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Old 06-15-21, 09:29 PM  
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Beth, I have excessive anterior pelvic tilt and agree it can be tough at times to keep proper swing alignment but I feel like the more I do it the better I get, particularly doing them as a challenge like this as opposed to part of a video workout. I think it's just being more focused, no wondering what exercise comes next. I really enjoyed the push, pull, swing challenge she did earlier this year.
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Old 06-15-21, 10:00 PM  
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kristiep For day 1 yesterday, I started light too because 100 swings sounds like alot. But it went by quickly with her mobility in between each set. The lovely background and warmup certainly helps

manley I think spacing it out is also a great way to do the challenge.

Beth and others, I don't have Facebook so I'll just post here. I will also use before my regular workout. But really so many ways to use this. Don't want to use before a workout, or as a finisher? No problem. You could even use each section as a cardio interval in your regular workout.

Did day 2 today and I loved the mix of swings. The one arm and hand to hand I have to go lighter.

One of the things I love about kettlebells is I feel my abs working while I'm swinging. Those hand to hand you really feel as you stabilize yourself.

Can't wait for Day 3 !
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Old 06-15-21, 10:16 PM  
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ETA - is anyone joining the FB group? Not sure if I want to do another group at this point...
I joined the FB group. I figured it's only for the week. Naturally (she had a brief set of questions, which I ignored) she would like people to pay for her Playground.
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Old 06-15-21, 10:50 PM  
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I joined the FB group. I figured it's only for the week. Naturally (she had a brief set of questions, which I ignored) she would like people to pay for her Playground.
I'm in the FB group as well!!!
I asked some questions about how I should personally use it since i am trying to keep nervous system pretty calm and my KB's onlygo up to 20 lbs and most seem to be lifting heavier. She said for people more experienced, this makes a good finisher (I am summarizing), And she, of course, lol, suggested using one of her DVDs first. I may do a walking video warm up - thats what I did yesterday. then the warm up she has in the challenge videos (not enough for me), and then the challenge.- think i can go heavier than I did yesterday, and then a calming yoga.

I've thought about doing it (maybe) twice in a day too, but far apart? Is that something good if my bells don't go heavy? I think its been stated, but the heavier I go, the more control I have and the less i hurt. Lighter seems to get slung around too easy.

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Old 06-16-21, 05:43 AM  
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jenilu I'm not sure I'd do it twice a day in your case ...even if your weights are light for you. Especially since there are days where she changes up the kinds of swings. I say use it like you mentioned and enjoy the seven days as part of your day's movement. Then see how you feel after the week ends.
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Old 06-16-21, 08:40 AM  
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Jenilu, another option if you want to do it twice might be one round of swings, one round of deadlifts.

I plan to start today. Was I supposed to get an email? I got the confirmation emails but haven't gotten any for the challenge, although I have it bookmarked so can just go to it directly.
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Old 06-16-21, 09:00 AM  
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I'm in the fb group and do enjoy reading about other's experiences-both on fb and here
I am experimenting to see how I do with swings with my shoulder issues. I really want to incorporate them regularly as I find them so darn effective for conditioning. Day 1 I used my 15 lb kbell, day 2 18 lb, but no single arm swings for me yet. I will be sticking with the 18 lb for the duration of the challenge.
Both days I did the swings after a short rebounder workout.
Good going everyone, there are so many ways to do the challenge!
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Jenilu, another option if you want to do it twice might be one round of swings, one round of deadlifts.

I plan to start today. Was I supposed to get an email? I got the confirmation emails but haven't gotten any for the challenge, although I have it bookmarked so can just go to it directly.
Beth Not an email every day. She just adds the daily workout to the tile in your on the edge profile..(at least that's what my experience is)
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Old 06-16-21, 09:55 AM  
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I am doing these as is with no add on other than my daily movement.
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Old 06-16-21, 12:51 PM  
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Thanks for the additional info.

I did Day 1 & 2 today; hopefully tomorrow I can do Day 3 & 4 to be caught up. I like it! It was a lot easier for me to do swings broken up like that; other videos seem to have you do them for 45-60 seconds, which is harder for me. I did Day 1 as a warm-up, then some Pilates, then Day 2. I used my 12 kg KB for the double-hand swings and my 8 KG for the others.

I am still on the fence about joining the FB group but might pop in. I do have a question for you all - any advice for those who have bigger thighs? I find that I have less room to "hike" between my legs than any instructors I see. I manage, but I'm wonder if others have any tips!
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