Ditch the scale, grab the kettlebells. Host Colleen Conlon delivers no-BS fitness advice for women ready to choose STRONG over skinny. This season brings you raw conversations about kettlebell training, breaking free from diet culture, and building muscle that actually serves your life. Whether you're picking up your first kettlebell or leveling up your strength game, Colleen shares the mindset shifts and training strategies that transformed her life—and will transform yours too. This isn't about becoming smaller, it's about becoming unstoppable. 3 new episodes weekly for dangerous women who lift heavy and live boldly.
Ditch the scale, grab the kettlebells. Host Colleen Conlon delivers no-BS fitness advice for women ready to choose STRONG over skinny. This season brings you raw conversations about kettlebell training, breaking free from diet culture, and building muscle that actually serves your life. Whether you're picking up your first kettlebell or leveling up your strength game, Colleen shares the mindset shifts and training strategies that transformed her life—and will transform yours too. This isn't about becoming smaller, it's about becoming unstoppable. 3 new episodes weekly for dangerous women who lift heavy and live boldly.
Hello Kettlebell queen! In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what equipment you ACTUALLY need to get started with kettlebells—from the right weights to why you should ditch your sneakers.
What we're diving into:
✨ The kettlebell weights you need based on your goals
✨ Testing size bell + what's lighter and heavier (my specific recommendations)
✨ Cast iron vs competition bells: which one for hard style training
✨ Why adjustable kettlebells are a hard pass for me (safety concerns)
✨ The barefoot requirement: why sneakers sabotage your form
✨ Minimalist shoes if you can't go barefoot (or need orthotics)
✨ Forearm protection: training wheels you might need in the beginning
✨ Wrist guards for cleans and snatches (when and why to use them)
The truth bomb: You don't need a ton of equipment to start kettlebell training. One properly sized cast iron kettlebell, bare feet, and maybe some wrist protection while you learn—that's it. Everything else is just noise.
I'm sharing my exact recommendations for beginners following hard style kettlebell technique (like in my Swing to Snatch program), why competition bells aren't ideal for what we do, the safety issues I've seen with adjustable bells, and why proper foot connection to the ground matters more than you think. Plus when forearm protection is helpful versus when it's a sign your technique needs work. If you're kettlebell curious but overwhelmed by equipment choices, this episode is for YOU.
Rebel Bells : https://www.colleenconlon.com/team-rebel-bells-kettlebell-classes
My favorite kettlebell brands:
https://www.dragondoor.com/shop-by-department/kettlebells/
https://www.kettlebellkings.com
Let's Connect:
Instagram: @iamcolleenconlon
Produced by: Podcast & Co.
Recorded In: Podcast & Co. Studio in Las Vegas