Do you want top of the line RKC II instruction? An intense hard style kettlbell workout that will push you to the max? Then hit Kettlebell Elite!!

I recently was on vacation in VA Beach and attended KB Elite for 4 sessions. I loved every minute of it. Owner Karen really provides great instruction and is willing to motivate to push yourself. You will be hard pressed to find anywhere better than KB Elite. Do yourself a favor and check them out you wont soon forget it!!

P.S They play great music!!!

Karen ROCKS!!!!

Karen does it all! In the past year I have watched her grow Kettlebell Elite, manage the daily operations, AND manage a 6 year old little girl and her household. She also managed to get me using kettlebells exclusively. Not an easy feat. I can be stubborn. I have to admit, I have gotten stronger in all aspects of fitness without "training" in all aspects of fitness. I have two slap tears in my left rotator cuff, kettlebells have prevented surgery and pain for the most part.

Its awesome to see your passion grow and I wish you continual success! All your clients results are incredible and proof that you are committed to them and their goals. Keep up the great work! Tons of Love.

I've been training with Karen since the first of the year and I'm addicted to KB! My body has been transformed and my wife loves it! Karen is a great trainer and is always looking for ways to make her studio better. Regardless of how tired I might be after a full work day, I look forward to the workout Karen will put me through at the end of the day.

I have been working out under Karen's guidance for about 9 months. In that time I have dropped my blood presure from about 140/70 to 118/62. At a resent Doctors visit I was told my cholesterol was that of a child, a great improvement. In the beginning I was unable to lift my arms over my head. With Karens help my flexability has improved much more then I ever imagined. I look forward to continuing my association with Karen Smith and KettleBell Elite.

Karen is a knowledgeable instructor. Not only did she teach the kettle bell intro she also provided the science behind it. Her passion for the training is undeniable and kettle bell elite is definitely the place to train.

Karen is great,

I CAME TO KETTLEBELLS FOR A QUICK AND EASY WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR A WEDDING IN DECEMBER. WHAT IN THE WORLD DID I GET MYSELF INTO. I NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS WOULD BELIEVE THE INTENSITY. KAREN A GOD SEND WHO HAS THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT HELPED ME WITH MY TECHNIGUE AND CONSTANTLY KEEPS ME MOTIVATED TO TAKE THE INTENSITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL . I HAVE NEVER MET A PERSON WHO TAKES THE TIME NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES SHE REITERATES THE TECHNIGUE WITH TACTILE CUEING TO GET THE MOST OUT OF HER WORKOUTS. SHE'S CREATIVE ; SHE IS EXPLOSIVE AND PATIENT .THESE QUALITITES THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITITES BECAUSE I HAVE A HARD TIME PROCESSING VERBALLY IM VERY VISUAL IN MY LEARNING. I RECOMMEND THIS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY HAVE MAXIMIZED THE OPTIMAL WORK OUT YOU HAVE'NT SEEN NOTHING YET. GOD BLESS KAREN AND HER BUSINESS SHE HAS EARNED EVERY ACCOLADE.

I have finally found something I can stick with! I have tried the big gyms and was overwhelmed and intimidated by the machines and instructors and I have tried doing it on my own at home, but get bored easily. Karen keeps me motivated and makes me want to work harder and keep going. She is very observant and knows who needs what in our workouts. I have been recommending Karen to all of my friends. She's definitely the best!

My wife and I trained a few times at Karen's studio while vacationing in Va Beach. We had some k-bell experience training ourselves through the RKC book and DVD. We really wanted someone to observe our form and technique. We were very pleased with Karen and found her to be personable, knowledgeable and helpful with her instructions. In particular I received some corrections to my swing and TGU that differed from how they are presented in the book and DVD. She has a very nice studio and we immediatley felt welcomed and blended right in with the rest of the group. As a couple with many years of training background it was apparent to us that Karen understood the principles behind the practices and would recommend her with confidence to anyone seeking quality instruction.

Was in town visiting family and thought I'd try to catch a kettlebell class somewhere in the Va Beach area. GLAD I found Karen.
She's attentive to everyone in class and made sure form was correct. Tough class, but that's the point! Can't wait to visit Va Beach again!

She is very knowledgeable and definitely knows kettlebells. Every single workout is different and challenging. She mixes it up so you receive an all over body workout. I was slow getting back to the gym after the birth of my son (fortunately, I had lost all of my pregnancy weight... unfortunately, I lost a lot of muscle too). Within a couple of months of workouts with Karen, I was back in shape... looking better than before I was pregnant. Karen is awesome!

Karen and kettlebells has opened my eyes to a whole new kind of workout. Not only has kettlebells helped increase my strength but also has built up my endurance. I have always been a runner and was nervous that with kettlebells I wouldn't have time or energy to run BUT much to my surprise, running is actually more enjoyable AND I don't feel that I HAVE to run to keep in shape anymore. Karen is always energetic, always has new exercises to introduce to us and keeps the workouts fun!! That's what it's all about. I even now have my 16 year old daughter doing kettlebells! Thankyou Karen for bringing kettlebells to Virginia Beach!!

Karen is the real deal. She showed up on a 45 degree morning for a 12 hour day. The next day was nicer with rain. She taught a short notice outdoor certification course to 28 of the best America has to offer. All are deployed at this time hunting in some of the harshest terrain and against some of the most dedicated enemies America has encountered. The average time of service is over 10 years with some nearing 20. I can speak for all of us that this was some of the best, most challenging, most useful training we have recieved. Through kettlebells we were trained in full body training, breathing techniques under stress, and the proper way to explosively move weight while incorporating endurance. One of the most important take aways was the focus in operational durability. As the number of tours mounts, a more critical decision making process is required on the battle field. America needs to retain the experience of the seasoned operator and the training that we recieved allows the operator to srenghten and rehab our bodies in austere environments. Karen exemplifies the training and theories Pavel and his training brought to our command. She is better than you and you can learn from her example.

Karen has been a huge inspiration for me! She not only got me on the road to becoming a personal trainer, but she introduced me to kettlebells in my backyard while she was preparing for RKC. I have watched Karen assist in opening the studio near my home where I trained for RKC (yes, she got me hooked!) and I have watched her go on to open her own studio in Virginia Beach, which is hugely successful! Having been through a workout at her studio, I got my own taste for how hard she pushes her clients and I see why she gets results. She has always been a wealth of information for me and has given loads of advice. She is dedicated, hard-working, generous and thoughtful with her advice - an all-around great trainer!

I have waited six month's to submit a review.

The excitement and nuances of this type of training is the same since week one. I am an A-type personality w/ a problematic LAZY side. After a "career ending" MCL/Patella injury. (don't tell me you missed it on ESPN) I was just going through the motions for hours at the gym. Talk-Lift-Talk. Then Kettlebell Karen moved in the neigborhood. Karen has dropped 18lbs OF FAT off my frame. It could be much more, Beer is Bad!

Her workouts make you glad they are one hour! Karen keeps an eye on everyone in the group giving corrections/praise as if you are the only one she's watching. She has taken her vision from the driveway to a bonafide studio. Karen and the KB's kick ass. If you have not snatched a KB, you are missing out. It's never too late call Karen and empower your body from the core and beyond. Before I really start rambling.
I am Out.

Karen was one of the instructors at a Russian Kettlebell Certification that I just attended and she was, in a word, excellent. Her instructions are simple, her cues are easy to remember, and her methods are presented in a logical manner. Can't recommend enough.

Karen & I met late Winter 2008 thru our Personal Trainer, Darius Gilbert (RKC). We were prepping for our RKC that June and it was great having Karen as a workout partner! Karen's love for kettlebells coupled with her determination and drive to succeed have persevered in that she will be opening her own kettlebell studio in VA Beach in a few weeks! I highly recommend looking her up if you're in her area...I guarantee you won't be disappointed...she's AWESOME!

Karen is an awe inspiring trainer who practices what she preaches. In my profession, talk is cheap and respect is earned, not given. She has earned every once of respect from myself and my Team with her high standard of excellence and superb teaching ability.

*Head coach of Team Hybrid Fight Sport
*Owner of Hybrid Academy of Martial Arts

I know that Karen is the BOMB!!! She CHANGED my life! Thank You!!!!

From the first time you do Kettlebells, you will be hooked. Karen is a great instructor and her knowledge and passion for Kettlebells shows in every workout. She motivates and challenges us and no workout is ever dull or boring. I was hooked from the first time I trained with her. This is the workout!!!

I've been doing this for 1 month and I can see significant results in the mirror. Karen does a great job of tailoring the workouts to each persons level even in a group setting. Very personable, but not afraid to motivate.

Karen is a GREAT kettlebell instructor with a wonderful positive attitude! I look forward to the workouts each week as she keeps them interesting and challenging for everyone in the class. Her teaching style is perfect for me - no hard-line, drill instructor, but she encourages me to push myself to new levels. She's great at keeping an eye on everybody's form so we all get the most from our workouts. Her exercise instructions/demonstrations are clear and easy to follow. If an individual needs a bit of extra help, she's able to assist that person without neglecting the rest of the class during the exercise. If you're looking for an exciting workout with an intuitive instructor who'll get you to your individual goals, Karen's Kettlebells is your answer. Looking forward to "swimsuit season" thanks to Karen!

Let's just say Karen is an amazing instructor. She makes working out seem like a breeze. Each workout with her has been intense but very fulfilling and fun while working harder than I think I ever had. I had never heard of Kettlebells tell I started talking with her one day at school. Boy am I glad! The first workout sent me over the edge and had me hooked. Forget going to the gym and looking at the machines and thinking what am I suppose to do. Karen incorporates all the muscle groups in each and every workout. My abs are still screaming from the last workout....When do we do it again.

Karen is an excellent instructor and her workouts are tremendous. She is totally dedicated to helping you succeed in what goals you have set. A new way to build lean muscle and work your cardiovascular at the same time.....great!

I would first like to start off by saying how much everyone misses Karen amongst the Dynamic Solutions community and how we all are stinging from her move.
To everyone in Virginia Beach I would like for you to know that Karen is a star! I have trained 5 people who are currently RKC's and am training 7, that are attending this February and April, and for anyone wanting to become a successful Kettlebell trainer or wanting a trainer that has it all, I advise you to contact Karen immediately. You'll thank me for it, I promise!
If for some reason I had to take off some time from my company, Karen would be the first I would call and I know we wouldn't miss a beat. She's that good!
I sure hope she comes back!

Karen is such a motivating and dynamic instructor. In the past, I have easily been bored and rarely felt challenged in my workouts, and kettle bell with Karen has solved those issues entirely! I have seen inches disappear, and look forward to continuing my body transformation with her!! I am SO GLAD you came to Va Bch, Karen!

Karen if fantastic. She is motivating and guides us students about proper technique without loosing anyones interest. The results with this new (to me) way of working out is addicting because I feel great and can see results now that I did not see using other workout programs. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone that wants great results!

Karen has done such a great job with helping me build my strength and stamina! I feel so much better about my workouts and actual LOVE coming to the gym now. Kettlebells are the best workout I have ever done and am so excited to continue training with Karen!

Karen is an awesome instructor.
Her workouts test me every time ! They are always challenging, creative, fun and different!! The hour is over before I know it.
Gone is the drudge of working out with free weights or machines and hours upon hours of cardio.. Karen has taken my training
to a whole new level ! Give me the kettle bells !!!!!!
Thanks Karen, for being such an inspiration and changing my life for the better !

Karen is an amazing instructor. She has tremendous energy and is completely focused. Her passion for kettlebells and overall fitness is inspiring. I've worked with numerous professional trainers and Karen is by far the BEST! If you want to feel great and look amazing, Karen is your girl.

Goooo Karen! I've had a blast training with Karen and learning kettlebells. How fun! Karen is a true ball of energy! She's informative, motivating and wonderful at training people of various levels. She is also excellent at pushing you to the next level without burning you out. There's a fine line there and she's sincerely encouraging but loves to kick your butt all at the same time. It rocks! I love her and hope to continue training with her! Thanks for everything, Karen!

Karen Smith is the most professional, dynamic trainer you will ever find. I love working with her and I think that her knowledge of kettle bells is truly outstanding! She works with her clients to get them the results they want and they get them FAST because of her in depth kettle bell knowledge. She is a star!!

If you're looking for a drill instructor, Karen is not the one for you.

If you're looking for someone one who will make you feel comfortable in a class that's totally going to kick your butt and physically turn you into who you want to be, then Karen is the one you're looking for.

She's not pushy, she teaches the right way to do it, then you push your self. That's easy to do when you see results so fast.

Karen is an amazing instructor. I had always wanted to take kettlebell classes but was to intimidated to try. But then i took kettle bell classes with karen and i got hooked. Karen pushes you to know your strenghth and ability. I lost alot of body fat and turned a lot of muscle and into lean mass. Once again Karen is an amazing instructor and high recommend her as a trainer and instructor. After traning with her you will be hooked

Karen is a FANTASTIC instructor! She is clear in her instructions and guidance, patient, and knows how to push you to do your best and get results. I once told Karen that I didn't know my elbows could sweat until I met her! Karen's classes are the best work out I have ever had (and I've tried a LOT of different types of classes). Once you start swinging those kettlebells you just want to do it more. Plus, Karen keeps you challenged with new excercises and routines to keep it interesting and fun. It is in your best interest to work with Karen - you'll love her AND you'll be amazed at how quickly you will see results.

Karen's approach to teaching and training are highly motivating and effective. I have lost weight, gained lean muscle, have a stronger core, and have more energy than I have had in years. She has taught me to stop being a slave to machines and traditional weights by working out smarter using kettlebells.

A friend told me about Kettlebells with Karen, but I was intimidated. Then I saw Karen teaching a class and I was impresses. I took the first class (boy, was I sore the next several days). I figured I would never make it through the 2nd class, but I liked Karen's instruction and I tried. The second class went great and each class since has been even better. I am hooked. Karen is a great motivator. She has taught us a lot of great excersizes. When I came to the last class with a minor knee injury, she made sure I got a good workout without further damage and suggested some modifications until my knee had fully recovered. Karen is fantastic!

I took an intro to Kettlebells class from Karen, and I'm hooked! She's an excellent teacher - thorough in her instruction, shows an emphasis on the importance of safety, and pushes us hard to progress each week. If you get an opportunity to train with Karen...well, lucky you! Take it! I'd love to take another class from her, but we're moving - Karen will be missed...!