71.5kg today, and been eating a lot, not much exercise. bad, bad me.
and i forgot to try the apple cider vinegar remedy for celullite until i saw my blog again, hur hur.
ok i have to try!!
I am newly obsessed with a new toy which I have not tried yet. Kettlebells.
I had three sessions of Bodyfirst with Yusuf Kay, the Training Manager at Fitness Fitness Millenia Walk. He is not selfish about his training tips which was really good. We had a session on bodyweight, that is using my own weights to work out, and a session on gym equipment weights, and another session on TRX, tubes and VIPR.
When I ask him how effective are these tools, he said that all tools are effective in its own right, and when used correctly and regularly. However he particularly find kettlebells very effective. It is tough but really very good cardio workout. HMMM.
and that lead me to a search for kettlebells, and classes. I wanted to start off with kettlebell taichi, which seem less aggressive and probably a good starting point. UNfortunately currently there are only classes at Lam Soon CC, CCK, which is like sooo far awayyy
NewAgeTaichi
I also found that the kettlebell (2kg) sold by the taichi instructor is so much cheaper than the market. AIBI sells Reebok 3kg kettlebell for $49.. ouch.
So I have two missions. 1- find cheaper kettlebells. 2- find affordable kettlebell class. This blog is about Part I - finding Kettlebells.
Kettlebell - how to Choose
http://www.ehow.com/how_2271551_choose-kettlebells-workout.html
1
Begin your workout with a lightweight kettlebell if you are a woman who has never done weight training before. The average beginner weight is 10 lb.; however, you may need a bit more or less depending on your current level of fitness. If you are a woman who has spent some time working on strength conditioning, you may be able to begin with 20 or even 25 lb.
2
Choose a bit heavier weight if you are a man who has never trained before, as your genetic makeup will allow you to begin with a larger kettlebell. Most men without training begin at about 20 or 25 lb. If you are conditioned, you may be able to begin with 35 or even 40 lb.
3
Play it safe and purchase at least three different sizes of kettlebells. Not only will the desired weight change depending on the exercise, some days you simply do not want to workout as much. Having a selection of kettlebells to choose from will ensure that you are not forcing your muscles to work with a weight which is too heavy, and will also allow you to gradually build up the weight as you gain strength.
4
Select kettlebells which you find aesthetically pleasing, if you so choose. Kettle bells are most commonly found in standard metal; however, they are also available in a number of bright colors which not only add some style to your workout room, they also help you to differentiate weight.
Ok so I think I will at least buy two different kettlebell weights. 2kg is only for taichi kettlebell, and probably at least a 6kg and a 8kg.
The cheapest kettlebell that i managed to find is from Jmall starting at $9 for 2kg kettlebell!
2kg - $9
4kg - $18
6kg - $27
8kg - $36
10kg (premium) - $48
12kg (premium) - $57.60
free delivery for $80 and above, $10 per delivery
the next cheapest is NutritionPark, however their kettlebells are all black. Boring.
4kg - $25.50
8kg - $49.40
12kg - $65.00
other kettlebells are mostly in a package of three kettlebells and a DVD
Kettlebells.sg
Package 6kg 8kg 12kg and a DVD - $205
6kg - not sold singularly
8kg - $70
12kg - $88
DVD - $57
Any purchase comes with a free Kettlebell e book.
Pickup location so near mummy house! Block 609 Bedok Reservoir Road
Free Delivery for $200 and above, $10 per delivery
Kettlebell HIT at Turf City offer ligher kettlebell package but more expensive and no DVD.
6,8,10kg - $182 no DVD
3kg Reebok - $39.60
6kg Reebok - $47.70
8kg Reebok - $63.90
6kg pro grade - not sold out of package
8kg Prograde - $70
10kg - $81
12kg - $90
Dont see how the delivery works...
Summary
If I wanna get the cheapest option, it will be to buy Jmall kettlebells and DVD from Kettlebells.sg and collect it at Bedok Reservoir Road. For a 6kg,8kg,12kg and DVD that would cost me (120.4+57) $177.40
2kg,6kg,8kg and DVD would cost me (71.80+57) $128.80
I can also choose to buy Reebok kettlebells (cos look prettier) and the DVD
3kg, 6kg, 8kg Reebok and DVD - $151.20 + $57 - $208.20
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