Jon_Frost
Level 5 Valued Member
I first got into kettlebells around 2001, not long after Pavel resurrected them here in the states. 14 years later they are still my only form of strength training. I've purchased almost everything Pavel has produced, and will continue to do so, but over the years have never really been able to follow through with any particular program. I would do the ROP for 2 weeks then decide I like c&j's too much, or start S&S but not stick with it, etc., etc. Why I love kettlebells is that I can train 5 days a week for 10-30 minutes doing whatever I like, and get a killer workout. I'm almost 43, and aside from the wrinkles around my eyes and the silver showing in my buzz cut, I look better than I ever have in my life. I am 6'2, weigh 155 lbs, and still wear a 32 pants (and require a tight belt to keep them up). Training with kettlebells is fun, and can be as complicated or simple as I like. I do it at work (own a martial arts school) and feel stronger and more energized after I train.
I will probably never military press the 32kg bell I bought 14 years ago, and that's ok. I like to use it for cleans, jerks, and swings. I may never complete the ROP or the snatch challenge, and that's ok, too. I like that I can get stronger and fitter, and look good without killing myself. And I love that I know I will be doing the same workouts and enjoying them just as much for the next 40 years (God willing).
To those of you who've been around for a long time, remember when people used to bitch about the price of kettlebells?? Mine are 14 years old, look the same as the day I bought them, have been used and abused thousands and thousands of times, and will be here long after I'm gone. They would be a bargain at 10 times the price
Anyway, I don't post much because I don't have much to say, but read the forum consistently. It dawned on me that I've been following Pavel for a long time, and thought I would say why, and once again say "thank you" to Pavel and this great community.
Jon
I will probably never military press the 32kg bell I bought 14 years ago, and that's ok. I like to use it for cleans, jerks, and swings. I may never complete the ROP or the snatch challenge, and that's ok, too. I like that I can get stronger and fitter, and look good without killing myself. And I love that I know I will be doing the same workouts and enjoying them just as much for the next 40 years (God willing).
To those of you who've been around for a long time, remember when people used to bitch about the price of kettlebells?? Mine are 14 years old, look the same as the day I bought them, have been used and abused thousands and thousands of times, and will be here long after I'm gone. They would be a bargain at 10 times the price
Anyway, I don't post much because I don't have much to say, but read the forum consistently. It dawned on me that I've been following Pavel for a long time, and thought I would say why, and once again say "thank you" to Pavel and this great community.
Jon
