frequently asked questions

Absolutely!! You will learn how to use and get comfortable with this awesome tool in a very non judgemental environment. Participants are encouraged to work within their comfort zone while getting helpful feedback from the kettlebell instructor.

No!! With this program, you will be well on your way to a fitter you in a short period of time. The JACS kettlebell training program is designed as a progressive program where you master a certain number of skills at a time. As you are mastering these skills, you are also getting fitter, FAST!! The kettlebell instructor leading the class will know how to safely keep you challenged, learning and progressing with every class you attend.

This workout is ideally done barefoot for the grounding needed to swing the kettlebell(s) so no athletic footwear needed. There is however an exception to this if you are required to wear orthotics. Otherwise, comfortable workout clothing and a bottle of water are a must.

Due to the intensity of a kettlebell workout, it is preferable that you eat a small healthy snack 1 to 2 hours before the workout. Eating a full meal before class is not recommended as you may feel ill during the workout.

There are approximately 75 kettlebell exercises to master. After your first 8 week session, you will have only learned about a quarter of the exercises and you may not even have mastered some of them given how technical kettlebell training is. Over time, your technique of a specific exercise will improve and you will be taught a variation of this exercise. There are always new exercises to learn and master, new personal records to beat and this keeps the classes interesting and challenging each time you start a new 8 week block.

Three times per week is the magic number. Due to the intensity of a kettlebell training class, the body needs more rest between workouts. If you are a person who is short on time, this is the perfect workout for you. A 3 hour commitment a week will take care of your strength and cardiovascular training.

No!! Kettlebell training is very different from traditional strength training because with kettlebell training, the whole body is worked at once as opposed to traditional strength training where you work specific muscle groups. The guidelines of the weights/sizes to use for a given kb exercise are very different from the guidelines of traditional strength training. The common mistake is to start with kettlebells that are too light. A pure kettlebell exercise (as opposed to a traditional strength exercise done with a kettlebell) is explosive in nature, hence the need for a heavier weight.