Reviews

I participated in five sessions with Dr. Nieves, looking for an opportunity to expand my workout gains. My prior routine involved standard weight training and running -- and I found I was becoming increasingly restricted in my motion and development. The kettleballs added a completely new dimension involving coordination between multiple muscle groups in each exercise, and functional movements offering better gains towards enjoying my other lifestyle activities: such as bicycling, waterskiing. Dr. Nieves also incorporated the trx suspension system and battle-ropes into the workouts to provide a wide range of variety, range of motion and cardio-effect over my traditional weight / cardio routine. I'd highly recommend him for anyone serious about exploring new options and making positive gains, regardless of current fitness level.

I got a hold of Dr. Nieves online, and was lucky enough he was going to be in the Miami area on a business trip. I am an RKC candidate and felt I needed help with my technique. We met for a two hour session. Immediately, he identified weaknesses in my technique (even my swing, which I thought was pretty good). We went through corrective drills, and he provided several tips to perform all the moves more efficiently. He suggested different workout routines both to work on my power and conditioning. A very simple tip corrected my Goblet squat immediately.

I certainly feel way more confident with all the drills and workout routines Dr. Nieves suggested. I have 45 days to the RKC in Orlando (October 2010), and I will certainly be ready.... Thanks Ricardo!!!!

As the new year came around I've decided to become more healthy. I have lost 50lbs by diet and Doc has helped me lose the last 10, and now he is sculpting me into a person that I have always wanted to be. I never have been cut, but now I can see major definition.

Doc's knowledge and leadership skills have pushed me to a place that I didn't think I could go. It shows the passion he has when he is teaching us and working hard to better our selves. I thank him for helping me feel better about myself.

Thanks Doc!

Dr. Nieves is very knowledgeable in getting your whole body involved in a great workout. He varies the routine each day, and it is nice to change it out daily. I really recommend this workout to anyone who likes to exercise. I give this class a big 10!

I have been in pretty good shape most of my 42 years. I had heard of the kettle bell program but never tried it. Dr. Nieves has been treating my wife for a couple of years now and I finally had the opportunity to train with him myself. I am an instant convert to this program. Muscle recruitment combined with aerobic activity to develop true functional strength that can be applied to my real world vocation. I truly believe that had I started this program with anyone else, I would have been underwhelmed. Dr. Nieves emphasizes learning proper technique to both avoid injury and, more importantly, to develop true strength. Oh yeah, by the way, he's a genuinely cool guy too!

I'm an HKC instructor. I'm a martial arts and fitness instructor and owner of one of South Florida's most successful martial arts fitness center. I have been training with kettlebells for over 6 years and hold two other kettlebell certifications. I highly recommend Dr. Nieves as a kettlebell instructor and healer. I met Ricardo a few weeks before my HKC certification. He was in South Florida and came by my center. I was recuperating from a back injury. Ricardo taught me an exercise that relieved my back pain and then work with me on my kettlebell moves. Nieves is one of the best kettlebell instructors that I have met!

I am very grateful for Ricardo Nieves, MD to be in the Northern Colorado community! Dr. Nieves has an incredible approach to overall health as well as complete full body exercise. I am appreciative that my husband and I were introduced to Dr. Nieves and the Russian Kettlebell program. I had no ideas what to expect when we began training with Dr. Nieves. Both of us were contentedly surprised. My husband and I have always been an athletic people; however we met our match with Dr. Nieves and the RKC program. Furthermore, I am extremely tired of the everyday gym and the countless hours I have spent at the gym without noticing any change in my figure. After our workout with Dr. Nieves; we were left with a compete body workout- which was exciting! I felt ever inch of his workout! I pushed myself to the level Dr. Nieves would let my body exert. I have never felt a level of comfort in a gym as I did with Dr. Nieves. I am eager to learn more from Dr. Nieves and the RKC program.

Cheers to 2010~ It looks good!

I have never thought I could have such an intense, full body workout within 30-45 minutes. The overall experience is worth my time and my health to continue and experience kettlebells to the fullest. I am tired of the gym and the norm. I am tired of working out for an hour plus just to do it all over again the next day. Kettlebells and Dr. Nieves will continue to test my endurance and my strength as I am up for the challenge.

I met Dr. Nieves about 9 years ago when we practiced medicine in the same town in New Mexico. I watched him to be very devoted not only to his medical practice and his patients but to his famous and killing workouts. He worked out with my husband and got him into best shape of his life!! After Ricardo became certified in Kettlebells training I slowly started to look at it as an option to my semi-regular exercise. I never liked long aerobic activities but with Ketlebells you can do your cardio in 20 minutes! We started with a group of people and after he taught me a proper technique (crucial for this exercise) and a variety of different exercise I am continuing to exercise on my own. He is always available for another session or any kind of advice. It is amazing! After one month my 15 years old son said:" Oh my God, Mom, you have a six pack!"

My Husband and I took a class with Dr. Nieves to learn what Kettlebells was all about. What a workout! It worked every muscle in my body. I felt sore for 3 days but it was the "good sore" where you feel energized. He is very attentive to every move to insure the proper technique. I have been seeing Dr. Nieves for lower back pain and he made sure that the exercises were correct to help my back to get stronger. It is really exciting to learn from someone who is so passionate about Kettlebells and Sport Fitness. Dr. Nieves also has a great practice and a wonderful family. We are very lucky to have him here in Fort Collins.

Working out with Ricardo has been one of the smartest decisions I've made to improve my physical well being. His knowledge as a sports medicine doctor and having worked with Cattle bells for 4 years creates the ultimate work out. I look forward to each work out with him and seeing him work out inspires me to work even harder then i would by myself. Working with Ricardo Nieves has been one of the best decisions I've made in life. His dedication to making his clients feel better mentally and physically is amazing. I came to him with back and knee pain and since i started working with him for 6 months i haven't experienced any pain. Truly the best physical trainer I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

I have had a history of lower back pain and trauma and been advised by many to have surgery, but I have always resisted. I herniated a disc earlier this year and thought "this may be it", but I found Dr. Nieves and he has helped me tremendously. One of the reasons I went to see him was that he is a third degree black belt in Judo and a Level II Instructor in Kettlebells, and I loved the idea of being able to workout with him following the resolution of my medical issues. Also, I had been introduced to Kettlebells last year and liked the workout a lot, but I suspected my technique was not the best.

I began working out with Ricardo as soon as my back issues subsided. It has been awesome. it was everything I had hoped for and more. He is very in tune to the issues going on in my body and makes sure to tailor each workout accordingly. He pushes me as far as I can go.

I appreciate Ricardo's insistence on proper form. He is very patient in his instructions. I have learned a lot in the short time I have been working out with him (about 2 months).

His workouts are also functional and emphasize proper movement and body alignment. I cannot say enough good things about him and his workouts.

The other great quality of Ricardo is that he is very generous with his time and resources. He always is quick to offer his time to listen to whatever may be going on with my body. He is always happy to share whatever he has with me and my son, who has attended a few times. By the way, my son (who is 14) absolutely loved the workouts. That in an of itself is astounding. He has never willingly gone to a workout session before.

I sure hope Ricardo continues his workouts for a long time. I plan to work with him as long as he will have me!

I have been working with Ricardo for about 4 weeks now, and am impressed by his level of knowledge and attention to detail, especially as it relates to working with previous back injuries. He took the necessary time to understand the best exercise fit for me, and designed a recovery program that will not cause further injury. The kettlebell system is new to me, but I am already seeing increased strength and flexibility, and Ricardo's enthusiasm is really contagious. He is a natural teacher, and listens carefully to feedback. He encourages his students and provides positive feedback every step of the way. When I began the program, I was only expecting to focus my efforts on strengthening the spine, but it became apparent to me quickly that this training could replace most, if not all, of the other fitness training that I have been doing. This is really a complete way to get in terrific shape, and Ricardo is the man to do it with.

Fort Collins is fortunate to have a physician like Dr. Nieves. In addition to his unique combination of medical skills, Ricardo is a very special trainer. Being overweight and in my 50s, my interest in kettlebells was piqued by an article that appeared in the Fitness section of the Denver Post. The workout was described as being so much more efficient than conventional weight training. I found myself on the Dragon Door web site which led me to Ricardo.

After a review of my medical history we started slowly. Within 2 weeks the workouts picked up in intensity. With the combination of functional resistance training and aerobic benefit offered by the kettlebell workout, my level of conditioning, endurance, and energy have improved dramatically in just a few weeks. I am also sleeping much better and the weight is starting to drop.

My 21 year old son loves to work out at the gym. During his 1 month winter vacation from the university he participated in the workouts and found them to be challenging and quite beneficial. Alex has been so motivated that he will even get out of bed to attend a 6AM workout. This is unusual behavior for a college student on vacation!

With Ricardo's painstaking emphasis on proper technique, we are now able to workout at home on our own. I will continue to work with Ricardo to learn new exercises and routines.

This unique approach to fitness will catch on like wildfire in our "exercise-crazy" town. We are so fortunate to have Ricardo to introduce us to to kettlebells and other innovative training methods. With him there is never a dull moment!

The kattlebells is fun and with Ricardo it is even more fun. Before I met Ricardo, I felt I had known enough about excercise. I was utterly wrong... Ricardo Nieves, MD made my life miserable and my body better that ever. If you want to get into best shape of your life, chose this awsome instructor.

Dr. Nieves was my assistant at the RKC in Denmark and I can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who would like to improve their strength and endurance. Not only is he a high level combat athlete but his eye for detail is priceless. Combined this with his medical knowledge and you have the ultimate RKC instructor. Seek Dr. Nieves out today!

I am thirty eight years old and started training with kettlebells and unconventional excercises for almost a year. I never thought I could get the results that I have achieved in this short of time. I haven't felt this good in the past sixteen years. I am Sergeant of Investigations for the Eddy County Sheriffs Department and have been working in Law Enforcement for almost sixteen years now. I have been on a Tactical Response Team for twelve years and a Defensive Tactics Instructor for eleven years. Dr. Ricardo Nieves innovative training is never boring or mundane. Dr. Ricardo is patient and very detailed with the instructions in each excercise to insure they are done as safe as possible. The best part of training with Dr. Ricardo is the motivation he projects though his own passion for real world/ functional training. My fourteen year old son has been training with the same techniques and he too experienced huge gains in over all body strength. Dr. Ricardo Nieves is a true Maestro of functional excercise and training.