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Success Stories

Since joining SKB 4 months ago I’ve lost over 25 lbs.  I’ve lost 7% body fat, 5″ off my waist, 5″ off my hips and added 1″ to my biceps.  I come to SKB 3-5 times per week and have to say that I simply can’t wait to get here each day.  The workouts are fantastic and challenging.  The trainers are great and the clientele who come here are inviting and supportive of one another.  This is by far the best gym I’ve ever been to!  I’m 41 years old and feel like I’m honestly in the best shape of my life.  Thank you for the great work you have done with me in helping me to reach my fitness goals for 2012!

Rob G.

Rochester, NH

Age 41

I can’t thank SKB and your Accountables class enough Jenn! I think that anyone who is beginning a workout regime at SKB should also go through your 6-week Accountables class in order to gain education on the relationship between proper nutrition and fitness. Personally for me, I entered SKB skeptical of my ability to commit and stay committed. I’ve spent so much of my life “yo-yoing” up and down in weight, however, this is the first time I’ve seriously  integrated both important nutritional changes and exercise into my attempts to get in shape (I guess Wi Fit doesn’t really count). Your wonderful classes and the amazing and challenging workouts have been life changing for me. Clearly the percentages and numbers from my Accountables results have proved this.   I’ve met many members, and have thoroughly enjoyed the sense of community and support that meeting these people has provided me. In conclusion, I can’t thank you and all the trainers enough. You are a group of energetic, supportive, and dedicated individuals. While I really love the Kettlebells, I truly believe that it has been the five of you that has made the SKB experience so impacting and beneficial for me. Thank you and the SKB staff for everything that you all have done for me!

Daniel B

Dover, NH

 Dan’s Results in just 6 weeks:

Weight:  -20lbs

Body fat %:  -8.8% =  20 lbs pure fat loss

Waist:  -5 3/4

Hips:  -3 3/4″

Chest/bust:  -2 3/4

Bicep:  -1/2″

Since joining SKB this past July, I have dropped 6 minutes off of my 5K time! No training involved; ONLY doing the kettlebell workouts. SKB has totally changed my outlook on working out and getting (and staying) fit. Thank you! :-)

Jenn G.                                                                                                                                                 Age 23
Somersworth, NH

 My success with Seacoast Kettlebell is much the same as the other testimonials: I lost 20 pounds in 6 months, was running faster, and felt better and stronger than ever. An experience this past January, however, was nothing short of amazing.

Shortly after signing up for the Walt Disney World Goofy Challenge last spring (running a half marathon and a marathon on back-to-back days) I suffered a knee injury that made it nearly impossible for me to run further than three miles. I had limped out a couple of slow longer runs while still in denial about my injury but eventually reached a point where the pain was unbearable. Physical therapy didn’t help and my eventual knee surgery kept me from running until three weeks before the race, which my surgeon told me not to run. In the three months prior to the race, I logged a grand total of 20-25 miles of running but I was able to continue with slightly modified workouts at Seacoast Kettlebell 2-3 times each week. I went to Florida to support my wife during the race, but the pre-race adrenaline got the best of me and I decided to do the half marathon and see what happened. I expected the worst, but was surprised to find that it was like I had never stopped running. Giddy to be running again, I decided to give the marathon a try and finished it feeling better than I had after either of my previous marathons.

I ran 39.3 miles in two days, nearly double the distance of my entire pre-race training program and only 6 weeks after having knee surgery. Thank you Seacoast Kettlebell for saving my race weekend! I will never look at training the same way again!

Artie B.

Durham, NH

Age 31

 

Since joining Seacoast Kettlebell 6 months ago, I have lost 13 pounds, 3 dress sizes and dropped 13 minutes off of my 5 mile time!  Thanks Seacoast Kettlebell!!!

Rochelle Y.

Age 44

Dover, NH

I have lost 20 pounds since joining Seacoast Kettlebell.  These used to be my skinny jeans!!

Kristie H.

Age 29

Dover, NH

Thanks to Seacoast Kettlebell, I was able to cut 6.5 minutes off of my 5K time from the year before, 1.5 minutes from my 5K time from the month before, added an additional 15 pound weight loss to the 50 I had already lost, and dropped 2 pant sizes… And I’ve only been going for 3.5 months!

Lauren A.

Age 28

Dover, NH

I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how grateful  I am for you and Seacoast Kettlebell.  You make the difference!  It really has changed my life. Thank you for pushing me.  I am learning how important exercising is at this point in my life.  How crazy is that at 44 years old?  I have met so many great people that truly inspire me to be a better me.  I couldn’t even run to my mailbox before without being out of breath never mind around the block just for a warm up! LOL!! Terri and I even went after bells today just for a cool down.  I am lifting weights, and doing crazy workouts that are so challenging I never think I will make it. Always do, Thanks to you.

Thanks so much.

Susan P.

Somersworth, NH

 I am 53 yoa and started at SKB in February 2011. Two friends, Matt B. and Thom H. introduced me to Colin. I found the classes to be very enjoyable and challenging.The other day I had my annual physical at work. The nurse was taking my pulse and asked if I was “DEAD”.  My resting heart rate was 48 and my blood pressure was 110/70.  I wanted to thank you, Christina, Lisa, Katie and the rest of the motivated SKB Staff.

Thanks again,
Chip C.
Durham, NH

I am 65 years old. I first waddled into SKB Sept 2010. Colin looked at his dad and said this guy is in trouble and needs special handling. At that time I was over weight, big time, and 30 years out of shape. I was lucky to perform one rep out of each set without weights. I thought I was heading to H _ _ L. After 6 classes they increased my weight, yippee, to my empty water bottle. Six months later I visited my cardiologist, he was shocked. My stress test improved by 7 minutes, my blood pressure and pulse improved considerably, I lost 30 pounds and 2 pants sizes with only a small change in my diet. I have spent years with aerobics and weights with no success. SKB is casual and comfortable and a lot of fun. If I can do it you can to. I wish I had pictures.

Bill D.

Dover, NH

Age 65

 Rob L.

Computer Platform engineer

Dover, NH

FYI, I just ran a half marathon with no training other then SKB/crossfit.  Came in at 1:43:00, much better then I expected!  Definitely a credit to your coaching and programming.

John H, Age 32

Dover, NH

 Over the past year I have seen my blood pressure rise to pre-hypertension levels and sometimes higher.  I started seacoast kettlebell about six weeks ago, attending class 2-3 times a week.  After 2 weeks of classes and mixing in some running in between class days, I feel less stress and more relaxed.  I started sleeping better and feeling good.  I went to the doctors recently and had my blood pressure taken.  When the nurse gave me the reading(114/79), I asked her if she made a mistake because my reading hasn’t been that low for a while.    The classes are extremely challenging, fun, addicting and full of people who motivate and encourage you.  I wish I could go everyday.

Rob Lipinski

Computer Platform engineer

Dover, NH

 ”In 3 months at Seacoast Kettlebell I have lost over 20 pounds and many inches.  I look better, feel better and love the workouts!  They remind me of high school sports practice or physical training when I was in the military.”

Beau L.
Age 32
Dover, NH

  “Joining Seacoast Kettlebell is the best lifestyle change I have made in the last 3 years.”

Jason L.
Age 30
Dover, NH

 

  

 “I started classes at Seacoast Kettlebell several months ago and cleaned up my diet. Now I am 10 pounds lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight!!!!”

 Joan W.
Age 42
Somersworth, NH
Nurse

“I have lost 5 inches and am down over 20 pounds since starting classes at Seacoast Kettlebell—with no dieting! Kettlebells rock!!”

Kiarna B.
IT, Portsmouth, NH

“Sure, I made resolutions to get in shape before. I would go to the gym in bursts, but before long I’d find excuses to skip those boring hours on the elliptical. Getting engaged gave me the incentive I needed to find something I’d actually stick with. I’m so glad I found Seacoast Kettlebell! The classes are short, so they’re easy to incorporate into my routine, and they’re never the same. You never know what diabolical workout Colin has planned! The sense of community really helps, too — it’s so much more fun than working out independently in a room full of strangers. It hasn’t even been two months, but the little bells I started with are already too light! It’s empowering to see results so fast. Thanks to Seacoast Kettlebell, I’m looking forward to feeling toned and strong on my wedding day and beyond.” 

Jennifer K.
Durham, NH

“After getting sick and tired of dealing with a gym three years ago, I bought weights and trained out of my house. Much better results at first, but shortly thereafter I discovered kettlebells which are much more effective than weights. I trained for about a year by myself out of my garage, by myself and the results were great.
But joining Colin as soon as he opened up I quickly discovered a great motivator I was missing and that was the social aspect of having peers. Peers that can help me, and peers that I can help. It has made a huge difference in my training. Seacoast Kettllebell is a fun, positive, judgement free and ego/attitude free environment.”

Christian S.
Web Design
Dover, NH

I used to be a “donor”. I had a gym membership I paid every month and I would usually get into the gym once or twice a week and go through the motions without really seeing any results. I drove by Seacoast Kettlebell and was curious and attended the Elements orientation. I was hooked. The classes are tough, challenging & always fun and different. In two months of working out regularly, my fitness level is better than it’s been in many years and I look forward to each workout. Thanks Colin and Seacoast Kettlebell for kicking my ass into gear.”

Joe S.
Dover, NH

 

“After just 12 weeks of working out with a kettlebell I lost 3 inches from my waist and dropped a pant’s size! I feel strong and toned. I love the workouts at Seacoast Kettlebell, Colin always has something fun and different planned. It never gets boring. This is the longest I’ve stuck with a program.”

Karen O.
Age 32
Epping, NH
Business Systems Analyst

“I am a high school track and strength coach. I have tried everything in the gym. Right now I am just looking to burn calories and stay strong, without spending forever in the gym. The kettlebell workouts fit perfectly into my busy schedule. The other night I wore my heart rate monitor and burned almost 700 calories in just under 40 minutes of kettlebell work. It’s fun and effective.”

Greg M.
Age 31
Dover, NH
Teacher and Coach

“I was already in shape to begin with, but I love the challenging workouts. Sometimes we just use the kettlebells and other times we do crossfit style workouts. You never know what to expect, and you work cardio and strength at the same time. It takes the boring out of going to the gym!”

Kelly W.
Age 30
Dover, NH
Teacher

“I have been going to the gym for years and have even worked with personal trainers. I recently quit the gym and now do all my workouts at Seacoast Kettlebell where I don’t have to think – I show up, do what I am told, get individual attention in a small group format and have fun. Even better – I now need less than an hour to get a great workout! After just a month I have seen big improvements in my stength and stamina and feel great about my body. Seacoast Kettlebell Rocks My Body!”

Dawn Z.
Age 31
Dover, NH

“The workouts at Seacoast Kettlebell are really fun and challenging! I have only been coming for a few weeks but I have already lost a couple of inches! I also feel better and stronger.”

Deb S.
Age 32
Gloucester, MA
Technical Assistant

“I am a level 1 RKC instructor from Champlin Minnesota, and recently visited Dover NH. I went to Seacost Kettelbell to check it out and to get in a workout while traveling. I was very impressed with everything about Seacoast and Colin. I have been working (practicing) with kettlebells for over 3 years, and never have done the type of Crossfit/kettlebell circuit that Colin put me through. I believe that Crossfit/Kettlebells will give you total fitness that can be used for sports or everyday life, it develops strength-endurance, power, agility, resiliency, and flexibility. And best of all it is FUN. I wish Colin and Seacoast Kettlebell continued success, and look forward to my next visit.”

Paul Gerard
RKC Level 1
Champlin, MN

“The workouts at Seacoast Kettlebell are some of the most effective and efficient I’ve found. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take their fitness to the next level.”

Dr. Matt Swiesz, DC
Swiecz Family Chiropractic

“I joined Seacoast Kettlebell to prep for a flight paramedic fitness test. After about 8 weeks of class, I breezed though the test, aced the flight physical, and got the job!!!”

Doug M.
Dover, NH
Flight Paramedic/EMT