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The vast majority of kettlebell enthusiasts just want to learn how to use kettlebells for their own personal use - to burn fat, build lean muscle, and get into great shape. However, believe it or not, there's a strong case to be made for getting your kettlebell certification, whether your future plans include teaching others how to use KB's or not.
Here are four reasons why you should think about it:
1. The physical challenge
When I completed the level one RKC cert, I was surprised at the physical difficulty - no other personal training certs that I've done have anywherenear the physical component that the RKC does. And I think that's a great thing - you gotta walk the walk if you're gonna talk the talk!Each day was easily physically as hard as a three-workout day of (American) football training camp.
But if your goal is personal fitness, a physical challenge like this is awesome - and I think 99.9% of folks couldn't do it by themselves. So this is another great reason to think about signing up.
2. Being around like-minded individuals
Whether or not you plan on teaching others how to train with kettlebells, there's nothing like being around other like-minded folks when it comes to something you're passionate about. Kettlebell enthusiasts are a unique breed. And I think just this, and the connections you end up making, are well worth getting your kettlebell certification.
3. Keeps you fresh on all the latest tricks and techniques
I just signed up for the level two RKC this is coming July... and while I personally train with kettlebells myself and teach others how to use them almost every day of my life, I know that there are new developments in the RKC system that make it well worth it to go back every couple of years. It will help improve the quality of instruction I deliver to my clients aswell as my own personal fitness.
4. It's cheaper than personal training
If you're looking to learn the ins and outs of KB training, it's actuallycheaper andmore time efficient to get, say, the new HKC cert than it is to get an equivilent amount of one-on-one training from an RKC (and that's providing you can even find one in your area). Plus,you're getting instruction from multiple world-class kettlebell instructors all at the same time!
The physical challenge, being around like-minded individuals, keeping fresh on all the latest kettlebell training tricks and techniques, and the fact that it's cheaper than personal training are four great reasons why you should consider getting your kettlebell certification, whether your goals include teaching others someday or not. Keep training hard and train smart!!
