Lauren Brooks 7 Day Kettlebell Swing Challenge starts today (6/14) - Page 7

JENILU · 06-18-21, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by toaster

Linda - nope, no jewelry (kettlebells is one of the only things I take off my wedding band for).

Do you have any weight lifting gloves or thin weighted gloves? They may help?

JENILU · 06-18-21, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

Beth I heard back from Lauren re: your question on adjusting for pear-nacity. She mentioned performing the towel swing. Here's her video on it: https://youtu.be/jZIdIuaI6sY

Gale I hope you're still swinging with us and having no issues!

Day 4 was another lighter bell for me. One arm swings are fun especially when you switch but I am not confident enough to go very heavy with them. Day 2 and Day 3 are my fav sequences so far though.

Good job everyone...good to see you join us Pam61 and manley!

I thought about that (I had only seen it a few times before, didn't know the why of it) but it scares me to death for some reason. - the towel thing, sorry i didn't make that clear, haha Blessings (I'm still at it!!)

Vantreesta · 06-18-21, 08:05 AM

I feel the same about the towel swings. I don't know if it's my grip on a towel or the strength of the towel that I don't trust but I've been afraid to try them!

toaster · 06-18-21, 08:37 AM

Linda, thanks so much for asking Lauren!

I think I might have tried the towel swing when I was learning KBs years ago. I certainly think it is something worth trying, but I also think that there are probably ways to make swings more comfortable for large thighs/larger bodies without having to do a beginner's exercise.

Jenilu, I might have lifting gloves around somewhere. I've never really felt comfortable using them, though; I feel like I have less confidence gripping weights when I can't feel them directly, if that makes sense.

Messe · 06-18-21, 08:46 AM

All this talk about stance width inspired me to measure mine. It's about 2 feet from slightly-turned-out to to slightly-turned-out toe. In case it matters, I'm about 5'4" and have long arms for my height.

fanofladyvols · 06-18-21, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Messe

All this talk about stance width inspired me to measure mine. It's about 2 feet from slightly-turned-out to to slightly-turned-out toe. In case it matters, I'm about 5'4" and have long arms for my height.

From the first metatarsal or forefoot to forefoot, I'm 20 inches apart.

fanofladyvols · 06-18-21, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by toaster

Linda, thanks so much for asking Lauren!

I think I might have tried the towel swing when I was learning KBs years ago. I certainly think it is something worth trying, but I also think that there are probably ways to make swings more comfortable for large thighs/larger bodies without having to do a beginner's exercise.

Beth How about adjusting your rhythm or increasing your hip hinge?

You might try recording yourself and see if that would help?

I know if I don't hinge enough and really shove my lovely booty back enough then I don't get the power I need and my rhythm gets wonky doodle.

manleym · 06-18-21, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by toaster

manleym, that grip thing looks interesting, but it seems like you would need a really wiiide stance for that!

Good point. I didn't even consider needing a wide stance. In fact, all of this talk about stance has me wondering about my stance. Something I never even really thought about before but guess I should. I've just been swinging away!

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Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

I know if I don't hing enough and really shove my lovely booty back enough then I don't get the power I need and my rhythm gets wonky doodle.

And you sure don't want your rhythm to be wonky doodle!

LOL! You crack me up!!

Rivercat · 06-18-21, 10:23 AM

Cynthia, how very cool to work out with Tracy Reifkind! It was her book The Swing that got me started with KBs last year.

I did Day 2 today, first time doing 1 arm swings and it was challenging but made it to the end. Knowing there aren't too many left helps a lot LOL!

monterey vidiot · 06-18-21, 11:02 AM

Enjoyed Day 5. Did the 2-handed swings with my 20 lb! And then the one-handed swings with the 8 kg.

Last time I did one of these swing weeks, a VFer posted a list of the moves. I'll do that after day 7. Lauren will keep the videos up for a little while, but then they're taken down/disappear.

Found my printout of the listed moves. http://www.forum.videofitness.com/sh...d.php?t=227258

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06-18-21, 08:05 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I feel the same about the towel swings. I don't know if it's my grip on a towel or the strength of the towel that I don't trust but I've been afraid to try them! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

06-18-21, 08:37 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Linda, thanks so much for asking Lauren! I think I might have tried the towel swing when I was learning KBs years ago. I certainly think it is something worth trying, but I also think that there are probably ways to make swings more comfortable for large thighs/larger bodies without having to do a beginner's exercise. Jenilu, I might have lifting gloves around somewhere. I've never really felt comfortable using them, though; I feel like I have less confidence gripping weights when I can't feel them directly, if that makes sense. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

06-18-21, 08:46 AM
Messe Join Date: Nov 2001	All this talk about stance width inspired me to measure mine. It's about 2 feet from slightly-turned-out to to slightly-turned-out toe. In case it matters, I'm about 5'4" and have long arms for my height. __________________ Martha You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. — Maya Angelou

06-18-21, 10:23 AM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	Cynthia, how very cool to work out with Tracy Reifkind! It was her book The Swing that got me started with KBs last year. I did Day 2 today, first time doing 1 arm swings and it was challenging but made it to the end. Knowing there aren't too many left helps a lot LOL! __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

06-18-21, 11:02 AM
monterey vidiot VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Monterey County, California	Enjoyed Day 5. Did the 2-handed swings with my 20 lb! And then the one-handed swings with the 8 kg. Last time I did one of these swing weeks, a VFer posted a list of the moves. I'll do that after day 7. Lauren will keep the videos up for a little while, but then they're taken down/disappear. Found my printout of the listed moves. http://www.forum.videofitness.com/sh...d.php?t=227258 __________________ "It takes work to change the shape of this muscle." Susan Harris in The Firm Vol. 1, talking about the triceps, in 1986 Still working on my triceps after all these years. ~Cynthia