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I'm posting a recent review I received from a friend and Kettlebell client. Hartono is a hardcore man on a mission during his workouts. His approach to both Kettlebell and traditional weight training is serious and intense. Although the following review is a glowing testimonial for both me and the RKC system keep in mind that when Hartono hits the weights it's all business.

"Scott has been instructing and advising me on Kettlebell usage since 2008. I have always been passionate about being physically fit and interested in the most efficient way of staying in shape and looking the part as well. Exercise science and physical fitness have been a big part of my life for many years; since my track and field days in high school to my military days up to the present. Over the past year Scott’s instruction has been immeasurable in the completion of my fitness goals.

Previous to my discovery of the Kettlebell community, I participated in the “mass appeal” forms of physical training; i.e. resistance training three times a week, supers sets in hypotrophy range; then, two or three days of (HIIT) cardio. My workouts did a great job of keeping my body fat low and my muscles pumped up and for a 37 year old that’s not to bad; but honestly, I was not that functionally fit or strong. I was nagged by shoulder instability, a weak lower back and sore knees.

Since I have been instructed/advised by Scott all of those above deficiencies have been improved and some of them have simply vanished. The Turkish get-up has removed my shoulder instability; Kettlebell swings have greatly improved my lower back strength and removed much of the soreness. The Kettlebell Snatches have improved my balance and coordination. The oddest thing (but one of the most positive) was I actually stopped traditional resistance training for six months and exercised with only kettlebells two to three times a week; when I returned to my previous routine all of my lifts only decreased by 10 pounds!!! I then was able to return to my previous levels in less than one month.

I now exercise with traditional resistance training and kettlebells in tandem and I am physically stronger than I have ever been in my life. High repetition swings and snatches have replaced my cardio days and I am now actually having fun while I’m in pain.

I can say that I would not be at this level of fitness if it wasn’t for the proper instruction that I received from Scott. He knows what he is doing, he instructs you on the proper form, the logic behind the movement and joins you while you work. He always shows interest in your improvement and will assist you in achieving you fitness or athletic goals. The most inspiring quality is he like any serious fitness professional is always exercising and making improvements to his own fitness levels and proficiencies. I don’t remember a day (even today) when didn’t see him in the gym grinding those kettlebells (dedication). My thoughts are this: if you want to get yourself in the best possible shape, lose weight, improve your VO2 max, maximize your strength (or all of those things); Scott Stevens is the man to see. "

Hartono Wer
Omaha, NE

Thank you Hartono for the awesome review.
Review like this helps make it all worth while!