Finally, something that can compete with my ADD and boredom from working out: Kinetic Edge Fitness a.k.a. KETTLEBELLS as changed not only my workout routine but my physique. I was introduced to Kettlebells by the owner Brad Nelson approx 4 months ago. Since I have become a dedicated participant in his classes (I might add I have yet to attend a class that was the same as another). Brad creates a new workout for every class, there is no routine at his facility just "the beatdown" catered to the abilities of each participant. Thank you Brad - for your dedication to me and each of your clients!

As a woman in my late 50's, I have always been physically active and have tried several workout programs/clubs and trainers with no success in finding one that inspired me to workout on a regular basis, until I met Brad and his kettlebell training system.

An overall great guy, Brad's energizing positive attitude and motivational style is contagious. The encouraging atmosphere of individualized, personal achievement in his Kinetic Edge studio is fun and safe.

The benefits I enjoy from Brad's kettlebell training skills and routines are so vital to my "aging body" are many including: increased flexibility, cardio, weight training, core strength and balance. As a result, my alpine skiing and golfing skills and endurance have increased significantly.

So, it's well worth my time and I look forward to my weekly drive from Wayzata to Woodbury for my personalized workouts and the resulting changes to my body's appearance.

After giving birth to my daughter I had lost all muscle tone and definition I once had and gained 40 pounds. I was unhappy and knew I needed something above and beyond my regular workouts to get back into shape. I committed myself to Brad's workouts and my life has changed forever from the exercises he has shared with Kettlebells. Brad completely dedicates his time and energy to helping you achieve your personal goals and is extremely motiviting (getting me to his classes at 5:30am!!). He expertise and knowledge in Kettlebells, nutrition, over all health and well being is priceless and I feel very fortunate to work with a trainer with all the strengths and qualities that he posses. He knows how to mix up a workout to keep you on your toes and pushing yourself to do your best. Thank you Brad for all you've done to help me reach my goals...I couldn't have done it with out you!! You are the BEST and I would recommend your services hands down to anyone that will listen!!

Brad's tank is always full! In my opinion, over time many Personal Trainers just go through the motions. Not Brad. Good luck finding a person who is more willing to learn and challenge himself than Brad Nelson. When I made the decision to start training for the June 2007 RKC I chose Brad to help get me prepared. Even though we live 300 miles apart Brad was able to design a program that would allow me to get in the best shape of my life. Thanks to Brad I too am now an RKC.

Brad approaches instruction with compassion, humility, and honesty. His gym is filled with people like me who all have a different starting place, but a similar goal.
Brad put the accountability for the work on me, but provides every resource, instruction, and motivational help to enable me to reach my goals.
In 3 months of Brad's bootcamp, I reached most of my goals that I had set prior to starting. I continue now to reach them all, and based on experience, I know it will happen. If numbers are what make sense, I lost 4 inches off my waist and 22 lb total.

I sought out Brad as a trainer because I was so sick and tired of being injured from long distance running all the time. Brad has been simply amazing! Through a combination of kettlebell and Z-health training, he has kept me injury free this marathon training cycle and has helped me to improve my endurance, speed, running form and economy. He understands my Type A personality and protects me from myself (as we runners tend to be the stubborn-type!) I know I had a lot of muscle imbalance issues prior to training with Brad and now I am so pleased with how much stronger and healthier I feel when running. I never thought I'd be able to qualify for the Boston Marathon, but I am confident that Brad will get me there -- and most importantly, get me there WITHOUT needing physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy and pain relievers and confident in my ability to run fast and long! As an added bonus, Brad is fun to work with -- he can make me smile and laugh even when I am working out hard and he is not afraid to tell me when my running training plan is ridiculous and setting me up for injury. My husband is amazed that I"m actually listening to someone else's advice when it comes to training! In fact, a running friend of mine asked me how many weeks until my next marathon. When I said it is 3 weeks away, she replied, "What ????, you're not injured -- what the heck are you doing differently?" Brad has definitely made the difference! Thanks Brad!

I have been going to Brad and Kinetic Edge Fitness for about a year now and I can tell you that Brad is an EXCELLENT instructor! I have seen increases in strength and decreases in back pain. I wish I could have met Brad ten years ago instead of wasting money on other gyms and trainers who DON'T CARE! I would recommend Brad and Kinetic Edge to anyone who is serious about fitness. Brad has top quality instructors at Kinetic Edge who along with him are approachable, knowledgeable, and provide you excellent feedback. Every workout is challenging, never boring, and never repeated. Since going to Kinetic Edge everything else in life is becoming "Easy."
Thanks Brad!

Five years ago I couldn't hike 500 feet in the mountains without losing my breath. I knew I had to change my life style and take extreme measures to recapture my youth. I found Brad Nelson and kettlebells and he helped me strip 95 lbs. of fat from my body. Brad's instruction in kettlebells has redefined my life. To this day I still train kettlebells at Brads gym and continue to grow stronger. Once again I'm back climbing, in the gym I climb grade 5.10's consistently, outdoors I lead climb and trad lead grade 5.8. In the winter I ice climb grade WI5, which is essentially vertical ice. I've climbed a 560 feet WI5, frozen waterfall in Colorado. Brad is currently training me for the Tactical Strength Challenge in April 2010. My strength and endurance gains continue to improve and I am consistently setting new personal records and goals. Brad and his instruction, encouragement and kick ass workouts changed my life. I only wish I met him earlier. Did I mention my age is 56 and I no longer use the word "old". Thank you Brad !

I attended a small workshop/instruction that Brad gave and it was phenomenal. I had been doing kettlebell once a week for about a year so I thought I had a good idea of what I was doing but Brad broke everything down and improved my form dramitically. Since than I have been getting much more out of my kettlebell workouts and have expanded what exercises I was doing. I plan to go to Brad's facility in Woodbury to continue to get instruction.
Brad is a great teacher and motivator. He is all about a good workout with out the frills. Kettlebells have to be one of the best workouts available today.

Brad held a workshop to help instructors better teach kettlebells to their clients... it was very thorough and informative with a huge emphasis on form and proper technique. As an instructor, I truly appreciated his honesty, feedback and the effort he put into training our group of instructors.