Chris Tybor

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

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Website: http://www.chrisfit.net/index.php#

Chris Tybor is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher (CKT) and American Fitness Aerobics Association (AFAA) certified personal trainer with several years experience in the fitness industry. He has interned with the finest instructors at the University of Buffalo as a strength and conditioning coach, which allowed him to train various athletes participating in numerous sports. Chris is also currently working towards his MBA.

As a seasoned professional trainer, Chris works with an average of 25 to 35 clients per month. His clients come in all shapes, sizes and ages - aging from 16 to 82. What sets Chris apart from the average trainer is his uncanny ability to be compassionate with his clients. His stern but fair approach yields amazing results, no matter what the fitness goal may be.

Chris often implements positive lifestyle changes into each of his training sessions in order for his clients to achieve lifelong fitness success. His areas of expertise include nutrition, exercise, injury prevention, over all health and well-being, senior fitness, body-shaping and kettle-bell training.

Cathy Tybor

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

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Website: http://www.chrisfit.net/index.php#

Cathy has always enjoyed working out as a large part of living a healthy lifestyle. A combination of proper nutrition, weight training, and cardiovascular activity has played a significant role in her conditioning. She currently teaches a weekly indoor cycling class and assists Chris Tybor with his kettlebell classes.

Kettlebell training has been a great addition to her fitness routine and has proven great physical and cardiovascular results. As a Certified Kettlebell Teacher through the IKFF, she hopes to share with others what she has learned and to inspire people to integrate different activities such as kettlebell training into their own fitness routines.

Vincent Lijoi

Location: Patchogue NY

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Vinny is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher through the IKFF also a graduate of Duke University and a division one college linebacker who has continued to pursue strength training and cardio vascular fitness in conjunction with living a healthy lifestyle. A combination of proper nutrition, weight training, and cardiovascular activity has played a significant role in his maintaining a high level of intensity while living life aggressively. Vinny has trained several high school and college athletes and is presently the strength and conditioning coach at a local high school where he conditions 45 football players with kettlebells.

Kettlebell training has been a great addition to his fitness routine and he has realized great physical and cardiovascular results as well unintentional rehabilitation consequences to various injuries. As a Certified Kettlebell Teacher through the IKFF, he hopes to share with others what he has learned and to inspire people to integrate different activities such as kettlebell training into their own fitness routines.

Ellen Stein

Location: Brooklyn NY

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Website: www.kettlebellen.blogspot.com

I am a 6X IPF Masters World Champion powerlifter and certified (ACE, NASM, NSCA-CPT) personal trainer. My specialties are strength and conditioning, biomechanics and joint mobility. I have been training with kettlebells for the last 2 years and this year I became certified by RKC, AOS and IKFF. I have found kettlebells to be the perfect cross-training tool to improve my squat, bench and deadlifts. My best competition lifts are 350 squat, 184 bench and 418 deadlift at 132 lbs BW-all done with supportive gear. In the last 2 years I have been competing RAW and last year was ranked the #5 female in RAW lifting-this year I am #8 possibly due to the fact that many more people are competing without gear. My best RAW lifts are 295 squat, 145 bench and 350 deadlift. I love kettlebell training for its simplicity and its effectiveness. I am looking forward to entering some KB meets next year and pushing my limits even more!

Howie Brewer

Location: Rockland County, NY

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Website: www.kettlebellsny.com

Howie is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher by the International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation, personally trained and certified by Steve Cotter and Ken Blackburn. Howie is also a Certified Kettlebell Fitness Trainer by the American Kettlebell Club under Head Coach and World Champion, Valery Fedorenko.

Howie has extensive experience with both resistance and cardiovascular training and is currently a professional member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He was formally certified as a personal trainer with the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT).

Howie has over 10 years training experience in various martial arts including Kenpo Karate, Long Fist Kung Fu, Aikido and Yang Style Tai Chi.

Howie is also a certified Reiki II practitioner, taught and attuned under Marie Shanahan, Reiki Master.

Tristan Whitworth

Location: Long Island, NY

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Telephone: (631) 790-9797

IKFF Level I CKT

Tristan uses his experience in Psychology to help all types of people reach their fitness goals on a whole other level. Tristan draws his experience from several years as a Physical Therapist aide where he was responsible for monitoring patients' of all age’s rehabilitation. Tristan is also a certified nutritionist, implementing a full diet/nutrition and exercise program for all of his clients.

Tristan graduated from Hofstra University with Honors; he is a certified personal trainer through the NCAA-accredited National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Tristan is also a certified Kettlebell instructor through the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF).

Currently, Tristan is continuing his personal training business while attending graduate school studying Physical Therapy. To Reach Tristan Directly to ask any questions or schedule an appointment, call (631) 471-6000.

Daniel Ahern

Location: Nanuet, NY

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Certifications: CKT, AKC, AOS

Jason Schroeder

Location: New York City, NY

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Website: www.fitnessfrequency.com

I believe our ability is measured through our stability. I was given the opportunity through an ikff certification to test my mind and body through the support of my classmates and teachers I was able to attain a new level of balance and mindfull stability, which will be shared through kettle bells! My experience spans the past 20 years in the fitness arena. Competitively swimming since the age of 7, my passion for swimming is only complimented by my love of teaching. Personal Training for the past 12 years has enlightened me through my clients and their success. I am a certified master trainer by Nesta and studied through the Dallas Cooper Institute. My training philosophy begins and ends with happiness and stability; both complimenting one another creating an environment for success. Expecting great things to happen every day promotes joy and tolerance, which no one can take either of.

Sean Smith

Location: New York City, NY

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AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer since 1993. Sean trains a variety of people ranging from your everyday athletes, fighters and celebrity clientele. In addition to being a member a of the IKFF, Sean also holds a Fifth Degree Black Belt in traditional Karate, a First Degree Black Belt in Kendo (the way of the Japanese Sword) and a First Degree Black Belt in Iaido (the art of drawing the sword). Contact Sean at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , he can help you take your fitness to a new level!

Jennifer Nyp

Location: New York City, NY

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Jennifer is the owner of ZenGirl Fitness in New York City's SoHo district. (DD Fitness & Grasshopper Pilates co-own the space)

Jennifer has had a successful fitness career in New York City for over ten years. Ms. Nyp is an avid runner, regularly practices yoga and pilates. Physical activity has always been a vital part of her life.

Jennifer is a certified personal trainer (ACE), Power Pilates and kettlebell (IKFF) instructor. In addition, Jennifer holds multiple other fitness certifications. During Jennifer's fitness career she has taught group fitness, pilates and yoga classes throughout the New York City and has a dedicated private clientele. Ms. Nyp's training philosophy is based in core work and cross-training. Additionally, Jennifer believes in cardiovascular conditioning to enhance results, health benefits and get that happy "buzz" that is associated with cardiovascular fitness.

Lawrence Betz

Location: Williamsburg | Brooklyn NY
Betz Method

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Lawrence Betz, a native New Yorker, started serious physical fitness training at age 12. Larry was a gymnast through high school where he entered the NY state championship 2 years consecutively. His fitness interests extended to martial arts training; Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (3rd degree black belt) and a first degree in 2 others styles in Aiki Jiu-Jitsu. Larry has spent over a decade teaching martial arts to adults and children. Over time Larry became increasingly interested in health and fitness. As his passion developed, he sought out some of the top strength and conditioning coaches in the world for personal instruction.

The Betz Method is an advanced eclectic method of training utilizing various strengthening disciplines from both Eastern and Western traditions. As a student of exercise science, Larry includes arm & shoulder exercises from golf and baseball players, hip and gluteal exercises from football, foot and ankle exercises from dancers, etc...since everyone's muscle structure is different, Larry develops individually customized exercise routines for each and every client.

Larry Betz is the Director of Personal Training and Co-founder of Maxim Health and Fitness. He has two children Olivia and Larry Jr. and currently resides in Williamsburg | Brooklyn.

Some of his certifications and degrees include:

IKFF CKT
Exercise Science from the Swedish Institute of Health Science;
Holistic Health Counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition;
NSCA-CPT (National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer)
Titlist Performance Institute (golf fitness instructor).

Nicole Bradley

Location: Binghamton, New York

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Level 1 IKFF

Nicole Bradley has been an avid fitness enthusiast her entire life. Nicole’s dedication to fitness and kettlebell training is apparent by her vast knowledge and passion for kettlebell training.  Originally trained in Pavel’s Russian Kettlebell Style; Nicole was recently certified as a kettlebell teacher through the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF).

Nicole is the co-owner of the first kettlebell club in Binghamton, New York, Functional Fitness, LLC. Nicole’s goal is to inspire, motivate and push clients to their potential.  She hopes to challenge people so they can see the many rewards that fitness has to offer.  Feeling and being in the best physical condition is what Nicole strives for herself and for others.

Nicole also has a BA in Elementary Education with a Minor in Psychology and a Masters in Literacy. Nicole values learning as well as teaching.

Tim Lynch

Location: Binghamton, New York

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Website: WWW.FUNFITT.COM
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IKFF Level I CKT

Tim is an owner at Functional Fitness in Binghamton, NY; where Tim and his partner Nicole Bradley (IKFF Level 1 CKT) are passionate about treating their clients with respect and continually offering new and dynamic methods of training.  Functional Fitness’ top priorities for each client are results and happiness.  They assure their clients top quality training.  It’s the goal to make sure clients are happy with their training and service, especially in these hard economic times. Functional Fitness believes you should get what you pay for and so much more.

Tim Lynch has dedicated the last 15 years to physical fitness and wellness.  Tim has won multiple power-lifting competitions and placed 3rd in two events at the 2008 IKFF - NAKF National Kettlebell Meet.   Additionally, Tim has completed the IKFF Level 1 CKT.    With all of these accomplishments, Tim is currently studying to become a physical therapist.  Tim believes that physical and mental wellness is paramount to a happy and successful life.

Contact us at Functional Fitness Today!

Darrack L. Bush, D.C.

Location: Oneida/Sherrill, NY

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IKFF Level I CKT

With my passions of kettlebell training, I have exposed many of my patients (athletes and non-athletes) to kettlebells. With proper instruction Kettlebell training has the ability to help increase endurance and strengthen all muscles including core muscles. I train with Barbara Day of Studio 26.2 in Sherrill, NY and we are always looking forward to training new recruits.

I am a Chiropractor in private practice in Central New York for the past 10 years. I love fitness, as well as promoting fitness and I do this in and out of my office. I turned from strictly weightlifting to primarily kettlebells in 2007 due to many injuries. Since I begain kettlebell training I have minimized my injuries. I am a certified IKFF trainer as well as a certified American Kettlebell Club coach.

Adam Spizman

Certified Kettlebell Teacher (CKT) and American Fitness Aerobics Association (AFAA) certified personal trainer

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Adam Spizman is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher (CKT) and American Fitness Aerobics Association (AFAA) certified personal trainer. Prior to entering the fitness industry Adam received his B.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland. Adam currently Personal Trains in Syracuse, NY and hopes to one day open his own Sports/Kettlebell training studio. Adam specializes in Wrestling/MMA, Football, and Kettlebell for weight loss. Adam is currently training for Kettlebell Competitions and plans to enter his first competition by early 2010.  Adam also studies Martial Arts and is currently training for full contact kickboxing.  If in the Syracuse area and want to train with the areas only CKT contact Adam at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Also for Videos of Adam and his training methods visit www.youtube.com/adamspizman.

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Jason Ackerman

Location: Albany, New York

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Website: www.albanycrossfit.com

Owner - Albany CrossFit
CrossFit Level II Certified
CrossFit KettleBell Certified
CrossFit Barbell Certified
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
CrossFit Rowing Certified
CrossFit Science of Exercise Certified
CrossFit Running/Endurance Certified
Performance Menu Olympic Lifting

I love coaching...I wake up every morning excited to come in to Albany CrossFit.

I have no sales pitch...I just give everyone my 100% and hope that they will see the beauty of what we offer.

I practice what I preach...I won't yell at you to do something that I wouldn't do, or most likely have already done many times.

After years of bodybuilding I now realize it serves absolutely no purpose other than looking good, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but CrossFit will not only help you look better than bodybuilders, but it is functional too.

Life is good...

"...the ads blind us,commercials deafen us,
rich foods clog us.
we strive so hard
for the good life.
sensible folks
take care of their bodies,
just this is plenty."
--Jason Ackerman

James Oh

Location: Queens, NY

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Website: Under Construction

James Oh is a certified kettlebell teacher (CKT) under the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF). He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Ithaca College and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has worked in college athletics with Georgetown University, and in professional baseball with the New York Met’s. He is also a certified sports performance coach with USA Weightlifting and a functional movement screen (FMS) certified specialist. 

James has a passion for working with elite level athletes who strive to achieve the highest level of competition in their respective sports. He has coached high school, college, and professional athletes of various sports, but specializes in baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and volleyball training. He is a very technical strength and conditioning coach, who focuses on identifying the limitations of every athlete in order to prevent injury and maximize athletic performance. 

Joanna Paterson

Location: New York

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After losing over 150 lbs, turning my life around, I am now a successful fitness professional, competitor in 100-150 cycling events, triathlon, & parent.  I know what it’s like to juggle a career, family life, and make time for you in a healthy fitness routine. I create workout programs unique to YOU & YOUR GOALS.

“Kettlebell training has made me a better cyclist”

Specializing in strength & cardiovascular endurance training, including (but not exclusive to):
   • Kettlebell
   • Bootcamps (indoor and outdoor)
   • Personal Training
   • Cycling (indoor and outdoor)
   • Core strength/conditioning
   • Heart Zone Cardiovascular Training
   • Creator of Babiesynergy

Nick Kotwica

Location: Clifton Park, NY

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Nick started his fitness path, training in the martial arts, at the age of eight.
He has continued his martial arts training while becoming a certified personal trainer, through the American College of Sports Medicine, in order to learn the latest scientific approaches to achieve and sustain fitness for a higher quality of life.

By first screening for structural, functional, and strength imbalances using highly detailed protocols, known as the Functional Movement Screen™ and the Primal Movement Pattern™, Nick ensures that his clients are pain free and functional. Then, if his clients wish, Nick utilizes a variety of training techniques such as kettlebells, suspension training, metabolic resistance training, boxing, kickboxing, Tai Chi, stress reduction techniques, plus a variety of high intensity drills in order to give his clients the greatest possible chance for success.

For the past seven years Nick has worked with all types of clients: rehabilitating injuries (back, hips, shoulders, knees, etc.), enhancing athletic performance, weight loss, muscle gains, and just helping people live healthy, functional lives.

Other Certifications:
C.H.E.K. (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute
   -Advanced Program Design
Functional Movement Systems
  -Functional Movement Screen
American College of Sports Medicine
  -Certified Personal trainer
DotFIT Nutritional Program
  -Certified Fitness Professional

Nick currently works in the Capital District at Gold’s Gym in Clifton Park, NY.
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Judith M DeMuro

Location: Yonkers, New York

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Telephone: 914-886-3335

I am a Certified Fitness Instructor, RKC, CKT2,  Kickboxing Instructor(7yrs), Addictions Specialists
Powerlifting( member of USAPL)
Fitness Bootcamps
Kettlebells/kickboxing Classes
Group
One on One
Training in home or at
Vadim Fitness Studio, Scarsdale, New York

Konrad Figueroa

Location: Queens, NY

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Website: www.kpfcombativesystems.blogspot.com
Telephone: 714.264.8521

KPF Combative Systems " The Ultimate Self Defense is Knowing Yourself"
 
Utilize Kettlebells for Strength Endurance and Self-Defense tactics for an intense and fun experience.
 
IKFF Certified Instructor
Self-Defense Instructor
NASM CPT & Corrective Exercise Specialist
 
School Location:
168-30 89th Ave.
Queens, NY 11432