Kristin Dankanich When did you first become interested in Kettlebell training? I first became interested in kettlebell training in 2011. At the time, I was battling with weight gain and really ready to make a change to be more active and find something new that I enjoyed doing as my main exercise regimen. After talking with a good friend, who was equally frustrated with her body, we decided to look into starting kettlebell training. We had both heard about the positive calorie-burning workouts and I liked the idea that I’d be getting stronger and learning a technique vs. just walking mindlessly on a treadmill (how boring…). Why did you decide to enroll at the
Dragon Gym. I first decided to enroll after doing some research on the internet and finding that The Dragon Gym offered kettlebell training right in my own backyard! The instructors seemed knowledgable and friendly, so I was anxious to give it a try. Steve Maze did an incredible job with my orientation and made me feel comfortable with my abilities in executing the foundation movements. I also got to watch a portion of the group kettlebell class to see what I was in for! At the time, the 20 class punch card made it an easy decision for me to commit to a bulk of classes up-front after my initial orientation. And after those 20 classes, I knew right away this was the place for me! I’ve been a member here now for 3+ years. How did you get involved with teaching/becoming an instructor? I’ve always had a natural tendency to want to teach others, and really took to Diana Volante’s teaching style and care in explaining the intricacies of each movement with her students. I talked with Diana after class one day and expressed my interest in becoming a certified kettlebell instructor… Read the whole thing here: http://bit.ly/1k5mqvI
