I have suffered with chronic pain (fibromyalgia) for the past 17 years. I was told I had to live with it. After so many years of pain, regardless of what I did, I started to believe it, until my chiropractor recommend taking up kettlebells. I was currently doing weight training in the gym and a lot of walking, but wasn’t making much progress. My legs and arms constantly felt weak, I felt fatigued and had a significant amount of pain. When I turned 40, I made the best decision of my life. I took up kettlebells and hired Andrea to personally train me. Andrea not only offered me meticulous training in proper technique, form and safety but also helped me believe that I could live a better life without so much pain if I stuck with it… at my own pace. Knowing that it does not take much to set off the fibromyalgia pain, Andrea took special care to stress the importance of not working to fatigue, working at my own pace and making sure my form was precise. In addition to her considerable knowledge on kettlebells, anatomy, and physiology, she gave me recommendations on nutrition, stretching and motivation. She is patient and does a nice job of explaining techniques and how to fire the right muscles. Andrea has given me more than kettlebell instruction. She has given me both physical and spiritual strength and excellent tools to continue my workouts safely at home. I especially like the Kettlebell Goddess DVD, jam packed with effective workouts. It is inspiration and instruction all in one!

It has been two years since I started using kettlebells. I feel significantly stronger; less fatigued and actually have definition! The level of health and flexibility I have restored is unbelievable! I highly recommend kettlebells, but more importantly doing them correctly and safely. I highly recommend Andrea to help you be successful too!

Linda Ulrich
Eagan, MN

"Thank you so much for helping me to set a plan to reach my fitness goals. After training with kettlebells with your help I have developed so much power in my tennis game that was not there before.  As a result, I was able to advance to the Minnesota Class A State Tennis tournament in singles for the second straight year and now I have made the college team at St. John's University. 

Prior to meeting with you, I had been doing kettlebell lifting on my own at home for about six months, but after the lesson my form and results have improved SO much!  There are so many tips that you told me in such a short period of time...every minute was truly worth it.  I must say, I am extremely excited and motivated for the future."

- Neil Koehler

"Thanks for that good class today. I am grateful you can allow me to go at a pace I can manage.  It must be tricky to have people at all different levels of capacity. Somehow, even with everyone doing different stuff you still manage to notice when my elbow is not straight... "

- Catherine

"It was a pleasure to meet you at the Olympia weekend in Vegas.  Thanks so much for taking the time to talk and coach for a few minutes even though you were very busy working the booth.  Your tip about arching the back has helped my one-leg deadlifts.  Best of all, when I got back home I tried out your idea of "punching through" to finish out the snatch, and I finally got the hang of it.  Cool!  

One of the fun things about the Olympia weekend was an opportunity to see what people you see in magazines or videos look like in person.  Unlike many of the bodybuilding and fitness "personalities" at the Olympia weekend, you look just as good in person as you do in print.  You're a terrific example of what women can really achieve through a healthy lifestyle and effective fitness program.

Thanks for your help and inspiration.  My husband and I are planning on attending the upcoming Kettlebell convention in Vegas in February.  Hope to see you there!"

- Michelle Kilikauskas