The Art of Strength: Newport
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Brand: Art of StrengthDVD: Region Code 0
Format: NTSC
DVD Release Date: 2006-07-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: CustomFlix
DVD Reviews of The Art of Strength: Newport
DVD Review: One of the best kettlebell DVDs
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm writing this is part to respond to the other review, but also because I really like this and the other Art of Strength video (Newport - check out the reviews of that video - I haven't gotten the AOS Firepower one yet). Yes, Anthony doesn't do a lot of explaining how to do the exercises. If you want more basic understanding, check out Pavel's Enter the Kettlebell book or his DVDs (Russian Kettlebell Challenge being a good one). There are also a number of internet sources for exercise pointers.
That being said, after you've gotten instruction from a video, book and/or internet, some folks like me want a follow along video. I did my share of swings, get ups, etc. but there's something about having to calibrate yourself to an advanced person's pace that helps me stick to a regieme. This series is definitely one of the better ones I've come across that does that. You can't watch the instructional kettlebell videos over and over and get a workout out of them.
Ther are a couple of good things about this video:
1) It's comprehensive. There are a number of leg exercises and core exercises. This video has more variation and core exercises than AOS Providence. To give you an idea, the 5th set is side snatch/ overhead lunge/ side plank. (Eventually, I'd like to see one that goes "swings, specific exercise, swings or snatches, specific exercsise etc.")
2) He has a good idea of the time. In some of these videos, it's meant to be 1 minute rest + 2 minutes exercise, but because of a long verbal introduction it becomes 1 minute rest + 1 minute explanation + 1 minute exercise. Anthony seems to clip the rest period screen a little short if there's going to be a longer intro to the exercise, so the total equals what it's supposed to be.
3) The 4 section time counter on the left side of the screen and the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise sequence motivates me, keeps me going, and allows me to check my progress. I have an Excel spreadsheet that tracks how much of an exercise I do if I poop out, how many exercises I do, etc.
4) I like the fact that my DVD's skip function brings me to the next exercise, not to the end of the workout. So if I'm pressed for time, I can do all the leg exercises, for example.
5) It's a very structured exercise series, so if you want to substitute something similar, you can. There's not an example on this disk, but on the AOS Providence, I do the chest press on the ball and do 1 minute of one side and 1 minute of the other rather than switching sides, but I still calbrate my pace to his.
6) Anthony is mindful of safety. Again, the best example is from AOS Providence where some of the more 'accident prone' exercises like one-legged deadlift and Windmills are done slowly with Anthony reminding you to keep it at a reasonable pace.
There's nothing I can say that's truly negative about this video, but I can note some things for improvement or if they are important to a reader:
He could explain things a little better, even in a pithy way. If you follow the recommendation and get familar with kettlebells from an instructiuonal video, book, or website, this won't be a problem.
He could use the "rest period" screens to note exercise pointers like other videos do. Sometimes reminders help.
There are some 'rah rah' trainers, and Anthony's not one of them. He says a number of encouraging things each exercise set, but don't expect a cheerleader. I like things that way, some folks may not.
The other thing to mention is that, for me, the AOS Providence (his other video) is probably more basic and traditionally kettlebell-ish. I for one like the variety and core exercises, but some folks starting out might like the other video better as a starter video.
In conclusion, try kettlebells, using homemade equipment if you have to. Once you get hooked on them like everyone else is, get this video or Anthony's other video.
Description of The Art of Strength: Newport
Improve your stamina and staying power with Art of Strength Newport. Designed to increase your sustained strength and speed, Newport has become a favorite of athletes and first responders around the world. ?All single kettlebell routines ?Designed to improve sustained strength and speed ?Includes your portable files on mini-discBestsellers in DVD
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