tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post6449240752560325758..comments2024-02-06T22:28:51.311-08:00Comments on Lauren Brooks Fitness: Too old for kettlebells? Oh my back!Lauren Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07329485509526075515noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-79500684271963351332013-04-09T15:24:14.405-07:002013-04-09T15:24:14.405-07:00I am just getting started with kettlebells. I have...I am just getting started with kettlebells. I have a dvd for beginners and I can't even make it though the instructions! My back has obviously been under used because halfway through the instructions I couldn't stand up straight anymore. It gives me hope that if I stick with this my back will be strong and I will be lean and into the size 8 that I want to be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-43300214008969604932009-05-21T14:55:53.831-07:002009-05-21T14:55:53.831-07:00Lauren,
Wow that is an amazing story! You should...Lauren,<br /><br />Wow that is an amazing story! You should write an article on how exercise especially with kettlebells have helped your back after breaking it!!!<br /><br />I wish you a very safe and easy labor. I can't wait to see pictures of your baby. Please email me when that time comes. I know you'll be busy, but pictures are always great!!!<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing this.Lauren Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329485509526075515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-45762977626032879592009-05-14T04:21:00.000-07:002009-05-14T04:21:00.000-07:00Great post Lauren! I have had clients of all ages...Great post Lauren! I have had clients of all ages enjoying using the kettlebells! <br /><br />They are a very useful bit of kit, would highly recommend them to any personal trainer!<br /><br />TOMTom Godwin - Personal Trainer Manchesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027289183863242253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1575702397304431805.post-49595476171944967502009-05-13T06:14:00.000-07:002009-05-13T06:14:00.000-07:00Lauren, I completely agree with you! I'm not "old...Lauren, I completely agree with you! I'm not "old" yet, but I broke my lower back when I was just 12 years old (the L4 vert.). I was in a body brace for months, had pt, and wasn't allowed to do much phys. ed. stuff again until I was 18. Needless to say, I am very cautious about the activities I engage in, since I could re-break it and even become paralyzed.<br /><br />With this kind of condition, people might think that I wouldn't want to exercise at all. But actually, the opposite is true! When I let the muscles in my back weaken, my chronic back pain gets WORSE. When I build up my back's strength, it feels SO much better, and I can do everyday activities much longer before needing to rest!<br /><br />A couple of months back I mentioned to an acquaintance, who is an aerobics instructor, that I was getting into kettlebells, and she said she'd heard of them but that they sounded dangerous, especially for the back. I was shocked! I mean, any physical activity done incorrectly will be harmful. But because Kbells are a weight-baring activity, they're actually extremely helpful in building up your back's strength,<br /><br />Anyway, this "comment" has turned into a "post," so I should stop rambling :) I just thought I'd add my own personal anecdote. I can't wait to have my baby next month and get back into a kbell routine- I love your dvd!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102246726668647624noreply@blogger.com