What People are Saying..."You have been one of the most inspiring teachers I have ever had the privilege to learn from. Thank you for everything." - Gail
"I have never (ever) been one for going to gyms, despite my desire to stay fit, so have always opted for team sports to get my activity levels in. But you, Lori, have created the perfect balance in your classes where I can get a well-rounded, gym-style workout yet still feel like part of a team while I'm doing it! THANK YOU for creating an atmosphere where it's fun yet challenging and effective all at the same time!" - Pat |
* Video Testimonials [total run time = 4.5 mins.]
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"I truly believe the day I met you changed my life and for that I can't thank you enough!" - Lisa
"I've come to realize in the short time I've known you how you are truly a fabulous person. You have given me strength (not just physical strength with the classes) and challenged me. You have helped me find peace within myself as you provide us with the inspirational quotes at the end of each class. You have an inner beauty, strength, and peace I strive for. Thank-you for entering my life." - Katie
"I think you have given me a new appreciation of what I am capable of and what I can expect and demand of myself. As I come around to my 60th birthday this summer, I have been reflecting on what I used to imagine it would be like to be 60 and I can tell you I had no idea. I’m grateful for that. It reminds me the future is open and full of possibility. Knowing you and having you as a teacher over the past four years changed my life." - Don
"I wanted to thank you for everything and your efforts to make the classes so special. It really showed in the atmosphere that was created in our class. Attending has meant a lot to me and it was more than just a workout, it helped to keep me focused and positive." - Audra
"While the classes are hard work they are also fun and rewarding and we appreciate all the friendships we have formed through your classes. " - Norm
"Thank you for being a wonderful, kind and patient teacher. Being in your class has had a great impact on me - body, mind and soul. I have rarely worked harder and I have never had results as quickly. You remind us of how strong we are and what is really important in life. You have created a wonderful atmosphere in your class and the friendships that have formed have a lot to do with you being our teacher." - Joan
"I have enjoyed your classes so very much! And you, you are such a delightful, cheery and positive person that the class has to be fun while we were flinging kettlebells around. What you taught me has given me such strength and a hope to be free of pain!" - Peggy
"I am really enjoying your classes and feel my body getting stronger and more toned. I joined WeightWatchers and have lost 14 pounds. Your classes have really helped me with my weight loss." - Kathie A.
"As I come to the end of my second season I want to thank Lori for being a great teacher and coach. Since I was twenty years old fitness has been important to me – that was when my father died of a heart attack in his fiftieth year. I’m turning 58 this year. Thanks to Lori, I understand a lot better what it means to be fit. I’ve always been a runner but never paid much attention to my core strength. Kettlebells has made me more aware of that and I’m much stronger now. Kettlebells has made a big difference in how I run, how I look and how I feel about myself as well. I know I’m not there yet – core and abdominal strength is still not where I’d like it to be – but now I know how to get there thanks to Lori.
Over the past two or three weeks, I’ve been laboring hard in my yard doing landscaping and laying in a patio. At the end of each day I am still tired but now the difference is that I find myself able to get up the next day feeling strong and refreshed and ready to go again. There can be only one explanation for that: Kettlebells! I admire Lori as a teacher in many ways including her technical skill, awareness of form and her ability to correct gently. Most importantly I consider Lori a teacher in the biggest sense of the word – as someone who has opened my eyes to the gifts that life has to offer. Thanks Lori. I’ll be back this coming fall! " - Don M.
"First I want to thank you for the sheer awesomeness that is your class! I can't begin to describe to you how good it made me feel. I meant it when I said it was the best work out I have ever done and I see myself getting highly addicted to it in the future." - Andrea
"I have been fairly active in the past number of years but only recently have I actually started to lose weight. After only two 6 week sessions with Lori's class I have lost over 10 lbs. Also I have noticed I have a lot more energy playing hockey than I have in a long time. This class is tough, but it works." - Steve
"I think it speaks for itself when at 6 o'clock in the in morning 15cm fresh snow and 90% of the people are showing up for class. I really like a good change of workouts and Lori has a great way of changing it up in a way that we are always totally "worked out" with different sets of exercises, stretching included! My core strength, limb strength and overall fitness improved immense in 2 hours per week. Now I understand why the "Ultimate Fighters" think this is a perfect work out for them. I can recommend this fitness program! If you can, get a spot. There are not many left!" - Jorge
"New wardrobe thanks to Lori! I'm a 58 year old woman who has been taking Lori's classes for over a year now. I've worked out for most of my adult life, but her kettlebell classes get you fit faster than anything else. The workout is both cardio and strength. Not only that, but Lori is a great teacher and laughs at my most of my inane jokes! I don't have old lady arms and am proud to wear sleeveless dresses! Now selling tickets to the gun show!" - Jill
"I enjoy a great workout from a phenomenal instructor who teaches thoughtfully and with safe form in mind. In the first six weeks of kettlebells I've lost 13lbs and 13.5 inches. Good-bye baby belly. Hello new body!" - Julie
"52 and feeling like 22! Lori Passmore's gift in teaching the skills necessary for successful Kettlebell use is exemplary. This exercise regimen of the kettlebell class has changed my life. Lori seeks out new learning skills and passes her expertise on to her students. All of her classes are joyful and yet she is able to push us to our best with her skills, and challenges us with her unique classes. I am more fit today at 52 than I was at 22. I have always exercised but when I discovered kettlebell and the unique tool it is for a full cardio and strength training I have been committed to Lori's classes since starting. When left alone I am not as disciplined and I do not push my work out. I absolutely know the value of the class with the gifted teacher that Lori is. I will continue to invest in myself by taking her classes. It also helps to have other students on the journey with you. I don't understand how people can rationalize NOT spending their money on such an important part of our life, our physical health. It is an investment for my future and for my NOW as I feel and I move and look fantastic. I recommend Kettle Bell for all. And I know Lori is the perfect instructor for the beginner and the advanced student." - Laura
"Lori is incredible, she is a great instructor who encourages you and helps you realize your goals and potential. She truly recognizes that all of us are individuals on our own journey to better health and wellness both physical and spiritual. Meeting her and training with her has been a gift in my life. I have been lucky enough to attend both her Kettlebell classes as well as Hatha Yoga. She is always welcoming and ready to teach. Her classes are both fun and physically demanding. I started out never having touched a kettlebell and quickly fell in love with the workout it provides. She is always helping me to advance my practice, her words are always spoken with the intention of motivating you in a positive manner. I am sure I will be a student of Lori's for a long time to come. In a seven week session I have the confidence and physical ability to do things that a short time ago would not have been possible. I was held back physically and mentally and have seen myself strengthen in both those areas since starting her classes." - Jodi
"This is the best workout I have found to gain both core and upper body strength. I have noticed a huge difference in my fitness level. An added bonus was a 35 lb weight loss in 6 months (coupled with a healthy diet ). Thanks for the awesome classes! They sure keep me on track!" - Carol
"Lori, thank you. I look for instructors that take the time to work with me, to help me perform correctly - Lori, you are so astute in delivering what instruction is needed, showing the proper form and of course how to adapt. With the many types of exercise classes available these days, great instructors are not easy to come by. I appreciate the hard work you have invested to keep current, to grow your knowledge base and update your skills. I am exactly where I need to be right now and look forward to the Kettle Bell journey with you." - Anna
"I have had the opportunity to train with two other RKC Level I certified trainers in the Edmonton area. I wish I had found Lori first. Lori is a truly exceptional trainer. She takes the time with all students to ensure proper form and technique. The workouts she plans are just that --planned. She is extremely dedicated to providing the best possible workout experience for all her classes, whether you go 1 day a week or 3. She sees the potential in all her students regardless of fitness level. She keeps us constantly learning, whether that be by improving our technique or introducing new elements into our workouts. The class environment is always a positive, fun and joyous experience. Lori's dedication to health and fitness is evident by her ongoing journey; she is constantly learning, updating her skills and taking advanced training, which fortunately, she enthusiastically passes on to her students. I consider myself so very fortunate to be able to train with Lori and I look forward to every class. THANK YOU LORI!" - Lisa
“I have been in kb for three consecutive sessions now and have in total lost a total of 13.5 inches and 17 pounds. This was solely because of kb. It has become a part of my normal life like breathing and I am still very die-hard for kb. For a person that can’t do some of the crazy programs out there, kb has given me the strength, confidence and the body I have been striving for. I keep going back to Lori for the amazing instruction, the confidence that the moves I learn are safe, correct and effective and the classes are so much fun!” - Myka
"I've come to realize in the short time I've known you how you are truly a fabulous person. You have given me strength (not just physical strength with the classes) and challenged me. You have helped me find peace within myself as you provide us with the inspirational quotes at the end of each class. You have an inner beauty, strength, and peace I strive for. Thank-you for entering my life." - Katie
"I think you have given me a new appreciation of what I am capable of and what I can expect and demand of myself. As I come around to my 60th birthday this summer, I have been reflecting on what I used to imagine it would be like to be 60 and I can tell you I had no idea. I’m grateful for that. It reminds me the future is open and full of possibility. Knowing you and having you as a teacher over the past four years changed my life." - Don
"I wanted to thank you for everything and your efforts to make the classes so special. It really showed in the atmosphere that was created in our class. Attending has meant a lot to me and it was more than just a workout, it helped to keep me focused and positive." - Audra
"While the classes are hard work they are also fun and rewarding and we appreciate all the friendships we have formed through your classes. " - Norm
"Thank you for being a wonderful, kind and patient teacher. Being in your class has had a great impact on me - body, mind and soul. I have rarely worked harder and I have never had results as quickly. You remind us of how strong we are and what is really important in life. You have created a wonderful atmosphere in your class and the friendships that have formed have a lot to do with you being our teacher." - Joan
"I have enjoyed your classes so very much! And you, you are such a delightful, cheery and positive person that the class has to be fun while we were flinging kettlebells around. What you taught me has given me such strength and a hope to be free of pain!" - Peggy
"I am really enjoying your classes and feel my body getting stronger and more toned. I joined WeightWatchers and have lost 14 pounds. Your classes have really helped me with my weight loss." - Kathie A.
"As I come to the end of my second season I want to thank Lori for being a great teacher and coach. Since I was twenty years old fitness has been important to me – that was when my father died of a heart attack in his fiftieth year. I’m turning 58 this year. Thanks to Lori, I understand a lot better what it means to be fit. I’ve always been a runner but never paid much attention to my core strength. Kettlebells has made me more aware of that and I’m much stronger now. Kettlebells has made a big difference in how I run, how I look and how I feel about myself as well. I know I’m not there yet – core and abdominal strength is still not where I’d like it to be – but now I know how to get there thanks to Lori.
Over the past two or three weeks, I’ve been laboring hard in my yard doing landscaping and laying in a patio. At the end of each day I am still tired but now the difference is that I find myself able to get up the next day feeling strong and refreshed and ready to go again. There can be only one explanation for that: Kettlebells! I admire Lori as a teacher in many ways including her technical skill, awareness of form and her ability to correct gently. Most importantly I consider Lori a teacher in the biggest sense of the word – as someone who has opened my eyes to the gifts that life has to offer. Thanks Lori. I’ll be back this coming fall! " - Don M.
"First I want to thank you for the sheer awesomeness that is your class! I can't begin to describe to you how good it made me feel. I meant it when I said it was the best work out I have ever done and I see myself getting highly addicted to it in the future." - Andrea
"I have been fairly active in the past number of years but only recently have I actually started to lose weight. After only two 6 week sessions with Lori's class I have lost over 10 lbs. Also I have noticed I have a lot more energy playing hockey than I have in a long time. This class is tough, but it works." - Steve
"I think it speaks for itself when at 6 o'clock in the in morning 15cm fresh snow and 90% of the people are showing up for class. I really like a good change of workouts and Lori has a great way of changing it up in a way that we are always totally "worked out" with different sets of exercises, stretching included! My core strength, limb strength and overall fitness improved immense in 2 hours per week. Now I understand why the "Ultimate Fighters" think this is a perfect work out for them. I can recommend this fitness program! If you can, get a spot. There are not many left!" - Jorge
"New wardrobe thanks to Lori! I'm a 58 year old woman who has been taking Lori's classes for over a year now. I've worked out for most of my adult life, but her kettlebell classes get you fit faster than anything else. The workout is both cardio and strength. Not only that, but Lori is a great teacher and laughs at my most of my inane jokes! I don't have old lady arms and am proud to wear sleeveless dresses! Now selling tickets to the gun show!" - Jill
"I enjoy a great workout from a phenomenal instructor who teaches thoughtfully and with safe form in mind. In the first six weeks of kettlebells I've lost 13lbs and 13.5 inches. Good-bye baby belly. Hello new body!" - Julie
"52 and feeling like 22! Lori Passmore's gift in teaching the skills necessary for successful Kettlebell use is exemplary. This exercise regimen of the kettlebell class has changed my life. Lori seeks out new learning skills and passes her expertise on to her students. All of her classes are joyful and yet she is able to push us to our best with her skills, and challenges us with her unique classes. I am more fit today at 52 than I was at 22. I have always exercised but when I discovered kettlebell and the unique tool it is for a full cardio and strength training I have been committed to Lori's classes since starting. When left alone I am not as disciplined and I do not push my work out. I absolutely know the value of the class with the gifted teacher that Lori is. I will continue to invest in myself by taking her classes. It also helps to have other students on the journey with you. I don't understand how people can rationalize NOT spending their money on such an important part of our life, our physical health. It is an investment for my future and for my NOW as I feel and I move and look fantastic. I recommend Kettle Bell for all. And I know Lori is the perfect instructor for the beginner and the advanced student." - Laura
"Lori is incredible, she is a great instructor who encourages you and helps you realize your goals and potential. She truly recognizes that all of us are individuals on our own journey to better health and wellness both physical and spiritual. Meeting her and training with her has been a gift in my life. I have been lucky enough to attend both her Kettlebell classes as well as Hatha Yoga. She is always welcoming and ready to teach. Her classes are both fun and physically demanding. I started out never having touched a kettlebell and quickly fell in love with the workout it provides. She is always helping me to advance my practice, her words are always spoken with the intention of motivating you in a positive manner. I am sure I will be a student of Lori's for a long time to come. In a seven week session I have the confidence and physical ability to do things that a short time ago would not have been possible. I was held back physically and mentally and have seen myself strengthen in both those areas since starting her classes." - Jodi
"This is the best workout I have found to gain both core and upper body strength. I have noticed a huge difference in my fitness level. An added bonus was a 35 lb weight loss in 6 months (coupled with a healthy diet ). Thanks for the awesome classes! They sure keep me on track!" - Carol
"Lori, thank you. I look for instructors that take the time to work with me, to help me perform correctly - Lori, you are so astute in delivering what instruction is needed, showing the proper form and of course how to adapt. With the many types of exercise classes available these days, great instructors are not easy to come by. I appreciate the hard work you have invested to keep current, to grow your knowledge base and update your skills. I am exactly where I need to be right now and look forward to the Kettle Bell journey with you." - Anna
"I have had the opportunity to train with two other RKC Level I certified trainers in the Edmonton area. I wish I had found Lori first. Lori is a truly exceptional trainer. She takes the time with all students to ensure proper form and technique. The workouts she plans are just that --planned. She is extremely dedicated to providing the best possible workout experience for all her classes, whether you go 1 day a week or 3. She sees the potential in all her students regardless of fitness level. She keeps us constantly learning, whether that be by improving our technique or introducing new elements into our workouts. The class environment is always a positive, fun and joyous experience. Lori's dedication to health and fitness is evident by her ongoing journey; she is constantly learning, updating her skills and taking advanced training, which fortunately, she enthusiastically passes on to her students. I consider myself so very fortunate to be able to train with Lori and I look forward to every class. THANK YOU LORI!" - Lisa
“I have been in kb for three consecutive sessions now and have in total lost a total of 13.5 inches and 17 pounds. This was solely because of kb. It has become a part of my normal life like breathing and I am still very die-hard for kb. For a person that can’t do some of the crazy programs out there, kb has given me the strength, confidence and the body I have been striving for. I keep going back to Lori for the amazing instruction, the confidence that the moves I learn are safe, correct and effective and the classes are so much fun!” - Myka
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"Taking Lori’s kettlebells class is one of the best things I’ve done in my “fitness world”! The class is amazing and Lori is such an encouraging and motivating instructor. She is kind, gentle and patient and encourages you to work out at your own pace, while at the same time giving you just a “little push” to try a bit harder and before you realize it, you’ve exceeded your wildest expectations! I highly recommend Lori and her kettlebells class to everyone! You won’t be one bit disappointed!" - Linda G.
"I took Lori's 6 week Kettlebell class, and noticed a big difference in my body. My core strength improved, I strengthened my lower back and decreased my shoulder pain. As an added bonus, I lost 9 lbs and 3 inches off my mid-section! I recommend kettlebells to everyone and am looking forward to starting up another session with Lori." - Kristin P. "Well it’s settled I’m a die hard for kettle bells from now on. We’re on our 3rd week and I already have people actually noticing the difference and most importantly my husband and even though I don’t quite see what they do I still see results that I like in how my clothes fit." - Myka A. "I'm really enjoying your yoga classes. At the end of each class I have had powerful and enlightening spiritual experience. It's wonderful and I'm looking forward to continuing to practice yoga with you." - Shauna M. |
"I’d tried a few exercise programs with limited success before trying kettlebells. After just a couple sessions with Lori, my strength and cardio had improved more than I could have expected; after several, people are commenting on the results and my wardrobe needs to be replaced. I was amazed when 10 strokes left my golf game and my softball homerun count jumped up because everything just seems easier. My chronic back pain has also diminished noticeably. Lori is an effective, knowledgeable, and motivating instructor – I have recommended her class to several people and am excited to continue attending." - Paul
