Before I came to BKS, I had been struggling with a long and painful recovery from a back injury.
A lifetime athlete and runner, I had been injured before but the pain from a herniated and bulging disc was like nothing I had ever experienced.
And despite having 3 injections to mediate the pain, I was still not able to run or be as active as I wanted to be.
In June 2017 I decided to give BKS a try.
I wanted to go to a place where the trainers were knowledgeable and reliable – I needed a gym where the professionals could provide a workout that would be challenging and could be customized so that I would not jeopardize my recovery.
I have been more than impressed by Sarah and John.
They treat everyone with respect and bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to each class.
Over the past year, they have helped me become as strong as I have ever been – they challenge us in class, but they listen if there are particular concerns on any day.
While it might look intimidating to see a bunch of people swinging kettle bells and hanging from bars, BKS isn’t some wacky gym where everyone is a beast.
Everyone works at his or her own pace and Sarah and John break down each skill so that when you master it, you are safely using the best form.
On Labor Day weekend 2018, a little more than a year after I joined BKS, I ran a 7 mile race – pain free.
Thanks to hard work, the instruction from the BKS trainers and the support of the BKS community, I was able to achieve my goal of returning to running.
There are a lot of gyms out there – and I have been to lots of trainers in my life — but there aren’t many places like BKS where you will be challenged, supported and encouraged to get strong, work hard and celebrate your success.
Give it a try!
Rachel Lintgen/ Fort Washington, PA, USA