Hello! I began training with kettlebells in 2004. In April 2006, I received My RKC certification and then went on to receive my RKC Level II in June 2006. I have since served as an Assistant RKC Instructor at the September 2007 RKC certification.
I have teamed up with Jason Burch, RKC to open PHENOM Fitness & Strength in Powell, Ohio to serve the greater Columbus area.
Currently a third year Physical Therapy student at the Ohio State University, I focus on injury prevention/rehabilitation with kettlebells in order to progress clients in a safe, consistent manner.
I also serve as a volunteer for the Special Olympics and the American Heart Association's Walking to Recovery program to further share my passion for fitness.
On March 2 and 3, 2007 I had the pleasure of training Bruce Buffer, "The voice of the octagon," while the UFC was in town for UFC 68. Check out my picture below.
Below is a testimonial sent to me by a police officer from Pickerington, OH that I had the privilege of training:
"I got introduced to the world of kettlebells by a firefighter friend of mine. After doing it by myself for a couple of months I decided that I needed to locate a personal trainer... I went straight to the source, Dragondoor.com, and researched my area for a Certified Instructor... After meeting and talking with Andy I knew right away this was the guy to take me to the next level. Andy has an easy hard working ethic about himself. He agreed to a workout schedule and now after several hard working months I have experienced several "Kettlebell, what the hell" moments. I have since been in several use of force incidents at my police agency and I have to admit that after fighting with the suspects I was not sore and felt so much more explosive and I directly attribute this to Andy helping me attain my "kettlebell attitude and body". If you are looking for a professional and personal kettlebell trainer that will tailor a workout to fit your personal and job wants, I can unequivocally recommend Andy. I have taken his knowledge and gotten my wife to workout with me, this sport is definitively addictive as well as the people who lead this sport, as does Andy!"
~ Officer E. Hollyfield, U-69
"Andrew Lyons is an excellent trainer and was great for me when on the road in Columbus, Ohio as he put me through a much needed rigorous Kettlebell training sessions which kept me sharp and energetic for the big UFC I was announcing while there. He makes the whole Kettlebell experience excellent & enjoyable through his training methods."
~ Bruce Buffer, "The Voice of the Octagon"
Andrew Lyons: Images
Me with UFC's Bruce Buffer
Customer reviews of:
Andrew Lyons
Average Rating: 9.9 in 10 reviews
Andrew Lyons...Totally Radical
Rated 10 out of 10
Anyone in Central Ohio considering kettlebell training should contact this guy...great instruction and good times.
Andy Robinson - Reynoldsburg OH
Kettlebells are great...especially with Andy Lyons
Rated 9 out of 10
Kettlebells really transformed me. I was always an athletic guy, but the overall workout you get with kettlebells is par excellence. My main problem was I'd get carried away and concentrate on one muscle group. I'd be aggressive in the first couple of sessions & with a Trapezius/Shoulder injury, it'd always lead to a painful absence from future sessions. Kettlebells really workout the whole muscle groups as opposed to isolating so called "Beach Muscles". It concentrates on the core strength, and as a guy who plays many other sports, I greatly benifitted from the increase in strength and endurance. My tanktops got tight, albeit with no bulging biceps. As Officer E. Hollyfield accurately pointed out, Andy has an easy hard working ethic. He seems very casual in his fast paced talk, but it is deceptive. He instructs the right way to do things and he works you out GOOD! He asks you to take it slow, but continues to challenge you. A perfect combination, in my view. An Ideal introduction to a new "What the hell is a kettlebell" world :-)
Bharat Jataprolu - Dublin, OH
Quiet professionalism!
Rated 10 out of 10
As my assistant team leader at the RKC, Andy used his knowledge and teaching skills to help me become a member of the elite RKC instructors! Thanks Andy!
Jason Turko, RKC - Canonsburg, PA
A Valuable Resource
Rated 10 out of 10
A friend from Philadelphia got me interested in Kettlebells and advised me to get some professional instruction before starting. My weightlifting routines were getting old as was the eliptical machine. The timing was perfect. As I began to look into kettlebells, Andrew announced a workshop. The workshop was great and in two hours I learned all I needed to start. The additional classes really helped clean up my form and provide some workout ideas. Andrew is a great instructor and very helpful with individual instruction during the class. I highly recommend attending Andrew's classes. Like one of the other reviews stated, the workouts really kick my butt, but once I'm done I'm already looking forward to the next one. Thanks Andrew
Collins Kane - Grove City, OH
Columbus is lucky to have this RKC Level II instructor
Rated 10 out of 10
If you live anywhere near Columbus, Ohio and have an interest in Kettlebell Training, this is the man you want to see. I am a 42 year old male, who was tremendously out of shape. Literally in one month, I feel like I have been transformed into a new person because of Andrew and these evil little devices called Kettlebells. Of the five sessions that I have completed with him so far, each one has been different and more challenging. And even though he likes torturing his victims, he is very approachable and answered all questions that anyone asked, which we all had a lot of. One can only learn so much from a book or DVD. Nothing beats the personalized training that I have received from Andrew. Keep on bringing the pain!!!!!!!
Brian Roberts - Columbus, Ohio
Worth the drive to Dublin
Rated 10 out of 10
Andy's workshop was the greatest thing that ever happened to my workout routine! As a Reynoldsburg resident, it is not practical for me to attend the weekly kettlebell classes, but my husband and I, along with our own personal trainer, have benefited greatly from the kettlebell workshops Andy holds. Andy is a great motivator, and a thoughtful, intelligent instructor. I encourage anyone, in any part of town to at least attend a workshop to get the basics down if you can't attend Andy's regular classes. It has only been just over a month, and I am down three pant sizes! I have never felt or slept better in years, and I actually can't wait for my workout. I had a workout regimen for the last three years that was showing little in the way of results, and I can't believe how fast kb's work! Andy is great, always there to answer your questions, and checkng on your progress. I recommend this program to anyone who is trying to lose fat off of their body and wants to see fast results.
H. Igel - Reynolsburg, Ohio
Andrew Lyons
Rated 10 out of 10
I started working with kettlebells in October to help improve my overall strength and to supplement the typical "weight room exercises" my baseball team does. Andrew helped me learn the exercises in a very short amount of time. He is able to make the slightest tweak to your form, which will improve your performance greatly. Also, with his physical therapy background, Andrew is able to improve your training in a safe manner. Andrew did a great job teaching me, who knew nothing about kettlebells from the onset, how to perform the exercises. I would recommend Andrew to anyone who wants to learn the wonders of kettlebell training.
Dominic Porretta - Westerville, OH
Fantastic Instruction
Rated 10 out of 10
I began training with Andrew in hopes of finding something new to jump-start my work out routine. In the past year, I have seen incredible gains in strength, tone, and posture that have bettered my performance in other sports as well. Andrew has a vast knowledge of kettlebells, teaches a variety of exercises, and constantly evaluates strength and adjusts weights as needed. He provides an excellent foundation and quietly modifies exercises as necessary to better your form without embarrassment. I highly recommend kettlebell training with Andrew Lyons!
Lora S. - Dublin, Ohio
Andrew Lyons great instructor worth a visit.
Rated 10 out of 10
Andrew is a true professional. His ability to motivate and keep the class interesting,that is what makes him one of the best instructors I have ever had. He will get the best out of you without going over board. I would highly recomend Andrew and Phenom to anyone looking for a new way to workout.
Jeff McCabe - Powell, Ohio
Are you new to Kettlebells?
Rated 10 out of 10
Ditto the other reviews! I was an out-of-shape 50ish woman with a long background in lifting with free weights. I needed something to get me exicted about working out again. Kettlebells are the ticket and Andrew was the perfect instructor for me. I travelled five hours for one-on-one training (twice so far) and it was worth every gallon of gas. What I wanted was instruction on the proper form and suggested workout routines and Andrew delivered. KBs require a different mindset from lifting with barbells/dumbells and Andrew was able to communicate those differences very clearly. I've been able to take his instruction home with me to workout on my own with confidence that I have good form and the perfect way to workout to get me into the best shape of my life! Thanks, Andrew!
Kendall Passmore - Williamstown, WV USA
