Joe Pavel- Russian Kettlebell Fanatic!  

●  Philosophy - Grab Life by the Bells!   ●  

●  Training Philosophy- Simple. Brief. Frequent.  ● 

●  Favorite Kettlebell Exercise: Turkish Get-Up. Why?  ●

●  Because it's cool and requires total focus, control and strength.  ●

Joe Pavel, founder of Pavel Fitness, LLC, believes that much as bodybuilding had its golden age back in the fifties and sixties, the kettlebell golden age is happening right now. Don’t be left behind, become part of the kettlebell phenomenon. Joe employs an honest, fun, tough-love approach with all of his clients and believes that through the power of positive thinking and visioning, together, we can achieve more than you ever dreamed possible. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, your right either way.”

Joe has been training with weights since he was 12, when he bought his first combination barbell; dumbbell set. Following the exercises recommended by 1959 Mr. Universe Bruce Randall, Joe's strength and muscularity soon took off. When the movie “Pumping Iron” came out, it only added fuel to the fire. What kid didn’t want to be like Arnold?  

Fast forward to 2002; enter the Evil Russian, Pavel Tsatsouline and his first book “Power to the People.” In it he recommended just 2 exercises for 2 sets each, done 5 days a week. This was totally against the "once a week" split routines in vogue at the time. But, the results were outstanding! Curiosity was peaked. Through further research Joe found out about Mr. Tsatsouline and the Russian Kettlebell Challenge. In February 2004 Joe ordered a classic set of kettlebells, the Russian Kettlebell Challenge DVD and book. He commenced “taming the iron.” In June 2004, Joe became Russian Kettlebell Certified in a grueling 3-day challenge.

In an effort to learn more advanced techniques for use with warriors in the military, police, firefighting, martial arts, grappling and tactical communities, Joe has completed the 1st ever “Level 2” Kettlebells for Combat Applications. I've also been through the RKC Personal Training Specialist Challenge in June 2006.

I'm constantly researching: Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Motivation, Psychology and always inventing new combinations of exercises.

Joe's professional credentials include: