Kettlebells For Dummies (eBook)

Sarah Lurie, RKC, CSCS, founded Iron Core, the first kettlebell training studio in the United States to exclusively offer Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) certified instruction. Sarah is a nationally recognized kettlebell expert and has been featured in Fitness Magazine, among other publications.

Introduction.

Part I: Gearing Up for a Kettlebell Workout.

Chapter 1: Shaping Up with Kettlebells.

Chapter 2: A Primer on Kettlebells: What They Are and How You
Use Them.

Chapter 3: Picking the Right Kettlebell and Setting Up Your Home
Gym.

Chapter 4: Moves for Success: Spine and Hip Essentials.

Chapter 5: Breathing Right, Warming Up, Cooling Down, and Taking
Care.

Part II: Beginning with Basic Kettlebell Moves.

Chapter 6: Swinging Your Way to a Lean and Toned Physique.

Chapter 7: Turkish Delight: Tackling the Turkish Get-Up.

Chapter 8: More Essential Exercises: The Front Squat, the Clean,
and the Military Press.

Chapter 9: Beginner Kettlebell Workouts to Lose the Jiggle and
Build Strength.

Part III: Mastering Advanced Kettlebell Moves.

Chapter 10: Kettlebell Exercises to Help You Gain Strength,
Flexibility, and Mobility.

Chapter 11: Whittle Your Middle: Core Exercises.

Chapter 12: Mastering the Five Ultimate Kettlebell
Exercises.

Chapter 13: Kicking It Up a Notch with Advanced Kettlebell
Workouts and Combinations.

Part IV: Using Kettlebells in Special Situations.

Chapter 14: Addressing the Fitness Needs of Young Adults,
Boomers, and Seniors.

Chapter 15: Staying Fit during (and after) Your Pregnancy.

Chapter 16: Kettlebell Training for Athletes of All Levels.

Chapter 17: Rehabbing or Supporting Substantial Weight Loss with
Kettlebells.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Set and Meet Your Kettlebell Fitness
Goals.

Chapter 19: Nearly Ten Guidelines for Finding and Working Out
with a Certified Trainer.

Appendix: Kettlebell Resources.

Index.