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Brett Jones

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9.98 out of 10 (42 reviews)
 

Applied Strength

Bio:

  • Strength and conditioning professional with over 18 years of combined athletic training and conditioning experience.
  • As a former certified Athletic Trainer, with a B.S. degree in Sports Medicine, I have an in-depth knowledge of orthopedic evaluation and rehabilitation and have worked with athletes of all levels.
  • Earned a Masters Degree in the field of Rehabilitation Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Providing expertise in behavior modification.
  • The transition to the field of conditioning came, when I became the director of a hospital-based fitness program with a wide variety of clientele. I became experienced at adapting exercise protocols to fit the unique needs of the individual.
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 1999.
  • "Discovered" Pavel Tsatsouline's Power to the People and The Russian Kettlebell Challenge in 2001. This was the beginning of transition from bodybuilding and traditional fitness protocols towards effective strength training.
  • Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructor in February 2002 — RKC has been the key to unlocking my personal and professional potential.
  • Champion of the First Tactical Strength Challenge 32kg Division- October 2002.
  • Senior RKC Instructor in April 2003 — The reward for years of study and practice in the field of conditioning.
  • Currently using this accumulated knowledge and experience in the development of Applied Strength, which is a group and individual conditioning service utilizing movement based solutions to release the athlete inside of you.

    Philosophy:

    Three words: Simple, Strength, Movement.

    Simple: Focus on applying effort to the basic movement patterns of the body.

    Strength: Increasing your body's ability to produce force and tension.

    Movement: We move in a variety of directions and speeds everyday — your program should address this in a way to make you more effective.

    I have developed an effective method of accomplishing the client's goals by using movements natural to the body. Isolation will only provide isolated results — coordinated whole body movements will unlock your potential.

    Personally, this meant releasing the athleticism that had been waiting inside of me by discovering how to apply my body's strength in producing efficient movement.

    And this is what I want to provide to my clients.


    Workshops:

    Kettlebell Workshops

    Strength Training Workshops

    Personal Trainer's Workshops


    More information e-mail appliedstrength@gmail.com
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10/10 BRETT IS A MACHINE!
 
By Delaine Ross / San Diego, CA

Brett is an all-around master of kettlebells and strength training in general. If you train with Brett you are fortunate to get both a beast and an encyclopedia - All in one trainer! I was fortunate to train with Brett regularly for nine months and although he is one of the most knowledgeacble trainers in the industry, he has a way of explaining those complex concepts in the simplest, easy-to-understand manner. Brett is an amazing trainer and I would recommend him to anyone interested in fitness training. Plus, he can bend a nail and rip a phone book with his bare hands. :-)

 
10/10 Brett Jones & Kettlebells
 
By Lou Eleuteri / Homer City, PA.

Brett is very knowledgeable, not only in all aspects of Kettlebell training, but power training and conditioning. His instruction and insight have been invauble in helping me attain my goals. I highly recomend him.

 
10/10 Kettlebell Instruction
 
By Chuck and Sue / Pasadena, MD USA

We trained with Brett in order to help fine tune our kettlebell training to prepare for the RKC Certification test. Brett is extremely knowledgeable and educated in instructing people of all levels of experience and skill. His instruction has helped both of us take our workouts and training to the next level. And equally as important, Brett's hospitality makes the "pain" fun and enjoyable!

 
10/10 Top Notch
 
By Dan L. / WV


Just had the wonderful opportunity to work with Brett Jones. This man is a consummate professional. He is an extraordinarily knowledge and articulate instructor who was able to quickly rectify the "slop" in my kettlebell form, but more importantly, his explanations of proper form helped me appreciate the principles of the mechanics that underlie each technique in a far more meaningful and comprehensive way. Tapes are great (such as his tape), but training with Brett personally was even more illuminating. I would also like to add that his knowledge of sports rehab was of particular interest to me, especially in light a recent injury that I sustained. Brett was able to provide me with a set of exercises to get me back on track and hopefully prevent similar injuries in the future. Moreover, Brett squeezed me in to his busy schedule just to help me with the issues that threatened my training and health! I can't say enough about this guy...top notch.

 
10/10 CK-FMS
 
By Sheena Lance-Nold / Omaha, NE, U.S.

I recently attended CK-FMS in St. Paul with Brett Jones and Gray Cook. What a dynamic duo! I was entertained, educated, and motivated by the system, and the passion that Brett has for what he does. I had the opportunity to sit down with him at the "Meet and Greet" and learned more in that hour than I have reading many certification books!

 
10/10 Brett rocks!
 
By Eric Moss RKC / Morris and Sussex County, NJ

I had the opportunity to learn directly from Brett at the RKC recert. I went in knowing that he was considered one of the best in the world and Brett did not disappoint. An incredible eye for detail attached to a brain that is packed with knowledge left me with info that was easily applicable to my own training and to improving that of my clients. Watching him interact and teach my comrades gives me a vision of what I should strive to be as an instructor if I want to be the best (which I do). Bottom line...hire this man, learn from him and become a better athlete and teacher. It is that simple.

 
10/10 Brett is awesome
 
By Eric Moss / Sussex County NJ

I had the opportunity to learn from Brett at the recert. His cues are exact and brought instant changes to my form. His attention to detail was able to pin point things I didn't know were going on and that will allow me to continue to get better in my own strength practice. Learning by observing him as he instructed my comrades shows by example how I need to strive to be as instructor. Brett is awesome...nuff said.

 
10/10 I don't think I could have risen to such a challenge had I not taken Brett's RKC workshop
 
By Monique LaFontaine-Tomaso / Redlands, California

I met Brett Jones in September of 2008 at an RKC Preparatory Workshop at Iron Core in San Diego. I attended his workshop to improve my skills with the use of kettlebells. Within an hour of the workshop, I had come to the determination that Brett was funny, smart, and very humble. In the most considerate and professional way, Brett helped me realize how little I knew about the proper use of kettlebells. I knew that the best thing I could do for myself and my clients was to give him my full attention because with all his experience, education, and tenacity, I could see he firmly believed in precise and comprehensive training with the kettlebells and I would benefit greatly from his expertise.

Before attending Brett's workshop, I had no intension on taking the Russian Kettlebell Certification Challenge, however, by the last day I couldn't wait to get home and begin my training. Brett was completely honest with us and made sure we understood that the "Snatch Test" portion of the RKC was a small fraction of what we were going to endure during the RKC. He focused on the Swing, Clean-&-Press, and Get Ups, and very little on the Snatch, but made it clear that once we truly understood the Swing, learning the Snatch would be a piece of cake.

By the end of my three days with Brett, I was convinced to take the RKC and complete my required training. In September of 2009, I took the RKC in San Diego and passed. It was one of the hardest things I have ever accomplished and it undoubtedly challenged my inner and outer strength. I felt a great sense of achievement and pride, and I don't think I could have risen to such a challenge had I not taken Brett's RKC workshop.

Thank you Brett for the BIG PUSH.


 
10/10 Brett taught the TGU at my RKC
 
By Gary Music / Shiloh, Ohio

Brett taught the TGU at my RKC. I had a lot of trouble learning this from the DVD, I needed hands on instruction. Before the challenge my PR was a 45 lbs in the TGU. I came home, did the 80 one rep first try. :-) That is how I rate an instructor, results. With just watching Brett and listening to his instruction I nearly doubled my strength in a single class.

Thanks Brett

 
10/10 Incredible Coach
 
By Neghar Fonooni / Ellicott City, MD

Brett's ability to break down complexities into simple content is phenomenal. He is a brilliant speaker who's down to earth humor and humility makes you want to listen to every word out of his mouth. His expertise in the field of strength and conditioning and knowledge of human movement are part of the reason I became interested in kettlebells and the RKC. He truly lends a lot of credibility to the organization, and I am extremely proud to now call myself RKC among professionals like Brett.

 
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