5x5x5: High Frequency Training for more Strength
It’s time for a new program. I like to change my program every once and awhile, but I make sure…
Non-traditional Method of Building Strength
Depending on where you workout, some of the more modern, up to date gyms (no, not with fancy machines and…
Tips for an Injury Free Season
Make sure to check out my feature injury prevention article in the February issue of Runner’s World magazine. This is…
Pumping Iron
Some people focus on getting lean in the new year while others try to put on size. Let’s chat a…
10 Ways to Build Strength Without Size
Believe it or not, not every athlete wants to build massive muscles. Think about wrestlers, MMA fighters, gymnists or athletes…
3 Injury Prevention Tips for Runners
What runner doesn’t hate getting injured? Knee pain, heel pain or even low back pain can put a damper on…
Mid-Week Motivation
“Because getting weak sucks.”
Kettlebell & Body Weight Workout: guest post by Marianne Kane
Last year when I moved east for school, I had to drop many of my regular clients (I’m so sorry!).…
Foam Rolling Research (so far)
Over 6.5 years ago, I was told to read an article called Feel Better for 10 Bucks. It was written…
Dragon Training
If you recall, I wrote a guest post for the Greatist back in the summer about the importance of GPP-type…
3 Ways Runners Can Stay Injury Free
It’s difficult to get runners in the gym. However, numerous studies show improved running performance and reduced injury risk when…
A Foundation of Strength
Being a strong runner takes more than just logging in the miles every week. It takes hours of dedication doing…
I joined JKC because I wanted to better care for my physical health, but didn’t really know how, or where, to begin. Seeking help from a trainer seemed like a wise choice, and I had heard great things about the staff at JKC. Anyone who knows me knows that I hate exercising. So, I’ve only ever tried sticking with a gym routine twice in my life. Each experience consisted of me wandering around, not knowing what to do, and settling for an elliptical machine or something else that seemed comfortable and non-threatening. Each session was the same, and I felt like I was wasting my time.
Each session at JKC, however, is specifically crafted for me. I don’t have to think about what to do, because I’m told what to do. I don’t have to worry about how to do things properly, because I’m shown (sometimes multiple times!) how to accomplish each task. I don’t have to be concerned about slipping into a comfortable routine, because Jon and Thomas won’t let that happen.
Two years ago I started training with JKC with the hopes of becoming a better runner, and today, I am running faster and stronger than I ever thought possible. Jon and Thomas provide a non-judgmental and professional coaching approach, and tailor their services to your individual needs. They use their expertise and knowledge to challenge me, and I am seeing real results. I look forward to many more years with JKC.
I had been struggling with work-life balance resulting in not exercising or playing hockey as much as I had been doing in the past. In addition to being out of shape, I was starting to experience some back/shoulder issues and realized I needed to make some changes. Around this time, a friend (who was also a client) recommended JKC and that’s when I started!
You really feel part of a community where everyone is welcoming and supportive. You get a program that is designed specifically to achieve your goals, with the ongoing coaching, progress tracking and support required to achieve them. The JKC team are very knowledgeable about fitness and conditioning, and very engaging with everyone to answer questions or discuss anything and everything training related. I also like the flexible scheduling and gym times that work for my schedule (I like early mornings and evenings).
I chose JKC because I row/coach teams in the St. John’s Regatta and was looking to add strength training to our program. My wife is also running friends with Julia, so I got to meet Jon a few times and heard lots of good things. I like JKC over other gyms because of the level coaching I receive and the gym atmosphere. The energy in the gym helps me through the tough workouts.
I chose JKC because I was looking for something different. I’ve seen and done the trendy workout programs before, I was looking for something that I knew I could see myself still doing a year from now! JKC has a lot of clients that have been going for years. That was a huge motivator for me! The small group coaching sessions are great and I really enjoy the format. It’s nice having 2-4 people working-out with you during your session. The camaraderie is great, everyone is very upbeat and positive – zero gym judgment!
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