TRX Kettlebell: Iron Circuit Conditioning

As a qualified TRX and Kettlebell instructor at a very exclusive A-List hotel spa, I am always looking for new and interesting workout combinations for myself and our guests. I am also the only trainer on this private island, so I only get new routines via internet, book, or DVD. So when the TRX team offered to send me a copy of Iron Circuit Power to review I was excited. The package arrived in the typical TRX packaging of DVD and small book. I personally love the small spiral bound books as they are easy to carry, in heavy stock paper, and have good photos with explanations. The DVD contains a basic set up/intro to the TRX which as always is clear and easy to follow. There is also an introduction to Kettlebell Training with Pavel Tsatsouline, which despite his Soviet shtick is truly excellent (almost worth the price of the DVD alone). I improved my snatch form 100% just after watching and listening to Pavel's explanation. The real time workout would be great without the awful music. Why oh why must there be horrible metal elevator music on every TRX DVD? Do we really need that music? I end up having to turn the sound down until someone talks. So I ended up not using the DVD at all, relying on the book instead. Finally, there seems to be a typo in the printed materials where the kettlebell swing and snatch are called the "Pull". The kettlebell pull is a completely different exercise from the swing and snatch, and the language in the DVD is all about swinging and snatching. While this a small detail, if you are going to charge $40 for a DVD the details should be consistent. The Good: Clear book Good beginning to advanced workout Great kettlebell introduction

What can I say but "Wow!" I have been a long time fan of Fitness Anywhere's products, from their TRX to their fitness DVDs. With every new production the quality in every way goes up and this new edition is no exception! This DVD is the second in their TRX Kettelbell fusion series and if you have worked out to the first one, Conditioning, then I am sure you got a great challenge in doing the workout. This new DVD, Power, offers some new moves and combinations that make this workout as challenging if not more so than it's predecessor. If your new to kettlebells, no problem. There is a Kettlebell clinic on the DVD to get you going in the right direction. Additionally, in the guide book that comes with the DVD you get great pictorial and written directions on how to perform each exercise as well as it progressive movements. This DVD offers something for beginners to advanced exercisers. Because the DVD has three people working out during the training you get to see 3 levels of the exercises demonstrated for you simultaneously. All you have to do is pick the right level for yourself for each exercise. The personalities of both workout leads, Pavel and Chris a great. They not only explain the exercise and coach you through them but they explain why they selected that specific exercise and what it is designed to do for you. It's also fun to catch some of Pavel's straight faced humor during the workout. The workout itself is great. As you move from TRX to Kettelbell you find your entire body getting worked. This workout does not let up. The Kettlebell portions leave you with your heart rate elevated and often breathing heavy. The TRX portions reenforce the muscles used in the Kettlebell exercises so they are being taxed well. This DVD is a great stand alone workout to add to your weekly routine but even better when used in rotation with TRX Kettlebell: Iron Circuit Conditioning. Two big thumbs up from this personal trainer!

Love Kettlebells and Love TRX.....i want more exercises that combined TRX with the kettlebell I have been using both modalities in combination exercises for a year now and want more advanced stuff!!!