Does anyone here do kettlebell classes?

[zoidberg]

Opinions?

I am getting kind of bored with lifting and I was thinking of trying something new. How good a workout is this? Is it fun?

[wambam]

I don't do kettlebell classes, specifically, but I love working with bells! I think it's a lot of fun and I get excited when there are some swings on the board

[zoidberg]

Do you feel like they are pretty good for strength training? I don't want to cheat myself on strength, but I am just bored with going to the gym and lifting lately.

[wambam]

I lift heavy 4-5 days per week, so take this with a grain of salt. I actually think I get more cardio than strength training. Depending on the workout, I'm using a 35 or 44# bell, so it's not light. Also, I think it's more strength endurance than strength.

[zoidberg]

Yeah...that is kind of what I expected. I will still give it a try though, why not? I just need to get out of my funk and maybe a fun class or two will help.

[emuni04]

No, but I think it's worth a try and will be a good workout/change of pace. I have done a few KB DVD's and they have always kicked my ass

[cinco]

I love them! I feel like I get a good strength work out, but I am admittedly pretty weak I tend to not do heavy weights while marathon training, so kettle bells, TRX, body pump are all more my speed.