I first heard about IronBody Fitness when my mother was raving about how great it made her feel. She felt energized and better than ever. I was doubtful since I have always been resistant to any weight lifting program. I have always had a difficult time motivating myself to lift weights in general, so I did not know how kettlebells would be different. My mom gave me my first month as a Christmas present and I have been hooked ever since. Dave keeps the workouts varied and exciting and at the end of each workout I always feel better than when I started. I am significantly stronger than when I began in January and I continue to see improvements each week. This is an exercise program that demands dedication, but it is definitely worth it. I am so glad that my mother convinced me to try this new and worthwhile program.

Alice Zoller

The instruction provided by Dave was top notch. He quickly cleared up any problems and/or questions I had with form or technique. He showed a variety of ways in which to not only perform the workouts but also other concentration points of the exercise.
I found his teaching methods to be very laid back focusing more on getting you to perform the exercises correctly than just running you through a four hour Kettlebell work out. I feel I now have the tools to effectively train with the Kettlebell. Thanks Dave.

Jason Knapp

...It was an absolutely amazing experience working out with you, you're the best coach and instructor we could have hoped for...  We will be vastly relieved if we can find an instructor half as good as you! 

We deeply wish to thank you for instilling confidence in us, that we can find something we love and will work -- we can't wait to show the results (and, says Shalan, to finish a whole class!)  We hope your classes keep growing and growing - we're positive they will.  Please keep us on your mailing list.

Chris & Shalan Galtenburg 

Hi Dave,
Just want to thank you and let you know that my bone density has improved by 15% since last year. My T-score last year was -3.2. That means that I was 8 times more likely to get a fracture than a young adult woman. I'm very excited about it. Since weight-bearing exercise appears to stimulate bone formation, I see no reason why I can't improve my score in the next year with the kb program.

Lisa Santos, Louisville, Ky

Dave  -- A belated Thank You for putting on one of the best Kettlebell Workshop/Seminars I've ever attended.  The addition of Steve Cotter,  just made it all the more informative and interesting.  My only regret is that I don't live in Louisville, where I could attend more of your weekly training sessions.

Gordon Cotton, Cincinnati, Oh

I had the good fortune of working with Dave Randolph RKC. I had just missed out on his latest KB workshops, when I decided to shoot him an email. In it I asked if he had anymore, or could he meet with me? He was coming to Lexington (where I live) to pick up some belts from a Shao Lin Do studio. We set up a time so we could use the studio. I got there this morning and the studio wasn't open, like it was supposed to be. Dave was waiting out front, to my surprise he wasn't cursing, he was still in good spirits. Despite not having a facility Dave was not detoured. We picked a spot in the sun with level ground and got to work. He took me through Swings, cleans, snatches, all the basics. He critiqued my form and refined the smaller problems I had. One of my favorite drills we did was developing a more solid/full range Front Squat. I've avoided this lift, because I sucked at it. He had me first squat with bodyweight easing into the "hole" position and getting comfortable moving around a little. Then he had me sit in the low position tense my glutes, hams and abs and then relax and breathe out. This would sink me lower each time I did it. My Front Squats still need work, but look and feel considerably better than before. We also went over pistol squats, which was insightful as well. Aside from the cramps in my hip flexor on the opposite leg, progress was made here as well. I was almost able to do one with a 12kg KB. The most important thing for me was learning how to breathe properly in order to keep tension, especially in the "hole". Overall it was very beneficial and I learned more in 1.5 hours than months training on my own. Thanks again Dave!

Kris Freeman 

Me and some friends made the trip down from Indianapolis to Louisville for a kb seminar with Dave yesterday. It was very informative and helped us all get on the right track with kbs, plus it was a good time. I recommend Dave to anyone in the area that needs to get with an RKC for instruction. It's regular advice here on the forum to get with an RKC as soon as possible and it is true, once you understand the proper mechanics of the kb lifts you'll be able to progress a lot farther, faster and safer. Thanks Dave, I look forward to seeing you at the RKC sometime in '07!

JT_76 from DragonDoor forum

Gang, I know you've heard my Dave Randolph endorsement in the past. This is posted here for anyone in the Louisville area new to Kettlebells who may be thinking about attending Dave's workshop. I met Dave at my RKC certification a couple years ago. He was already very accomplished then. I trusted him enough to send my mother (who lives in Louisville... too far from me up here in RI) to one of his beginner workshops. This whole world of kettlebells was totally not on her radar... so she was walking into this blind and had a great time! Don't be intimidated... If my mom can do it, anyone can. Go see Dave and you won't be sorry.

Matthew Campbell

I added kettlebell training to my martial arts training approximately four years ago.......Much of my kettlebell routine is performed seated due to my Cerebral Palsy. Dave makes sure I still maintain as much tension, form, and proper breathing as possible. The gains I have made in strength, balance, and endurance have been very significant. My legs especially have benefited from kettlebell training. I stand taller, walk better, and simply move much better than I did just a short time ago......Without the unique perspective, dedication, and enthusiasm that Dave brings to every workout, my success would not be as great. Thanks Dave.

Paul Graber

1st Black

ShaolinDo Chinese Martial Arts

Louisville, KY

Without Dave's personalized training, I could never have achieved my fitness and performance goal: to obtain my black belt.
Before I trained with Dave, I was uncoordinated with sluggish reflexes and weak muscular and response - and I could barely jump at all. I had tried various training and exercise methods to overcome these challenges, but nothing worked; No matter how many weight machines I tried, I was always slow, heavy and weak. But then I discovered Dave's integrated strength and conditioning program and everything changed. He designed a personalized training approach that not only increased my strength, speed and agility, but also greatly improved my overall movement quality. The results were truly dramatic: In just 8 months, I went from a gawky, gravity-bound, weak and overweight amateur, to a lean, agile and powerful athlete.
Dave taught me how to use proper body mechanics to improve coordination, to move and transition quickly, and to use energy efficiently. He also developed my overall body strength, increasing the power and effectiveness of my punches and kicks. And I was finally able to jump.
As if all that weren't enough, I even lost 20 pounds in the process.
Thanks to Dave I was able to overcome in a short time the frustration that had plagued me for years. His training enabled me to achieve my performance and fitness goal—I attained my black belt. Even more than that, I really am a transformed athlete.

Kelly Newby

1^st Black Belt

ShaolinDo Chinese Martial Arts

Louisville, KY

"I sincerely appreciated your patience and expertise in helping me to learn the proper form, etc. for the different Kettlebell drills, especially the jerk. Your advice to use a heavier weight for the jerk and to rest before attempting the drill was exactly the right prescription! Also your careful evaluation of the parts of the movements, which you explained well, made a big difference. Thanks, once again, for the excellent instruction!"

Richard M Freeman -RKC class of April 2004

"Anyone interested in kbs can benefit from Dave Randolph's seminar. He does a great job presenting the mechanics and benefits of proper kb training. Very intelligent instructor."

Coach Jamie Hale - Total Body Fitness, Winchester, KY

"I had a really good time at your workshop (except for that short period when I thought I might barf) and learned a lot, and hope to one day be able to walk down stairs without wincing......I learned what you promised to teach. I can't say that about every workshop I've been to."
Jeff Richards, Columbus, Ohio

"I have to say it was a blast at the seminar! It was awesome to meet everyone and Dave was an excellent instructor with some great tips. From pulling out the hips and other biomechanical tweaks it was a great class."

MrSinister, Atlanta, Ga

"Iindeed, it was an excellent time! I am sure everyone will agree! and yes thanks Dave for coming down! I know we all learned a lot! It was most excellent meeting all the Atlanta comrades!"
Com Spidey613, Atlanta Ga

"It was really great to have someone experienced and certified to watch us and tell us what were doing right and wrong."

GirevikSung, Altanta Ga

"The seminar far exceeded expectations. I learned a lot; it was nice to know I'd been doing windmills & side press all wrong from the beginning. ;-)"

HuskerLion, Atlanta, Ga