Comments on: Kettlebell Workout for Seniors: Build Strength, Balance, and Confidence Safely

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:46:43 +0000

In reply to Stephen W. Herrick. Everyone is different Stephen, but usually, a 12kg is a good place to start with the basics. Enjoy!

By: Stephen W. Herrick

Stephen W. Herrick — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:40:29 +0000

I’m 78 years old; 5’11” tall and weigh 197lbs. I am very active and work out (row, bike, daily pushups and do some weights) a couple of times a week. I work full time every day and have a pretty healthy diet. What weight kettlebell should I start with? I have a 35 lb kb, but it is too heavy for many exercises.

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:46:19 +0000

In reply to Carole. Sure Carole, take a look at these 5 beginner exercises

By: Carole

Carole — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:33:10 +0000

Hi Greg, I am a 73 yr fairly fit woman who has never used kettlebells before. Could you suggest what weights I should start with & suggestions for some beginners exercises.

By: William Espiritu jr

William Espiritu jr — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:29:22 +0000

lol sorry i have a correction, I meant body weight reverse lunges has helped my hips in surfing, meaning i starting slowly as you directed!!! LOL

By: William Espiritu jr

William Espiritu jr — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:23:21 +0000

Hi Gregg, it’s morning here on Oahu and good morning to you, I would like to thank you so much for kind and sound direction. I followed it all ,it has helped me so much, much shoulder is better to no overhead stressing, and I am actually using a 35 pounder and loving it. Also followed your suggestion on starting slow, beautiful, no kettle bell reverse lunges no pain in my hip, when I surf or paddle or kettle belling, awesome. Much mahalo and ahhhloha for your kindness!!!

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:23:20 +0000

In reply to william espiritu. I'd begin slowly William building up to 12 - 15 reps on each side.

By: william espiritu

william espiritu — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:26:59 +0000

hello again,Greg are you saying,for example do 15-20 reps on each side, like with the reverse lunges-15/left,15/right? Old and confused,lol thank you,again!!!

By: Barb B.

Barb B. — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:49:21 +0000

Hi Greg— so thrilled to have ‘found’ your website! I’m 70 years, and a competitive road and track runner. I’m a beginner with kettlebells- just bought a set of 13 pounds kettlebells. I’ve been using barbells for upper body for years— but no more than 8-10 pounds. I still have a little soreness in the my left shoulder from a shoulder impingement last year- where my upper shoulder socket meets the upper arm ( hard to describe)— I ONLY feel some tightness if I do the ‘ lateral fly’ exercise with my barbells… thus, I’m assuming any kettlebell exercises where I’d have to raise my left arm above my head would NOT be advised. Yet I CAN do the kettlebell swings with good form and no discomfort. Please advise… thank you! Your program and videos, information is phenomenal!!!

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 06:14:58 +0000

In reply to Jo Johnson. Yes Jo a 15lb kettlebell should be OK but start with these 5 basic exercises and see how you get on. You may find the Halo's a little challenging with 15lbs.