The Value of Education

Shawn Mozen

The Kettlebell revolution marches on. Agatsu Kettlebell instructors are spreading out across Canada and into the US. Along with individual instructors, gyms are starting to set up Kettlebell programs and are offering their clients classes and one on one instruction. Persechini Fitness in Newmarket is one such gym. The gym has five certified Agatsu Kettlebell Coaches and is the first Toronto area fitness facility to offer this high level of quality Kettlebell training.

The Kettlebell program at Persechini Fitness has been attracting attention from all over Toronto and has been featured in local newspapers. With a host of certified trainers there is no better location in the Toronto area to learn about Kettlebells.

As a result of the growing interest in Kettlebells more and more personal trainers and gyms are starting programs across the country. Some of these gyms are seeking certified trainers while others are trying to jump on the bandwagon without proper instruction. A personal trainer may have a host of certifications under his/her belt however if they have not been properly instructed in Kettlebell technique they should not be offering others training. I was recently asked about an individuals credentials after someone saw him training a client with Kettlebells in a local gym. This instructor was teaching how to perform a two hand swing and had his client stopping the Kettlebell at their knees rather than letting it pass through their legs and properly load their hamstrings. This trainer is not only doing his client a great disservice he is risking potentially causing her serious physical harm.

Kettlebell training is about more than swinging a weight around. There are safety protocols, basic fundamentals and training strategies that must be learnt in order to get the most out of your training. If your trainer doesn't know these, hasn't taken the time to get certified, to invest in his education and your training then what is he/she worth to you?

If you are interested in learning how to train with a Kettlebell get yourself to a certified trainer. If you are a trainer and want to offer your clients Kettlebell training then get yourself certified.

For those of you in the Toronto area I encourage you to check out Persechini Fitness, their Kettlebell program and all of the other services they offer.

If you would like more information on brining the Agatsu Kettlebell Program to your fitness center contact us at info @ agtsu.com Along with our current certification seminars being held in Montreal we are also conducting workshops across the country. Contact us today for information about hosting a certification seminar at your location.

Shawn Mozen is the owner of Agatsu Inc. and editor of Canadian Kettlebell Magazine. As a full time coach Shawn offers training in a wide variety of areas of self-improvement, including strength & conditioning, self defense training and martial arts. Shawn can be contacted through this site or www.agatsu.com