Robert Verhelst

Location: Madison, WI

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Website: http://www.abstractfitness.com/

My name is Robert Verhelst and I am the founder and lead trainer for Abstract Fitness. My goal in creating this company was to provide a dynamic fitness resource for those individuals that want too challenge themselves to regain, maintain or advance their health and fitness level. I have been around fitness my entire life, always looking for the next sport, fitness workout, or health secret that will get me to the next level. After searching, I found that wanting to be at the next level is half the battle, but the major obstacle is the path.

Fitness to me is a catalyst for building a stronger, happier, and more productive life. It encompasses many different aspects such as nutrition, lifestyle, daily exercise, and a healthy emotional state.

Jon Hinds

Location: Madison, WI

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Website: http://www.monkeybargym.com

Jon is the owner of the Monkey Bar Gymnasium (www.monkeybargym.com) in Madison, WI and is a former NBA strength coach as well as a training consultant for the NFL and MBA. In addition to numerous pro athletes, Jon has also worked with world re-known motivational speaker Tony Robbins.

Jessica Rucker

Location: Madison, WI

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Website: http://www.monkeybargym.com

While growing up in Colorado, I was athletic as a child, but devoid of all athleticism as an adult. It never occurred to me that I would ever become an instructor for personal fitness at the Monkey Bar Gymnasium. Looking back, the road to this achievement was not easy but the benefits I reap now far outweigh the twists and unexpected turns I experienced along the way. In November of 2003, I had my body fat tested. I have always been naturally thin, but the results of my body fat put me in a close range of obesity. At the time this did not convince me enough to make any changes, but nonetheless, I started the 60-day Challenge.

The same day that I was being tested on how many push-ups I could do, Joy Hinds, Jon’s mother was also being tested. There is more than a 40 year difference in our ages, but she could do more knee push-ups than I could. When I began I was 35% body fat and 154 lbs. I immediately saw results not only in a serious loss of body fat but a huge gain in usable muscle. Here are my stats and total change. 143lbs, 16% body fat. That is a loss of 31 lbs of fat, a gain of 20 lbs of muscle for a positive change of 51 lbs!!

Today Jess spends most of her time managing the MBG, but still jumps in and kicks butt in a class or private session here and there. She is a Certified Natural Trainer 2 (CNT2) and CKT (Certified Kettlebell Teacher) with the IKFF. Jess has been playing classical piano since the age of 4 and she loves to travel. She has been to Japan, Fiji, Australia and Costa Rica… just to name a few!

Kelly Morris

Location: Baraboo Wisconsin

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Website: www.kamsfitness.com

My name is Kelly Morris and I am the owner of Kams Fitness and Kettlebell Club. I have been into Fitness all of my life until an injury in 2003 discouraged me to the point where I stayed out of the gym and was eating unhealthy. After some health issues, I decided to take charge of my life again and got back into the healthy fitness lifestyle. I became a Certified Fitness Trainer through ISSA and in 2009, I discovered the Kettlebell which changed my life completely. Through proper nutrition and Kettlebell training, I have lost over 70lbs while increasing my lean functional muscle. I am now, PROUDLY, a Certified Kettlebell teacher through the IKFF and plan to help spread the word about the wonderful benefits of Kettlebell training!

Benji Williford

Location: Eau Claire, WI

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Website: www.BenjiWilliford.com

I get to know my clients by educating, motivating, and supporting them.  I find out what is preventing them from achieving their goals, and help them bust through the barriers that are keeping them from a healthy and a vastly improved lifestyle.

I work with my clients to create a realistic plan of action that will guide and, most importantly, motivate them toward achieving their personal potential. I hold them accountable for their commitments toward achieving their goals. Every workout is invigorating and designed to achieve optimal results!