Sincere Hogan

Location: Houston, TX

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Website: http://www.joshonefitness.com

Sincere is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher via the International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation (IKFF), a certified Kettlebell Lifting Coach via the American Kettlebell Club (AKC), a certified fitness trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association, and also hold certificates in Sports Nutrition with the International Fitness Association, Fitness Phone Coaching via NESTA, as well as certificates in Functional Training, Functional Anatomy, and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED via the American Red Cross.

Sincere can be seen regularly on Fox 26 Morning News' "Workout Wednesdays." He was also featured as the exclusive trainer for Clear Channel Radio's Arrow 93.7's "World's Biggest Loser" contest.

His fitness articles have been featured in such national published magazines as Family Energy, Family Digest, various health & fitness sites on the web, and have been featured on more than one occasion on Houston's KTSU FM, KPFT FM, and in Health & Fitness Sports Magazine.

Kelli Calabrese

Location: Flower Mound, TX

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Website: www.KelliCalabrese.com

IKFF Level I CKT

Kelli is a clinical exercise physiologist with 22 years experience as a leader in the fitness industry. Kelli was named Personal Trainer of the Year, in both 2004 and 200. In 2008, her boot camp was voted the best place to work-out in Denton, TX. Kelli is the author of Feminine, Firm and Fit – Building a Lean Strong Body in 12 weeks and The Adventure Boot Camp Cook Book – Eating Your Way to a Lean Body. She is a media spokesperson, international presenter and editor. In addition, Kelli Calabrese has 24 fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and weight management certifications and is the International Master Trainer for Adventure Boot Camp. Kelli is also the co-author of the Adventure Project and a cast member in the movie www.TheCompass.TV.

Jose Vazquez

Location: Flower Mound, TX

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IKFF Level I CKT

Jose Vazquez is in his third season as the Texas Rangers Strength and Conditioning Coach. He spent the previous four seasons with the New York Mets. In 2005, Mr. Vazquez was the Director of Rehab, from 2002-2004 he was the club’s Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.   

Prior to joining the Mets, Jose was the Sports Physical Therapist for the Therapy Center in Knoxville, Tennessee and Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee from 1998-2001.  In 1998, Jose was a co-founder of TNT Sports Specific Training in Knoxville. 

After earning second team All-American honors at the University of Tennessee in 1992, Jose Vazquez was selected by St. Louis in the 42nd round of the 1992 June draft.  Jose played professionally for three seasons as an outfielder in the Cardinals organization and for the Northern League’s Duluth club.   

Mr. Vazquez graduated from Tennessee with a BS Degree in Education in 1994 and received his Masters of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in 1998.

Emmanuel Gonzalez

Location:El Paso

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Website: www.epkettlebells.com

IKFF Level I CKT

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Emmanuel Gonzalez is no stranger to competitive sports, weight loss or fitness. From an early age he took advantage of a very successful wrestling program at Montwood High school and became one of the school’s most successful wrestlers. Emmanuel is competitive in spirit and has tenacity for discipline and conditioning which took him towards the sport of mixed martial arts. As a result, this has brought new fitness challenges that no regular gym could provide or help Emmanuel to over come. Over the next few years Emmanuel experimented with many diets and forms of exercise that would maximize his potential as an athlete and mixed martial artist. He immersed himself in the arts of jiu-jitsu, muay thai, boxing and submission wrestling; during this time he found that Kettlebell training would provide him with the best condition, strength and help lose fat in an enjoyable and expedited manner. The Kettlebell system gave him the athletic and physical edge he needed to excel in this rigorous and distinctive sport.

Emmanuel went to become an IKFF (International Kettlebell Fitness Federation) certified teacher who trains everyone from beginners to experts, people seeking weight loss, improved health or a simple “tone up.” He offers a wide range of programs and services from grappling, to Kettlebell strength and conditioning, weight loss, and joint mobility exercises. He not only helps his client’s lose weight but also introduces them to a healthier lifestyle. Emmanuel currently continues to compete in mixed martial art events all over southwest Texas.

Leah Wilson

Location: Dallas, Texas

IKFF Level I CKT

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Telephone: 214-636-7397

Kit Carson

Location: Colleyville, Texas

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Telephone: 817 917-4099

IKFF Level I CKT

Kit Carson’s passion lies in coaching. He has spent his life coaching in several different realms – having spent 25 years coaching, teaching, training and mentoring sales professionals and fitness enthusiasts alike. He has experience as both athlete and coach in a variety of sports – baseball, football, track, soccer, hockey, tennis and boxing among others.

Kit is an IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher – Level 1, and he is also certified as a USA Hockey Level 2 Coach. He currently teaches and coaches kettlebells in Colleyville, Texas. Contact Kit to pursue your fitness passion.

Ray Butler

Location: Little Elm, TX.

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I have been involved with the training and development of people in business for over 14 years. I have always had a deep passion for helping people reach there maximum potential in there work life, and have now switched my focus to the mind, body, and spirit. I have always been involved in physical fitness and athletics on some level, and have now made it my career choice. I was introduced to kettlebell training over 3 years ago and haven't been able to put them down since. Hands down the most practical and efficient training tool out there. Male, female, old or young, you will reap the benefits of this awesome training tool. Looking to gain strength, lose weight,  burn fat, be more flexible and explosive, or finally make training fun again, then you are in the right place. Be fit for the challenges of life.

Jude Howe

Location: Austin, Texas

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Website: www.fortefunctionalstrength.com

Jude Howe is a Certified Kettlebell Teacher (level 1) with the "International Kettlebell Fitness Federation" as well as a Level 1 Kettlebell Lifting Instructor with "Kettle bell Concepts". He earned certifications with the International Sport Sciences Association, the Cleveland Institute of Exercise, and the American Red Cross CPR/First Aid. He is currently awaiting his examination with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Over the last 5 years, Jude has developed a system using kettle bells, battling ropes, sand bags, and body weight exercises to strengthen and enhance the lives of his clients. He trains people from all walks of life and all fitness levels.

Carlos Reta

Location: Houston, Texas

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Website: www.westufitness.com

PTA, CCI, CFMSS, NASM-PES, NASM- CPT, CKT Head Exercise Specialist

Carlos is a licensed PTA and director of education and programming at Acceleration Training Concepts in Houston, TX. He has been in the fitness and rehabilitation industry in Houston for over15 years. He has worked as a clinician in sports medicine/ outpatient physical therapy setting and in acute care.

As a clinician, he has been a clinical instructor and mentor to PT, PTA, and exercise science students. He has worked with local high school, college, Olympic and professional athletes over the years. He has lectured at the Texas High School Coaches Clinic in New Braunfels, sponsored by Perform Better. He has been a lecturer/instructor/adjunct faculty for exercise science students from UH and HCC. He is also currently ATC's internship coordinator for education for UH-CL students.

Carlos has been certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist and Personal Trainer. He is a certified Functional Movement Screening specialist as well.He has continued his education through Kyle Kiessel and Phil Plisky with the Selective Functional Movement Assessment parts 1 &2 as well as their Y-balance test. He has been certified by the IKFF as a CKT-I.

He currently draws from over 600 hours of continuing education in both physical therapy and exercise science and blended them with his understanding of functional movement and fitness for exercise programming that is objective, safe, progressive, challenging, and creative.

Calvin P. Parker

Location: Murphy, Texas

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Website: www.downanddirtyfitness.com (coming soon)

Calvin has been training and using Kettlebells for around three years. Calvin has been into fitness for over 27 years and seems to have a natural gift to teach people how to workout.   He is a Certified Personal Trainer through National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) and the International Kettlebell Fitness Federation (IKFF).  He holds bootcamps on Saturday mornings at Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas as well as Kettlebell routines and agility exercises.

BJ Bliffert

Location: Frisco, TX

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Website: http://fullthrottlefitnesssystems.com

BJ has been involved in the fitness industry for over 12 years as a personal fitness coach since obtaining a degree in Fitness Management from Carroll College, located in Waukesha, WI in 1998.  He has been training with and training others with kettlebells since 2001.  As Head Coach and Co-Founder of Full Throttle Fitness Systems, a training facility that focuses on Kettlebell Training and Group Kettlebell Fitness Classes in Frisco, TX, he integrates kettlebells into programs for people of all fitness levels.  Full Throttle Fitness Systems is located in Frisco TX at 15222 King Rd, Suite 601 or call 214.469.9617 for more info.

Whit McClendon

Katy, TX

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Website: www.jademountain.org
Telephone: 713 502 4925

Whit McClendon is the owner and head instructor at Jade Mountain Martial Arts in Katy, Texas.  He has studied Kung Fu, Chen Tai Chi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and other martial arts since 1982, and has devoted himself to teaching others how to gain health, fitness, and self-confidence through martial arts and physical fitness training.  Also an avid lacrosse player for over 20 years, Whit knows how to keep a body moving and active!  As an IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher - Level 1, Whit enjoys helping students discover their true potential, and to live stronger, healthier, and happier lives.

Minna Miller

Location: Austin, TX

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Minna has passion for helping people to get fit, and learn lifelong habits on staying fit and enjoying it. She has very focused approach on improving athletic abilities and performance, helping the client with weight loss and body composition goals and working with people with acute or chronic injuries. She strongly believes that with increased ability, the richness and depth of the experience grows. She has background in ergonomics and biomechanics, and the past 8 years she has devoted her skills into personal training. She focuses on working with the individual, progressing at the level that is appropriate for him, finding the weaknesses and balancing the body, challenging coordination and utilizing functional movements. She emphasizes the strength training and core in fitness regimen, since that provides the foundation for fitness and improving body composition. She has successfully coached her clients to improved athletic performance, to change their lifestyles and learning to enjoy the results in everyday life. Minna is NCSF Certified Personal Trainer and a IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher. She has background in martial arts, snowboarding, equestrian, cycling road racing, rock climbing and aerial acrobatics.

Robert Spence

Location: Seguin, TX

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Website: www.texaskettlebellclub.com
 

Bart Stewart

Location: Houston, TX

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Website: www.primal-iron.com

Known as "The Reverend" for his bombastic mannerisms and evangelical enthusiasm, Bart Stewart is an IKFF-certified kettlebell instructor under Steve Cotter and certified Crossfit Kettlebell Instructor under Jeff Martone of Tactical Athlete. Possessed of a devout passion for kettlebells, he has over three years of experience in kettlebell instruction, and his client list has included a group as diverse as UFC contenders, tactical operators, world-champion skydivers, and touring professional comedians. He trains each client according to their purpose and fitness level, while challenging each client to push past their notion of "limits", maximizing results.

Kettlebells, sandbags, battling ropes, sledgehammers, drag sleds, and tractor tires...ALL of these things are on the agenda at Primal Iron Strength Training. Bart and his staff of skilled assistant instructors will work closely with each student to show them that deep down, they are stronger than they ever thought they were, or could be.

His approach to training is simple and based on a quote from one of his personal heroes, President Theodore Roosevelt; "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" and tempered by the words of Friedrich Nietzsche; "That which does not kill me only serves to make me stronger". He promises not to kill you. But to make you stronger, you're gonna have to put in the work.

Loren Salas

Location: Sugar Land, Texas

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Website: www.primalgym.com

After graduating with a degree in accounting and working as a tax accountant for many years, I decided to pursue my true passion in health and fitness.  I hold a Master’s degree in Health and Human Performance from the University of Houston and am certified through the IKFF and NSCA.  Primal Gym arose out of my interest in improving human movement in a "real-life" way.  Whatever the load or resistance; kettlebell, dumbbell, barbell, or sandbag, I believe people should focus on the primitive movement patterns that were so natural to our ancestors.

The rewards from training clients are many.  From simply improving mobility and stamping out back pain to transforming inactive clients into athletes, these life-changing transformations give me passion and direction to continue this health and fitness journey.  I've guided clients from daily knee pain from going up stairways and back spasms from picking up a laundry basket to participating in the kettlebell sport, strongman training, and even triathlons.  Daily fatigue and the sluggishness from just being out of shape quickly turns into energy and vitality.  These types of life-changing transformations, no matter the scope, are what drives me to train, educate, and motivate those asking for my help.  And when I see people living with passion, I see life taken to a new level of enjoyment.