This could be a novel. My son injured his back last summer. Medical model advice after 6 wks of unproductive PT was " lay down-read books-wait for MRI." A team of chiropractor, rolfer and Franklin put my son back on the soccer field and in his view, gave him his life back. Franklin's ability to work as a team member and adjust as needed was key. My son is stronger than ever ( go swings ). Thanks.

Franklin was an Assistant Instructor on Team Hartle for the June RKC in St. Paul. He did a great job!! He was always attentive to the team's needs and worked hard. His energy was very high and he had great mobility drills to help the team get warmed up every morning. He knows his stuff very well and I look foward to working with him again in the future! If you are in Boston, you definitely need to check him out!!

Franklin is great coach. Prior to meeting with him for the first time he made sure I was comfortable in choosing him by answering all of my questions. When I met with him we discussed my expectations and goals to develop a plan. His attention to detail with instruction was impeccable. He made sure I mastered the first step to each exercise before moving on to the next step. After meeting with him he is always available via e-mail for advice and motivation. This follow up is invaluable. It allows for constant improvement in my training plan. I have has huge improvements in my flexibility and posture. I used to come home with a sore back after a long day at work but now my backaches are almost non existent. I highly recommend meeting with Franklin.

I train with Franklin a few times a week at a local Olympic lifting club. Recently, he took time out of his lifting to teach me how to perform a proper Turkish Get Up. Within 30 min of his detailed guidance and encouragement, I was able to perform a TGU with 25lbs! He has also since instructed me on how to perform Kettlebell swings with 24kg! I would certainly recommend anyone interested in learning how to use Kettlebells in their training to go see Franklin. He is a patient, knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic instructor.

I found Franklin through my husband (the guy above!). I was skeptical about using Kettlebells because I didn't think my body could really handle this type of exercise, too strenuous for me. I met with Franklin anyway, went home, tried it, and stopped after a few weeks. It just felt like too much. This is where Franklin did his magic. He contacted me out of the blue to ask how I was doing. I told him that I stopped but was thinking about starting again because my old resistance exercises felt so boring after using Kettlebells. He honored whatever my decision would be and gently suggested that if I wanted to start back that I could consider starting very, very slowly, paying attention to my own pace. I knew I had his support and that he was ok with however I wanted to proceed. It was all I needed to hear. I haven't looked back since. I reached the goals he set for me earlier than I ever expected, increased the weight of the kettlebells since then, and find that I love (not a word I've ever used for exercise, though I'm a big Yoga fan) my routine. I've never had a trainer before and Franklin is without a doubt the key to my success. He has helped me to build my confidence and to test and shatter my boundaries.

Franklin is an excellent instructor. He trains both me and my wife. He has tailored our routines to our individuals fitness goals. I'm progressing nicely under his tutelage. And my wife is doing serious resistance training, something I never thought I'd see her doing. Franklin knows when to push us, and when to back off a bit. I highly recommend him as a personal kettlebell instructor.

Before I met Franklin, I had never had strength training. Being a woman, I was afraid of getting big and bulky. He explained that this wouldn't happen with Kettlebells and he was right. I am now more toned and limber than I have ever been. Franklin took a lot of time explaining and demonstrating the right form and technique. He is always available to speak with me if I have any questions. He calls every now and then to see how I'm doing and to review my workouts. When he feels I'm ready, he gives me new goals to reach. Keep up the good work Franklin!

Franklin's passion and knowledge of Kettlebells were immediately evident when I first trained with him. He thoroughly evaluated my fitness level and gave me an exercise routine that he occasionally tailors to help meet my desired goals. He has shown that there is more to strength and fitness than just being strong and fit. You must always safely practice proper form and technique, exactly what he teaches. I highly recommend Franklin as a Russian Kettlebell Instructor.

As a professional massage therapist, the physical requirements of the practice are very demanding. As a result it was very important to me that I increase my core strength and conditioning especially as I continue to add new clients. Franklin produced a custom program for me that within a few months was producing positive measurable results.

Through a program mainly consisting of high volume swings, TGUs and push presses I am now in the best condition of my life with strength that I didn't believe possible when I started. And most importantly I am now able to handle a much greater workload in my practice.

Thanks Franklin!

Franklin is an awesome instructor he pushes you to be a better you. My strength has gone thru the roof. I started with 16 kg and have worked my way to use the 24kg on a regular basis and the 32kg as well. I was a person that didn't like to work out, but knew the importance of it, he has allowed me to actually like working out with kettlebells.