Malvern's Original Group Kettlebell Classes &
Kettlebell Boot Camps That Burns Fat, Gets you Toned and Challenges your Body With Every Workout.

Discover Malvern's number one fitness and fat loss workout programs that will burn fat and get you in the best shape of your life.

My Unstoppable Fitness and Kettlebell Systems are designed to blast away unwanted fat in the shortest time possible with Malvern's only fitness training program guaranteed to give you the best results under the supervision of the most qualified fitness and kettlebell instructors.

So, What is Precision Kettlebells?

Malvern's Precision Kettlebells is a fun, challenging, and effective fitness program that includes, motivation, accountability and dynamic kettlebell training all designed to get you the body you have been waiting for in a safe, fun and non-intimidating atmosphere.

You May Be Thinking...

• You have little or  even No time for Yourself
• You have no idea what you should be eating to lose weight
• You have trouble sticking to a fitness routine that works
• You hate spending hours in the gym and never seeing any results
• You have no motivation to get in shape

Unlike traditional gyms or fitness centers, you will never feel intimidated or have to deal with overcrowding. Best off all, at Precision Kettlebells I never yell at you or treat you like you're in a military boot camp (well at least not all the time).

With that said, that leads me to me...

 Hey, I'm Mike Barbato and I want to be honest with you. I never though I would be a body transformer and getting hundreds of clients results they wanted quickly.

I went through the basics, going to the gym doing your everyday workout routine and just wasn't getting results.

But then strangely enough I came across an incredible fitness formula...
I started engineering my own workouts, I put the magazines away and started doing what I wanted to do. That's when I found the "kettlebell". I've never heard of such a thing and I ran into a trainer who was using them at the time (2005). I had asked him what the deal was with the ball with a handle and he replied "dude I'll show you what's up".

From there I was training easier and cut my workouts in half. I got fast results and they kept on coming. My body took a 360° and then another 360°. It was amazing. The word "cardio" never entered my head again.

My system was easy and the only thing I had to do was DO IT. It wasn't long before it caught on and people started taking notice.

One after another, I would train friends, family, and random people within the gym. That's when I decided I wanted to help everyone and anyone who wanted to transform their body forever.

Get Fit, Burn Fat, and Be Happy

  Save Time 

Stop Storing Unsightly Fat

Get Modivated, Inspired, and Challenged

Here's the Truth about My Kettlebell Programs

Losing weight isn't easy and you can't come to me and expect to drop 10 pounds in a week, but I can say after only 2-4 weeks you will see dramatic results. My program is precisely made up of strength training, core development, and interval training to give you a fast outcome. As long as you put the time in, the results will come.

I offer five classes a week (and growing), most clients come 3-4 days a week and these clients are the ones that see the Best Results.

Classes are Not Easy, they are Challenging, Not Impossible. I aways have a starting stage. As you perform better you will be progress to more effective and invovled workouts. Like anything else, it takes time. There is no miracle pill or button to push to once you get here.

Who Comes to Precision Kettlebells Classes and Boot Camps?

Glad you asked. The majority of my classes are people just like you. No meat-heads and huge muscle men walking around. I train stay at home moms, wives, and women who want to look their best. And yes I train men as well. Everyday people with one thing in common, TO GET AND STAY FIT!

Elite Athletic Club of West Chester, Pa

Elite has once again opened it's doors to us for winter classes. Elite has just moved into an Awesome new facility and has a great studio for Pk to use during the winter months. With a one floor facility, Elite is very user friendly and the layout makes it accessible to transition to all strength equipment, fitness machines, and a clean cardio area with ease. If you hadn't been to the New Facility, you have to check it out! Look for the "GYM" sign form rt.202.

Located behind Penn Cardiac Care of West Chester.

Below I have placed a map for your convienence. Enjoy!

View Precision Kettlebells @ Elite Athletic Club in a larger map

Listen! My Social page really took off but I still have not reached my goal for this month.

What does this mean for you? Well, I'm giving away a package of 5 kettlebell classes for Free to the 75th person to sign up, the 100th person to sign up, and a package of 10 classes to the 150th person to sign up.

So what will PK Social really do for you anyway?

* Make your fitness efforts "social", meaning, you will most likely post workouts when you do them, to show you are active.
* You will get my group fitness "Class Workouts" each and every class
* You will be exposed to Daily Deals that I will run but not announced to the public.
* Start a group that which you are involved in, example: If you are a spin instructor, you can start a group for people who like spin class or bike riding in general
* Connect with other clients and prospect of PKSocial
* Live chat with your friends on-line
* Upload your workout videos
* Upload your fitness photos before/afters

There are so many reasons you should be on this connection.

Sign up is easy and painless. See the article below for further details.

Start posting Today!

Log on: Precision Kettlebells Social page.

Remember to forward this page to friends.

Great time to get a friend in for a great price

Note: This is take directly from Dragondoor.com and The RKC workshop manual

Instructor CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

RKC™ is a highly demanding course, mentally and physically. 25-30% failure rate is typical. Don't take your preparation lightly.

You will have to meet the following criteria in order to earn your diploma:

1. Exhibit safe and efficient technique in the foundation exercises.
2. Demonstrate good judgment, especially concerning safety.
3. Show a strong spirit.
4. Demonstrate effective teaching skills.
5. Pass the pullup/flexed arm hang test
6. Pass the kettlebell snatch test.
7. Abide by the RKC Code of Conduct.

Your instructor diploma will be awarded to you only after you have passed the specified requirements. If you fail any of the above you may retake the course for $500 and be retested within one year of the conclusion of the certification you attended. If you were close to meeting the requirements your team leader has the discretion to make alternative retesting arrangements that do not require retaking the course.

If you are NOT planning on teaching others, you may choose to forego the testing. You will be issued a certificate of attendance instead of an instructor certificate.

The Strength Test

The test is based on the US Marine Corps'. The requirements are 5 pullups or chinups for men and a 15sec flexed-arm hang for women.

Pullup/Chinup

(1) Sweatshirts will be removed during the conduct of the pullup/chinup event in order to observe the lockout of the elbows with each repetition.

(2) Assistance to the bar with a step up, being lifted up, or jumping up is authorized. Any assistance up to the bar will not be used to continue into the first pullup/chinup.

(3) The bar must be grasped with both palms facing either forward or to the rear.

(4) The correct starting position begins when the student's arms are fully extended beneath the bar, feet are free from touching the ground or any bar mounting assist, and the body is motionless.

(5) The student's legs may be positioned in a straight or bent position, but may not be raised above the waist.

(6) One repetition consists of raising the body with the arms until the chin is above the bar, and then lowering the body until the arms are fully extended; repeat the exercise. At no time during the execution of this event can a student rest his chin on the bar.

(7) The intent is to execute a vertical "dead hang" pullup/chinup. A certain amount of inherent body movement will occur as the pullup/chinup is executed. However, the intent is to avoid a pendulum-like motion that enhances the ability to execute the pullup/chinup. Whipping, kicking, kipping of the body or legs, or any leg movement used to assist in the vertical progression of the pullup/chinup is not authorized. If observed, the repetition will not count for score.

(8) A repetition will be counted when an accurate and complete pullup is performed.

(9) Gloves, chalk, or other grip aids are not allowed.

Flexed-Arm Hang

The goal of the flexed-arm hang event is for a student to hang with the chin above the bar for 15 sec. The procedures are:

(1) Assistance to the bar with a step up, being lifted up, or jumping up to the start position is authorized.

(2) The bar must be grasped with both palms facing either forward or to the rear.

(3) The correct starting position begins when the student's arms are flexed at the elbow, the chin is held above the bar and not touching it, and the body is motionless. At no time during the execution of this event can a student rest her chin on the bar.

(4) The clock stops as soon as the student's chin is no longer above the bar.

(5) Gloves, chalk, or other grip aids are not allowed.

Kettlebell Snatch Test Rules

Candidates must wear clothing which would allow the testing instructor to see whether the elbows and the knees have locked out, e.g. a T-shirt and gym shorts.

The candidate grips the kettlebell handle. Upon the testing instructor's command the clock starts and the candidate swings the kettlebell back between the legs and snatches it overhead in one uninterrupted movement to a straight-arm lockout. (If you have a medical condition that prevents you from fully locking out your elbow you must notify your team leader before the snatch test is administered. Poor flexibility does not qualify as a medical condition.)

The snatch may be performed with or without a knee dip, however the knees must be straight at the lockout. The testing instructor will announce the number of the repetition once the elbow and the knees are fully locked and the kettlebell and the candidate are visibly motionless or he will call a "No count". Only after that the instructor has stopped speaking the candidate may lower the kettlebell between the legs in one uninterrupted motion without touching the chest or shoulder.

An unlimited number of hand switches and back swings is allowed.

The candidate may set the kettlebell down and rest as many times as he or she wishes to.

A repetition is given a "No count" if the candidate has

• Lowered the kettlebell without waiting for the instructor's count
• Failed to lock out the elbow
• Pressed out the kettlebell to the finish
• Failed to stop all movement (the kettlebell, the body, and the feet) at the lockout
• Touched the chest or the shoulder with the working arm and/or the kettlebell on descent. (The "No count" will be announced on the next repetition, for example, "Fifty… Last rep no count, fifty…")
• Placed the free hand on the knee or thigh

The attempt will be disqualified if the candidate has

• Three incidents of "No count"
• Touched the kettlebell or the working arm with the non-working arm, except when switching hands
• Reapplied the chalk during the test
• Let go of the kettlebell before it has touched the ground (dropped it rather than set it down).

The testing instructor will announce the time elapsed after 1, 2, 3, 4min, 4:30, 4:45, and 4:55.

Chalk is allowed; belts, gloves, wrist wraps and other supportive equipment are not.

Kettlebell Snatch Test Requirements

The sum of both arms is scored. Depending on the gender, age, and bodyweight, the candidate must perform the following number of reps in the specified time:

If you do not pass the snatch test at the Certification, you may retake the test no later than 90 days after the course. You may retake the test in person with a Master, Senior, or RKC Team Leader in your area or send the video to your team leader.

Power to you!

Recommended Training for RKC Candidates

RKC™ is a tough course. Make sure you have been doing a lot of kettlebell swings to withstand the demanding and grueling pace. Men should be able to comfortably press a 24kg kettlebell for multiple sets of 5, women a 12kg kettlebell.

The following two articles by Kristann Heintz, MD, RKC and Mark Reifkind, Master RKC will teach you how to take care of your skin.

Develop your flexibility:

• In the hamstrings to comfortably assume the low position of the standing jump or deadlift with a flat lower back.
• In the hip flexors to comfortably finish your swings without leaning back and without bending your knees
• In the upper back and shoulders to comfortably support two kettlebells overhead: the shoulders down, the elbows locked, the neck neutral, the kettlebells almost touching each other, the arms behind the ears, the lower back not hyperextended.

These abilities are not prerequisite for your future students as you can take your time building them up. We do not have that luxury in a three-day course. Be prepared.

Recommended exercises:

• Turkish get-ups
• Face-the-wall squats
• Walking around with one or two kettlebells locked out overhead
• Military presses with a forward lean once the kettlebell(s) pass(es) the head
• Yoga downward dogs or slow and focused Hindu pushups
• Good morning stretches
• Shoulder bridges
• Stretches from Strength Stretching and Beyond Stretching: the Seminar

Reading Enter the Kettlebell! is a prerequisite.