Our Training Philosophy
Our goal is to help students get stronger, move better, build work capacity and be better able to do the things they enjoy. We focus on high-value barbell, kettlebell and bodyweight movements to build a solid foundation for participation in all manner of athletic activities while also promoting long-term health and functional longevity. We want you to be ready for the next thing, whatever that might be.
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Why Kettlebells?
In a word: versatility. Due to their design, kettlebells are perfectly suited to a wide variety of strength exercises and explosive ballistic movements. Students can develop strength, power, conditioning and movement using a single tool. This makes kettlebells the perfect tool within our training system.
Who is this for?
Our training is designed for the everyday athlete: anyone who wants to maintain and develop their ability to participate in sport and recreational activities as they age. It's a perfect fit for runners, mixed martial artists, golfers, cyclists, you name it. From Jiu-Jitsu to Ultramarathons, our training is built to support your sport.
About Us
My name is Daniel Funchess and I've worked as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer in Spokane for five years. I have a passion for kettlebell, barbell and bodyweight training, which is why I started Spokane Kettlebell Club in 2023 in the hopes that I could help others share in this passion as they pursue fitness that matters.
I am a Functional Movement Systems certified professional as well as a StrongFirst certified kettlebell and bodyweight instructor (SFG I, SFB).
Strength
We prioritize strength by focusing on low-rep, heavy compound movements like the deadlift, back squat, bench press and military press to build maximal strength and set PRs. We also incorporate single-leg, unilateral, and bodyweight exercises to develop functional strength across multiple patterns that carries over to sport and everyday life.
Movement
We believe that strength and movement are inseparable, which is why we train strength through full ranges of motion across a variety of patterns. We build balance and stability with single-leg exercises such as the single-leg deadlift and pistol squat varieties. We also place a heavy emphasis on the Turkish get-up, a terrific tool for developing dynamic stability, kinaesthetic awareness and maintaining functional longevity.
Power
The kettlebell is a wonderful tool for building explosive power. We utilize swings, snatches and cleans to develop the student's ability to generate force quickly. Additionally, we employ scaled plyometrics to build power, elasticity, and resilience to injury at all skill levels.
Conditioning
We strive to build strength that lasts and power that won't quit in addition to cardiorespiratory fitness. We use thoughtfully designed, heartrate-based conditioning protocols to train the aerobic, glycolytic and CP energy systems. Whether you're a fighter, a runner or just someone who's interested in long-term health, we've got you covered.
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