Adjustable Kettlebell Beta Testers Wanted
January 24th, 2010Kettlebell Lifters, Coach Fedorenko is looking for 9 “Beta Testers” for his new Adjustable Pro-Grade Kettlebell™. The first 9 who pre-order this kettlebell and agree to give feedback on it will hold and be the first to receive one (limit 1 per shipping address) in less than a month from now. After this, they will be made available in mass for the public, but that could take a few months more. If you are interested in trying this out ASAP Click the Buy Now to Beta Test
You are looking at the prototype that has taken almost a year to get right. Of course anyone can take a Kettlebell and drill a hole in it and call it adjustable. Coach Fedorenko refused to let that happen to one of his designs. The goal here was to create a safe alternative with everything included to truly be able to call it “adjustable” out of the box. No one wants to go buy dirty lead shot or try to shove pennies in a hole and have to take those in and out to make it adjustable. It’s just not practical, affordable or safe. This unit adjusts from a tad over 8kg up to 40kg by selecting lead plates coated in rubber and torquing them down on a single bolt with a nut. There is a tool provided that allows easy turning of the nut for a tight fit. The tool also fits two holes on the bottom of the kettlebell that allow you to really tighten down the handle.Â
Here’s what the Champ has to say about it:Â
“I have mixed feelings about the Adjustable Kettlebell. My gut tells me it’s just not right if you are seriously into lifting, and since I’m a kettlebell enthusiast, I would never trade my Professional Kettlebells™ for this alternative. But, I have two specific reasons for allowing this to happen to my design. The first is some Military people said they had the option of only bringing a kettlebell or two on tour with them and they asked me what size should they bring. It’s not an easy question for a Coach. What are the goals? How new to Kettlebells are you? What exercises will you use? If someone is new to kettlebells, they should begin light and learn proper technique. They should also be able to warm up. And what about progression? Gains come very quickly for those following my advice, so if even just a few months in the field, they would likely outgrow a kettlebell or two, and then what? This solves their problem. The second acceptable reason for using an adjustable kettlebell is for the personal trainer or user that just doesn’t have the space or needs to transport the full set often. So there you have it, the first ProGrade Adjustable Kettlebell™.” -VF
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*The cost of the first Adjustable Prograde Kettlebell™ is $225 + shipping. The complete unit with included tool allows you to adjust anywhere an 8kg ( a tad over due to the single bold and nut), 12kg, 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg, 36kg and 40kg. The color is Camouflage, but may vary from picture and unit to unit. The handle is stripped and sanded. A unique feature of the Adjustable Pro-Grade is without bolting the two halves together, you can have a 4kg “Trainer” handle that still gives the feel of a Fedorenko Professional Kettlebell . So, considering that, it’s 10 Kettlebells in one adjustable unit!Â
NOTICE:Â This product contains lead, a substance that should not be touched or ingested. Although the lead plate is covered in rubber and has a metal ring to place over the bolt to secure it, the rubber could become chipped or damaged. Please handle with care. There are no warrantees with this product.
The AKC Classic was a huge success, with many lifters achieving Rank! We’d like to Congratulate all of those lifters with a special Congratulations to the following:
I was working out with the bells and I was loving it, but I was doing it just to get my workout in. I didn’t really have a clear goal and was kind of just going through the motions of doing my set for the day.
up before deploying to Afghanistan in 2005. This training work up consisted of firearms training, as well as physical training, so we would be ready for the harsh mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. As Scout Snipers we work in small teams of 2-4 men. Our typical mission consisted of us going out 5 days prior to the main force to observe specific areas of interest and gather intelligence. Because there was only 3 of us in our team during missions, each of us typically carried a load of 60lbs in our packs and another 40-50lbs on our body from weapons, ammo, and body armor alone. Therefor, we needed to be in great shape because the load was heavy and we had to move through some of the toughest mountain ranges on earth for a long time, typically 5-12 days. I knew nothing about kettlebells at this time, our workouts where pretty basic: run, swim, and lift weights. All in all we were in fantastic physical condition because our lives depended on it. Now, subsequently, during our deployment to Afghanistan our three man team was ambushed by 10 -15 men. I was shot seven times during the fierce firefight, luckily all three of us survived. I got the brunt of the fight… figures, I’m the medic. One of the seven rounds that hit me was directly in my left knee, the others struck my body armor and gear. That one round did plenty of damage to my knee though, basically shattering all the bones that compose your knee. The whole reason I am telling you this is because I went on to have multiple surgeries on my knee. I was on crutches for 6 months and went through two years of physical therapy. During this time my goal was to gain strength back in my leg and hopefully rejoin my friends and get back to work.
saying I would need a cane to walk. Kettlebells helped me get back into shape, in fact, into better shape than before my injury. This is not just because of kettlebells but because of the methodology of the AKC/WKC and the importance of safe progression and proper technique. In my opinion, kettlebells will help the military men and women because like I stated before most of the time we are required to carry moderately heavy loads for a long time and during that time you need to be mentally strong and you need to stay calm and composed and be able to think under stress. Lifting kettlebells for timed sets the way the AKC/WKC teaches fosters all those attributes of having strength/endurance, being mentally strong, and being able to find a way to survive when it gets tough. Sadly, even with kettlebells, proper guidance, and hard work, I was not able to return to duty and was retired from service. If I was able to continue my work in the military knowing what I know now about kettlebells and the methods I have learned I would be able to be a very strong, and effective fighter. I feel the military and other agencies should take the time to use the methods taught by the AKC/WKC and implement them into their physical fitness programs. If I am able to work with kettlebells safely and effectively after my injury then most others will be able to benefit from them as well. Finally, kettlebells have given me so much in many ways. Not only have they helped me gain my strength back and given me confidence again, they have also given me a new passion for teaching what I have learned and allowed me to find a community of Kettlebell Lifters that are very supportive and encouraging in helping me reach my new goals with kettlebells. For those of you who read this regularly, you already know all too well the benefits of kettlebell lifting. I am writing this blog, not to sway people away from their regular fitness regimens, however, I am endorsing the undeniable results they will get from the implementation of the AKC/WKC kettlebell strength/endurance training into their fitness program.