Russian Kettlebell Academy/USGSF

I recently signed up and truly enjoy this fitness program.

I’m 66 and even tho I come from a very physically demanding work life, I had let my health and physical condition decline badly after I retired. Pretty common with retirees. Would start and stop workout routines at home and at local gyms but could never stick to them because I was no longer «required» to be at a high level of physical conditioning. On a whim, I went with my grandson to this gym to check it out. Dimitri (the owner) made it clear to me he knew what he was doing when it comes to physical «rehabilitation» (my term). I signed up for coaching sessions that day in May. I immediately realized I need someone to hold me accountable while restoring my health. From the second session on, I hadn’t felt so good literally in years. I actually look forward to going to this gym because of how great I feel afterwards. I walk more upright, feel stronger, breathe better, even my eyes seem to be clearer. Dimitri DEFINITELY does know what he’s doing. He watches you closely and can tell just how much you can really do. And it’s surprising how much you really can do that you didn’t think you could. I strongly recommend this gym and committing to a contract with Dimitri. It’s worth every penny to have your own personal coach with such a vast knowledge of how to restore your health and fitness to you personally no matter what your current fitness level is. This is just what you need if you really want to make a huge positive change in your life that you can literally feel.

I have done several fitness bootcamps, Pilates, other Kettlebell classes, and worked with several personal trainers in San Diego. All of these were great but I have to say Dimitri of the Russian Kettlebell Academy is at the very top!
His gym is old school style which is surprisingly refreshing in this world of high tech attempts at short cuts to fitness. Dimitri will have you doing exercises you have never seen before that are amazingly challenging, not just with Kettlebells. More importantly, he will motivate you to surpass your self imposed limitations in an expert and safe manner.
He understands the psychology of coaching as much as he knows the mechanics that bring results. He also knows how to adjust and personalize your workout regardless of your previous experience — from beginners to world class athletes. Even though I know I’m facing tough work with each workout, I also never fail to share a laugh too due to his great sense of humor. He even does great work with children and Wounded Warriors.
Thanks Dimitri!

If you are looking to get in superb shape, this is the place. Dmitri and Elena are world class coaches who will teach you the technique of Girevoy Sport and get you in shape to perform. They are by far the best trainers I have ever used.

Great local family owned business that knows how to get you in shape.