Kettlebell Kombos with Paul Katami DVD

I decided to review this DVD after over a year of owning it because I am surprised there aren't a lot more reviews and it is such a great workout! It is one of my favorites. Paul Katami does a great job explaining how to do the moves and combinations. I also have Lauren Brooks Kettlebell workout video and I can use heavier weights with hers because she does reps. With the combos, you need to explode and snap into position and I find I have to go down a little in weight to keep my form in some cases, but it is always a good workout and when I haven't done it in awhile I am sore the next day, as I should be! Paul gives options for a lot of the moves so if you are beginning you can keep it simpler and if you want a harder workout you can do option 2 or option 3. He also has a core workout section that is good because it is different than others, although it is a shorter workout. I tend to do this workout more than the others I own. I like Paul's style and technique and will be buying more of his videos.

This appeared to be a good workout with the kettlebells. I can't be too sure since I have purchased a total of 3 DVDs and all had to be returned as being defective. I would get about 1/3 of the way through and then the DVD would freeze up on me. I have purchased all 3 from different vendors in case it was a defective batch, all seemed to have micro scratches on the disk (brand new) and one of them was not in the case very well.This is not a vendor's/dealer/seller problem but the publisher or people who put the DVD together.What I was able to discover is that these exercises use a lot of leg. Even just going through 1/3 of the entire routine made my legs very very sore, especially my hamstrings. Be prepared for a lot of leg exercises.The introduction does go a little fast but thankfully all you have to do is click on rewind or go to menu and go through again until you have it. It should be done a little slower and giving all information so not to cause injury. Also good idea, make sure footwear is not just closed toe but also very strong at the toe to protect. During some of the exercises, I dropped the kettlebell and nearly had it land on my feet. This can become a little more problamatic if the exercises become faster later in the DVD.

I tried this a few times now. It's a decent workout. I use a 10lb kettlebell and find the workout to be moderate. What I don't like is that he spends too much time explaining a move (that's fine in the "clinic" section, not good in the "kombo" section), and this time allows my heart rate to drop. I know I could fast forward, but that gets annoying. There are a few spots ont he dvd where the sound gets really low and you can hardly hear what is being said. There's also one spot where the editing was poor and you can see they made a mistake as they didn't switch sides when Paul said to. Minor issues, but that's why I didn't give it a 5.

Too much choreography for me. Personal preference though, but thought I'd save someone else who dislikes heavily choreographed routines from wasting their money. I won't do zumba, aerobics, etc due to having to follow all the moves. Lots to follow on this dvd. Well taught, calls out the moves as your are doing them, really well done overall, but just not my cup of tea. Plus I get a much better sweat going on some shorter length workouts. I'm so busy trying to following the movement combinations, I feel like my form suffers and I can't see being able to go up in weight. Not for me. I love Lauren Brooks, Sarah Lurie and Anthony DiLuglio--great workouts--great sweat--and no choreography to follow.

I've taken classes with a certified kettlebell instructor at the gym and wanted a workout to do at home. I wasn't sure if the Kettlebell Kombos or the Kettlebell Drills would be the best place to start, but I chose the Kombos figuring I could work my way up if they were too difficult. This was the right choice and thus far I've been extremely happy with the workout and with Paul's style of instruction. No doubt the moves are advanced, but take your time with it and use a lower weight bell (I use a 10 lb for most of the exercises and a 15lb for swings and squats) until you feel really good about your form and pace!

I like the fact that the instructor emphasizes form and provides a "clinic" to teach how to do each exercise properly. There are no dance-y moves; the instructor demonstrates the exercise, a clock is set with 30 to 90 seconds (depending on the exercise), and the exercise is performed as many times as possible during the time limit. A lighter kettlebell is used (I used a 7 pound, and it looked like the people in the video were using 10 pound kettlebells), and I got a good cardio workout. Most of the exercises are great for thighs, glutes, and core--I would use caution using this video if you have back issues.

Definitely a good kettlebell series! I enjoyed the clinics as they helped with form. I had to stop doing these because of a knee injury but I still incorporate some of the upper body work in my own personal routine. I must say that Paul had me cracking up during some of workout and also at his obvious flirting with Toby. He barely paid attention to the girl(low intensity) in the video. For that, the DVDs get 4 stars😄

I have Paul's Kombos and Drills. Both are excellent workouts with a Kettlebell. It's tough. I've been using Kettlebells for about a year and thought I was tough...until I got these 2 DVDs! Whoa! What I like best is he uses a timer on each exercise. 30 seconds or 60 seconds seems to go really fast so it gives you confidence. (Only 30 seconds? Yeah, I can do that) He is well versed in what he teaches. The clinic is good for those just starting out. Practical, fun, tough, challenging...he leaves nothing out! I highly recommend this video as well as Drills.