Followed Zuzka since the days of calling herself Zuzanna in her basement with her rather pervy cameraman/boyfriend. Lol... Literally watched her go from having an average healthy physique to the one she sports today. She put in a lot of hard work and I always think it's great to see her get spotlighted by somebody.
Zuzka light is probably one of the first femal fitness youtube she hose way back with bodyrock. She is and was always very affordable and live all here workouts. 👍🏻🥰
I understood your comment, but imma give you some healthy criticism. Double check your typing before posting. Cuz some words are misspelt kinda bad. Other than that, I didn’t know she had a boyfriend. I need to talk to her since we getting married. Joking of course. 😭😭😭
ive followed Zuzka for over a decade...like a lot of ppl here.... ive loved that she's does real time exercises with us.. she's always trying to improve... i like to see someone has finally critiqued her workouts good or bad ...
this is pretty old zuzka workouts. maybe if you look at her current kettlebell workouts, then your suggestions made you will see she does them differently now. Her KB is between 30-50lbs instead of the 23lbs she used to use. She focuses on mobility and postural workouts now as separate warm up, cool down, skill/pratice trainings.
The value in the “pass-through squat” is monotony relief. That’s it! You do the exercise that brings you the same benefit of the regular squat plus the added movement for a little bit of balance control and to relieve the monotony of just doing the regular exercise over and over.
I loved her channel. She got me into kettlebells and bodyweight training. Another one is kitty kettlebell marianne kane who really got me to love KBs and correct form. I would love to see a joint podcast with the 2 of you. She is truly amazing. Take a look at KB interval tabata at home
I’m sorry but the commentary in the video is quite funny. Zuka started over a decade ago, the pass through is a legit kettlebell exercise (try it), and she got these directly from the father of kettlebells: Pavel Tsatsouline. If they didn’t work, weren’t natural, and didn’t serve a concise purpose for your body and your time, Pavel would never have developed them. We literally wouldn’t have the actual kettlebell without him.
Pavel's (and John Du Cane's) work is respected and whenever he says something, I'm willing to listen. This doesn't mean that his teachings cannot be criticized. - Gregory
Side note a straight line is the shortest distance but that doesn’t always mean most efficient. Imagine holding a bell like you were going to swing it and you have to reach chest height. If you took it from bottom of swing straight up you would use much more energy and strength and be much less efficient than swinging it, though the swing arched and covered more distance
Balance, strength, movement for things like dance, and as you age, every day in life is important for not falling over. Its also important for things like dance. Balance, strength and movement, not just flexibility, great for mobility and range in motion. Also necessary for muscular skeletal systems, ligaments, the vestibular system and the list goes on. Also important for head, neck, shoulders and the ears, not just spinal health. The reason why there is a problem with rhythm or a little bit out of time, going before, is impatience, the urgency and crisis we are living with, but also because there are multiple rhythms that are going on at present, that don't go together. Some rhythms are more popular than others, popularity in movements, skill, exercise can lead to injury, because it develops imbalance in the body. Does not mean that much to the young, but as you age, you end knowing about it.I am going to play with the figure 8 while squatting and see what it actually does, and by the way I am not a kettle ball person, I just listen and learn about exercise, health, stamina, healing and movement and all sorts of things. It helps me be informed, So thankyou.
Agree that there are some advanced moves in this workout that would not be suitable to a complete beginner, i.e. swings, cleans, figure 8's with the KB. If a beginner hasn't mastered the hinge movement, then they should not be swinging anything with load. I do believe that adding in components of stability and balance work as a great complement to strength exercises. Stability and mobility are the foundations of movement, and should a huge part of any training program. I liked the single-limb balance with the single KB because that works offset loading, which focuses on unilateral strength, balance, and stability. I may have chosen something different to do in her case, as she already performed the figure 8's in another movement, and variation is important to challenge muscles differently. The Russian twist is a great core exercise for rotational movements, a plane of movement that is not nearly trained enough. The biggest problem I see with the movement, and especially with incorporating any weight, is the movement is very often performed incorrectly, therefore missing out on the benefits of building rotational core strength. The problem is most people tend to let the arms 'lead' the movement, when they are only there for the ride. The twist has to initiate from your obliques and other rotational muscles in the anterior, lateral, and posterior parts of the core. Cueing is really important for the movement to be successful and to help clients connect mind to muscle for proper engagement and form. Lastly, I'm not sure what value there is in pointing out how the trainer 'looks.' It's not relevant to the training, whatsoever. Body types in fitness range all over the place as far as muscle development, strength, technique, mobility, and overall health. As an example, the coveted 6-pack has absolutely zero functional value and does not demonstrate any scientific indications of superior musculature, strength, or value. It's one subset of muscles in the core that can be visible when a person retains very low body fat percentages, which can often be very dangerous to attain and maintain. Stay with the science and avoid talking about how subjectively beautiful a woman trainer may look. Thanks for the analysis!
Great feedback as usual Janet! I took some insights of your previous comment that helped shape some of my perspective on the Lateral Lunge. Thank you for that! As for her looks: I always give compliments where compliments are due. I agree with your point about maintaining that level of BF percentage; yet this doesn't take anything away from the work that needs to get done in order to reach it. This is commendable imo. Enjoying the thought exchange most definitely! - Gregory
@@lebe-stark yeah!! Happy to hear the thoughts on lateral lunges were helpful!! I work with many clients who have some serious hip imbalances so we work a lot on glute medius engagement and strengthening. Lat lunges, hip abductions, and sumo squats/deadlifts have been indispensable. I also have all my clients work with kettlebells, which is another reason I love your channel. I pick up a lot of very helpful info to write my programs! Many 🙏🏼 ! My feelings on visual aesthetics is not meant to be a slight on anyone’s hard work or performance. It does take a lot of hard work and commitment. I wouldn’t love fitness if I didn’t adhere to the same values. Having said that, my work also comes from a mission to help people live healthier lives. And in a world that is so focused on looks, it is hard for many people to find that sustainable path if they only focus on how they ‘should look.’ When it’s hard to see the changes happening in your body through a fitness program and instead focus is on weight loss or visibility of muscles, people too often get frustrated and quit. I want to help people see beyond the exterior so fitness is part of their day-to-day lifestyle. 💪🏼
People actually watch her workouts and worry about if what she's doing is correct? Lol 99% of guys watch her for 1. Her Body 2. Her Body And 3. Also her Body
Really enjoyed your breakdown. I’ve been doing her Kb program for a year now and I’ve really changed my body composition. I could be wrong, but I think the kb in this video looks a little small. She uses a 12kg and I now use a 20kg for anything 2 handed.
I think the first are called Kettebell number eights or something like that. She´s leaning too much and making it a lower back exercise instead of what it is: a cardio exercise. should be done with the back more straight in my opinion, this way I don´t feel my lower back engaging that much (I am a tad sensitive on my lower back as I had 2 herniated discs fixed with microsurgery)
I appreciate both Zuzka fitness and WOD series and LS reviews but... I can't agree this a solid swing. Poor arm-body connection and too wide stance and too light kettlebell for her strength makes it look awkward from GS instructor point of view. Zuzka years ago lost her perception of what is a "begginer" level :)
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Thanks for this video. She is so hot! Been following her for years and done a few workouts. But I've always wondered if what Zuzka teaches is sensible and so glad it is! As you said the full package. Yum!
Zuzka has been in the fitness space for years. Much respect to her.
Followed Zuzka since the days of calling herself Zuzanna in her basement with her rather pervy cameraman/boyfriend. Lol... Literally watched her go from having an average healthy physique to the one she sports today. She put in a lot of hard work and I always think it's great to see her get spotlighted by somebody.
She's always been hot saw her on redtube I think before running into her videos on youtube lol
Yesss, I remember that now. Forgot all about that dude lol. I have been following her for many years too. She is definitely a beast.
Yes, me too! I came to this video to make sure he was nice haha Her workouts are the only ones that get me the resuts I want.
Yeah. I followed her from 2005. A bit sad that most of her old videos were removed. They were great. ❤
@@shahrinashaharin8896 u right arms, is more strong then :o
Zuzka light is probably one of the first femal fitness youtube she hose way back with bodyrock. She is and was always very affordable and live all here workouts. 👍🏻🥰
I understood your comment, but imma give you some healthy criticism. Double check your typing before posting. Cuz some words are misspelt kinda bad. Other than that, I didn’t know she had a boyfriend. I need to talk to her since we getting married. Joking of course. 😭😭😭
ive followed Zuzka for over a decade...like a lot of ppl here.... ive loved that she's does real time exercises with us.. she's always trying to improve... i like to see someone has finally critiqued her workouts good or bad ...
Zuka. An excellent trainer and inspiration. Her 5min and 10min fullbody workouts are great for time poor folks.
She’s an absolute pro. Has been at it for so many years. Always inventive, which is why she creates new and difficult movements.
Love Zuzka .... my fav ONLINE coach since the past 10 years. Because of her i do what i do: Train people hahahah
Can’t wait for this. She’s the one that got me into kettlebells
Looking forward to your feedback! - Gregory
this is pretty old zuzka workouts. maybe if you look at her current kettlebell workouts, then your suggestions made you will see she does them differently now. Her KB is between 30-50lbs instead of the 23lbs she used to use. She focuses on mobility and postural workouts now as separate warm up, cool down, skill/pratice trainings.
She's been a solid trainer for years.
I trained with her when I was much bigger! Did her stuff for a year, I lost from size 16-6 seriously , she is legit
The value in the “pass-through squat” is monotony relief. That’s it! You do the exercise that brings you the same benefit of the regular squat plus the added movement for a little bit of balance control and to relieve the monotony of just doing the regular exercise over and over.
I have been doing Zuzuka for close to 20yrs
Thanks for the review
She's an OG ! She's been doing this for aaaaaages! So we'd hope she'd have some legitimacy!
Zuzka did attend one of the hardstyle certs. I think it was Strongfirst but may have been RKC. So she has solid kb training to her credit.
I loved her channel. She got me into kettlebells and bodyweight training. Another one is kitty kettlebell marianne kane who really got me to love KBs and correct form. I would love to see a joint podcast with the 2 of you. She is truly amazing. Take a look at KB interval tabata at home
I was introduced to kb from her too. I’ll check out marianne thanks for the suggestion💜
She is awesome and tough. Still love her workouts.
she does this home workout for all those who can't make it to the gym or don't want to, but i think she also works out at the gym
That’s why I love your workouts practical and very safe .
Glad to hear! - Gregory
I’m sorry but the commentary in the video is quite funny. Zuka started over a decade ago, the pass through is a legit kettlebell exercise (try it), and she got these directly from the father of kettlebells: Pavel Tsatsouline. If they didn’t work, weren’t natural, and didn’t serve a concise purpose for your body and your time, Pavel would never have developed them. We literally wouldn’t have the actual kettlebell without him.
Pavel's (and John Du Cane's) work is respected and whenever he says something, I'm willing to listen. This doesn't mean that his teachings cannot be criticized. - Gregory
Side note a straight line is the shortest distance but that doesn’t always mean most efficient. Imagine holding a bell like you were going to swing it and you have to reach chest height. If you took it from bottom of swing straight up you would use much more energy and strength and be much less efficient than swinging it, though the swing arched and covered more distance
Great observation! The efficiency statement doesn‘t always hold true in that regard! Thank for sharing! - Gregory
Balance, strength, movement for things like dance, and as you age, every day in life is important for not falling over. Its also important for things like dance. Balance, strength and movement, not just flexibility, great for mobility and range in motion. Also necessary for muscular skeletal systems, ligaments, the vestibular system and the list goes on. Also important for head, neck, shoulders and the ears, not just spinal health. The reason why there is a problem with rhythm or a little bit out of time, going before, is impatience, the urgency and crisis we are living with, but also because there are multiple rhythms that are going on at present, that don't go together. Some rhythms are more popular than others, popularity in movements, skill, exercise can lead to injury, because it develops imbalance in the body. Does not mean that much to the young, but as you age, you end knowing about it.I am going to play with the figure 8 while squatting and see what it actually does, and by the way I am not a kettle ball person, I just listen and learn about exercise, health, stamina, healing and movement and all sorts of things. It helps me be informed, So thankyou.
She is My trainer since 7 years. She is the best out there
She puts it all together
Zuzka is great
Agree that there are some advanced moves in this workout that would not be suitable to a complete beginner, i.e. swings, cleans, figure 8's with the KB. If a beginner hasn't mastered the hinge movement, then they should not be swinging anything with load. I do believe that adding in components of stability and balance work as a great complement to strength exercises. Stability and mobility are the foundations of movement, and should a huge part of any training program. I liked the single-limb balance with the single KB because that works offset loading, which focuses on unilateral strength, balance, and stability. I may have chosen something different to do in her case, as she already performed the figure 8's in another movement, and variation is important to challenge muscles differently. The Russian twist is a great core exercise for rotational movements, a plane of movement that is not nearly trained enough. The biggest problem I see with the movement, and especially with incorporating any weight, is the movement is very often performed incorrectly, therefore missing out on the benefits of building rotational core strength. The problem is most people tend to let the arms 'lead' the movement, when they are only there for the ride. The twist has to initiate from your obliques and other rotational muscles in the anterior, lateral, and posterior parts of the core. Cueing is really important for the movement to be successful and to help clients connect mind to muscle for proper engagement and form.
Lastly, I'm not sure what value there is in pointing out how the trainer 'looks.' It's not relevant to the training, whatsoever. Body types in fitness range all over the place as far as muscle development, strength, technique, mobility, and overall health. As an example, the coveted 6-pack has absolutely zero functional value and does not demonstrate any scientific indications of superior musculature, strength, or value. It's one subset of muscles in the core that can be visible when a person retains very low body fat percentages, which can often be very dangerous to attain and maintain. Stay with the science and avoid talking about how subjectively beautiful a woman trainer may look.
Thanks for the analysis!
Great feedback as usual Janet!
I took some insights of your previous comment that helped shape some of my perspective on the Lateral Lunge. Thank you for that!
As for her looks: I always give compliments where compliments are due. I agree with your point about maintaining that level of BF percentage; yet this doesn't take anything away from the work that needs to get done in order to reach it. This is commendable imo.
Enjoying the thought exchange most definitely! - Gregory
@@lebe-stark yeah!! Happy to hear the thoughts on lateral lunges were helpful!! I work with many clients who have some serious hip imbalances so we work a lot on glute medius engagement and strengthening. Lat lunges, hip abductions, and sumo squats/deadlifts have been indispensable. I also have all my clients work with kettlebells, which is another reason I love your channel. I pick up a lot of very helpful info to write my programs! Many 🙏🏼 !
My feelings on visual aesthetics is not meant to be a slight on anyone’s hard work or performance. It does take a lot of hard work and commitment. I wouldn’t love fitness if I didn’t adhere to the same values. Having said that, my work also comes from a mission to help people live healthier lives. And in a world that is so focused on looks, it is hard for many people to find that sustainable path if they only focus on how they ‘should look.’ When it’s hard to see the changes happening in your body through a fitness program and instead focus is on weight loss or visibility of muscles, people too often get frustrated and quit. I want to help people see beyond the exterior so fitness is part of their day-to-day lifestyle. 💪🏼
I agree. Her physical appearance is somewhat a mute point. I started watching her 8 year's ago....near killed me her 5 min workouts but we'll worth it
Can't argue with the results...
People actually watch her workouts and worry about if what she's doing is correct? Lol
99% of guys watch her for
1. Her Body
2. Her Body
And
3. Also her Body
Not everybody's a simp Karl. ;) - Gregory
If you're a man, getting tips from a workout video intended for women, then I think there's a whole host of issues there well beyond being a Simp lol
Yeah baby...my favorite series: coach reacts! ❤️
Can you review Luka Hocevar and Hannah Eden? Thank you
Great suggestions! - Gregory
Agree! Two fitness pros I follow regularly with excellent fitness experience, outstanding coaching and valuable techniques.
Would be interesting to see her critiques of you.
LOL
Really enjoyed your breakdown. I’ve been doing her Kb program for a year now and I’ve really changed my body composition. I could be wrong, but I think the kb in this video looks a little small. She uses a 12kg and I now use a 20kg for anything 2 handed.
So the point of this vid is to get some kind of reflective exposure from a professional to you humble site
Great observations Pavel; especially how easy it is (for beginners) to forget vital parts of the exercise. - Gregory
Would love to see a reaction to Juice and Toya.
Would love to have you review Fitness Blender’s stuff.
Already have! - Gregory
You did great in the Sound of Metal film!
do you only review kettlebell workouts? If not, could you review Bakhar Nabieva's glute workouts?
I think the first are called Kettebell number eights or something like that. She´s leaning too much and making it a lower back exercise instead of what it is: a cardio exercise. should be done with the back more straight in my opinion, this way I don´t feel my lower back engaging that much (I am a tad sensitive on my lower back as I had 2 herniated discs fixed with microsurgery)
Really appreciating your channel and workouts, and these workout reviews. Have you reviewed Chandler Marchman’s workouts yet?
I already have. 😁
@@lebe-stark oh right on! I figured you’d already had, but couldn’t find it in the video history. I’ll look again! Thank you.
Zuzka has not added any content in years. She was active when I attended a StrongFirst intro to kettlebells in 2014. She was an RKC disciple.
She's been posting regularly. Her latest is 7 days old
Cracks me up that you think you are critiquing Zuzka.
I am. - Gregory
Hi
Good critique!
She seems to have a solid swing but why is it so hard too just stick to the basics.
I appreciate both Zuzka fitness and WOD series and LS reviews but... I can't agree this a solid swing. Poor arm-body connection and too wide stance and too light kettlebell for her strength makes it look awkward from GS instructor point of view. Zuzka years ago lost her perception of what is a "begginer" level :)
You r a mind-reader, cus I gave been wondering what u thought about her. Thanks coach
Glad it was helpful!
Oh shit that's Susana Spears, she used to do "science" like 15 years ago.
Est-ce bien utilise de le rappeler? Zéro respect.
Curto rla assim mesmo.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is definitely not a beginner workout. Kettlebells take time to learn to use properly.
I remember her from adult movies as susana spears
On s'en fou. Faut passer à autre chose un peu.
Mentira ou não, eu curto essa gata assim mesmo.
Body, I don't see the point of them kitty bells. It is proven that those are bad for your joints ‼️
Martinez Charles White Timothy Harris Barbara
Never bend and twist your lumbar (low back) spine!
i hope you will react Taco Fleur from cavemantraining
Taco is 100% solid. - Gregory
CLICK BAIT... dishonest !
nenhum desses link's funcional ► 90 dias de Kettlebells - bit.ly/90days-of-kettlebells
► Doe para nos apoiar - bit.ly/lebestark-donate
► Treino Kettlebell grátis - bit.ly/free-kettlebell-workout
Thanks for this video. She is so hot! Been following her for years and done a few workouts. But I've always wondered if what Zuzka teaches is sensible and so glad it is! As you said the full package. Yum!
She is HOT....)) I missed all the talkin....it may be watched without sound ....
Love her workouts. I still use her BodyRock workouts she created more than 10 years ago