I purchased the 26lb quick start kit for my wife as a Christmas present. As I was wrapping the kit I thumbed through the Book, From Russia With Tough Love, and immediately realized that I should have bought this for myself.

The book is chocked full of great exercises and the DVD brings it all together by providing detailed instruction as to how these exercises should be properly executed. Together they are a lethal combination of knowledge.

I have been using Kettlebells now for about a year and have enjoyed both the benefits and amazing results they bring when properly used. Now that my wife is using Kettlebells and especially since we are armed with the knowledge that the Book and DVD offers, I am assured that our fitness routine has been turned upside down, in short This kit changes everything.

I loved the book and the DVD. The 26 lb kettlebell was a bit heavy for me to start with, but I then ordered a 15 lb kettlebell and it was the perfect size for me. I am a little weaker and more out of shape than most women since I am a bit heavy and need to lose weight. I also have not worked out regularly for a long time. I liked the illustrations in the book that showed good form and bad form. It really helped me be more aware of what I was doing when performing each exercise. I have become addicted to these exercises because I feel so good after each workout knowing that I have done something good for my body. The workout is easy to follow even for a novice like me!! I love the workout and the product and I am so thankful to Pavel and dragondoor.com for making this available.

I bought the kit for my wife and her comments were the DVD was fantastic, the KB was the perfect size; she has never used KB's before; but the book was lacking. Her comments on the book were that the content, information, and data were excellent but it was poorly organized and displayed. One example is that the exercises described in the exercise routines were sometimes described after the exercise routines were shown. This has been my experience as I've bought Enter the Kettlebell and Super Joints, in addition to three KB's. The routines and KB's have been a life saver, but the information (while spot-on, factual, and unasailable) can be better organized.

This is a great workout. I exercise regularly with weights and eliptical and stationary bike. The kettlebell kicks my butt! The only thing is the tape is not the greatest quality. It gets stuck and skips at times.

This is my first Kettlebell!!!!!!

I am pleased with the quality of the products, the book and DVD are a great resource. I find the DVD to be a little corny with all the "comrades ladies" and the book does include a lot of fluff in the midst of all the wisedom -- there are a lot of comments from RKC fans that have little to do with actual use of kettlebells, most are just rave reviews of kettlebells and Pavel. Other than those small things there is a lot to be gained from the book, DVD and of course the use of the cannonball with a handle...the Kettlebell!

I got my kettlebell last week and have already worked out a couple times. Using it to supplement a fairly intensive fitness regime and can already feel new places cooking that weren't gettint touched before. I'm amazed at the heart-pumping benefits the kettlebell offers. Looking forward to adding exercises each week and seeing improvements in running and other sports. Thanks DragonDoor!