I really enjoy the Weider adjustable power bell. Though it's cylandrical (as opposed to a regular kettlebell's more rounded) design can make it a little tougher when it rests on your wrists (because of the corners diggin into you a bit)it is quick and easy to use and can really give a great work out. Especially for your lower back!
The instructional DVD that comes w/ it though is a bit of a joke. The instructor spends more time talking about how great the bell is than in its practical applications and uses. (I obviously already bought it, you don't need to sell it to me again!) I would have enjoyed getting more exercises than just the basics he goes into and that didn't happen. Also, he has the personality of a rock and seems to stumble over his sales pitch constantly. Once again, more work out and less sales would have worked.
Overall, I think it's a great value for the price and I use it constantly...
total fitness - Warren Tripp - Colorado
An excellent product allowing my wife and myself to do kettlebell exercises using a weight appropriate for each of us. The DVD is great also with concise explanations and a short but effective exercise routine. Get wrist guards before using the kettlebells--makes a big difference in comfort while learning techniques.
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Good idea, poor implementation - Matthew Arieta - Dallas, TX USA
Kettlebells can be very expensive, so the idea of getting a few for the price of one was appealing. After receiving the product I used it for about three weeks. Aside from being noisy as the plates clank together, it was fine. Then the handle started to get loose. I thought to myself, okay no problem, I'll just tighten it back up. Took off the plates to look at the screws and saw where they must have skimped on the cost of the production. The top is a plastic plate which the handle screws into. The screws are at a nearly impossible angle to tighten. I finally found a way to angle in a bit from a ratchet set, and the screws stripped -- they too are cheap. I returned the product at once. I'll be damned if the handle is going to come off this thing mid-swing, especially after paying 0. Look for Kettlebells USA online and get the real deal. You can still get two or three kettlebells for the price of this one, and they don't take up THAT much room. Nice try Weider, but you gotta make it silent, sturdy, and easy to fix in order for this to be remotely worth it.
Clever design, but pricey and fragile - D. Mccall - Florida
Well I was really excited when I got my Powerbell a couple weeks ago. The kettlebell workouts definitely get the heart rate up and give you a total body workout. Unfortunately, the Weider PowerBell has an odd shape to it compared to normal kettlebells. Making certain moves, like the snatch and the rack, a little difficult. Notice I said 'difficult' and not impossible...it just takes a little tweaking in the technique/form.
But the biggest flaw, is how fragile it is. Considering the types of moves you do with these things, like the mid-air hand switch shown on the included DVD, you would expect them to be pretty tough. Well, just this morning, doing a the mid-air hand switch I missed...and it smashed to the ground right on the handle and broke into about 10 pieces. Luckily, I got it from Walmart, and I got a full refund.
Other than that, I really do like the clever design, I would just recommend to anyone that does purchase it to avoid the mid-air hand switches and flips that you may see in some videos. Stick with the basic moves and it should give you a pretty good workout. JUST DON'T DROP IT!
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