Testimonials

“I began weight training with Eric Kenyon in 1999. In the next 5 years, I found myself under a barbell with 515 lbs on it. Eric’ s approach has always been the same. Efficient workouts that are absolutely focused on results. I’ ve never encountered a person as willing to explore multiple avenues of fitness to achieve a training regimen that is realistic and effective, yet malleable enough to adapt and evolve. Eric is gifted at training. He has the knack for getting complex ideas across to those new to strength training. Coupled with the deep knowledge of complex body movement, flexibility, strength training, and dance his wife Alison has, they are quite the training team to be reckoned with.”
   -- David E - musician, Oakland CA

“ Ms. Motivator: Alison was born to whip your butt into shape. It all started innocently enough - interest in a leaner/meaner me, disinterest in standard approaches to circuit training & cardio and an interested friend [Alison] who was skilled in the ways of the kettle & the bell. Results: I can feel and see my abs again! Alison’ s attention to form and function have initiated me into the Clan of the Bell. I only have one [bell], but his name is Bernie (or Burn-ie) and he’ s a part of my daily life now. Thank you, Alison, for introducing me to my core again.”
   -- Jeff Kidd - prospective "Survivor" contestant, Castro Valley, CA

“ Eric is one of the most highly respected trainers in Northern California. He has a systematic approach to training that works your core muscles effectively and efficiently. His knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology is advanced. I would strongly reccommend Eric as a personal trainer/Kettlebell instructor. He has taught me kettlebell techniques and exercises that will enable me to pass Pavel’ s Kettlebell certification in the fall of 2008! He is one of the best instructors I have worked with in over twelve years of my training experience!”
   -- Jennie M - Personal trainer, San Francisco CA

“ Alison is fantastic. My only wish is that I had begun training with Alison sooner. I have a great time training with her and I have learned so much. When she explains an exercise, it makes sense and I love that she writes me little routines to practice when we can’ t see each other. I can’ t recommend her highly enough.”
   -- Audrey Rosales - Circus aerialist, San Francisco CA

“ Eric is a knowledgable instructor. He is patient and thoughtful. He understands body mechanics and physiology of movement. Importantly, he knows how to build real strength without injuring the body. Eric has helped me greatly and I highly recommend him.”
   -- Raj Singh - Martial arts instructor, Oakland, CA Xtreme exercise

“Thanks! Gonna start my “rotation diet” in a couple of days (I’ m a mixed diet "the easiest to feed but the hardest to train")...gotta eat up what I shopped for already. Feeling much better too..eating all organic. What a difference!! I absolutely love organic now. I’ m going to cancel my gym membership so I have more $$ to buy organic. Just do kettle bells and swim at the Balboa pool, down the road near City College. You’ ve changed my life!”
   -- Suzi Q - Clown, San Francisco CA

“ I had been a dancer most of my life (first ballet, then modern, then bellydance and butoh), but never had done any strength training. Eric coaxed me into pushing my boundaries (heavier weights and faster health benefits), without overdoing it. He’ s aware of the importance of recovery and healing - he’ s not about over exercising and ending up exhausted and drained. Besides working slowly with an individual to get them on a healthy path, Eric had some great tricks to get me out of my own way to being stronger than I would have guessed. In a year I was squatting more than my body weight and actually enjoying it. I recommend Eric and Alison as teachers to meet fitness goals and have a good time doing it!”
   -- Iris A. - Dancer, computer jockey, and mom, Oakland, CA

“ Okay I have to say the results I have been getting from kettlebells are so fabulous that the thought of going into the gym and putting forth all that effort and time for pale results is painful!”
   -- Dara MccQuistion - Dance instructor, Oakland CA