Jillian Michaels is a hugely popular author, tv personality and one of America’s leading fitness experts. In 2010, Jillian released her Shred-It With Weights workout DVD – one of our favourite kettlebell workout DVDs. Such has been the success of Shred-It With Weight, she has gone on to release the Jillian Michaels Kettlebell.
Note – The kettlebell used by Jillian in the Shred-It With Weight DVD is currently unavailable. For a great alternative, checkout the Empower 3-in-1 Kettlebell.
Jillian Michaels Kettlebell Set
Contents
The Jillian Michael Kettlebell set is a 5, 10 and 15-pound kettlebell set that includes a storage tray and (free) instructional DVD. You can pick this kettlebell set up for $62.99 on Amazon which is a good price for three kettlebells. Note: This price is accurate as of August 2016.
Jillian Michaels Kettlebell Set Review
This kettlebell set is ideally suited to kettlebell beginners looking to workout occasionally. There was a mixture of positive and negative reviews for this product, with the most common complaint the cheap plastic finish and the uncomfortable handle. Customers were also dissatisfied that this was not the same set used by Jillian in the Shred-IT With Weight DVD.
Pros
- Great entry level price for a 3 piece kettlebell set
- Attractive to look at
- Comes with a storage tray and free fitness DVD
- 5 to 15-pound is a great weight range for beginners
- Good value for money
Cons
- Underside of handle is sharp and uncomfortable. As a result, may cause injury to the skin when in motion.
- To protect hands users would need to wear gloves.
- Weighted with sand (not cast iron). Sand is a cheaper material resulting in oversized kettlebells.
- The oversizing of the kettlebells can make some routines difficult (especially when using the 15-pound kettlebell).
- Plastic material is prone to cracking over time. This would render the kettlebells useless if the sand leaked.
- Not the same kettlebells used in the Shred-It With Weight DVD.
Jillian Michaels Ultimate Kettle Bell Push-Up Bars
Jillian Michaels Ultimate Kettle Bell Push-Up Bars are sold as a two piece set: 1 x5-pound and 1x 10-pound kettlebell. They are a combination of push-up bar and kettlebell with an adjustable (swivel) locking handle. The price of this set is slightly cheaper coming in at $50.67 on Amazon. Included with these kettlebells is the free fitness DVD and excercise chart. This can be useful for keeping track of progress.
Jillian Michaels Ultimate Kettle Bell Push-Up Bars Review
The Ultimate Kettle Bell Push-Up Bars are a great alternative for beginners looking to combine kettlebell excercises with a push-up routine. The kettlebell handles are much bigger than the Ultimate Kettlebell Set, allowing comfortable two handed use. On the flip side, the design makes kettlebell excercise somewhat limiting. Those looking for a kettlebell suitable for a wider range of routines should look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great price.
- Kettlebells take up less space than the Ultimate Kettlebell Set.
- This kettlebell measures 7.75 x 9.5 x 6 inches (W x H x D).
- Combines a kettlebell set with a push-up bar for multi workout routines.
- Locking handle is easy to use.
- Good for two handed kettlebell routines.
- Comes witha free DVD and excercise chart.
Cons
- The kettlebell design makes it difficult to complete a full range of kettlebell routines.
- The weight range is very limited. Would not be suitable for more advanced users.
- Not the same kettlebells used in the Shred-It With Weight DVD.
Our Verdict – Jillian Michaels Kettlebell
Both kettlebell sets are suited to novice users looking for a cheaper, entry level product. Both come with a useful DVD which can be used alongside our kettlebell exercises for beginners guide. Whilst Jillian Michaels has had great success with her career so far, when it comes to kettlebells there are many others you should consider above these.
Our favourite was the Ultimate Kettle Bell Push-Up Bars purely on the basis the handle was smoother. The downside with this set is the limited weight range and design. However, they are a great product for kettlebell newbies working out occasionally.
Unfortunately the sub-standard manufacturing of the Ultimate Kettlebell Set was all too evident, especially on the handle. The use of sand makes the 15-pound kettlebell much bigger than necessary making it difficult to use.
If you are looking for a great alternative, you should consider the Empower 3-in-1 Kettlebell. This is a highly recommended kettlebell for women or beginners. It is an adjustable kettlebell that has a great weight range (5 to 12-pounds) for beginners. Checkout our Empower 3-in-1 Kettlebell Review.