Empower 5-Pound KettleBell with DVD Review

I ordered two of these kettlebells recently, and I'm pleased with them.

They are NOT iron kettlebells, but instead are a plastic filled with what is likely sand.There are some pros and cons to this.

PROS
* Easy on the hands.No worry about rough iron edges rubbing against the hand.
* Softer against the skin.Though this is dealt with in many of the new iron kettlebells that are coming with latex coverings, occasionally when you use a kettlebell in certain exercises, it will bang against you, and it can bruise.The plastic is more flexible, giving way to the skin as opposed to just banging right into you.

CONS
* I just like the feel of an iron kettlebell in my hands.
* I can't do renegade rows with these.I don't feel like the plastic could stand up to my weight in the extended push-up position necessary for that exercise.

I bought these as something to take with me on a trip later next month.I wanted something light enough to carry in my luggage, but that wouldn't set off all sorts of alarms with me carrying a metal bomb looking thing LOL

If you're looking for iron kettlebells, I'd recommend either the GoFit kettlebells sold here at Amazon, or going to your local sporting goods/fitness store and seeing what they have to offer.I've seen GoFit kettlebells at the local Meijer, and Gold's Gym has kettlebells at WalMart, both of which are iron with latex coverings.

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Product Description:
KettleBells are the hot new dynamic training tool that deliver an intense workout that can be done in half the time of a traditional workout, while producing twice the results. Our Empower KettleBells are made with a soft touch shell for added comfort and a wide grip handle for smooth, controlled moves. Each product includes an illustrated workout poster and 20 minute follow-along workout DVD.

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