"Mike's coaching and training with kettlebells has given me more strength and endurance than I thought I could achieve - while losing weight! With consistent training, I continue to improve. I've even recently become a licensed trainer! "
--Joe C.
" I've been a bit of an athlete all my life, but corporate life has slowed me down. Mike's kettlebell training has put me back in the game, running up and down the court with all the kids."
-Chris R. (New York, NY)
" After years of working out in the martial arts and various other modalities, I discovered Mike. Through his coaching and genuine kettlebell lifting I've made huge changes in my body and my life. I've recently competed as a professional lifter and won first in my weight division. Thanks Mike! "
-Vanessa T. (Bayville, NY)
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All I can say if wow! I spent 7 hours learning the AKC techniques under Mike's direction. I learned how to breathe correctly, the dynamics of the rack position, which was just incredible. As well as the key movements of the swing, snatch and jerk and then progressing to the long cycle. My wife and 7 other students were amazed and energized through Mike's tutelage. He is a very talented and patient coach. In my previous Kettlebell experience with the 5x5 protocol a 20-30 minute workout would leave me spent. I am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under the great Carlos Machado so I am used to grappling for 30-40 minutes at a rip, so cardio was not an issue. It was more an issue of muscular endurance and real functional strength that the AKC method develops. I feel very fortunate that I found the AKC and Mike, and will be able to share these techniques with my family and students. "
--Alan Condon (Empire Martial Arts)
" Since I am going to be both a bridesmaid and a bride in 2009, I was looking for a way to tone up and lose weight so I could look my best in two sets of wedding photos. After some internet searching, I found East Coast Kettlebell Club and Mike Stefano. And how lucky I was to do so! Almost immediately, I noticed that my posture had improved and I was starting to feel more toned. Tracking my weekly progress with a measuring tape has confirmed that the inches are coming off! But my figure isn't the only thing that has improved. With each workout, I find myself achieving new personal bests and surpassing even my own expectations. I've also noticed an improvement in my cardiovascular fitness and my overall energy level, as well as a decrease in the lower back pain that comes with working a desk job.
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--Megan C. (Attorney)
" Our fire company saw Mike Stefano's First Responder Kettlebell Program as an excellent first step in establishing an ongoing firefighter fitness. He's an excellent teacher who was able to relate the specific elements of the program he taught us to our work as volunteer firefighters. Everyone in our class, which ranged in age from 21 to 55 and covered a wide range of fitness levels, fully participated and was able to master the program. Almost as impressive as what we learned was the sense of teamwork and accomplishment as we worked our way through the First Responder workout at the end of the class, cheering with and for each other at our accomplishment. It's a great class that I would highly recommend to any volunteer, combination or career fire department or first responder organization."
WHAT ARE KETTLEBELLS?
A typical sport set features a timer and one or two kettlebells (beginners always work with one). Sets are performed for time (at the advanced level, a single nonstop set can go as long as 6 to 10, or even 20 minutes), with reps simply recorded.
Resistance varies and includes kettlebells of 18 (8kg), to 70 pounds (32kg) and greater. Nine exercises, borrowed from the sport element of kettlebell lifting, are featured most often. Mastering these few moves, and learning how to progress and combine them, provides you with endless variety in your training.
Progress is quick and explosive, as your body continually adapts, getting both stronger and leaner. The secret is in the progression of high reps with impeccable form, and the more reps the better. A lot of good kettlebell reps can strengthen, heal and reshape YOUR body.
The recently introduced fitness program changes things up a little, sets are a bit shorter and linked together, but stellar technique, high reps, and huge results are still part of the program.
Kettlebell Training with Mike Stefano Featuring the Licensed WKC Fitness Program
Discover America's best kept secret to a trim, strong and healthy body - the WKC Fitness Program
The ECKC and IronWorks Fe are coming together to offer this truly unique concept in progressive learning and practice of the Fedorenko Method in kettlebell lifting. This one day crash course is for experienced coaches, fitness trainers, and new students: >> KETTLEBELL TRAINING DAY
Welcome to the East Coast Kettlebell Club! (ECKC). I'm Mike Stefano, ECKC head coach, fitness author, World Kettlebell Club Master Coach, Trainer and Advisor to the American Kettlebell Club. As a Master Trainer, I'm now offering the official WKC Fitness License, as well as non-license classes at my gym, just outside New York City on Long Island. You can also host group classes. As a WKC Master Trainer, I can legally provide you with the coveted WKC Fitness Trainer's License in a hands-on, information-intensive, single day training event.
OFFICIAL WKC FITNESS LICENSE WORKSHOP
WKC / AKC methodology is all about learning technique in the basic movements. In this class you'll learn AKC / Fedorenko Technique, how to Swing, Clean, Push Press, Jerk, Half Snatch, Snatch, and Long Cycle. The finer points of the Rack, Hook Grip, and Overhead Lockout are also covered, while the Fitness Program puts it all together in an easy to follow 20-level progression. This training is only available through a World Kettlebell Club Master Trainer.
REGISTER HERE
WHAT YOU GET
→ WKC FITNESS LICENSE CERTIFICATE
→ PROFICIENCY IN ALL LIFTS
·Swing ·Clean ·Push Press ·Jerk ·Half Snatch ·Snatch ·Long Cycle
→ FINER POINTS OF STATIC POSITIONS
·Rack ·Hook Grip ·Overhead Lockout
→ WKC FITNESS MANUAL with NEW 20-LEVEL PROGRAM
→ INVALUABLE FITNESS TOOL THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME
→ 2 PRO-GRADE™ KETTLEBELLS 8K / 12K
→ AKC MEMBERSHIP AND FORUM ACCESS
→ ELIGIBILITY FOR AKC COACH CERT
>> 2009 CERT SCHEDULE [GO]
→ FOLLOW UP E-MAIL / ONLINE VIDEO SUPPORT
>> VIEW VIDEOS [GO]
BRAND NEW MINI-WORKSHOP
For those not ready to take the full plunge, I offer a 90-minute Mini-Workshop scheduled at your convenience, at my gym on Long Island, NY. The cost of the session is $225 and that includes one Professional Grade Kettlebell™. Fee can be paid at the door, or you can pre-pay with a credit card. To schedule your session, email the ECKC at: eastcoastkettlebellclub@gmail.com. Follow up sessions at a reduced rate are also available.
Even if you don't plan to teach but are taking the class just for yourself, real kettlebell training with the WKC Fitness Program will allow you to get in the best shape of your life. For trainer's we offer the option of the WKC Fitness License at $597 (includes 2 bells). This allows the owner to legally teach and advertise the World Kettlebell Club Fitness Program.
READ WHAT THE WORLD KETTLEBELL CLUB HAS TO SAY
"Mike Stefano is an experienced Trainer who has helped firefighters, law enforcement and civilians get in shape with his well planned programs. We have no problems endorsing him fully." --Eric Liford, Editor-In-Chief, WKC >> Read More About Mike and the WKC/AKC
MORE ON MIKE'S KETTLEBELL WORKSHOPS
All attention is devoted to mastering proper technique in the crucial lifts. In a time-tested systematic fashion that originates with Head Coach Fedorenko, learning is made easy. The student is taught everything from the classic Swing to the advanced Snatch, Clean, Rack, Press, Push Press, Jerk, Long Cycle, as well as critical program progression. Proper warm up and cool down movements are also included.
As an experienced coach and WKC Master Trainer, someone who works right alongside Valery Fedorenko, I have the expertise you need to learn the one true way of kettlebell lifting. I can host a workshop at my gym or travel to your location for a group, providing the coveted World Kettlebell Club Fitness License. Drop me an email to learn about various training options. To reserve your spot, I recommend that you register and prepay for an upcoming license class by clicking on a pay link at the bottom of the above form (checks also accepted). If pre-paying, be sure to also complete and submit the registration form.
EVOLUTION OF KETTLEBELLS IN AMERICA
Kettlebells are exploding on the scene here in the United States. All around the country people are picking up metal balls with handles and getting results. The American Kettlebell Club has trained over 400 coaches since January 2007. As one of the club's advisors, I was in that first class, and have been there all along the way. It's been an honor to coach side by side with the head coach Valery Fedorenko. To put Valery's abilities in perspective, he's been compared to the Michael Jordan of kettlebells. Below is a recent video of AKC Head Coach, as well as my coach, Valery Fedorenko performing 53 repetitions with a 60kg (132lb) kettlebell at the 2009 Arnold Classic. Incredible!
Over the past few of years the AKC brand of kettlebell lifting is being embraced by thousands, for only one simple reason - RESULTS! In my training of hundreds of students, I've witnessed unprecedented results. From Ashley Hughes making Master of Sport, to Joe doing 20-minute sets, to Anthony losing 70 lbs, to Vanessa winning Professional Long Cycle in her weight class. If you do the work, results are always there. The brand new fitness plan makes this program available to almost everybody.
Kettlebell training works at many, many levels. For the advanced athlete who needs extreme strength, endurance, explosive power, and everything else necessary to excel in today's athletic arena -- including mental fortitude. In addition to the fitness program, I offer a hard-core strength / conditioning approach to kettlebells. Once you learn to spearhead your training DIRECTLY at your goals, progress accelerates.
For the fitness enthusiast, or anybody that needs to drop a few pounds and just get healthier, or buff up, it doesn't get any better than kettlebell training. Our fitness eases into some of the traditional intensity necessary to build extreme strength / endurance, but keeps it high enough to sculpt, tone, frying the fat right off your body, while you build cardiovascular health and fitness.
Firefighters fall someplace between advanced athletes and pure fitness. Kettlebells come to the rescue here by splitting the difference, recreating the intensity of fire operations, without the extensive workouts associated with pure sport or any elaborate equipment requirement. A win-win-win situation.
Disgusted with the flood of mis-information on kettlebell lifting in the US, Valery Fedorenko formed the AKC, dedicated to the training of coaches that could go out and deliver this unparalleled training modality to all that dared to use it. All my kettlebell training is PURE AKC, using only strict Fedorenko methodology.
For more information or class schedule or location, drop me an email at Michael.Stefano@gmail.com. If you own or manage a health club, find out more about: >> hosting a workshop at your facility.
Welcome to the East Coast Kettlebell Club! (ECKC). I'm Mike Stefano, ECKC head coach, fitness author, World Kettlebell Club Master Coach, Trainer and Advisor to the American Kettlebell Club. As a Master Trainer, I'm now offering the official WKC Fitness License, as well as non-license classes at my gym, just outside New York City on Long Island. You can also host group classes. As a WKC Master Trainer, I can legally provide you with the coveted WKC Fitness Trainer's License in a hands-on, information-intensive, single day training event.
All attention is devoted to mastering proper technique in the crucial lifts. In a time-tested systematic fashion that originates with 
Kettlebells are exploding on the scene here in the United States. All around the country people are picking up metal balls with handles and getting results. The American Kettlebell Club has trained over 400 coaches since January 2007. As one of the club's advisors, I was in that first class, and have been there all along the way. It's been an honor to coach side by side with the head coach Valery Fedorenko. To put Valery's abilities in perspective, he's been compared to the Michael Jordan of kettlebells. Below is a recent video of AKC Head Coach, as well as my coach, Valery Fedorenko performing 53 repetitions with a 60kg (132lb) kettlebell at the 2009 Arnold Classic. Incredible!
