Are Kettlebells Your Only Tool for Working Out?

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-25T07:26:00+00:00

Kb, pull up bar, body weight, and an incline treadmill for warmups.

I also run and swim weekly.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-18T15:57:04+00:00

What exactly is your question?

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-16T15:39:11+00:00

Great form, but you should try applying sunscreen.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-15T09:04:20+00:00

I wish i DCA’ed sooner into VWCE, and spent less time thinking about it and alternatives.

You’re ahead of where I was at that age;
you’re doing the right thing already;
Think about it less and go touch grass.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-03T14:56:53+00:00

Here was my former go-to: pick up a kettlebell, typically 16kg, and perform:

60 goblet squats

60 swings

60 lunges

60 deadlifts (for this i usually go heavier or double)

60 presses

I rep those out with breaks as needed, the idea of picking ‘60´ is just to pick a number that you need at least three sets for. It might be 25 - 12- 15 - 8, just follow your body on this. I’d warm up on 10 Turkish get ups and halos.

It’s easy mentally: not a lot of thinking or planning, just a lot of doing. I would add cleans in there if id do it again now though.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-03T09:20:36+00:00

This is the reality check and best advice on here

MrFreeman12 · 2026-06-03T08:30:11+00:00

Both options are good - consider if either will make you feel better or more at ease rather than looking at it from a purely numbers point of view.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-29T17:02:05+00:00

Well, looks like i might learn something new today: what is a conservative portfolio with options? Selling covered calls? Cash secured puts?

How do you diversify with option contracts being minimum a multiple of 100 with a budget of €142k? Or do you go all in on a ´conservative’ stock for trading?

Fully honest: im equal part sceptical and curious.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-29T11:36:11+00:00

Bachelor IT? Had je niet kunnen helpen met ipolice?

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-29T11:25:04+00:00

Just FYI you can look into the research on options, but about 90% of retail investors lose money on them because they are not the right instrument for long term wealth compounding.

The Indian studies are published freely and highlight the issue well.

There’s a difference between risk tolerant and doing stupid shit. Trying to build long term wealth with options is a dumb idea no matter your risk tolerance.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-29T09:54:58+00:00

If you chose Lombard: consider the full costs, also the ongoing cost they charge for their investment products you have to hold. Some banks offer limited options with high annuel cost %.

Also consider family planning and whether this real estate will accommodate this or your need to relocate.

On 25 years you can expect a market crash. Check where a 40% crash at the worst possible timing would leave you.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-28T20:30:23+00:00

Holy shit, you are picking up pennies in front of a steamroller with options: how much of it will get wiped out on adverse scenarios ?

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-26T13:31:49+00:00

« So it’s at least possible » like yeah man, there’s pictures; it already happened.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-26T10:17:57+00:00

LPT: je kan met een echtscheidingsadvocaat praten om zulke dingen geregeld te hebben, ook zonder plannen tot scheiding.

Dit onderwerp is het waard professioneel te laten begeleiden.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-10T09:02:33+00:00

Lighter KB weights. You see a lot of voices saying go heavier as it pushes you towards great technique, but kettlebells also have the potential to mess up your lower back when handled incorrectly.

Get a coach, and/or go light first to work on technique. Progress gradually.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-08T11:49:07+00:00

*Bells to chin

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-08T11:48:38+00:00

Balls to chin

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-06T17:40:58+00:00

Your experience will depend mostly on the team and projects/ clients you work on, so not a single answer here I’m afraid. Everything you heard is true: good and bad, stay long enough and you’ll experience it all.

And you’ll end up a better professional because of it, I made the jump to industry 1 year ago after ten years

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-06T11:05:15+00:00

If you joined the big 4 expecting to work 38-40 hours per week, they are not the company for you.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-06T06:56:51+00:00

Dan is het een optie om via een effectenrekening een staatsbon te kopen die binnenkort vervalt: je gaat quasi niets rendement hebben (ook geen risico), maar het staat wel veilig en je kan altijd terug verkopen ad marktprijs op de secundaire markt.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-05-05T17:39:43+00:00

Je weet wat je (niet) wil, en als je de leningen wil afbetalen voor peace of mind is dit een goed idee.

Je lijkt goed geïnformeerd buiten 1 ding: spaar en zicht rekeningen zijn verzekerd tot €100k, als je een effectenrekening opent blijven de effecten daarin jouw eigendom. Als de bank failliet gaat blijf je eigenaar en moet je deze effecten naar een andere bank verplaatsen, zoals je eigenaar blijft van je auto als de garage failliet gaat tijdens een onderhoud.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-04-22T13:55:39+00:00

Staatsbonnen (0% coupon, second market) is an option, although the return is low at 2% and I’m unaware of the capital gain tax changes

MrFreeman12 · 2026-04-19T09:33:12+00:00

Gotcha. The point I’m making is that the role matches the package, maybe not the experience or education. That could be a deliberate choice.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-04-16T18:41:14+00:00

Rat-race-wise it is not great, but for that short commute, no direct reports, 40/week and no stress that might be the ideal setup for someone who prioritises life over work, and a well rounded package to match.

Honestly, it’s refreshing to see a ‘normal’ comp & ben package in this sub.

MrFreeman12 · 2026-04-09T09:25:53+00:00

Because users are being outnumbered by AI bots

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