Extreme Kettlebell Education Testimonials
Don’t just take our word about what we do. Here’s what a few of our many satisfied clients have to say:
" The course was fantastic it really helped getting me off with a solid base using kettlebells " Ricky Gamble
" I was a bit apprehensive about doing the course as I had no previous experience of working with kettlebells. BJ & Andy are excellent & very informative instructors who are always willing to offer advice or to answer questions look forward to doing further courses with O.L.F. " Fernando Pedigao
" Loved the theory which I normally hate, Very practical well instructed. Instructors obviously have good experience and knowledge and apply sensibly. " Duncan Mcdaide
" A very enjoyable and informative course. Both BJ and Any were very clear, concise and knowledgeable. I would recommend the course to anyone, whether interested in strength and conditioning or just general fitness. " Paul Millard
" Great setup and instruction in kettlebell, BJ and Andy lead by example in their training and coaching throughout the course. The group was inspired by the ease and competency in which you performed the exercises. " Ian Rushbury
" Great way to spend my weekend. Enjoyed every minute picking up a new dimension to fitness and gaining knowledge from the expertise of Andy & BJ. " Paul Cook
" Having started the course with fairly little knowledge about kettlebells, after just two days I feel comfortable teaching and training with kettelbells; a very well enjoyed challenge that I will be recommending to all my colleagues. " Nikkita
" This course was a brilliant introduction into kettlebell lifting! There was just the right mix of theory and practical with clear and direct points to help improve technique. I’ve been kettlebell lifting for a year now and this course has highlighted key faults that I didn’t know I had, not only that, it gave me the tools to fix them! Fantastic! " Jonathan Roll
" Tommy passed his knowledge on which was of great benefit for my future training. Thanks very much. " John Maughn
" I would say that anyone who is in sports or is a PT, They should try this EKI course. Not only are you learning about kettlebells but also a lot on the kinetics of the body. I feel it has improved my knowledge and loved the course. " Paul Rielly
" Instructor very knowledgeable, explained and broke everything down well. Enjoyable and good length of course! " David Watt
" Tommy was a very good teacher and the points he brought up when training made adapting to the bells easy and very enjoyable. " John Armstrong
" The course gave safe and effective instruction on proper use of kettlebells. The added bonus of immediate assessment encourages learners to ask how to improve practice, and the instructors are always on hand to give advice. " Donna Phillips
" Fantastic practical approach to learning kettlebells. Not only did we learn how to perform exercises properly. We learnt how to correct techniques with very useful assessments. " Paul Emmons
" A good hard, fun, old school course for real men and women. " Peter McClay
" Very educational, very informative, the instructors were great. A great course to for any PT who want to upskill and stay ahead of the game. Also lastly it was FUN! " Adam Gallagher
" Kettlebell course has given me more tools to use on my clients. A lot of the course really made sense and I’m confident I will see results in myself as well as my clients. " Andy Lee
" BJ is a very enthusiastic & knowledgeable instructor. Made a tough course very enjoyable. " Joe Allen
" I thought it would just be plane exercise, but the assessments, theory and workout plans helped me a lot. It will help with my workout research and in my job on the whole. A definite valuable tool for my tool box! "
" This is the second course I’ve done and I’m very happy with what I’ve been taught and how I’ve been taught. They are all tops boys at Optimal Life Fitness, well done! "
" Everything from the postural assessment and body alignment work that set the scene, through to the background knowledge, teaching techniques and class were invaluable in helping me progress my PT career. " Simon Courtney
" Great course with good teaching. Nice relaxed atmosphere, positive environment to learn in. " Ben Fildes.
" I have done performance boxing and now the EKI. They have both been awesome. Great instructors, helpful, very knowledgeable and experienced. If you are a PT these courses are essential for yourself and your clients. " Dan Blant
" BJ, Andy, you guys are exceptional! Fantastic knowledge and educational content backed up with superb instruction. "
" Taking the EKI course has boosted my confidence with weight training. The two day course was intense but with the support and enthusiasm of the course leader it was a great success. " Lorraine Heffernan
" Thought Tommy to be a very good coach, new his stuff and always had a good answer to any queries made it fun and enjoyable and well worth coming. " James Tilley
" Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Really great bunch of people who gave me tremendous support. Found even when a bit down Tommy was giving me confidence and motivation – only wish I was 20 years younger! " Helen Merron
" I have had a fantastic two days and have learnt so much, gaining confidence in different aspects of strength training. I can’t wait to introduce kettlebells into my circuit classes and show that women really can strength train with confidence " Sue Crocker
"Before this course I had never done anything with kettlebells. After the weekend I think I’ve got a lot of knowledge with using them and already think they have benefited my training." Robert Flanagan
"This was a physically very challenging course. but it was amazing all the same. I felt muscles that I would generally work on were challenged. The atmosphere was great. A group of kind, energetic individuals. My instructor was brilliant and very encouraging" Aoibhinn Corcoran
"Guys, we had a tough weekend, but is was a great experience and great fun. Loved every second of it and I knowi’ll be back for more! Keep up the good work and see you in October." Anna Chouiskaia
"I have been doing kettlebells for over 2 years but now I know how to perform each technique properly and use each muscle through its full potential." Liam Shannon
"Been using kettlebells for 3-4 years. Learned more in these two days than I have over the last 3-4 years. Unbelievable course. thank you" Pol Murray
"The course was very good for full body workout. In all my years of training I haven’t experienced training like kettlebells. I’ll definitely be taking this type of training up."
"Great course, good value for money. Much more in – depth than I expected which was excellent, a very interesting course." Leonard Hanna
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course, though my body disagrees! I was encouraged to learn quickly and safely. The course tutors are extremely knowledgeable and also very friendly and approachable. It’s an intense course, but there’s a great atmosphere, making the time (and pain) pass quickly. I’d highly recommend this course to both fitness professionals and those looking to advance their knowledge and fitness."
"Very intense course but really worth it. the tips are excellent." Marie Carolan
"Course organisation and content work is excellent and the post-course support via e-mail/telephone is exceptional."
"Excellent instruction and guidance from the course providers. Great course venue" Colleen Conolly
"Really enjoyed the course, fun, relaxed atmosphere very educational." Aisling Reilly
"I loved the course, very challenging. I am going to go back into the industry an even better PT." Gabby Clarke
"One of the best courses I have ever been or. Material was relevant and in-depth but pitched at just the right level. Tutor very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks" Melanie Thirde
"Comprehensive, fun, challenging, which answered all questions and queries without the need to ask." Brian Fernie
"I found this course extremely informative and helpful. I would strongly recommend it to others." Mark Shields
"A fantastically challenging course that will have you feeling accomplished and physically exhausted but in a good way!" Donna McMullan
"As a user of kettlebells, but not a fitness professional, I found this course useful in that it helped me to perfect my technique and I learned new exercises that I haven’t done before. Andy was a fantastic teacher and I learned a lot." Jane Moore
"Great course, value for money, I am extremely pleased with the knowledge I came away with and hope to do an Optimal Life Fitness course in the future." Dan Eaton
"Very enjoyable course, great presentation. Great practical learning combined with theory to break it down. Highly recommend this to anyone." Oli Chapman
"I thought I knew how to train with kettlebells before I came on the course, but I soon realised I had a lot to learn. The teaching on the course was fantastic & entertaining and the tutors very friendly, approachable and thorough."
" Most definitely, got lots of positive things to say about the variety this course can give PT’s and how the exercises will improve lower back, fitness levels and strength in PT clients. " Richard Wall
" Excellent Venue, Brilliant tuition/coaching, Fantastic course structure, No B.S. – a breath of fresh air compared to other courses/company’s attended." Nick Heasman
"Really good course. lots of info and fit men… ;-)" Vanessa McCowen
"Brilliant course, great instructors. I had loads of fun, worked hard and lots of ideas how to improve my training and work with clients." Peter Connolly
"Tommy and Andy certainly know their stuff and it is quite clear that they have researched every aspect of kettlebell training to be amongst the elite in teaching it to others. Great course to learn the correct way of doing kettlebell lifts and programs" Junior Herbert
"I wanted to do this course ages ago but kept putting it off. Now I wish I had done it before. It has provided me with a new skill and a new service to provide my clients. I look forward to now perfecting the use of kettlebells and educating my clients with a different experience." Gavin de Souza
"Really enjoyed the style and guys teaching the course, well explained and shown. Easy to follow." Tyron Clarke
"I heard about OLF through 3 colleagues, each of different experience in the fitness world. Because of this I already had high expectations but Tommy & BJ exceeded them. Not only dies their knowledge shine (and varied knowledge at that) they were approachable, thorough and concise. The content was as stated in the course outline and the manuals were an excellent guide. Brilliant course thanks." Anna Couser
"The best kettlebell course out there by the best training providers around " Jason Francis
"Really enjoyed the course, very thorough and wasn’t expecting the theory + training plans side of things. Great help and made it so we can now utilise our knowledge and progress. Fun too, nice and relaxed atmosphere, and yet tough physically and mentally. Thank you! " Izzy Croker
"My hands are shaking, cant hold the pen, but I really enjoyed the course. thanks guys for great demonstrations! "Ivana
"Went on the kettlebell course, knew a bit of information on what they do and how to use them but not enough. Tommy and BJ were really welcoming and helpful. Really felt as if I could ask any question. They went into depth about the exercises, movements and how the body would benefit from the exercise. I feel as if the course is well worth the money, just be pre-pared to ache!!! Thanks guys! "Rachel Brown
"Extreme Kettlebell Training will be a very useful addition to what I offer my clients as a PT as well as improving my knowledge of movements and techniques for my own workouts. The mix of theory and practical is good and the attention to correct posture and techniques was very good."Jez Smith - Pinnacle Fitness
"A well structured and enjoyable weekend. definitely a course worth doing, highly recommendable. The teachers and the methods they use are fantastic. "Lauren Betts-Bucke
"Concise, need to know kettlebell training. This course not only effectively demonstrates KB exercises, but more importantly shows how to implement them into training. Very personable, enthusiastic teachers who make sure everyone from novices to experienced trainers are correctly lifting and having fun. "Mark Hill
"Course was presented extremely well, good discussions that I found useful, instructor was very easy going which helped everybody’s confidence."Ben Edusei
"Very hands on, straight to the point. Excellent technical knowledge and demonstration."Tony Ferguson
"The course was excellent. The Instructor was really good at getting everybody up to a decent standard and worked us hard. Really enjoyed it. Thanks" Al Chambers
"Excellent tutor, good easy to understand instruction. Good correction advice. Great fun." Sandy
"This has been very well taught and the practical sessions have helped me understand the concept and theory of kettlebells much more. I feel very confident now to apply this to myself and my business."
"Not for the faint hearted! This is a course for those who believe that kettlebells are an excellent tool for training and not a fad or another qualification to have. This is applicable to sports, rehab and general fitness training, for all ages and groups. It’s not everyday I fall in love with a ball of metal with handles"
"The course was delivered in a passionate and enthusiastic matter which really brought it to life I immediately saw potential in the exercises to use and improve the performance of my judo and karate competitors also I am curious as to how I can apply with de-conditioned health related exercises. The course leader opened up a whole range of possible option in a positive friendly and knowledgeable way all in all and excellent course that I would recommend to others as there was plenty of take home points that can be used across a spectrum of clients"
"I am a fanatic of kettlebells even before the course but it has made my passion for training with them more intense, I learnt some great stuff. I think was due to the relaxed, friendly but informative style of the instructors. I have and will carry on recommending this course to fellow trainers. Cheers guys!" Rocci Williams
"Chaps, Firstly I’d just like to say thanks for putting on such a great course. I’ve been using kettlebells for a little while now but the new ideas and techniques I’ve learnt will stand me in good stead – both as an instructor and for my own training goals. The course itself was well run, from registration through to close, with the perfect balance of theory and practical learning. It’s also great to learn from people who “walk the walk” and benefit from the teams experience with KB’s. Every technique was demonstrated thoroughly and expertly and the scientific theory to back it up was incredibly accurate and up to date. Whilst the course is obviously about using kettlebells, there is more to the course than performing swings and snatches. I would recommend this course to anyone with a passion for performance. It will open your mind to what fitness is really about!!! Thanks again." Lee Freeman
"The course gives you everything you need to competently teach KB’s to others all in the space of a weekend. Leave work on Friday a zero, go back Monday a hero. If you’re thinking about it, you won’t regret it." Stephen Tongue
"Having attended several kettlebell seminars and workshops over the past couple of years I can say without hesitation that optimal life fitness provided the most innovative and informative presentation yet. Tommy and BJ provided great attention to detail, clear explanations and clinical demonstrations. I would definately recommend the EKI and advanced EKI to anyone who is serious about Kettlebell coaching." Joe Oliver- Group Personal Training Manager Your Personal Training
"After completing the EKI (extreme Kettlebell Instructors course) with Optimal Life Fitness the team at have brought the way I train my clients to a whole new and exciting level. The OLF team have a massive amount of experience behind them and the knowledge they shared not only on kettlebells but also posture and functional anatomy made the investment in the course well worth it.
To anyone in the health and fitness industry that are looking for a new and exciting ways to work there clients and boost earning potential get on the EKI course today!" Lonnie Pitcher - Personal Trainer Fitness First
"I found the Optimal Life Fitness Extreme Kettlebell Instructor and advanced instructor course worth every penny, the techniques I learned have helped me not only master the kettlebells myself but also teach my clients safe and effective technique,Tommy and BJ were very informative and helpful and taught a lot more than just kettlebell technique they also taught a lot of body mechanics helping me achieve my overhead squat, a highly recommended course and I’m also looking forward to the Olympic lifting course." Rob Davenport
"The Extreme kettlebell Instructor Course is run and presented by two inspiring trainers, Bj Rule and Tommy Matthews. It is a 2 day intensive course which educates the learner about the history of Kettlebells, technique and the basic kettlebell exercises. These are presented in an informative and fun learning style with practical sessions and advice, and one-to-one attention. As a learner and participant you are given a very informative and well written infromation book to take away, with references for furthering knowledge if one wishes.
I had great fun with the course, met some interesting people, and was completely inspired by the Optimal Life team. I left feeling exhilerated but exhausted and ready to conquer the world with my new found knowledge!! It certainly opened my eyes to new and innovtive ways of training my clients (and myself!)
This knowledge has added a great dimension to the training I give to my clients and I have had some fantastic results.
It is great value for money, and I cannot wait to do the more advanced course." Charlotte Wall – Purple Fitness
"I have just completed yet another Kettlebell workout, and once again it was intense productive and enjoyable!
I can quite frankly state that taking part in the EKI and advanced EKI has been by far the best investment I have made in terms of continuous professional development.
Both my clients and my own training regimes have improved in quality, variety and intensity.
The team at Optimal Life are highly knowledgeable, professional and friendly, and what they will teach you really works!
In the modern fitness industry, so full of fads and quick fixes that inevitably leave people disappointed, Tommy, BJ and their crew are a breath of fresh air!"Laurence Clemente
"Having completed both the EKI course and the advanced EKI course I was really impressed with BJ and Tommy's knowledge and teaching on the subject! Their enthusiasm for kettlebell training is infectious and really opened my eyes to another way of training myself and my clients to get some diversity within the gym as well as now out of the gym.
I would thoroughly recommend their training courses to anyone looking to learn kettlebells and new training techniques, and I hope to participate in any further advanced kettlebell courses, as well as the Olympic Lifting course too."Hannah Cole
""The course was excellent and I am definitely now a Kettlebells devotee, it's such a great holistic training method. I tried to do some front squats in my hotel gym this morning with dumbbells and it just wasn't happening. So I'll be ordering some bells in the very near future to use at home" Cathryn Carruthers
"I have been on other fitness & Kettlebell course's and optimal life fitness are by far the best, they are really professional and knowledgeable. This course is a must for anyone in the fitness industry or if you just want to learn more about the most versatile piece of fitness equipment out there" Andrew Marshall - Personal Trainer - RENEGADE fitness UK
"The course was well worth it and I would recommend the course to anyone in the fitness industry to looking to take their training to another level physically and academically. Please keep in touch and let me know what optimal fitness is up to. Looking forward to doing EKI level 2". Gary Mahabir
“It was one of the best courses I have been on so far. There was a lot of personal attention and I did feel I improved on the second day. I think my upper body strength will develop as I use the KBs myself. There was great rapport between the participants too, which was helpful”. Charles Walker.
“I would also be grateful if you could pass on this email to Tommy and BJ as I just wanted to personally thank them (sorry for not filling out a feed back form) for an excellent course and one that has re-kindled my enthusiasm. I've been in the industry for over 16 years now and for a few years I have been very bored and disillusioned with much of the fitness industry re-hashing everything. Whilst I have had an interest in Kettlebells for a while they put the course together that was not only well formatted and full of applicable information, but you could see they have so much passion for what they do and their teaching was infectious. I hope that with their inevitable success they won’t lose this” Russell Pearcy.
What other trainers have said
‘The Instructor was an inspiration and was very knowledgeable in the kettlebell’
‘Everything went well, Tip Top, Very motivational’
‘Good challenging course without smashing us to bits, great practical experience and hope to apply all the new techniques’
‘Thoroughly enjoyed the course, learned a lot of valuable knowledge’
‘Really enjoyed the sessions and very good teaching points’
Statistics
Last year we surveyed 200 trainers that have done our Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course:
- 100% said that they would recommend the course to a friend
- 100% said that it was value for money
- 100% of the techniques learned would be used when training their clients
- There are currently over 300 Extreme Kettlebell Instructors in Europe.
- In the last 18 months we’ve trained over 450 trainers 04.08
Advanced Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course – Testimonials
"The Advanced course provides trainers with the extra knowledge needed to aid performance enhancing training. A great introduction to kettlebell sport and show that kb’s can be fun and offer a complete alternative to most forms of training. For me it has given me another hobby… and maybe something more serious… very inspiring course!" Mark Hill
"Fantastic – has helped my mobility and increased my knowledge." Sam Stocks
"He first time I saw a kettlebell I was intrigued. I had a go with one and was instantly hungry for more. So I ended up with OLF on the EKI course and have not looked back. It is the most awesome way of training. Not for the faint hearted but open to anyone who wants something different, wants quick results and optimal benefits. Don’t ever stop!" Karen Rathbone
"Great Course, so many questions were answered and clients problems solved in one day." Stuart Amory
"I did the EKI course back in November and since I have put on between 3-4kgs in muscle and feel a lot stronger. Love It!!!" Antony Sutton
