I've mentioned before that if you're interested in training with kettlebells, it's important to pick an appropriately qualified instructor. This video is a perfect example of why:
Literally everything in this video is wrong, from the explanation to the demonstrations. And that's bad enough, but what's really terrible is that one of the women is a trainer for one the largest fitness franchises in the country.
And she has absolutely NO idea what she's doing!
The swings are just wrong, and being able to properly swing is the cornerstone of the kettlebell world. She's squatting with her legs, not hinging with her hips. The kettlebell shouldn't go overhead on a swing (looking at you, Crossfit). The rows are the least offensive exercise shown (probably because they aren't a real kettlebell exercise), although I have no idea why she's even mentioning the triceps. And the exercise they refer to as a Turkish get-up is just laughable. Other than starting from the ground and ending in a standing position, that movement in no way, shape, or form resembles a Turkish get-up. It's also worth noting that most women can easily start training with an 8kg/18lb kettlebell. The one in video appears to be so small that it would be almost useless to most people.
If someone chose to try kettlebells on their own, based on what this video teaches, the best case scenario is that they wouldn't get much of a workout and walk away thinking kettlebells are just another worthless exercise fad. Worst case scenario is that they get injured. Bottom line, this video is full of incorrect information, and is incredibly irresponsible on Gold's Gym's part. If you're interested in kettlebells, please learn from a qualified instructor. If you need advice on finding one, check out the How To Pick A Trainer link at the top of this page.
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