What readers said
The combination of strength, mobility, flexibility, power, and endurance in the sessions Taco has assembled here far surpasses other training materials I have purchased from top Kettlebell organizations.
If you are looking for challenging kettlebell-focused workouts, this is the book to purchase. The combination of strength, mobility, flexibility, power, and endurance in the sessions Taco has assembled here far surpasses other training materials I have purchased from top Kettlebell organizations.
Hello, I write from Chile. I am a passionate kettlebell enthusiast. I have bought several books and resources on the topic to learn, and I have come across expensive books with few pages and poor information, but this book makes the difference. Complete and well written. With valuable information where decades of experience are evident. One of the best books on kettlebell training.
bought ebook. No photos. want my money back. horrible.
For those who, like me, love training with kettlebells, you will surely find this book exceptional. The proposed workouts are beautiful, well-structured and incredibly varied. Highly recommended!
Caveman training by Taco = guarantee of quality. This book is a must have for kettlebells training , simple to understand , clear language , and full of workouts. Love the structure of the workouts in this book #5.
I have been following Taco Fleur for a long time on social media and I have been practicing kettlebell for over 2 years. I was looking for structured workouts and this book delivers exactly that. The variety is impressive and the video links are a great addition.
If you’re a beginner with kettlebells or have been using them for years this is THE BOOK to get for an immense amount of workouts. Not only do you get detailed workouts but also many video links for each exercise. I’ve only done a couple of workouts so far but they are challenging to say the least. M. Johnson
A great book, a little bit different from the previous ones, but very well structured with exercises for everyone and very varied. Always this excellent state of mind and the advice that goes with it! A bible of exercise!
Just received this book. Absolutely brilliant amount of varied workouts for those wanting to workout where ever. The explanations are concise, the structures are easy to follow. This helps to focus on the work. I'm really happy with it.
Read the book, has lots of information. Since I'm new I started at the beginning stage(of course) the IKU beginner workout. This is exactly what I've been looking for. Can't wait to progress through the book. I also follow Taco Fleur on FB and am learning more daily. I think if you're new too or a seasoned KB'er you'd learn something from this book. Highly recommend. New KB'er Bob
I absolutely love all of my taco fleur books and this one is no exception. Very clear and precise instructions. Kettlebells are certainly one of the best ways to go! Taco does it again!
Really good reference of a variety of workout routines. The layout is good for beginners or experienced users.
This book contains a wealth of Kettlebell training knowledge as well as routines that will challenge anyone (from a beginner with Kettlebell training to an advanced Kettlebell athlete)!
If you’re thinking about buying, just do it! I’m very impressed with Kettlebell Workouts and Challenges 5. The intro and definitions in the beginning of the book are very clear. The authors writing style is very direct, no confusion at all. The list of community groups are super helpful. The workout descriptions are very concise and laid out in an easy to follow format. I’ve been working through the book for a couple weeks now and have gone through a few workouts. The score charts for each workout is very handy. Makes it easy to track your progress. If you are just getting into kettlebells or just want some more workout routines, I’d highly recommend this book. The free digital copy is also handy to skim through on my iPad when selecting my next workout.
I have been using kettlebells for nearly 15. I love the simplicity and effectiveness that comes from using them. Taco gave me an opportunity to review a draft of his upcoming book entitled Kettlebell Workouts and Challenges 5. I appreciate that he emphasizes correct form and mobility prior to increasing weight. That mentality and commitment prevents injury. Here a few thoughts about this book. The workouts are well thought out and use a variety of exercises and workout tasks. The exercise explanations are simple to read, and YouTube link is included that shows an introduction to each workout and have a brief visual glimpse of Taco performing exercises from the reading. These are helpful for someone on a quest for improvement. I love that the book suggests modifications for each workout. It might be a simple exercise substitution or changing the time intervals or rep counts. This makes each workout "attainable" regardless of your skill or fitness level. You can make it easier as beginner or you can ramp it up as a seasoned vet. Either way, this book will help you meet your personal fitness goals.
Easy to follow, very informative and well written
I’m throughly enjoying working through the various Kettlebell Workouts in this book. The workouts are clearly written alongside tables that provide clear information on the exercise movement, the amount of time needed for the workout and the intensity required. There are Kettlebell workouts for strength, cardio, power, endurance and mobility, and these are often mixed together in the same workouts. I like it that this book is straight to the point and contains no pointless fillers!!
Only had a brief flick through this , as haven't got the time to read it all at the moment . The book and workouts in it seem great. I did the beginner's workout and definitely got a sweat on . Hopefully once i progress a bit more will try the more advanced workouts . Very impressed
Great book, easy to understand workouts that are all laid out. If you pay attention and read the start of the book you will really understand how to use this book effectively. Workouts are awesome and come with so much information on how to do the move, alternatives but what I like most is the scoring sheets and the links on how to score using the online portal.
I have books 1 - 3 in this series, which are also very good, but this feels quite a departure from format and for me it really works better. The previous books have a lot of great information, but I got a bit overwhelmed sometimes. I tend to be a bit of a rabbit in headlights when faced with so much info. This book feels much more concise and therefore (to my mind) clearer and easier to use. The scaling options are a great help. As is the info about programming. So much so, in fact, that I think I may change round all my training according to the programming suggested here. Great book.
Kettlebell workouts have been critical stress relief for me and my friends. The material is easy to follow, and there's a great variety of programming that's kept me entertained, enhanced mobility, and helped to build strength.
I've been into serious Kettlebell Training for over 18 years and this book is now one of the best I own. This book is a Gold Mine of Productive Training Complexes/Programs that are laid out in an easy-to-understand manner, and also offers variations of everything as well.
Kettlebell Workouts 5 is a must-have whether you're a kettlebell journeyman or a beginner. The various kettlebell workouts are arranged with a natural flow just like this book, each workout is also guided on how to push you further. Within the book are also links to various social platforms to join fellow enthusiasts on the same journey.
If you're thinking about buying, just do it! I'm very impressed with Kettlebell Workouts and Challenges 5. The intro and definitions in the beginning of the book are very clear. The authors writing style is very direct, no confusion at all. The list of community groups are super helpful. The workout descriptions are very concise and laid out in an easy to follow format. I've been working through the book for a couple weeks now and have gone through a few workouts. The score charts for each workout is very handy. Makes it easy to track your progress. If you are just getting into kettlebells or just want some more workout routines, I'd highly recommend this book.
Taco has an incredibly positive, supportive, and innovative approach to using kettlebells. His writing style is straightforward and very clear. He also emphasizes adapting the workouts to fit your own specific fitness needs. Taco is also very responsive to emails and open to questions.
I'm really glad that I purchased this book! I'm a member of IKU for about a year now but was somehow overwhelmed with the numbers of workouts on website. I just didn't get it how to structure my workouts. Strength-mobility-cardio. And this book gave me all that I needed and more. Layout and structure of this book is incredible and it gives me step-by-step how to pick and enjoy my training. Now I can just open the book and choose the weekly schedule-the workout that I'm going to do that day and get it done. And it's much simpler for me now to use website because now I know what workouts will work for me for specific (strength-mobility-cardio). Overall love it!
This book is a must have for kettlebells training, simple to understand, clear language, and full of workouts.
Kettlebell workouts have been critical stress relief for me and my friends. I've had several of Taco's books (Fundamentals, as well as Workouts & Challenges 1 & 2) sitting on a shelf at home for a few years, but when gyms closed here in Los Angeles, it was a catalyst to start working through them seriously. The material is easy to follow, and there's a great variety of programming that's kept me entertained, enhanced mobility, and helped to build strength – bonus is that swinging a kettlebell makes it so much easier to swing my ~40 lb three-year-old who's constantly begging to be thrown in the air :-D
Simply amazing. Very detailed review praising the quality and variety of workouts in Volume 5.