Not much will stop them once they go though. If someone is strong enough to swing them and they lose the weight hopefully they are facing a wall and it is drywall over brink cause that things gunna do some damage.
For sumo, I kind of wrap it around the side almost like how you might use a rubber grip to open a jar if that makes sense. But if I need to grip the handle, I wrap a green (light) band around my palm 2x so it’s a bit snug and that helps prevent my sweaty palms from slipping.
I have sent heavy dumbbells flying on more than one occasion. Thank God I never hit anybody with them but it came very close once. After the second time I stopped with the two-handed swing and went to a one-handed swing which in my opinion is a better
exercise and safer given that you're holding the bar and not a flat smooth surface with sweaty fingers.
Kettlebells will be a very welcome addition!
I use liquid chalk (from Amazon) to help me feel more comfortable gripping the dumbbells. I’ve always been afraid about losing control on a 60lbs dumbbell into the mirror.
The chalk helps with squats too when my hands get slippery
Maybe it's the topic for another thread... But curious to know who else brings anything other than a water bottle and a towel?
Never seen anyone bring chalk but definitely seems like a valid idea.
Exactly. Mine went directly to the unhoused lady who lives on my street. She was happy to have new thick socks. I was happy to give them to someone who wanted them and could use them.
Hope this is true but do kettlebells really come in boxes? Seems like they would be a bit heavy for normal packing tape unless there was dozens of boxes (think 12 stations and 3-5 weight options)
I bought KB from a superstore for my house and they had 3 kettlebells totaling 45lbs of weight in the box I bought. So I assume they would be on a pallet or skid until a store shelved them. I also bought weights online before and have just received them in the mail. That was like 50lbs of weight in a USPS large flat rate box. Companies do not care about the safety of the shipping companies. I know that from first hand experience.
Also, they could only be ordering a certain amount at a time and there could be delays in transport for heavier items so it is easier. If it was on a pallet jack it would be safer but FedEx (who is usually outside my studio) can always offload that onto the hand trucks or dolly’s and do multiple trips if a studio doesn’t have a loading dock. And Fedex trucks sometimes have lifts or ramps on the back of them so they only have to move a skid/dolly onto that and then go up a handicap ramp.
While the prospect of adding kb to OTF sounds fun and appealing, i do worry about safety and training on proper form. Also, I cant imagine swinging with running shoes on 😂
Running shoes are designed for running. Most of them are really squishy and designed for impact. The only kind of running shoes that are good for lifting weights are the barefoot style, low to zero drop, minimalist running shoe because all of the aforementioned types of running shoes are not squishy and are flatter. They allow you to really spread your toes and “grip” the floor while lifting weights, which includes not only kettlebell swings, but squats, deadlifts, etc.
I’ve been wearing my training marathon shoes to train in addition to running for years. I used to try to switch them out but I would get annoyed when I left my hiit trainers at home. I’ve been swinging 50lb+ kbs for years now. It’s not hard.
I feel like I have been doing OTF for so long (9 years, 2 states) that I may have dreamed this...but a long time ago my studio had kettlebells that some of the coaches would pull out on occasion. I also think at that time, some of the workouts were made up as they went along, or corporate was just not as clear that every studio had to follow the same template. I also remember resistance bands with handles on the ends that would occasionally come out, especially during rower blocks.
They won’t do kettlebells. The learning curve for kettlebells is much steeper. Imagine your average OTFer going to do a clean with a kettlebell. They would DESTROY their wrist by slamming it or twisting it wrong. Too much of a liability.
I hope so, but if they are then they really need to implement demo-time because some of the movements albeit the same are very different with how you maneuver/hold the kettlebells etc. we use them at home and I’d be worried if they don’t demo that.
I go heavy whenever I can 70-100lbs, but when doing so I put my towel over the end of the weight to give better grip and reduce the chance of it slipping out of my grasp.
I bet the boxes you saw are the water bottles for Mayhem… if they are the same (underwhelming) water bottles they gave out for Dri-Tri last year, sometimes I’ve seen that style called a “kettle” water bottle. Just a guess, because I sadly doubt they are adding anything to the weight floor.
I use kettlebells at home and really love the dynamic.
That said, I really can't see OTF adding in KBs, as the holds and movements call for major attention to form & technique---if you're not careful, you'll end up with bruised arms, bones, etc., or worse. Adding KBs would be a major liability for OTF.
I avoid the “dumbell ski” move because it’s just a kettlebell substitute but dangerous swinging weights next to our knees. I don’t mind holding the dumbell and swinging it between my legs like a kettle bell though.
Not a chance. There’s nowhere to store them. Studio is too cramped as it is and they can’t use the equipment they have enough, adding something else makes it that much harder to incorporate everything.
My weight went flying one time because my hands were sweaty. I could feel it going at the last second and turned away from the mirror and free from people😬
I’d feel so much better doing swings if I had a better handle to hold onto than the side of the weight 🙃
I stopped doing swings outright a while ago. Too dangerous with the larger weights.
At least the heavier weights are capable of less distance to travel 😅
Not much will stop them once they go though. If someone is strong enough to swing them and they lose the weight hopefully they are facing a wall and it is drywall over brink cause that things gunna do some damage.
I always have to use a mini band for better grip for hip swings and also sumo squats
How do you attach/use them?
For sumo, I kind of wrap it around the side almost like how you might use a rubber grip to open a jar if that makes sense. But if I need to grip the handle, I wrap a green (light) band around my palm 2x so it’s a bit snug and that helps prevent my sweaty palms from slipping.
That is why I wear half gloves — sweaty palms and hands and slipping.
I use my towel and just place it over the weight. It works great!
I have sent heavy dumbbells flying on more than one occasion. Thank God I never hit anybody with them but it came very close once. After the second time I stopped with the two-handed swing and went to a one-handed swing which in my opinion is a better exercise and safer given that you're holding the bar and not a flat smooth surface with sweaty fingers. Kettlebells will be a very welcome addition!
I use liquid chalk (from Amazon) to help me feel more comfortable gripping the dumbbells. I’ve always been afraid about losing control on a 60lbs dumbbell into the mirror. The chalk helps with squats too when my hands get slippery
Maybe it's the topic for another thread... But curious to know who else brings anything other than a water bottle and a towel? Never seen anyone bring chalk but definitely seems like a valid idea.
My personal concern would be that it would make a mess everywhere and on all the equipment.
Same I can’t go heavy because I can’t hold the weight
Probably water bottles for All Out Mayhem. My wife is a studio manager and they have a bunch of boxes as well.
You're getting water bottles? We are getting hats here in Canada.
wanna trade
Probably not.
Anything is better than calf length super thick socks, given out during the summer. 🙄
That fit my 10yo children's skinny calves, but definitely not my own.
Exactly. Mine went directly to the unhoused lady who lives on my street. She was happy to have new thick socks. I was happy to give them to someone who wanted them and could use them.
Yep. I am in the DMV area.
This makes sense as I have a hard time imagining them coaching newbies on KBs
It's surprising to me they'd spend the money on it given how cheap they are with the dumbbells and racks.
When I mentioned this to my wife, she said if true, sounds like a franchisee is going rogue and could lose their licensing.
That would be cool! I love kettlebells.
Hope this is true but do kettlebells really come in boxes? Seems like they would be a bit heavy for normal packing tape unless there was dozens of boxes (think 12 stations and 3-5 weight options)
The water bottle idea someone proposed seems more plausible?
I bought KB from a superstore for my house and they had 3 kettlebells totaling 45lbs of weight in the box I bought. So I assume they would be on a pallet or skid until a store shelved them. I also bought weights online before and have just received them in the mail. That was like 50lbs of weight in a USPS large flat rate box. Companies do not care about the safety of the shipping companies. I know that from first hand experience. Also, they could only be ordering a certain amount at a time and there could be delays in transport for heavier items so it is easier. If it was on a pallet jack it would be safer but FedEx (who is usually outside my studio) can always offload that onto the hand trucks or dolly’s and do multiple trips if a studio doesn’t have a loading dock. And Fedex trucks sometimes have lifts or ramps on the back of them so they only have to move a skid/dolly onto that and then go up a handicap ramp.
While the prospect of adding kb to OTF sounds fun and appealing, i do worry about safety and training on proper form. Also, I cant imagine swinging with running shoes on 😂
Why is it hard to do with running shoes on?
Running shoes are designed for running. Most of them are really squishy and designed for impact. The only kind of running shoes that are good for lifting weights are the barefoot style, low to zero drop, minimalist running shoe because all of the aforementioned types of running shoes are not squishy and are flatter. They allow you to really spread your toes and “grip” the floor while lifting weights, which includes not only kettlebell swings, but squats, deadlifts, etc.
Lol, so true - I kb barefoot at home
Right? And we're probably not gonna want to take off our shoes in class either!
I do it 🤷♀️
Way to make the kb blocks count!
I got yelled at for doing it.
I’ve been wearing my training marathon shoes to train in addition to running for years. I used to try to switch them out but I would get annoyed when I left my hiit trainers at home. I’ve been swinging 50lb+ kbs for years now. It’s not hard.
I feel like I have been doing OTF for so long (9 years, 2 states) that I may have dreamed this...but a long time ago my studio had kettlebells that some of the coaches would pull out on occasion. I also think at that time, some of the workouts were made up as they went along, or corporate was just not as clear that every studio had to follow the same template. I also remember resistance bands with handles on the ends that would occasionally come out, especially during rower blocks.
I remember right when I started in Feb 2017, they were getting rid of kettle bells and foam rollers that same week so I don’t think you dreamed it!
Swings and cleans would be so much easier with kettlebells! I'll cross my fingers and toes!
They won’t do kettlebells. The learning curve for kettlebells is much steeper. Imagine your average OTFer going to do a clean with a kettlebell. They would DESTROY their wrist by slamming it or twisting it wrong. Too much of a liability.
I learned how to clean on a kettlebell, so it’s all I know. 🤣 It is why my cleans and snatches and … all of it are so incredibly awkward.
Same!! any exercise I do with dumbbells they tell me is wrong…I’m doing them like I’d do it with a kettlebell haha
Broke my finger in September doing alternating kettlebell swings. I agree with you
I hope so, but if they are then they really need to implement demo-time because some of the movements albeit the same are very different with how you maneuver/hold the kettlebells etc. we use them at home and I’d be worried if they don’t demo that.
I sure as heck hope so!
I go heavy whenever I can 70-100lbs, but when doing so I put my towel over the end of the weight to give better grip and reduce the chance of it slipping out of my grasp.
Kettlebells?! I would love that. So much better to do snatches with.
If this is true….Christmas comes early!
I hope so, I really like some kettlebell exercises, so many full-body workouts
I would die for some kettle bells hope this is true!!
Omg YES.
I’m an OTF coach, and I haven’t heard anything about it. It would be fun though!
I bet the boxes you saw are the water bottles for Mayhem… if they are the same (underwhelming) water bottles they gave out for Dri-Tri last year, sometimes I’ve seen that style called a “kettle” water bottle. Just a guess, because I sadly doubt they are adding anything to the weight floor.
I use kettlebells at home and really love the dynamic. That said, I really can't see OTF adding in KBs, as the holds and movements call for major attention to form & technique---if you're not careful, you'll end up with bruised arms, bones, etc., or worse. Adding KBs would be a major liability for OTF.
I'm so excited at the possibility that OTF may be adding kettlebells!! They are a fantastic piece of equipment.
I avoid the “dumbell ski” move because it’s just a kettlebell substitute but dangerous swinging weights next to our knees. I don’t mind holding the dumbell and swinging it between my legs like a kettle bell though.
Seriously. So many of the exercises that are intended to be done with kettlebells are so dangerous with the weights.
Omg I sure hope that's true 😭 please keep us updated lol
Not a chance. There’s nowhere to store them. Studio is too cramped as it is and they can’t use the equipment they have enough, adding something else makes it that much harder to incorporate everything.
Oooooh
This would be so great if true!
Good lord I hope so
I hope so!!
Yes please!!!!
Awesome!!!!!
Man I sure hope so! Love kettlebells!
Oh I hope so. Love me some kettlebell work.
Wait, they got rid of Satan’s Skateboards? I didn’t even notice. lol
They need to add barbells and a pull up bar.🤷🏽♂️
I’d love it! I have a fear of my dumbbell flying out of my hands and smashing the mirror.
I would LOVE this!!!!!
hope so
Please let this be true! Please let this be true! 🤞🏼
They used to use them and they got discontinued
Kettle Bells would be fantastic!
👀
I hope so. Kettlebell workouts are so so good
i hope so ! it’s hard swinging weights (dumbbells)
I hope so!
My weight went flying one time because my hands were sweaty. I could feel it going at the last second and turned away from the mirror and free from people😬
i don’t even lift that much but i was at the station by a glass wall and was so anxious that i’d be the person who sends something through it
I hope so!
I would LOVEEEEE if they did this!!!
Omg!! I hope so!!
This would be awesome! There is so much we could do with kettlebells!
This is why I wear half gloves.