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(More customer reviews)This is a follow along -type exercise program using one kettlebell. The workout develops strength endurance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and just about every aspect of conditioning, except for maximum strength. The kettlebell should be relatively light, you can do 12-15 military presses with performed in a strict fashion. But don't worry, by the end of the workout it does not feel that light after all. The instructor tells that the workout is inspired by the movie "300", but it's not related to the exercise program the actors used in preparing for the movie.
The film consists of two parts, one being instructional section where every exercise used in the workout is instructed in detail, and the second part is the actual follow along workout. The instructions are very detailed in the sense that the instructor gives the viewer some good tips on exercise performance, but the exercises are not broken down to parts so that a beginner would learn the moves. But then, this workout is not intended for beginners in the first place.
The workout consists of 18 exercises done back to back fashion, with no rest periods during the workout. Each of the exercises is done for 5 or 10 repetitions total or per side, so that the total number of reps done in the workout is exactly 300. The instructor tells that this is the perfect number of repetitions in a workout, but in my opinion it's the perfect number only from marketing standpoint. The workout would be as good if it consisted of 290 or 310 total reps. I don't think it would ruin the workout if you adjusted the rep ranges slightly to suit your fitness level, if you don't have a suitable weight.
The actual workout is follow along -type workout. In my opinion, this is too challenging workout to be used as a follow along workout fashion. Rather, I think it's better to work out on your own pace rather than to try to keep up with the instructor on the film. Therefore, I found it a bit annoying that in the instruction section the instructor does not mention the target number of reps on many of the exercises. You have to look through the workout to see the rep ranges before you can use the workout yourself.
I think that the workout is suitable for trainers of intermediate level and up. There are some technically demanding exercises, but for the most part the workout is just too hard for beginners.
The production of the film is quite basic, but everything works just fine. My only complaint is that the mat the instructor is standing on squeaks a little as he moves around. This is a little annoying, but still a minor issue. The reason I don't give this film full 5 stars is that the price is a bit high, compared to many other similar films.
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300 Kettlebell Challenge Instructional DVD Set Starring Steve Maxwell, 18 Powerful Exercises + Full 300 Kettlebell ChallengeProduct Description: Get ready for the most intense Kettlebell workout ever! Steve Maxwell has created the 300 Kettlebell Challenge to help build the ultimate Spartan Warrior body. This incredible strength and conditioning workout incorporates strength, cardio and joint mobility techniques for 300 brutal reps creating the most extreme workout ever using the Russian Kettlebell. This is not only the ultimate Kettlebell test, but the ultimate training routine to get you in top physical condition. On DVD one, Steve shows all 18 techniques of the 300 challenge, teaching proper form for each one. On DVD 2, you get to follow Steve along as he takes you through the complete 300 challenge teaching proper pacing, strategy and technique to get you through the workout. If you are ready to be the ultimate modern day Spartan Warrior, this is the workout for you!
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