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Friday, January 20, 2012

Bob Harper Kettlebell Workout, Review and Giveaway!

I've always been a fan of Bob Harper, I like how he puts his Biggest Loser Contestants through the wringer, but he seems to have a sensitive side as well.  I sometimes wonder how it would be to have a session with a celebrity trainer, I actually once entered a contest for a chance to work out with Bob.

When we got home from vacation, this was waiting for me:






Yahoo! Shine recently launched a new feature on their site called the Get It Guide, showcasing the things women are searching for and talking about, and the current Get It Guide topic is at home fitness.  Which is where this kettle bell workout comes in.

I enjoy kettle bell workouts, they're different, and fun. Bob's was similar to ones I've done in the past, but his kettle bell is ergonomically shaped, so that when you raise it up, it fits more comfortably against your arm, as opposed to traditional kettle bells:





The contoured purple bell is Bob's.

The 30 minute workout went by quickly, there was a warm up, followed by a demonstration on the correct  posture to have while using the kettle bell.  I was moving the entire time, doing squats, jumping jacks, and swinging the kettle bell.  One segment in particular was challenging.  It was a one legged row, I had to put my opposite foot down a couple of times so I wouldn't fall over, but I felt the burn in my hamstrings.  Bob included a stretch in between sets, which was good because I needed it!

We ended the session (don't you like how I say "we") with more stretches and then it was over.  I felt it in my hamstrings later in the day, and even more the next morning, but I was still able to do my Virtual 10k for Team Gab.








WIN IT!

Would you like to try Bob's Kettle Bell workout?  Here's your chance!

To enter:

1. tell me your favorite workout DVD
2. be a friend of my blog
3. follow me on twitter @MollySBaker
4. share the info on twitter, your blog, facebook, etc.
5. this is off topic, but it's soup season, and I need some new ideas.  Let me know your favorite soup recipe!

I will choose a winner using radom.org on Monday, January 30th.

*Yahoo! Shine provided the product on behalf of their Get It Guide for the purpose of this review.  The opinions on the product are my own.

168 comments:

  1. Funny, one of my favorite workout DVDs is Bob's yoga workout. It's kind of power yoga and it's a great workout!

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  2. I'm a Jillian Michaels fan, No More Trouble Zones and 6-week six pack get the most play!

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  3. For soup, I recently tried a tomato parmesan soup for the crockpot that was yummy!

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  4. My favorite workout DVD is aa Yoga one I got in the dollar section at Target a couple years ago.

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  5. I don't think I have a fav workout dvd..I do like my RKS Kettlebell ones and I'm checking out BOoty Camp Fitness now

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  6. I follow you on twitter via @taraburner

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  7. My favorite workout dvd is a yoga fat burning dvde.

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  8. I found a recipe for a carrot miso soup. It's awesome!!!

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  9. I follow you on twitter.

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  10. I am loving Tomato Basil Soup right now.

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  11. I am enjoying the knockout dvd bob put out with anne and dolvett

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  12. linked on the sidebar of my blog

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  13. I do some yoga on video at home, but I've been looking for something a that requires a little more sweat to be dropped on the ground.

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  14. My favorite workout DVD?
    hmm, tough one. When I started exercising, 99% of everything was done at home so I have a lot of them.

    Insanity is up there at the top along with Bob's Inside/Out method collection!

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  15. linking on my blog

    make sure you check out my giveaway right now too!!
    Tough Chik :) yay

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  16. I just made this Navajo Stew and it is amazing!! try it with the tweaks I made so it's more STOUP like-

    http://t.co/7z4UMAN2

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  17. My favorite soup is cheddar baked potato. Needless to say, I don't have it often because it is so fattening but it so good!

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  18. Right now I'm all about endurance warrior yoga! :)

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  19. My favorite soup right now is Texas Chili Soup - ww friendly A.Mazing. chili and soup combined! I'll email you the recipe! :)

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  20. My favorite workout video is 30 day shred

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  21. My fav. soup is: Easy black bean:

    2 cans of black beans
    1 can of water (more if it seems too thick)
    1/2 jar of salsa
    1 bay leaf
    salt/chipotle tabasco/garlic powder to taste.

    Cook it all - purree half the batch. garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a few jalapeño slices. Low fat, high in fiber and cheap - yum.

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  22. I like Jackie Warner's workout DVDs but I'm looking for something to add to my routine. I'd love the chance to try kettle bells!

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  23. Kale white bean soup
    4 cups veggie broth
    onions, garlic (saute first)
    kale
    white beans
    and sometimes I add noodles, or sausage and other random veggies in my fridge

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  24. My favorite workout dvd is MTV yoga.

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  25. I have a great soup recipe. Brocoli Cheese soup. Email me and I will send you the recipe.

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  26. Slim in 6 by Beachbody makers of p90x is my favorite.

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  27. My go to soup is baked potato soup in the crockpot: http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2011/03/outback-aint-got-nothin-on-me.html

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  28. My favorite workout DVDs are led by Bob and/or Jillian.

    Currently I am loving the Biggest Loser's Last Chance Workout but would love to try this one.

    Have never used a kettlebell.

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  29. I follow you on Twitter
    @eatrunsail

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  30. My favorite soup is the Gingery Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup that I posted a short time ago on my food blog

    http://wecanbegintofeed.blogspot.com

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  31. I shared your post on my FB page

    Eat Run Sail

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  32. I linked your post to my blog sidebar.

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  33. i love any workout dvd by michelle dozois but my all time fav is her Your Best Body Breakthru. runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  34. i'm a follower of your blog! runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  35. so i don't know anything about homemade soup recipes, but my fav is plain ol' chicken noodle! yum! I had some yesterday actually... runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com

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  36. My favorite workout DVD is by far P90X!! I got into the best shape of my life with Tony & the gang! Huge advocate for the first one, and can't wait to do the 2nd one!

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  37. @JennsAdventures now follows @MollySBaker on twitter!

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  38. My favorite soup today is this amazing Vegetarian/Vegan Chili I picked up at PCC -- they threw in some cilantro, which I LOVE, and I threw in some mozzarella Daiya that melted ohhh so perfectly - YUM - O!!

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  39. I added your giveaway to my blog's sidebar for everyone to see!

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  40. I facebooked your giveaway!

    https://www.facebook.com/JennsAdventures

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  41. I tweeted your giveaway!!

    https://twitter.com/#!/JennsAdventures/status/160467266947919872

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  42. Favorite Soup!

    http://sweetandsavorybysarah.blogspot.com/2011/02/pasta-e-fagioli.html

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  43. I haven't really tried many DVDs - I have a yoga one from Rodney Yee that I like!

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  44. I like the old Jane Fonda workouts, LOL.

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  45. My favorite soup is good ole' vegetable beef. I use can tomatoes as the base with some beef boullion. Cook some beef, add lots of veggies. Cook a long time. Yummy!

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  46. One of my friends just gave me the Strong Strides DVD for my birthday. It's a workout designed to strengthen your core to help you run faster. It's become my new favorite DVD!

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  47. I am lost in the kitchen. So not soup ideas..if I did make soup. I would want it to be BEAN free. Bring on the meat :)

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  48. I love my yoga DVDs. I like being able to follow along because I could never just do yoga without some instruction.

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  49. Favorite soup recipe! Thats easy! I love this minestrone soup - http://www.fannetasticfood.com/recipes/veggie-tastic-minestrone-soup/ so good and so easy!

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  50. I'm a follower . . . and friend!

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  51. I've posted this on my blog's side bar under "win this".
    be-amazing.net

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  52. Funny you should ask about my fav workout dvd - I just had a post about that a couple of days ago . .

    http://mystorychapter2.blogspot.com/2012/01/chapter-2-page-519fav-workout-dvd.html

    It's a kickboxing workout!

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  53. I love Jillian anything. Yoga Meltdown is a fave.

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  54. I make a black bean soup similar to one already posted, so here's a couple of links to other favorites: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=198020 (Vegetarian African Peanut Stew), http://www.dailygarnish.com/recipes?recipe_id=6000075 (Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup).

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  55. I'm a big fan of beef stew in the crock pot -

    1 large can of tomato juice

    1 packet of dry onion soup mix

    fresh baby carrots (or sliced canned)

    new potatoes (sliced in can is easy but can be fresh if you want

    I add a can of corn but it's not really in the recipe

    I add a package of sliced baby bell mushrooms but it's not in the recipe either

    1.5-2 pounds of stewing beef (raw is fine - it'll cook up in the c-pot)

    Crock it all together for 8 hours on low then add 1 cup of peas (more or less depending on preference) - crock for 30 more minutes - done - yum!

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  56. my fav workout DVD is skinny b*tch body! :)

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  57. Elle at eat run, sail just posted and awesome soup recipe on her foodie blog ;)

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  58. I guess I have to say that 30 Day Shred is my favourite simply because it's the only one I've ever done. Once. Because my legs hurt so much after I haven't had the guts to do it again. I'm such a weak runner (hanging head in shame...).

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  59. I haven't got a clue about the recipe, but my mum makes a killer vegetarian chili. It uses Yves Veggie Ground Round so it tricks you into thinking you're still eating meat. If it sounds good I can get it for you.

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  60. My favorite workout dvd is "No More Trouble Zones" by Jillian Michaels. Now, don't get me wrong. I am cursing it the entire time I'm doing it.. but it works.

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  61. Taco Soup recipe

    2 lbs ground meat, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cans pinto beans, 1 can corn, 1 packet of taco seasoning, 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning (in salad dressing aisle), 1 large onion.

    Brown ground meat, then onions with it. Add in all the stuff, add water or chicken broth to make it as soupy as you want..

    Serve with cheddar/mexican cheese and fritos (MY FAVORITE PART!!)

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  62. 110 comments!!! This is a record!
    As I live far I prefer to leave the chance to win to another blogger.
    Have a good week end.

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  63. My favorite is Jillian Michaels' Ripped in 30 DVD

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  64. My favorite workout DVD is a Gaiam yoga DVD that has 4 15-minute workouts that either stand alone or can be combined.

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  65. Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/Suz4AU0608/status/160834145516400642

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  66. I love my mom's vegetable soup (which I don't have the recipe for) but another favorite is my chili that's pretty easy. I'd be happy to email you the recipe if you'd like!

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  67. My favorite DVD is a Self Magazine's Pilates for Pink!

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  68. Subscribed to your blog via email

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  69. Following you on twitter as
    @bchan5720

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  70. Tweeted about giveaway as @bchan5720 https://twitter.com/#!/BChan5720/status/160885892947525632

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  71. I love any soup that has beans! Lentil is my favorite!

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  72. Oh, great giveaway! My favorite right now is Jillian's kettle-bell workout.

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  73. Right now my favorite workout dvd is jackie's 30 day fast start :)

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  74. I love the 30 day shred dvd.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  75. I'm a gfc follower.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  76. I definitely follow you on Twitter (@aratris). My favorite workout DVD's are Sweatin' to the Oldies by Richard Simmons. I know that might sound silly, but I love it. Also, my favorite soup is Cheesy potato soup. You can find the recipe I use at http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cheesy-potato-soup-ii/. Also, I tweeted about your blog & your giveaway.

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  77. I just became a friend of your blog too. :)

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  78. I posted on facebook - Running With The Girls

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  79. I posted on my sidebar - Runningwiththegirls.com

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  80. So many dvd's, it is hard to have a favorite. I would have to say my favorites are Chalean, Jari Love and Jackie Warner dvd's right now.

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  81. I don't have a fave workout dvd, i like to try new ones all the time.

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  82. I follow your blog with Google Friend Connect (mgonyeo)

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  83. I follow you on twitter (@mgonyeo)

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  84. I really like Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred!

    sweepinpianista at gmail dot com

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  85. I follow your blog thru GFC as Cat

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  86. I follow you on Twitter (as picatasi)

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  87. I tweeted about this giveaway
    https://twitter.com/#!/picatasi/status/162458154037288960

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  88. I shared this giveaway on my FB page
    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=285791494807655&id=100003102212859

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  89. I'm a big eater of soups (great way to get my veggies in)

    I really like Joy the Baker's Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
    http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/04/carrot-apple-ginger-soup/

    and I do a variation of lentil soup from this recipe
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/lentil-soup-iii/detail.aspx
    but I add a whole bunch of carrots, celery, frozen peas, and canned tomatoes. This is a soup I turn to a lot!

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  90. i don't have any work out dvds would like to try some thogh

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  91. My Fav DVD of all time "doin' in with Denise" Denise austin. ;)

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  92. My fav soup:
    •3T vegetable oil
    •1/4 cup chicken base
    •3 cups diced yellow onions
    •2 teaspoons ground cumin
    •2 teaspoons chili powder
    •2 teaspoons granulated garlic
    •1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    •2 cups Masa Harina (Mexican flour)
    •4 quarts water (divided)
    •2 cups crushed tomatoes
    •1/4 pound processed American cheese, cut into small cubes
    •3 pounds cooked, cubed chicken breast
    •Mixed cheese shreds, fresh pico de gallo, and crunchy tortilla strips

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  93. Never have really found a workout dvd I liked, but this looks like something interesting to try.

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  94. Barre3 or any yoga dvd in my collection.

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  95. Currently my hubs favorite soup: http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2011/12/spinach-lasagna-soup-and-a-giveaway.html

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  96. I totally want to try this workout! I'm a friend of your blog!

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  97. I don't often use DVDs now, but back in the day I was a huge fan of TaeBo! (I can't believe I just admitted that!)

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  98. Mushroom Barley soup: Ingredients-1.5 lbs of crimini mushrooms, 2-3 celery stalks, 1 med red onion, dry tarragon, dry thyme, olive oil or butter for the sautee, stock of your choice up to 8-10 cups. 1 cup of pearl barley. Add whatever meat if any you want. First chop the onion and celery. I buy pre-chopped crimini's from trader joes.

    Cooking: Sautee the onions and celery in butter or oil until almost translucent. add herbs and mushrooms and cook them until they start to sweat. Add enough stock to cover I use 2 cartons, plus 2 cups of water and vegetable stock packet. bring to a boil, add barley, cover and simmer until barley is done. I like mine aldente. could take anywhere from 25-35 minutes covered. When I add meat, like today, I start with the meat, then the vegetable sequence so the meat is in the base.

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  99. My favorite workout blog is No More trouble zones!! (jillian)

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  100. LOL. Super cool items to be used on a Kickboxing Class huh.

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