MAMA KNOWS FITNESS: Bells, Balance & Your Body: The Kettlebell Way to a Better You

This book is fantastic! So easy to fit Sheri's fitness "habits" into your life at any age. A must read to change your life! I learned so much from this easy to read book!

This book is easy to believe that your mother wrote it. Sheri Barnes gives the main reasons why you should exercise, advice on how to avoid the Freshman 15 (the college student weight gain), responds to your excuses on why you're avoiding exercise (especially the `lack of time' issue), how to form `good' habits, how to fix eating habits, explains the changes of the body as you age and the importance of exercise, then concentrates on the advantages of the kettlebell as your main exercise tool.

Sheri Barnes gives practical and useful advice. Some kettlebell authors suggest in the beginning that you see a certified trainer to ensure that you're doing the exercises correctly; this isn't practical for most of us. Ms. Barnes admits to using a DVD in the beginning. She recommends about what size kettlebell to use; it's ok to start light and go heavier. She said when the movement seems easy and you no longer break into a sweat, move up to a heavier kettlebell.

In her book, Sheri Barnes refers to her website, . The website has videos of her demonstrating some of exercises, and one showing her kettlebell mentor, Jeff Martone, using Sheri Barnes as a weight in an exercise. She has written descriptions and pictures of various exercises, both for abs and kettlebells. My complaint is the pictures are very small so it's difficult to impossible to exercise and refer to the book at the same time. The book is full of website addresses to explore and footnotes in case you want to check her accuracy.

I recommend this book, especially if you need to be reminded why you should and continue to exercise (Personally, I need constant nagging). I would suggest a supplement kettlebell book or two. Jeff Martone, wrote the book, Kettlebell Rx: The Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches; this book has large, color step-by-step pictures of each exercise. Another book I would recommend as a supplement is Kettlebells For Dummies by Sarah Lurie. Sarah Lurie gives advice for specific groups (pregnant women, seniors, etc.). These three books cover the subject of kettlebells and exercise for everyone.

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I got this, as an addition to my 'kettlebell' book library. She is a good writer, the book's section on changing habits (i.e. exercise, good eating, rest) are very good. The pictures showing the kettlebell moves are not...I would be hard pressed to learn kettlebell moves from the pictures in this book. There are other books which show the moves much more clear and easier to learn. I, myself, have had to lay off kettlebells for awhile. Issues with my lower back, requiring the expertise of chiropractic treatments to solve. I would recommend getting one on one training with a certified kettlebells instructor, as well as good books/dvds...your chances of injuries or overtraining would be much less.

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When I picked up this book, I was looking for a new addition to my exercise routine. I wanted to do some strength training and needed something I could do at home instead of having to go to a gym. What I got was so much more.

Mama Knows Fitness is a complete guide to a healthy lifestyle. Sheri took the time to break down how to incorporate fitness and healthy living into every stage of your life from college student through retirement. She offers examples (with pictures) of how to use kettlebells, smart advice about nutrition, and the benefits of keeping your body healthy over a lifetime.

I've read a lot of different things about fitness and healthy living, but I've had a block about healthy eating. Honestly, Sheri changed that. She said (paraphrasing here) a lot of people wonder about why healthy food is so expensive and say they can't afford to eat healthy. What we should be wondering is why unhealthy food is so cheap. Change your thinking and change your life.

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Anyone who battles with any excuse not to get in better shape and just needs a little push, this book is for you. Sheri's conversational writing and practical approach made me feel like she was my own personal coach. She leaves you with no excuses and shows you exactly how you can fit in a great workout no matter how busy you are. For me her kettle bell workout turns out to be the perfect fill-in when I can't get to the gym or the weather isn't cooperating for a run. I never expected a fitness book to be an enjoyable read, but this one really is! I highly recommend this book!