My name is Donnie Thompson. I am a Professional Power lifter in the WPO. When a back injury sidelined me for a very big competition, I had to do something to keep that from happening again. As fate had it, I went from one of the top lifters in the world to not being able to walk for eleven days. I started using Russian Kettlebells about a year and a half ago. A friend of mine convinced me to try them after some time. I read Pavel's book, ''Russian Kettlebell Challenge''!

There was an immediate change in my body. I gained weight and my back felt better. I feel more powerful than ever before. Danny Thompson The Kettlebell's seem to have a 100% transfer to power lifting. That translate's to me being able to manhandle the heavy singles and not getting injured. I firmly believe that my Kettlebell training is the main reason I won the WPO-SHW Championship this year at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, with a 1,186kg total.

>Bachelor of Science in Sports medicine

>Master of Science in Rehabilitative Science

>Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the national strength and conditioning association

>Senior Instructor in the Russian Kettlebell Challenge Program

Certified Red Nail Bender

>Champion of the First Tactical Strength Challenge

Kettlebell training has allowed me to access the athleticism inside of me. Physically I have achieved things I did not think I was capable of, such as, a triple bodyweight deadlift, ten pull ups with a 72# Kettlebell added, bending the Iron Mind Red Nail and Closing the Captains of Crush #3 Gripper to name just a few.

The day my first kettlebell arrived was a turning point in my training and practice, personal and professional. Training effectiveness has rocketed and training satisfaction has followed.

With this killer iron sphere the possibilities and available to develop all of physical abilities have multiplied beyond need.

The kettlebell is the number one strength and conditioning tool available to you after your own body. To fully understand and take advantage of this potentially evil and highly effective weapon, learn from a Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) Certified coach. Svetlana puts the most powerful strength and conditioning techniques and principles behind kettlebells to give you results. Work hard, enjoy!

My name is Sarah Godwin ( Richmond ). I’ve been a runner for 8 years. My running has improved a lot over the years because I have been combining it with lots of strength training i.e. weights, machines, etc.

Recently I’ve been looking for a bit of a challenge from my old routine as I need to progress and wanted to become stronger and leaner.

I first came across Kettlebells in my gym, I saw one of the trainers (Svetlana) working out with them and it was amazing. I approached Svetlana and asked her for advice and since then I have trained with Kettlebells.

It’s an amazing tool, my running has improved because my legs have become stronger. I feel stronger all round and every time I finish my session I feel like I have run a half marathon. Great fat burner. Great for your posture and the key thing for me is that its improving my core (I need to have a strong one for my running)

I’m very pleased with Kettlebell training and I shall continue to train with Svetlana in my weekly sessions.

As someone who has always tried to keep fit and tried to work out regularly an injury to my knee whilst learning to ski last season resulted in my needing an intensive course of physio. Having finished my course of treatment I found myself feeling fed up, lacking motivation and out of shape.

I have always prided myself on the fact that I attended a gym, but with a wedding looming in 2007 I found myself for the first time bored by exercise and fitness and needing to lose excess pounds. It was for these reasons I commenced training with Svetlana.

The training is unlike any other I have ever done before and engages parts of your body you just would never have thought. Once familiar with the lifting technique I was amazed by the exercises asked of me and the size of the weight I was able to lift. The exercise regime engages all muscles in your body and is challenging for the cardiovascular system and leaves you feeling like you have had a “real work out!”

I have already seen results which include loss of body fat and an increase in stamina and flexibility and for the first time in my life I am pleased to start to see muscle tone and definition. I feel fitter and I am now managing to undertake a 45 mins run,something which I have felt unable to do for a number of years. My posture has also improved and I now always try to stand tall.

Svetlana is a talented and enthusiastic trainer she understands individual limitations whilst encouraging you to push yourself further. I still have a way to go to achieve my ultimate goal to lose weight and increase my strength, muscle tone and flexibility but I know Svetlana will get me there and during my journey will keep me motivated and encouraged.

I had been working with kettlebells for about a year in Australia. Recently i took an extended break from exercise and on arriving in London i sourced a location that offered training in Kettlebells, which is where i met Svetlana. My goal was to return to my fitness levels, prior to departing Australia.

Svetlana and I have been working out together for 8 weeks and i am confident when i say i have met this goal and am moving to the next level. Svetlana started by reviewing, correcting and introducing me to new kettlebell techniques.

Kettlebell has provided me with core and stabilizing strength, endurance that has improved my running and athleticism. Increased strength, muscle growth and leaner muscles are just some of the results that i have achieved with Kettlebell training.

The variety Kettlebell training offers makes training interesting and training can be adapted to achieve desired results for all levels of fitness i would encourage everyone to try it. Svetlana will work you hard and your goals will be achieved.

I have trained in the traditional fashion, largely cardio with some resistance training, for many years and I was reasonably content with the results. However, after only three one hour KB sessions with Svetlana, I can both feel and see the difference. I already feel more stronger, I can see my muscles start to develop and I feel more energetic. I am excited to have discovered this training technique and strongly recommend it to others.

I have been training with Svetlana doing different types of training since we started the kettle bell course. I have found a huge increase in my energy levels and in particular my back, low back muscles which were weak have now developed incredibly.

My body muscles increased in strength and in shape. I find it has a distinct impact on my overall physical condition.

My physio recommended Kettle Bells as part of my recovery following a bad slipped disc injury - to build up my core strength to help the recovery and stop it happening again. I found that within a fairly short time my core strength had been greatly increased. In addition to the improved strength and conditioning my overall fitness levels have also noticeably increased. Although that doesn't seem to stop me being a sweaty wreck at the end of a class with Svetlana.

Svetlana does a great class and I would recommend Kettle Bells with Svetlana to anyone who is looking to improve their core strength and/or improve their fitness/conditioning.

"My name is Ed Norris and I've been training for triathlons for the past six years. After competing in a half-ironman distance race this year I decided it was time to introduce some different type of strength training into my program.

After seeing a kettlebell demo at a Tri show and some research on the net I decided to give it a go. I started out with some one to one training with Svetlana which was excellent as it gave me a solid understanding of the different lifts and techniques you can do with kettlebells as well as being a tough and rewarding session.

I have since attended many of the group sessions and think they are fantastic. Kettlebell training is like no other training I have ever done and will really stretch you, regardless of your current level of fitness. In terms of results kettlebells and the sessions with Svetlana really deliver. I am now much stronger than before and have achieved a new perspective on training that has carried over into all areas of my training. What kettlebells really improve is your core strength and this has massive benefits that carry over into all sports. I'd strongly recommend Svetlana and Ketllebells to anyone looking to improve their fitness and for tangible, usable results."

Gregory Andrews :

After an injury prone season of rugby, I realised that my half baked fitness regime of sporadic visits to the gym with the occasional training sessions were simply not enough.. The options were simple, give up rugby or get my 34 year old carcass into some shape. The cardio and weight session at the gym weren’t doing it for me anymore so I really needed a change.

Kettlebells were that change. After a small number of sessions not only did I find my strength levels improve but I generally felt more energetic. In fact, I have been injury free this season and as a bonus I have also started to lose weight. Ketllebells is for anyone looking to not only improve their fitness but surpass their fitness goals no matter what level you are at

Svetlana’s fun yet professional approach would be just as effective for both, an absolute beginner or a seasoned athlete. So in light of this, I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Svetlana for either a one on one kettle bell session or class.

Cynthia R, London :

A Kettlebells workout is the ideal exercise regime if you want muscles strengthening and cardio at the same time. I am amazed by the intensity of kettelbell training and the rapid results,especially when compared with my experience doing conventional weight training,yoga,pilates and many forms of cardio. Give Kettlebells a chance and never look back!