Russian and Hardstyle Kettlebell certifications
Level 1 and 2 SKOGG System certification
Growing up I was always athletic. I started running track and field in elementary school while living in California. At the age of 13, I moved to Eugene, where I've lived for the last 14 years. Attending both Kelly Middle School and North Eugene High School, I continued my passion for track competing in the hurdles, 100m, 200m and 400m races. After high school, I continued my education at Lane Community College studying Business Administration and then transferred to the University of Phoenix.
In 2004 I joined a gym and hired a personal trainer. At the time I couldn't comprehend the complexities that the body had to offer. Becoming frustrated with the results that I was receiving from my personal trainer, I decided to take it upon myself to find the answers to the why's of creating a healthy and functional body. With this, I decided to become a fitness instructor. Between my drive to find my own answers combined with seeing my siblings living very sedentary lifestyles, I wanted to make a difference. I believe that becoming a fitness instructor I could do just that.
While attending University of Phoenix for business I continued a more formal study of personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. After attaining the NASM certification I became involved in Kettlebell specific training. In 2009 I received my SKOGG system certification level I and followed that with level II post injury in 2010. When I began implementing Kettlebell training with my clients the results were fascinating. Clients were more confident, began moving better, feeling better, and seeing a drastic change in body composition. I've also attained my Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification (HKC) in 2010, and in 2011 I received my Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC), which is widely known as the gold standard in Kettlebell training.
I believe that training is a lifetime endeavor, and view it as practice and not just working out. My training is centered on developing core strength and utilizing the full body rather than training in isolated muscle groups, which I feel results in a more intelligent body. I specialize in cardiovascular endurance, conditioning, full body muscular strength, flexibility, and mobility.
Kettlebell Training, TRX Training, Full Body Integration Training