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Kettle Bells (Kettle Weights) 4-6kg $9.99 Each, 8-12kg $14.99 Each at Aldi Starts Saturday 6/7

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Kettle Bells (Kettle Weights) 4-6kg $9.99 Each, 8-12kg $14.99 Each at Aldi Starts Saturday 6/7
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rekabkram on 30/06/2013 - 20:39 files.ozbargain.com.au (5161 clicks)
Last edited 01/07/2013 - 01:29

According to the catalogue these are the specs

  • Ergonomically designed for usability
  • Ideal for home workouts
  • Vinyl dipped with anti slip base
  • Available in 4kg, 6kg, 8kg or 12kg

These are obviously not top of the line but they will definantly be good for anyone who is interested in trying kettlebell workouts out. They look like they are 'confidence' brand that are sold cheap on eBay and oo.com.au as well as other places.

Other items on sale include -
Medicine balls 2kg, 4kg and 6kg for $19.99 each.
Various compression clothing from $7.99 - $16.99
Weighted Skipping Rope $6.99

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  • easternculture on 30/06/2013 - 20:42
    +1

    Wouldn't mind 2 12kg kettle bells

    Can do some power squat and Shoulder exercises and also use for weighted abs early morning

    • montorola on 30/06/2013 - 20:54
      +7

      Now all we need is an ebook telling us how to do those exercises eastern ;)

      • krisspy on 30/06/2013 - 21:02
        +2

        Youtube, its free

      • easternculture on 30/06/2013 - 22:01
        +1

        I couldnt find any free

        Cheapest one is this with 10 ratings (4.1/5) for 99c

        Kettlebell Training for Brutal Strength & Power [Kindle Edition]

        Drawing on years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Strength Coach, Professional MMA Fighter, Powerlifter, Gymnast & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, Simon Boulter has put together an outstanding collection of Kettlebell exercises designed to build Brutal Strength & Power.

        From the complete kettlebell novice, all the way up to the elite level athlete, this book is sure to up your game.

        • rustynail on 01/07/2013 - 12:00

          I bought it thanks.

      • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 22:21
        +1

        most people starting kettlebells go for Enter The Kettlebell for book guidance. Can be pretty hard core though but it gives good tips on how to do things.

        For youtube, I personally like http://worldkettlebellclub.com/intro-to-kettlebells/ but his tutorials are l o n g. I would say look at other kettlebell training vids first and then maybe come to this one since it takes a more serious and less interesting way of teaching things :P

        IMPORTANT: ETK and WKC teach things in very different ways!! They have a different idea on what the technique should be, but I think they are both fine since they are very well respected in this field. For interest, I did ETK for a while then slowly tried to learn the WKC way since it seemed 'better' but there are lots of arguments on the net about which is actually better :P

        edit: tl;dr just youtube kettlebell swings to start you off ;)

    • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2013 - 23:47

      I use old pizza boxes filled with sand.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2013 - 02:44
        +1

        No wonder the top half of your body is bulking.

        • Mugz on 01/07/2013 - 08:40
          +2

          You mean the middle of his body? :p

  • krisspy on 30/06/2013 - 21:02
    +2

    Good prices, if only there were heavier ones.

    • easternculture on 30/06/2013 - 21:20
      +22

      Actually 12 kg each arm is pretty good for a decent workout = total 24kg

      Unless your superman , in that case you should be saving the world rather than browsing ozbargain for deals

      • gimli on 30/06/2013 - 22:40
        +3

        ROFL
        i can imagine superman reading your post and going back to saving the world.

      • krisspy on 01/07/2013 - 02:25

        Depends on what you're trying to do really, if you're going for high pulls or jerk/snatch then you'd want something heavier.

        • leeroys_dad on 01/07/2013 - 13:27

          12kg each arm is nothing

        • edfoo on 01/07/2013 - 18:56

          Thanks for clarifying that, Superman.

        • easternculture on 01/07/2013 - 21:51
          +2

          if you're going for high pulls or jerk

          I wouldn't be jerking with a 12Kg Kettle bell hanging off my thingamajig

    • Bam Bam Cheapskate on 30/06/2013 - 22:40

      40kg would be nice.

      • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2013 - 23:48
        +2

        I don't think they make pizza's that heavy.

      • Knightelf on 01/07/2013 - 07:54
        +1

        Lift your gf/wife

        • iconia on 01/07/2013 - 13:45

          or boyfriend - i am just saying

  • cwongtech on 30/06/2013 - 21:28

    Weighted Skipping Rope $6.99

    Assuming it doesn't fall apart after a few skips, that's a very decent deal, probably could get one online from china via ebay for less, but for Australian prices, the Nike ones at Rebel Sport are $30 or so, and I don't think anyone will be checking out your skipping rope brand anyway.

    • montorola on 30/06/2013 - 21:31
      +7

      Put it this way, if they can check out the brand of your skipping rope, you're skipping way too slow

  • Spets on 30/06/2013 - 21:29

    What about some proper 20kg kettle bells

  • montorola on 30/06/2013 - 21:31
    +1

    These are actually pretty good for doing pushups on too, you'll be able to have a deeper pushup

    • abc on 30/06/2013 - 21:40
      -4

      that's what she said…

    • pastrydemon on 30/06/2013 - 23:18
      +3

      hadn't even considered kettlebells for pushups. wouldn't they roll out on you?
      i imagine if they did your wrists would be pretty much wrecked.

      • vandlin on 01/07/2013 - 00:13

        Yeh sounds dangerous

      • rekabkram on 01/07/2013 - 01:11

        I certainly wouldn't recommend it, if you are incredibly fit and have great balance then maybe you could.
        If you want to know if you can do it then get in the push-up position, line up your 10 fingers (perfectly straight) and if you can do one push-up without struggling then you should be able to do it.

        I think it's a terrible idea because your not going to get huge results by doing this and your putting your wrists at great risk of injury. If you attempt it and your not capable then you could also risk breaking your nose on the kettlebell.
        Like many things this is risk vs. reward, the reward is crap compared to the risk of injury.

    • krisspy on 01/07/2013 - 02:28
      +1

      Just use stable chairs, can get as low as you want… and break your sh*t up.

      • montorola on 01/07/2013 - 10:11
        +2

        I use two sets of yellow pages to do mine, I've yet to actually open it lol

    • drexxx on 01/07/2013 - 19:06
      +1

      Yeah you do this for:

      a) a deeper push up
      b) on the up swing, you lift one KB up [great exercise]

      Yes you need to have SOME fine motor skills to achieve this and must keep a strong wrist.

      They are great if you can do them.

      I recommend you begin by doing them on grass, so that:

      a) you can push the KB deeper into the ground for added stability
      b) if you roll off the KB you will only smash your hand/knuckles on soft grass (opposed to concrete)

      Hope this helps someone :)

  • icanconfirm on 30/06/2013 - 21:37
    +1

    Price seems quite good - what material is this made from that allows it to be so cheap?

  • PeeDee on 30/06/2013 - 21:48

    Amateur speaking. Why is it so cheap? it does the job anyway. dumbbells likewise.

    • uraha on 30/06/2013 - 22:26

      filled with recycled metal?

    • krisspy on 01/07/2013 - 02:39
      +1

      Probably concrete encased in hard plastic thats dipped in vinyl. Unlike the more expensive 1 piece cast iron ones

  • clandestino on 30/06/2013 - 21:54

    can anyone tell me:
    a) do I need these, if I already have dumbells?
    b) what is the point of "compression clothing" ?

    cheers

    • easternculture on 30/06/2013 - 21:57
      +4

      a) do I need these, if I already have dumbells?

      First rule of ozbargain is Buy now, ask question/think Later
      If you are a dedicated ozbargainer, then yes you need them

      b) what is the point of "compression clothing" ?

      They are supposed to promote blood flow to the muscles your working out and reduce recovery time
      Im not sure if it works in theory
      I use them when i train legs but don't see any difference when ii train without them

      • cwongtech on 30/06/2013 - 22:50

        I use them when i train legs but don't see any difference when ii train without them

        Use them for recovery after legs days :)

        • easternculture on 30/06/2013 - 23:02

          Have you tried that?

          Does it make a difference?

        • cwongtech on 30/06/2013 - 23:49

          I think it does - wearing them while I'm doing exercise definitely doesn't feel any different..
          Or it could be a placebo

        • Benicio on 01/07/2013 - 07:41

          scientifically they have proven the benefit of compression clothing is in the .00% range

        • lippyskillz on 02/07/2013 - 21:11
          +2

          Peer reviewed articles from credible academic journals please?

    • rekabkram on 30/06/2013 - 22:12
      +2

      I wanted to get some after watching them used on YouTube, they really do give a much better workout that a dumbbell although you could likely use a dumbbell in a similar way though I've never tried.

      The big difference I found is that they get my heart racing like dumbbells never have, you do completely different types of exercise with them incorporating a lot of squatting and bending (well I do anyway).
      If I had to rate both dumbbells and kettlebells (in the way I've used them) in effectiveness then I would say dumbbells 4/10 kettlebells 10/10. Although I'm a big fan, I'm sure there's those that hate them too and that's based on cast iron ones not these ones.

  • rekabkram on 30/06/2013 - 22:05
    +1

    I bought a 16kg for $72 from memory from rebel sports which is great quality and my wife has 2 of the 5kg big w ones which are slightly different but just as good I as my expensive one I would say.
    The difference in quality between those and this is the materials, the 3 we have so far are cast iron with some kind of gloss sealer on them then dipped in vinyl up to the handle.
    These ones are made with something else, without being able to see and touch them all I can gather is that they are covered in vinyl. From amazon reviews they are bigger in diameter than cast iron kettlebells which make them a big more awkward but they still do the same job.

    I'm going to pick up a couple of 12kg myself because there's a few exercises that I've found I need 2 for and I do get a bit worn out after jumping straight in to the 16kg so they will be a bit of a warm up.
    It's all about the price though, it would cost me $120 for a good pair of 12kg's so this is a quarter of the price, while there is a quality difference I intend on building to 20kg and maybe 24kg so I'd prefer to save my money for those.

  • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 22:06
    +2

    I would regard these as bad 'kettlebells' if you ever want to increase your weights or do propery kb exercises. the plasticky nature of these are not like real iron ones and you might find the transition a bit difficult and the smoothness around the handle isn't very desirable. I am by no means an expert but I find these ones a bit tacky and probably not very durable. a couple of drops and I except them to be gone.

    If you are only ever going to do squats and swings (and even then…) these might be suitable but probably not for the even marginally higher difficulty kb exercises.

    I would probably recommend http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caringbah/gym-fitness/-super-… I have NOT bought from them but I have heard good things. They are $28 for 12kg and 19 for 7kg however so yes more expensive.

    tl;dr: good for the basic of the basic and as a generic weight. Probably not good for kb exercises if that's what you're after.

    ps. i notice how they call these 'kettle weights' and not 'kettlebells' which renders all arguments regarding kettlebell training moot in the same way you can sell kalamari rings :P

    • tyler.durden on 30/06/2013 - 23:05

      are the handles have metal core? or plastic?

      are these contain metal internals with plastic vinyls on the outside?

      • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 23:20

        the ones I touched in rebels which I assume are the similar thing. The handle is plastic but I assume (hope) that it has a metal core otherwise it might break and fly off and break something :P

        no idea about the internal but probably metal since doesn't seem large enough to be concrete?

        I would check out rebels to get an idea of what it's like… or wait until next week at aldi :P

        I think it's still a relatively good buy though at $15 :)

        • tyler.durden on 30/06/2013 - 23:24

          So are you going to get some?

          yes it is cheaper compared to ebay prices..

          it is nice for a starter kettle bell workout

          but some reviewer says the size is bigger than cast iron ones
          so it would hit your wrists more in some exercises..
          and also the size makes it harder to do some overhead exercise

          http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confidence-Fitness-Pro-Kettlebell-10…

          "I had an 8gk cast iron kettlebell and when moving up to 10gk decided to buy the cheapest kettlebell that looked good. This is a very bulky kettlebell. I now realise that bulk is not good as when you do cleans or swing the kettlbell in any way that it brushes your wrist, it is very uncomfortable. The round bits hits against your wrist since it sticks out to the sides so much as it's so big! It's also much harder to balance above your head as the weight is so much more spread out and less concentrated than in the iron kettlebell. So bottom line, I'm moving up to 12kg now and bying a cast iron kettlebell for sure."

        • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 23:38

          I won't be getting it for the reasons I mentioned (and it's a bit light for me).

          I don't think that it'd be that large though tbh since it is 12kg but I I've only touched an 8kg version of this design.

          on a side note, cast iron kettlebells increase in size anyway as you go up in weight (but smaller than their coated counterpart). the alternative is to buy competition bells which have consistent shape as you go up and just get heavier but those are expensive.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2013 - 23:23

      Hrrm I see your point, handle is super grippy? Maybe some gaffer tape/duct tape will do the trick. And some chalk to help it slide better is optional.

      BTW +1 for your link, look like GREAT quality (not sarcastic)

  • Herbse on 30/06/2013 - 22:51
    +5

    I've never seen anything so simple so over analysed.

    They are weights with a handle.
    Buy them, start training.

    • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 23:05
      +2

      shrugs

      if there are big posts about the quality of a screw driver…

      also if you check out the cheap dumbbell deals, there are warnings if they are concrete filled. yes they do the job, but it's good to know what you're getting into.

      different courses for different horses.

    • sparkles on 30/06/2013 - 23:38
      +4

      Buy them, start training…..don't ask questions until the handle flies off, and it smashes through your brand new LCD TV, and embeds in the wall.

  • tyler.durden on 30/06/2013 - 23:17
    -1

    What about these?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2-oQxRHu1s

    • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 23:24
      +1

      I would say squat that. the handle looks ridiculously oversized (or she has baby hands). if you try to rack that weight, you're gonna destroy your arm (lets not even talk about a snatch…) I'd choose these aldi ones over that youtube one any day of the week.

      read the comments say it all

      • tyler.durden on 30/06/2013 - 23:30

        A few years back aldi had some cast iron kettles (I think 12 or 10kg)
        Wish I bought it then..

        Do you think 12kg is heavy enough?
        How does it compare to a 12kg dumbell in terms of workout feel…

        So are you going to get some?

        yes it is cheaper compared to ebay prices..

        it is nice for a starter kettle bell workout

        but some reviewer says the size is bigger than cast iron ones
        so it would hit your wrists more in some exercises..
        and also the size makes it harder to do some overhead exercise

        http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confidence-Fitness-Pro-Kettlebell-10…

        • alebox on 30/06/2013 - 23:52
          +2

          oh god, I'm aware I'm starting to sound like an expert and I definitely am not!!

          I think the generic consensus is that for females, 8k-12kg starting weight. For males 12kg if not used to exercise, 16kg if used to exercise (not a gym fiend… just used to doing exercise and some form of fitness if that makes sense).

          It is a very different work out experience (more total body) compared to dumbbells IF you do kb exercises. if you thinking of curling a kb, then just stick with dumbbells and it'll probably be cheaper. Keep in mind that the exercises are very different and I generally find it more focused on conditioning rather than just lifting. Think they both have a place though so not going to say x is better than y.

        • vandlin on 01/07/2013 - 00:42
          +1

          I agree. Kettle bells and dumbbells have very different uses.

          My (ignorant) opinion: go for heavy dumbells (with a bench for best results) if you're after size, go for kettle bells if you want fitness and conditioning.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2013 - 23:50
    +4

    Arrrrgggghhhh!

    Someone put the kettle on.

  • gto21 on 01/07/2013 - 01:27
    -1

    when does the sale start? its not on their website yet

    • sparkles on 01/07/2013 - 01:34

      It's in the header. Sat 6th.

  • NoApostrophePlurals on 01/07/2013 - 02:06
    +9

    FML. Got excited for nothing after reading title and somehow thinking I could buy 4-6kg of Kettle chips for $9.99

    • xfiledavid on 01/07/2013 - 06:23
      +1

      Similar, my dog came inside and thought somehow he was getting a doorbell for his place.

    • BhanuL on 01/07/2013 - 07:26

      well it got your heart rate up, which is the intended result prolly:)

    • edfoo on 01/07/2013 - 08:46

      Oh very good comparison. Kettle chips normally sells for about $4 per 200g pack, so if you want to lift 4kg of Kettle chips for exercise, you have to pay $80. These Aldi's Kettle is so much cheaper at $10, plus they burn off your fat instead of putting fat on you.

  • Look43Bs on 01/07/2013 - 02:41
    -2

    Who's a dumbell?

  • Gorodemon on 01/07/2013 - 09:48
    -6

    Is 12 kg the heaviest piece? I can't even use this for my bicep curl because it's way too light. As for squats, my working reps are 5x5x135 kg so I can't use these KBs as well.

    Unfortunately no deal for me (but I'd still +1 this deal thanks to OP) so I'd better stop browsing OZbargain and get back saving the world!

  • lyon on 01/07/2013 - 09:55
    -1

    I thought this was a water kettle or something before I read all the comments

    • leeroys_dad on 01/07/2013 - 17:12

      then it would be in Litres, not kgs ;)

  • Windows7forever on 01/07/2013 - 13:26
    -1

    Excellent deal

  • chnach on 01/07/2013 - 19:20

    Are they available at all Aldi?

  • bargin424 on 06/07/2013 - 09:56

    Anyone pick some up?

    • edfoo on 06/07/2013 - 10:28
      -1

      Hehe, like your pun. I guess whoever is faster (so to get in front of all the other Aldi customers) and stronger (to lift all these kettlebells) will get the deal :)

  • rekabkram on 06/07/2013 - 11:51
    +1

    I grabbed a 12kg one, last one left at the Wyndham Vale Aldi.

    They still had a dozen or so 8kg, 4kg and about 20x 6kg ones.

    The quality is a bit better than I expected but a big step down from the vinyl dipped cast iron ones. For the price I think the 8 and 12kg are good pickups but the big w 2.5 and 5kg may be better for the ladies since they are better quality and easier to grip for just a few dollars more (or less in the 2.5kg case).

    We also got a 6kg medicine and a weighted skipping rope which are fairly good quality but still a step down from your expensive ones that you would get from say Rebel Sports.

  • leonheart1 on 06/07/2013 - 13:43

    I got there half an hour late and they sold out all the stock they put out. Luckily I was able to get a pair of 12s from the back but I found it uncanny how many people showed up for the same reason.

    • montorola on 06/07/2013 - 18:26

      Probably all ozbargainers lol

  • rekabkram on 06/07/2013 - 13:53
    +4

    Thought I'd put up a picture for a size comparison of the 12kg Aldi Crane brand kettlebell and my Celsius 16kg one.

    http://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/76120/17239/image.jpg

    • bargin424 on 06/07/2013 - 13:57
      +2

      I think its concrete inside

      • tyler.durden on 06/07/2013 - 20:37

        It's actually metal…

        Metal in the handle bar and the base as well

        I used a magnet to test..

        • cwongtech on 07/07/2013 - 01:16
          +1

          I used a magnet to test..

          A magnet will only respond to FeNiCo (Iron, Nickel, Cobalt)
          While you used a magnet to test, you don't know the composition of the entire kettle bell. All it has told you is - iron is present, with the assumption of Nickel and Cobalt are way too expensive to be used for weights. (And hence NiCo are not present)
          The only sure way to know its composition is to literally split the kettle bell in half and look at the cross section, or melt everything and separate it into it's components, but all we can do is make an educated guess.
          By the comparison picture provided by rekabkram [16kg Celsius vs 12kg Aldi], it is obvious whatever is inside the Aldi kettlebells, is larger, for less weight, in other words, less dense.
          From the internet, density of concrete is reported to range from 1750kg/m^3 to 2400kg/m^3
          For pure iron = 7.874 g/cm^3 [Wikipedia], now it won't be extremely pure iron, but the density with impurities will not make a major influence on the point of density.
          If we convert the units into kg/m3, 7.874 g/cm^3 x (1kg/1000g)x (1000000cm^3/1m^3) = 7874kg/m^3
          Hence you can see that iron is roughly 3.25 as dense as concrete, i.e. the same weight in concrete, will take 3.25 times the volume of the same weight in iron.
          My guess is there is an iron core (for structure) + concrete casing (to keep costs down)
          Or some sort of iron alloy present, but my money is on concrete because concrete would be cheaper, but it definitely won't be entirely iron in there. Hence why the Aldi kettleweights look so big in comparison to the celsius ones

        • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2013 - 17:29
          +2

          My professional assessment is that they use marshmallows inside.

          But i'm still impressed by your calculus cwongtech…

        • cwongtech on 07/07/2013 - 18:42

          Not really calculus, just listing out steps so people can check the maths incase I make booboos :p (happens, I'm only human)

          My professional assessment

          We're all professionals here, certified by Gerry Harvey :)

        • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2013 - 22:54
          +1

          Not really calculus…

          Yes it is - i'm using the broader fourth definition.

          We're all professionals here

          I am a professional - all those years at Uni & where does it get me? Marshmallow jokes on OB…

          I await hard evidence of your humanity.

    • edfoo on 06/07/2013 - 14:32

      Thanks for the comparison pic, think I will skip these Crane kettlebells.

    • tyler.durden on 07/07/2013 - 08:06

      how much does the celsius cost you?

      from rebelsports
      http://www.rebelsport.com.au/eng/product/celsius-16kg-kettle…

      $80.

      For one 16kg, I can get 6 pairs of different crane kettle bells so it is still pretty good deal.

      • rekabkram on 07/07/2013 - 10:33

        I paid $72 for it from rebel, I was a bit annoyed with myself because I said to the guy 'knock 10% off and I'll take it now' thinking it would be a push and it took him all of 2 seconds to agree. Should've tried for 20% but that's just my inner tight ass talking.

        It was one of those things I wanted a good quality kettlebell then and there so I got it. Patience isn't a particularly strong suit of mine.

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