More like this, please.

I highly recommend similar workouts at Portland Team Fitness at MLK and Fremont. Much more fun than the time I spend at an ordinary gym.

96$ a month is low? I understand costs however, having been a personal trainer and instructor. Kettlebell's are nothing special or new but they have a place. Bluntly you could learn to do any of the movements with dumbells but whatever. Some people need to be couched, coddled whatever. Most people can really learn to implement a fitness strategy on their own with a little knowledge. In fairness,at least you didn't go to 24hr Fitness Marjorie. You would not believe the retarded shit the "trainers" put horrendously out of shape people though. So, you have someone who is 50 ibs overweight, likely cannot do I pushup or situp (basic functional moves) yet you have them hitting a giant tire with a sledge hammer and lying on a Bosu ball like a beached whale flopping about? Brilliant. You should investigate Crossfit next Marjorie. That could be interesting. Good piece though.

I go to these classes, and I can I can tell you Ashley is great! I love the motivation she gives... Each month is a new challenge, and she keeps me wanting more. My body wants more too, so I must be doing something right! If you want a good, no great, workout, low cost, fun comfortable atmosphere, and see results, then the Warrior room is the place for you!

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Wow, Showstopper. Sounds like you have a problem with kettlebells, gyms and the trainers who work in them, people who don't train solo, anyone who is overweight and/or out of shape, 24 Hr Fitness, crossfit, the Warrior Room's pricing, and Marjorie's writing. That's quite a list- did I miss anything? Can't help but wonder whether you should take a break from your solitary workouts to spend some time with a good therapist.

I am sorry to hear that Marjorie. I am not a particular fan of Crossfit. There is a overall theme to push people to try things they may not be ready for. @TSW, yes, kettlebells have different force curves, etc and take more time to learn to use correctly. However, I have used them myself and used them as part of the arsenal for my clients (personal instruction and fighters). Your points about small classes and instruction are excellent ones. Incidentally my intention was to type "coach" not "couch" which would have implied something entirely different. I have taught group classes, but in fairness if this is what you do, likely you are better at it than I am and it's equally likely I have/do train people who are more driven than average (which is both easier and more challenging at the same time). I have trained on my own for the majority of the time, but you are correct in that being a minority. I like to get more personal instruction, to break down flaws, technique etc. Harder to do in a class. Finally, I must admit the group classes at 24 hr are well taught and fun. The views not bad either:). I only pay 25$ a month, and Quest and my other location are free so maybe i am a little out of touch with actual fees. Given the instuction, 96$ seems quite reasonable

TSW, just curious but are you aware of Pavel Tsatsouline? Kind of the Russian kettlebell and conditioning guru. Learned quite a bit from him although he is a bit dogmatic when it comes to certain things. I agree with you about the group exercise, good point. Again, I have a specific backround (did not go to school for it either though I did study some things) I think you may have a broader range of tools than I do, or are more current perhaps. I am not there to befriend a client or fighter (though it happens) I am there to help them achieve their goals, better their health, skill set or whatever it may be. I certainly didn't have my hand held, ever. But just because of that, and the fact I am an ex marine does not mean I yell at anyone. My belief is that people are capable of so much more than they believe. Our job is to encourage them, and yes push them at times. When they achieve their goals, they, they are happy and isn't that a great feeling? I recently started yoga (not easy actually) and got some of the MMA guys to go, reluctantly. Many of them are hooked now, and I noticed none of them tank it there as opposed to the gym. Which speaks to your point, good observation indeed