July 15, 2020
I'm happy because today I got my two new 28kg kettlebells, after waiting for three weeks! Mastering this weight is a step closer to my quarantine goal of pressing and squatting with double 32 kg kettlebells. I tried to jump from 24 kg to 32 kg and was a total failure (I wishfully thought I could make it, but reality slaps you in the face xD).
A kettlebell is an iron ball with a handle, a deceivingly simple piece of equipment. I got acquainted with kettlebells only two years ago when I was looking for ways to improve my grip. Before that, I only had the usual implements in the typical poor man's home gym: a pull-up bar and a set of dumbbells. I'm not a "fitness" guy; I only try to keep a reasonably good shape, so my mates don't tear me apart in sparring (the maxim "technique over strength" is right, but there are nuances). So, while digging in forums and blogs, I saw praising to this implement. I wondered why all the fuss with kettlebells if it's just like a dumbbell. Happens that kettlebells are a different story, a surprisingly versatile tool that allows you to develop some movement patterns crucial for sports where explosiveness is needed. With kettlebells, you can do the squat, press, jerk, snatch, swing, among many other exercises. These compound movements are far better to train strength than the typical routine followed by your average gym guy who enjoys looking himself to the mirror.
What about powerlifting? As far as I know, that's a better choice, but it is more demanding. Go ahead with powerlifting if you are young, have time, have the equipment, and are willing to learn the technique. Powerlifting is a sport on its own. For an oldish aficionado like me, looking to get some strength to play more safely in their sport, kettlebells are good enough.
The mighty Kettlebell (30-day challenge)
I'm happy because today I got my two new 28kg kettlebells, after waiting for three weeks!
Mastering this weight is a step closer to my quarantine goal of pressing and squatting with doubletwo 32 kg kettlebells.
"Double" isn't wrong, but I think "two" sounds more natural here.
I tried to jump from 24 kg to 32 kg and it was a total failure (It was wishfully thoughinking that I could make it, but sometimes reality slaps you in the face xD).
"Wishfully" isn't really a conversational word in English. The only time someone would use the word "wishful" is in the phrase "wishful thinking," so here's how that could be used instead.
A kettlebell is an iron ball with a handle, a deceivingly simple piece of equipment.
I got acquainted with kettlebells only two years ago when I was looking for ways to improve my grip.
Before that, I only had the usual implements in the typical poor man's home gym: a pull-up bar and a set of dumbbells.
I'm not a "fitness" guy; I onlyjust try to keep astay in reasonably good shape, so my mates don't tear me apart inwhile sparring (the maxim "technique over strength" is right, but there ar's some nuances).
"Only" and "just" are often interchangeable, but in my opinion "just" usually flows better because "only" has other usages. "Stay in shape" is a set phrase in English, though "Keep in good shape" could work as well. While "in sparring" isn't totally wrong, it also doesn't sound natural. When you're talking about doing an activity, "while" is the better word choice. Unless you're talking about specific nuances ("the nuances"), stylistically I usually hear people talk about "some nuance" in general terms.
So, while digging in forums and blogs, I saw praising to this implemente for this gear.
"Implement" is a very technical-sounding word.
I wondered, why all the fuss with kettlebells if it's just like a dumbbell.?
Happens that kettlebells are a different story, a surprisingly versatile tool that allows you to develop some movement patterns crucial for sports where explosiveness (?) is needed.
Maybe I'm just not a fitness guy, but "explosiveness" doesn't make sense to me here. I don't quite know what you mean but maybe "power," "force," or "raw strength."
With kettlebells, you can do the squats, presses, jerks, snatch,es, and swings, among many other exercises.
Exercise routines are almost always plural, or you use the indefinite article if you're talking about only one. (For example, "I did squats yesterday." or "Do you know how to do a press?")
These compound movements are far better to train strength than the typical routine followed by your average gym guy who enjoys looking at himself toin the mirror.
What about powerlifting?
As far as I know, that's a better choice, but it is more demanding.
Go ahead with powerlifting if you are young, have time, have the equipment, and are willing to learn the technique.
Powerlifting is a sport oin its own right.
"On its own" means more that it's simply independent or disconnected from something. (For example, "I can't take two classes, but I can handle one on its own.") "In its own right" is a set phrase in English that means something has a lot to it or carries a lot of prestige, and THAT'S why it's separated from something else.
For an oldish aficionado like me, looking to get some strength to play more safely in their sport, kettlebells are good enough.
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I made a lot of corrections, but only because your English is so good that I could get into the details. Most of what I have are just small word choice differences or mixed-up phrases. This was fun to read!!
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The mighty Kettlebell (30-day challenge) This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I'm happy because today I got my two new 28kg kettlebells, after waiting for three weeks! This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Mastering this weight is a step closer to my quarantine goal of pressing and squatting with double 32 kg kettlebells. Mastering this weight is a step closer to my quarantine goal of pressing and squatting with "Double" isn't wrong, but I think "two" sounds more natural here. |
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I tried to jump from 24 kg to 32 kg and was a total failure (I wishfully thought I could make it, but reality slaps you in the face xD). I tried to jump from 24 kg to 32 kg and it was a total failure (It was wishful "Wishfully" isn't really a conversational word in English. The only time someone would use the word "wishful" is in the phrase "wishful thinking," so here's how that could be used instead. |
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A kettlebell is an iron ball with a handle, a deceivingly simple piece of equipment. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I got acquainted with kettlebells only two years ago when I was looking for ways to improve my grip. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Before that, I only had the usual implements in the typical poor man's home gym: a pull-up bar and a set of dumbbells. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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I'm not a "fitness" guy; I only try to keep a reasonably good shape, so my mates don't tear me apart in sparring (the maxim "technique over strength" is right, but there are nuances). I'm not a "fitness" guy; I "Only" and "just" are often interchangeable, but in my opinion "just" usually flows better because "only" has other usages. "Stay in shape" is a set phrase in English, though "Keep in good shape" could work as well. While "in sparring" isn't totally wrong, it also doesn't sound natural. When you're talking about doing an activity, "while" is the better word choice. Unless you're talking about specific nuances ("the nuances"), stylistically I usually hear people talk about "some nuance" in general terms. |
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So, while digging in forums and blogs, I saw praising to this implement. So, while digging in forums and blogs, I saw prais "Implement" is a very technical-sounding word. |
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I wondered why all the fuss with kettlebells if it's just like a dumbbell. I wondered, why all the fuss with kettlebells if it's just like a dumbbell |
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Happens that kettlebells are a different story, a surprisingly versatile tool that allows you to develop some movement patterns crucial for sports where explosiveness is needed. Happens that kettlebells are a different story, a surprisingly versatile tool that allows you to develop some movement patterns crucial for sports where explosiveness (?) is needed. Maybe I'm just not a fitness guy, but "explosiveness" doesn't make sense to me here. I don't quite know what you mean but maybe "power," "force," or "raw strength." |
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With kettlebells, you can do the squat, press, jerk, snatch, swing, among many other exercises. With kettlebells, you can do Exercise routines are almost always plural, or you use the indefinite article if you're talking about only one. (For example, "I did squats yesterday." or "Do you know how to do a press?") |
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These compound movements are far better to train strength than the typical routine followed by your average gym guy who enjoys looking himself to the mirror. These compound movements are far better to train strength than the typical routine followed by your average gym guy who enjoys looking at himself |
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What about powerlifting? This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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As far as I know, that's a better choice, but it is more demanding. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Go ahead with powerlifting if you are young, have time, have the equipment, and are willing to learn the technique. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Powerlifting is a sport on its own. Powerlifting is a sport "On its own" means more that it's simply independent or disconnected from something. (For example, "I can't take two classes, but I can handle one on its own.") "In its own right" is a set phrase in English that means something has a lot to it or carries a lot of prestige, and THAT'S why it's separated from something else. |
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For an oldish aficionado like me, looking to get some strength to play more safely in their sport, kettlebells are good enough. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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