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One of the most frequently asked questions I get is:

“What is the difference between training with dumbbells versus kettlebells?”

Traditionally, training with regular dumbbells or any of the traditional weights or weight machines you will normally train isolated muscle groups and the exercises are very two dimensional.  Usually the movement required for traditional weight training is up and down, forward and back, left and right and almost always very localized and concentrated on one area of the body.

Not with Kettlebells.

The movement dynamics of a Kettlebell workout is very three dimensional and requires full body engagement. A lot of the movements requires body rotation and quite often a great deal of stabilization as the movements are mostly ballistic and requires the ability to “stop and go”.

The full body motion ensures that you do not only get a very stabilizing and powerful muscle action but also a very intense cardiovascular workout.

Vanessa Bader doing Kettlebell Single arm swings

Whereas traditional weights usually strengthens and tightens the muscles, Kettlebell training most definitely strengthens the whole body while improving flexibility and lubricating the joints of the body.

Vanessa Bader doing Shoulder press with Dumbbells

Many chiropractors have turned to Kettlebell training as a very effective way of rehabilitating their clients. Even though it seems like a very intimidating way of training, it is very safe when done correctly and also prepares your body very effectively for every day tasks.

Kettlebell training teaches efficiency of motion, while improving strength and coordination as well as cardiovascular endurance. And even though many of the movements can be performed with a dumbbell the effect is not totally the same because of the way the weight on the kettlebell is completely one sided and adds to the torque of the weight as you move it through space. The unique shape and big handle also allows you to do many different movements that would not be possible or nearly as effective with a dumbbell.

In addition to that… there is nothing you can do with a dumbbell that you can’t do with a kettlebell and then some. To perform traditional weight exercises you would need various weights of different sizes whereas for your kettlebell workout you only require one or maybe two kettlebells so it is also very economical as well as portable!

Hey, I have nothing against traditional weights, like I told you before, I believe you have to do it all, change it up and keep it interesting. But if you are going to choose only one method of exercise, I say… Kettlebells rule!!

So wait no longer and check out my Hot Burning Body Kettlebell workout DVD’s!

To Your Health and Strength

Vanessa Bader

You know how just a week ago I wrote to you and told you how important knowledge about weight loss can be. Because if you don’t know any better – how will you do any better, right?

So I have a classic story to tell you and it happened today at lunch. I don’t know, maybe you had to be there, but it was a true classic!

As usual we went up to the buffet on the ship, only today our comedian and ventriloquist friend Mike Robinson joined us for lunch… yes, he gave me permission to use his full name☺

Garin and I sat down with our trays of healthy lunch foods… we had our protein and veggies all nicely and colorfully spread out on our plates and our sugar-free raspberry jello for desert.

Mike sat down with two scrumptious looking cookies in his hand and I said: “Mike, are you not eating?  Did you eat  already?”

In all seriousness as he took a nice big bite of his first chocolate chip cookie, he looked down, patted his belly and said:  “No, I’m not eating, I want to lose this little belly” – hahahaha!

Now what is wrong with this picture. “Mike” I said, “You are not going to do it like that” pointing to the cookie he had left in his hand… and that is when the light bulb flashed on for Mike and he realized what he had just done and said and burst out laughing.

Choc Chip Cookies – No way to lose that fat!

Just like that, a lot of us know exactly what it is we should be doing, but we just don’t think… or on the other hand… maybe you don’t know.

Firstly and most importantly – not eating is NO way to lose your little (or big) belly… or hips, or thighs, or whatever your problem area is. And Secondly, substituting a whole nutritious meal with two cookies ain’t gonna cut it either.

In order to lose weight, you need to fuel your metabolism, and in order to do that you have to eat regularly… but what and how much you eat is also very important… right now I want to talk about the what rather than the how much.

Here it is – it is very easy!

Lean Protein like fish, skinless chicken, lean beef, eggs, soybeans.

Lots of Vegetables – all colors. The more color there is on your plate the better. Green, yellow, red

Fruit and fibre – eat at least 3 servings of fruit a day and feel free to add a couple of servings of whole grain to your daily diet.

Cut out or limit your starch and sugar intake. Starches are things like bread, Pasta, white rice and potatoes.

It is as simple as that!

Put down the cookies and eat something nutritious in stead… and for goodness sake – NEVER skip a meal!

Don’t do a Mike Robinson, that is no way to stay healthy and fit! Thank you Mike for the good laugh today! But my friend, fill up with the good stuff and get your metabolism working for you!

And oh… don’t forget to do your Hot Burning Body Workouts… to get even better results!

I bet you have already made your New Year’s resolutions and maybe one of them was to become healthier and get in shape…

I want to help you reach your goal this year, so stick with me and I will share with you all I know to help you be the healthier and happier person that you want to be…

Please feel free this year to email me at any time with any questions you might have regarding fitness and weight loss and I will happily help you to the best of my ability.  The year 2009 is as good a year as any to reach your goals… as a matter of fact – it is the best year for it!

Why?  Because it is now!  It is in the present… and there is no better time to start than now!

The best way to reach your health and weight loss goals is through knowledge and someone in your corner to help you – and I am here for you.

So do not hesitate to ask the questions that you have… if not me, then ask someone, because the more knowledge you have, the better your chances of reaching your goals.

Knowledge is Power!

Knowledge is Power

I share my knowledge with you in these emails, but also through the workouts that I have available to you.

The Hot Burning Body Workouts are very detailed so you can get the best results possible. Not only do you get these fun and effective workouts but I also include my thirty page Quick Start Guide that is packed with information that will give you the motivation and knowledge you need in order to reach your goals quicker and more effectively.

This year I have also got some brand new workouts coming your way that will blow-torch away your fat! Fun, effective and tailor made for you for faster results.

So stay tuned because 2009 is a big year for You and me and Hot Burning Body!

This year I want to help you get that Hot Burning Body you want!

Let me start you off with a myth about weight loss that I want you to keep in mind this year…

Most people think that the more calories you cut, the better. There is only some truth in that – here is the whole truth:

By eating too few calories you will slow down your metabolism and you will lower your energy level, and that is definitely not going to help you lose weight. When you don’t have energy you are less likely to work out and without working out it is impossible to build lean muscle… actually – you might end up losing muscle.

People who continue to lose muscle as well as fat end up looking sick and gaunt – not a good look.

Muscle burns fat, so you want to eat the right amount of calories to keep building lean muscle in order to burn more fat!

Kind regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  Make sure to take a look at both my Hot Burning Body workouts! They have both been created for fast and efficient weight loss as well as being fun. The original is all body weight exercises put together in a very unique format, and the other is my Hot Burning Body Kettlebell workout to blowtorch the fat away, improve endurance as well as power and strength!