Travis Harwood, RKC, CSCS, Iron Core Fitness Manager

"I prefer to think of myself as a “lifestyle coach” rather than a fitness instructor, or personal trainer. In order to lead a healthy “lifestyle” we must target all three areas of health: the mental, the physical, and the spiritual. Kettlebells are the ultimate tool to all three.

In order to get through an intense kettlebell workout you must be mentally tough. As you progress through the kettlebell programs you become physically prepared. And when you accomplish something you thought you could never do in a million years (something between You, Me, and God), you will find spiritual strength."- Travis Harwood, RKC, CSCS, Iron Core Fitness Manager

Travis discovered Kettlebells in 2005 through his college strength and conditioning coach, RKC team leader Chris Holder. Travis had recently lost about 50 pounds of body fat, but was hitting a weight loss standstill. Not only did kettlebells help Travis lose another 50 pounds, they made his body more athletic, functional and less prone to injury. As an exercise science student, Travis could not resist the kettlebell and decided to become an instructor so that he may change the lives of others.

Travis believes that the body works as a unit, and a healthy body cannot be put together like the pieces of a puzzle. When you train with kettlebells you are using all the muscles of the body, not just one muscle group, because of this you burn more calories, and lose more body fat. As a trainer Travis loves kettlebells because they are the fastest, safest, and most effective way to lose fat, gain strength and train the “whole” body.

Mr. Harwood's professional accreditations include:

• Masters of Science in Kinesiology (pending defense)
• Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology
• Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor (RKC)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)