Josh Henkin is a graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Physical Education. At Arizona State, he was also a member of the Men’s Basketball Team. He is well known in the metropolitan Phoenix area for being an expert in fitness and sports performance training. His certifications include:
National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
Bachelor of Science-Exercise Science (Arizona State University)
Club Coach with USA Weightlifting
Corrective High Performance Exercise Kinesiologiest, Level 1 – Certified Instructor
Russian Kettlebell – Certified Instructor
Additionally, Coach Henkin has interned in various programs offered by world-renowned strength coaches including Charles Poliquin, John Davies, and Paul Chek. A number of his writings have been published, and he is a frequent lecturer on matters of fitness and performance. In addition, Coach Henkin has performed various workshops/lectures for Division I colleges, health clubs, charity events, and local high schools. He is currently working with various high school basketball, soccer, football, and baseball teams.
He is available for workshops and private seminars in the Phoenix area. In addition, Coach Henkin is available anywhere in the United States and overseas to do strength and conditioning workshops. Coach Henkin also designs personalized nutrition and fitness programs online. If you would like more information on his workshops and programs, please e-mail Coach Henkin at aaptraining@lycos.com
Testimonials
At first I wasn’t very sure how working with the Josh were going to be any different than my previous experiences with trainers. From the first day I noticed a complete difference. He was very professional and for the first time thought “I was working with true professionals.” Since then I have lost 40 pounds and have improved my blood profiles so much my doctor is shocked! The workouts have been challenging, but different and fun. If anyone is serious about getting results then they have to work with Josh Henkin! -- Liz Dalton, Academic Administrator
“I have known Josh for the past two years, during this time I have been very impressed with his desire to continue his education, apply what he learns to his clients, and articulate complex
subjects so that anyone can become better educated in the field of strength and conditioning." -- Charles Staley, World Renown Strength Coach
“In general, I place Josh in the highest of manners with strength coaches that I have worked with. His job knowledge exceeds that of all coaches and he applies that knowledge with a unique skill that results in a very professional yet caring environment for his athletes." -- Preston Greene, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
“My son’s goal was to get his basketball game to a point where he had a chance to make his varsity team in high school as a sophomore. The opportunity to work with Josh not only on specific strength training exercises to increase his endurance, explosiveness and overall speed, but to have you work with him on the mental and physical side of the game has proved remarkable in only two months. He is now playing in two spring leagues, and he has become the talk of all the kids. They all notice his game has dramatically improved. I know this because other parents are telling me what their kids are saying." -- Jewel Sikes, High School Parent
“My experiences with Josh as a trainer and friend have benefited me greatly. His knowledge of rehabilitation therapy and training has brought me back to the point where I am able to resume full activities including golf, cycling, softball and coaching my sons baseball teams. Not only am I able to participate in these activities, but I am pain free with equal strength and balance of both legs. It's really hard to tell which hip was replaced thanks to Josh." -- Vernon Traylor, Comeback from Hip Replacement Surgery
Customer reviews of:
Josh Henkin
Average Rating: 10.0 in 5 reviews
Josh Henkin ,The COMPLETE PACKAGE.
Rated 10 out of 10
I am a Phoenix firefighter who was asked to put on a kettlebell workshop for our health,fitness symposium.Firefighters would be from all over the USA and Canada.When I told my Chief I wanted to use a non firefighter to help,the chief was against it.I told him,not to worry I know Josh and many others do too.Josh gave me my first kettlebell class 3 1/2 years ago,always read what Josh post on the dragondoor forum.The kettlebell workshop was a SMASH. This is was Josh does for a living,plus some other strange and interesting things like sandbags,throwing tires around and making a fellow firefighters much STRONGER. Thanks Josh,Bob Ross RKC
Bob Ross RKC - Arizona
The Complete Kettlebell System
Rated 10 out of 10
I approached Josh for help to prepare for two workshops, Naked Warrior and the RKC. Josh's comprehensive approach to my training enhanced my drills for each event. I achieved my goals without fail. I look forward to his articles posted on the RKC forum and other forums that he is involved. Josh is a gifted instructor and great guy! He is a perfect compliment to the RKC community!
Kathy - Queen Creek, AZ
Team Henkin ROCKS!!!
Rated 10 out of 10
In just returning from the 2009 San Jose RKC Instructor Certification Course as an assistant instructor, I was really impressed that throughout, all the instruction was at a very high level of competence and quality. I'd not gotten to see some of the team leaders and seniors in action, and so it was great to see them do their stuff. Josh in particular was very impressive and a standout in his abilities and instruction style.
He was so laid back that I wondered in the beginning what the weekend would be like, but he was VERY VERY good. Don't let his laid back attitude deceive...He presented the information in a bigger picture format reminding our students that although they are there to certainly perfect their own form and the practice thereof, the cert is, above and beyond everything, an instructor certification course and he used humor and common sense examples to get the ideas across.
He also had a very discerning and detailed eye for form, and really good corrections, some that I've not seen before, and so I've added to my toolkit...thanks! The success of his students was paramount, and indeed, in our group, everyone said that they felt the cert was an amazing experience and that they had gotten much more than expected out of it.
I am proud to have been a part of their experience, and proud to have been an assistant instructor to Josh, who led by example, and to whom I would recommend to anyone, clients, friends and family!
Andrea U-Shi Chang RKC - Z Health Practitioner - Kettlebility - Seattle WA USA
What Andrea said!!!
Rated 10 out of 10
I was very fortunate to have Josh Henkin as my team leader at the San Jose RKC. It's funny because everybody seems to know about Josh for his innovative use of sandbags in strength training even though Josh's knowledge on kettlebell training is extensive and vast. Even with his laid back demeanor he has an eye for detail and will make sure your form is good. Highly recommended.
Eric Moss RKC - Morris County NJ
Genius in his simplicity!
Rated 10 out of 10
Don't take this headline the wrong way, Josh has the complex world of kettlebells nailed. However, his approach to teaching, creating cues, and troubleshooting extremely complex movement patterns without "over-teaching" is unparalleled. At the San Jose RKC I worked as one of Josh's assistants and learned so much about how to present kettlebells in a way that is safe, and non-threatening for a newbe! I have been using many of the skills I learned while watching Josh teach with my clients with great success! Whether you are a future RCK preparing to take the challenge, or a housewife/husband trying to get back the body you had in college, Josh is your guy. Keep up the good work Josh; I look forward to learning more from you next time!
Travis Harwood, CSCS, CPT, RKC - San Luis Obispo, CA
