in infomercial for $38 on Qvc. I will always check there first in the future. Other than that I have to say that these workouts are the best. Great cardio and resistance all in one, love it.
5 Stars Good workout
I thought I would give it a try, it was only $37.00 so I figured I wouldn’t be out much if I didn’t like it. I was skeptical about the low weight - 4lbs? What is that going to do? The first time I did the 20 min basics workout I could barely finish it! I didn’t realize I was that out of shape! It’s a lot of continuous movement, especially squats! It also works the arms, shoulders & abs. It really gets your heart rate up! My legs/thighs (inner, gluts, hamstrings) were sore for the next couple days after the first couple workouts. I’ve been doing it 3 times a week for about a month. It’s a great workout out and I have suggested it to friends. I’ll give it another month or 2 before I try the 40 min workout or even consider going up in weight!
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