KB Kickstart
Your Kettlebell Journey Start Here
Many people set goals to get in shape for a particular season or event. But what if
this wasn't a short-term goal? What if it is the beginning of a lifelong journey
toward better health and overall well-being?
KB Kickstart – is a 6-week small group kettlebell training program designed for women in midlife and beyond. Over the six weeks, we’ll gradually develop a stability, strength, and power, and build up to doing the Kettlebell Swing and Turkish Get Up. What you learn during these 6-weeks will lay the groundwork for getting and staying strong. This might just be the spark that ignites a passion for training for life.
This is also your chance to learn new skills and have fun with like-minded women of similar age and improve your strength, power, and athleticism while doing it. That’s right – if efficient, fun, impactful, powerful, confidence, and social are words you’d like to associate with exercise, come join us.
What's included in KB Kickstart:
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6 One-Hour Live Team Training Sessions via Zoom or In-Person with instruction by me for each exercise. It may sound intimidating but trust me it’s not. We go step-by- step and gradually build skill, confidence, and competency over the 6 weeks.
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Recordings of Live Sessions in case you miss a session or to review on your own
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30 Min Remote Sessions delivered via the Trainerize App with videos + instructions
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Mobility Flow + Dynamic Warm-Up
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Movement Screen + Strength Assessment
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Accountability: Experience the joy, support, camaraderie, and accountability that come with learning, progressing, and working out with the same team week to week
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1:1 Form Feedback directly from me
Online Live
Small Group Session Schedule:
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Dates: Every Sunday, April 6th - May 18th (Class will NOT meet on April 20th)
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Time: 10:30 am-11:30 am
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Location: Zoom (link to be provided)
In-Person Live
Small Group Session Schedule:
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Dates: Every Tuesday, April 8 - Tuesday, May 13th
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Time: 7:00am - 8:00am
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Location: Sher Strength Studio, 409A 16th Street, Brooklyn
Two Options to Join...Online or In-Person
Here’s Exactly How It Works:
If you’re ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like, hit the “Sign Up Now” button. Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with links to:
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Create a Trainerize Account for At-Home workouts;
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Zoom for Live Group Sessions;
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Schedule Movement Screen + Strength Assessment; and
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Recommendations for kettlebells + accessory equipment
Before the first Live Team Training Session, you’ll complete the forms, the movement screen/assessment, and become acquainted with the Trainerize App.
From the first Live Team Session on, we’ll gradually build the skills to become proficient and confident in the Kettlebell Swing (or Reset Swing) and the Turkish Get Up. Along the way, we’ll sprinkle in additional exercises that carry over to these two powerful exercises. Between Live Team Sessions, you’ll use Trainerize to practice for 30 minutes on your once or twice weekly. You’ll also submit weekly videos to me for feedback on form.
What Clients Are Saying!
"Building strength and stability was my goal when I signed up for Tara's KB Kickstart class. Unlike other group classes, Tara breaks down kettlebell techniques in a way that’s easy to understand while always ensuring proper form for everybody, making the workouts both safe and effective. After just six sessions, the entire class was able to complete a full Turkish get-up—an incredibly challenging yet rewarding experience. More importantly, I’ve gained strength and a deeper understanding of weightlifting thanks to her coaching! "
Jiaomin N.
"I joined KB Kickstart because I had been looking for a weight class to improve my strength. I am 59 and have osteopenia. Doctors keep telling me it is more important as we get older for women to do weightbearing exercises. This class offered a convenient solution that is designed specifically for women over 50.I was very impressed by Tara’s expertise. Her careful, step by step instruction and demonstrations and individualized feedback were extremely helpful. I enjoyed learning something new and saw a marked
improvement each week. I now feel confident that I can build strength in a safe, fun manner. I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in learning the proper technique for working with kettlebells. I am looking forward to taking more classes that will build on this introductory one. "
Joanne B.
"I approached Kettlebells with some interest and some trepidation. I was recently diagnosed with
osteoporosis (so I knew I had to do something with weights) but I also found the prospect daunting. I knew Tara to be thorough and patient and so I threw caution to the wind and signed up for her KB Kickstart
class. Fortunately, Tara did NOT throw caution to the wind — everything we learned in this 6-week class
was built up incrementally.
While I was in class with some folks with some weight training background, I was never made to feel uncomfortable, and it was always clear that Tara was meeting each of us “where we were.” So, let me say, it’s fun to swing a Kettlebell! It’s exhilarating! In stasis, they’re heavy. But, with your body engaged, and using your muscles correctly, you can make those weights move. I felt, and now believe in the benefit of llifting weights!
Tara began the class at zero — assuming we all knew nothing, but quickly tuned into our individual progress . . . especially helpful was the feedback Tara provided when we sent her videos of ourselves. Tara is incredibly detail-oriented, resourceful, thorough and hard-working. You can feel how hard she’s rooting for each of us to learn. I went from zero to swinging kettlebells and somehow managed what felt like the impossible task of learning the Turkish Get-up!
If you’re remotely intrigued, try it! Tara makes it possible to venture into unknown territory without fear and it’s clear how much she believes in (and embodies) the benefits of weight-training!"
Nell M.
INVESTING IN YOUR HEALTH NOW CAN SAVE YOU IN THE LONG RUN
Kettlebell training helps prevent injuries, manage stress, and boost energy levels, ultimately leading to fewer health issues down the road. Additionally, KB Kickstart is a chance to learn new skills, and have fun with like-minded women who want to be active and strong now and for years to come.
Start enrollment by dropping your name and email below, on the next screen you will select between the options of:
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In-Person Live, Small Group Training
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Online Live, Small Group Training
Online: $350
In-Person: $365.75 ($350 + 4.5% tax)(kettlebells not included)
Limited Time (Free) Bonus:
KB Kickstart Booklet w/ Full Body Workout, Videos + More
Hi, I'm Tara,
Over the years, my clients and I have used all kinds of equipment: dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX, barbells, rowers, assault bikes, and more. The more I honed my skills, developed knowledge and technique ,and experienced results, the more my passion for kettlebells has grown.
The kettlebell is unmatched in its ability to train for strength, power, mobility, stability, and cardiovascular fitness with minimal time and equipment. As a midlife woman, these are the qualities that allow me to lead an active life in a strong and resilient body. As a mother, entrepreneur, and caregiver life is busy – a few kettlebells and a bit of time hits multiple muscle groups, boosts energy, and burns calories. If those reasons aren’t enough, swinging kettlebells and doing Turkish Get Ups make me feel strong, powerful, and just plain awesome. I bet you’ll feel the same.
Staying active and strong is critical to aging well. Kettlebell training is not only great for building lean muscle and burning fat but also for improving mental clarity, balance, coordination, and joint health—all key considerations as we age. It’s time to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Are you in?
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How many participants per group?4-6 online, 4 in-person
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What You’ll Need.Two Kettlebells: A light and a medium to heavy kettlebell for Online Live Sessions and At-Home Practice Sessions (See FAQ below for more details). For those participating in the In-Person Small Group you will need kettlebells for your At-Home Sessions. Previous participants purchased, borrowed, or used kettlebells at a local gym. A Desire to Learn: Starting something new presents challenges. Remember that first reps are often messy reps. With time, patience, and practice, those reps get better and better. Commitment to Self-Practice Each Week: Kettlebell training involves skill. Skills develop with practice. Each Live Session builds on the week before with the expectation that you’ll complete one to two at-home practice sessions each week. Optional Equipment: Tripod for phone/tablet or set up that allows a full body view during Live Sessions + form videos submitted during At-Home Practice Sessions Exercise mat or padding Lightweight dumbbell 10-12#
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What’s the weekly time commitment?A minimum of two hour per week: one weekly 60 minute live session and one to two 30 minute At-Home Practice Sessions. In the beginning, you’ll need to make time to familiarize yourself with using the Trainerize App.
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Will I fall behind if I miss a Live Session?No, you’ll find demo videos and instructions for all exercises in the Trainerize App. All Live Sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend or who wish to go back and review live instruction.
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What if I don’t have time to practice between Live Sessions?Inevitably life may get in the way. I encourage you to put your Practice Sessions in your calendar, literally, and treat it like any other appointment. Then, if you don’t have time to complete an entire practice session in one go, pick one thing to practice even for 5 minutes or split it up over a couple days. Something is better than nothing. We’ll do our best to keep you moving forward along with the group.
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What’s a Movement Screen + Baseline Strength Assessment?It’s a series of movements that take the body through different positions and explore the range of motion at specific joints, famliiarity with basic movement patterns, and strength.
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What if I’m out of shape or a complete beginner, can I still participate?Absolutely! We all start somewhere. Instruction includes body weight exercises and modifications to meet you where you are. The movement screen + baseline strength assessment will help determine your starting point.
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Who is best suited to Get Up + Swing?Get Up + Swing is designed for women 40 years and older who are new to kettlebells or who have experimented with kettlebell swings or Turkish Get Ups on their own and want instruction and practice to improve their technique.
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Who is Get Up + Swing NOT intended for?If you currently struggle to get up and down from the floor easily or have an injury or other major movement limitation, Get Up + Swing is not appropriate for you at this time.
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What size kettlebells do you recommend?You’ll need a light (13-18lbs/6-8kg) and a medium size kettlebell (22-30lbs/10-14kg) for the Online Live Sessions and At-Home Practice Sessions. A light dumbbell (10-12#) can be substituted for some exercises. The Movement Screen/Assessment will help determine the appropriate sizes. Recommendations will be provided in the welcome email upon registration.
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Cost$350 for online participants or $365.75 (including 4.5% tax) for in-person participants. (Kettlebells not included).
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Additional Questions?Feel free to contact me, Tara Sher at info@sherstrength.com or 917-734-3598.