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Seriously though, take your time with everything, no rush. It takes a while to get in shape, and that's okay and shouldn't bother you. Success is absolutely inevitable, with a little patience and commitment. Meanwhile, be safe. Remember that the number one rule is, when a kettleball is falling, get out of the way. So you might want to do some practices out on the lawn, at least until you get comfy with them. Pay attention to your grip, and if your hands get sweaty or start to feel weak, dry off and maybe do the rest of the work-out outside.

Congrats on your new KB! Starting with swings is a good idea. Remember that the power of the swing comes from your hips, and you should feel the force being directed down through your heels. The arms do almost nothing. This is a great one for your butt, a big plus for the ladies.

When it comes to presses, you might want to stick to some simple ones at first, and get tricky later. But if something is fun, that keeps you motivated, which counts for so much. A tip for presses: keep your shoulder low.

Try to pick a balanced routine. Do at least one upper body push, and one upper body pull, and then supplement as desired for your core and legs.

If you get a little courage and want to try something fun, try the windmill and the turkish get-up. The latter is a great core exercise and works on shoulder stability.

Final tip: Don't be afraid to do a good exercise, even for years. Changing-up all the time is very over-rated and often, seemingly perversely, leads to boredom and abandoning exercise. It becomes hard to measure accomplishment or become truly good at anything, and that saps motivation a lot. Swings, for instance, are an exercise you will never outgrow.