Kettlebells for 50+: Safe and Customized Programs for Building and Toning Every Muscle Paperback – April 17, 2012

It was a good basic text with age appropriate models which I think is important for these kind of books. It provides good basic information that's safe. The only fault I have is that the pictures could be sharper and larger.

To put my review into perspective, this isn't my only kettlebell book. I point that out because it would make an extremely satisfactory 'one and only' reference but it offers no new insights if you already have other options. It does, however, have more photographs than most kettlebell books. I'm not sure a 50+ with severe physical limitations would pick this up as their first book but, if they did, they would be encouraged to see the exercises laid out progressively, meaning they start out with the basic move and show the advanced version as the modification. In most videos and books (for under 50's?) the reverse is true in that the most basic movement is listed as a modification when one is offered at all. Kettlebells for 50+... doesn't condescend to its target audience at all. It assumes we have made a commitment by purchasing it and will get off our bums and start swingin', which I like.

The book is really helpful on instruction of how to use the bells and how not to use them. You just don't pick them up and go to work. I am 76 years old and must pay attention to the particular exercises to use and those to avoid. The exercises are described in a clear manner. I wouldn't use the kettlebells without some instruction.

Okay book.

I got this to up my strength training. I love it and use it everytime I exercise which is 3-4 times a week. I suggest before beginning, to get advice on the proper form. Or watch the various exercises online. Otherwise, you'll risk injury. I'm at level 3 and will slowly work my way up.

I have kettlebells and have using this book to teach me the proper techniques and what areas of the body to focus on. It's a great instructional book.

Book is in good shape, it arrived quickly. Good price.

this book is one of the books that any PT involved with golden aged people must have. great guide and illustrations