Reviews

I had the honor of having Dustin on my team at the Sept. RKC. He is a very knowledgeable trainer and a great guy. He is a welcome addition to the RKC family. I'm expecting Dustin to go far in the RKC world.

I have been training with Dustin since July 2008 and in September of 2008 we started incorporating Kettlebells in my weekly sessions.

I believe that Kettlebells have made the difference in my workouts and time spent in the gym. I have seen drastic positive improvements in my physique, endurance, strength and flexibility. While my goal is not to "bulk" up it is to gain overall body strength while slimming down. Dustin has tailored my workouts with Kettlebells to fit my needs as a petite 5'1" woman who wants to lean out and focus on toning up.

Like many, I HATE working out. I know and experienced the pleasures afterwards, both physically and mentally, but just hard to get motivated. After a 3 year hiatus, I went back to training sessions this past fall of '08 with Dustin Miller. After a few sessions, Dustin began to introduce Kettlebells slowly. At 1st I was skeptical and complained , like with all other exercises. But after 3 months of having Kettlebells being incorporated, I find myself actually enjoying working with them, in fact I have spent days with no scheduled sessions working out with kettlebells on my own....Go figure! My energy has increased, my body is in better shape, I've lost weight, and move much easier without pain, except,of course,when I'm pushing thru a kettlebell session....But it is worth it! Dustin's training technique is fantastic in that he is always pushing alittle more,without me realizing just how much. The overall benefits I am receiving from Dustin's kettlebell workouts are greater than any other training session I've had with other trainers, and I actually look forward to the workout!!!!

Dustin is a great instructor,very concerned about your health and weight lost goals. You will be pushed to the max but YOU will appreciate it 3 days later :). If you want a GREAT full body workout kettle bell is it. Kettle bell has slimed me down and toned me up. Again great workout with a great instructor!!!!!

I started with Dustin in February 2011 after having begun my weight loss journey through another program. I had made some good progress but from everything I had read or seen on YouTube, was interested in ramping things up with kettlebell training. I went to Dragondoor and found Dustin here in Chicago and have been hooked ever since. Although it sounds cliche', I am truly in the best shape of my life at 43y/o. Dustin is patient and competent trainer and takes the time with each of us in the class to tweak our form and push us to progress further. I believe that kettlebells will forever be the foundation of my physical fitness routine and am confident that I am using them safely and effectively thanks to Dustin.

I have only been in Dustin's Kettlebell Bootcamp for about two months, but I look forward to every single class from the moment the last one ends. Dustin has done a great job helping me with my form, and introducing me to my favorite new method of training. The skills I have learned in this class are going to stay with me for the rest of my life. I highly recommend this class to people of all skill levels. I had never touched a kettlebell before my first class, and I'm already using 20 and 24kg bells for certain exercises. I am positive that an experienced girevik would benefit just as much as I have. I cannot say enough good things about Dustin or his bootcamp class, so if anyone has any questions or wants to know more about it feel free to drop me a line.

I've always been more into running than working out, but that all changed when I started taking Dustin's kettlebell bootcamp classes. After just 5 weeks I could feel my body changing and my clothes were fitting better. In addition to the two 45-minute bootcamps each week, I've incorporated Dustin's joint manipulation warm-up into my running routine. Before I stretch, I warm up my ankles, knees and hips and there is a noticeable difference in my ability to run farther, faster and more often. Because of Dustin's instruction, I have a clearer understanding of how my body works and why certain movements are more beneficial (or detrimental) than others. I've signed up for an additional 10 sessions and can't wait to see the results in another 5 weeks.

When I started with kettlebells, I thought they were a pointless alternative to dumbbells. As a teenager I played tennis competitively, and a large part of my training regimen took place in the gym. I had a trainer who had me work with barbells and dumbbells and med balls and so on, and I was very serious about it and trained very hard. So just looking at kettlebells, I really couldn't understand why doing a snatch with them--as opposed to a dumbbell--was at all worthwhile. Then my trainer started asking me to do reps of 8 and up, and suddenly I became all too aware of how much time I wasted earlier in my life with conventional training. Working with kettlebells is like doing functional barbell or dumbbell work while running on a treadmill: it's real work that yields real results. The best part is that, like a good video game, it's easy to learn and challenging to master. My most satisfying workouts have been with kettlebells; I can now feel myself becoming legitimately fit.

I just finished ten sessions training with Dustin and focusing on kettlebell exercises.

I began from ground zero, having been given a kettlebell as a gift but really not knowing any of the basics. Dustin's instruction was informative as he helped explain many of the reasons why the movements and techniques were performed in a particular manner. It was incredibly instructive in that he paid close attention to all movements great and small to be sure there would be no injury or bad habits to hamper my progression. And really it was just enlightening to be given access to such a wealth of knowledge.

After ten sessions I am looking forward to more and highly recommend Dustin for taking your interest in kettlebells and strength training to your next level, whatever that may be. His passion for training and for TEACHING are worth your investment in yourself, and he's a consummate professional.

Cheers

Dustin worked with me to help get me ready for the Feb 2010 RKC, and I couldn't have asked for a better coach.

He was spot on with his technique instruction; patient in explaining where I made errors and offering helpful cues on how to correct these mistakes.

When the time came for my RKC weekend, I felt 100% prepared, thanks to Dustin's instruction and preparation.

I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great trainer, whether you're going to the RKC or you're brand new to kettlebells.

It was impressive having a Beast Tamer on our instructor team (team Dan John, Sept 2009 RKC). Dustin is a great coach and had many great tips to improve my pressing strength and skill. It was great working with and learning from Dustin, like all great RKC's he's willing to share everything he knows.

Thanks again Dustin for your encouragement, guidance and those tips... I am practicing the 2 KB press, definitely self-correcting!

I had the honor of having Dustin as one of my instructors at the RKC certification. Dustin has a great ability to see the flaws in your technique and quickly help you correct them. Despite his size (I am literally half his size) and amazing strength (he's Beast Tamer!) he is thoughtful and intelligent in his instruction. So, to any women reading this, don't think Dustin is just a coach for "Beast Tamers". Dustin will help you and inspire you to get to your next level.

Thanks for being an assistant instructor at the RKC certification this past weekend. I have to be honest, when I first saw you, I thought here comes a big guy with a big ego. I WAS WRONG! Your humbleness amazed me. You were great at instructing, you listened and corrected and were there to help all of us. Thank you very much!

Dustin was one of the assistant instructors on my team at the recent fall 2009 RKC certification. I appreciate greatly his quiet, humble, and patient manner in which he worked with the members of our team to improve our skills. He was very watchful and attentive to details. I set a new personal record in the press when I was there, but he showed me a flaw that I had--that when corrected--should get me to Rite of Passage press numbers quickly. Thank you, Dustin, for a job well done, and for your part in helping me attain RKC.

Dustin Miller what an assistant to have instruct you on your get-up and press. Taking advice from a guy who tamed the beast in my mind is the highest quality of knowledge. Dustin gave the other members of the group along with myself the proper amount of attention and instruction needed to perfect the basic 6 of kettlebell training. I am proud to say one of my team assistant RKCs is a beast tamer. Thank you for all your help during my certification process Dustin.

I have worked out with trainers before, but never have worked with kettlebells. As a college student, workouts have been put on the back-burner to school and work these past few years.

After a semester in Paris with a heavy diet and minimal exercise, I wanted to get back in shape before my senior year of college. This past summer of 2009, I have been working with Dustin and kettlebells three times a week and it has completely changed my perspective on workouts as well as my body. Dustin adjusts the workout to my body, knowing exactly how much extra to push me. His focus on "keeping my body tight" and constant motivation helped me get through each workout. I feel stronger than I have ever been and look the best I have since the beginning of college. Working out isn't a chore anymore, but is now a part of my day that I look forward to as a way to relieve stress and work off the weight gained over the last few years in a natural and lasting way.

I am definitely a kettlebell convert! Dustin minimized the pain and maximized my results and I could not be happier with the progress I have made and the results I see as I head into my senior year. I really can't recommend kettlebells or Dustin enough!