Transformative Training Program with Coach Eric Trust the process that Coach Eric guides you on and you will be amazed with the results. For the first time in my life, I've found a strength training program that is customized to my body and my needs. I went into the program with concrete physical goals - reducing pain in my shoulder as well as starting to learn how to properly lift heavier weights. Now, six months in, not only have a reached my goals, but I've exceed them. My shoulder pain is gone, and is structurally improved and strengthen so that I am confident about using my shoulder without fear of aggravation. I went from barely being able to lift a 45 lb barbell to most recently a 115 lb deadlift - and I believe that's just the beginning! Additionally, I'm better able to do daily tasks better such as hiking, swimming and gardening. I travel often for work, and Coach Eric was very flexible in scheduling and also creating a program that worked for me while I was gone - and as an added bonus - improving my physical well-being so that I did not have pain as a result of travel. As a person who has received training in leadership coaching, in my opinion Coach Eric is much more than a fitness coach. His style and approach to partnering with you to break through limiting beliefs, patterns and behaviors is powerful. What I've learned about myself through working with him has been priceless. **Would I recommend?** Absolutely, without hesitation. Don't be intimidated by the structure of the program or the classes - it is not what you will be used to, and that is actually a really good thing. Invest in yourself and you'll be grateful you did. read more

I am so grateful to have found Form is Function and Eric! I arrived a year ago pretty disheartened with the fitness culture and my own fitness journey. Even though I enjoy exercise, it felt like a full-time job to figure out how to stay fit and prevent injury as I age. I have practiced many different fitness modalities (crossfit, fitness clubs, pilates, yoga). This is the first one that has felt simple, clear, and effective. I experienced results at FiF immediately--in my mood, my confidence, and my strength. I have retained excellent mobility without all the tricks and recipes and overthinking. Pain that I had in my right hip and right foot has disappeared. I have osteopenia but my bone density has not declined; I fully expect it to increase in the next couple of years as I solidify my practice at FIF. Eric helped me to get clear on my fitness goals and the process to get there. I want to be able to camp and hike with my family for decades to come, I want to continue my acro yoga practice and remain injury-free; I want to garden and care for my land into my 80s and beyond (I'm 58 now.) As with most people, my schedule is quite full (full-time job, ailing mother, children, land to steward); I am thrilled to know I can accomplish my goals with a mere three hours a week training. I had always thought I needed to be at it hours a day most days a week. Actually, so many of the things I used to believe about fitness I have (thankfully) learned are not true. I can honestly say that my time with Form is Function has been life-changing in the best way and I give them my highest recommendation. read more

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NOT Good - he doesn't pay attention to his clients. Always on his phone. soooo much money down the drain.

This program is the most effective strength training I have ever experienced. Eric Kenyon is knowledgeable, compassionate, and experienced. All bodies are welcome. If you have injuries, he will help you make it better. If you have goals, he will help you achieve them, sooner than you expect. The improvements in my strength, mobility, stability, and athleticism are evident in every aspect of my life, from carrying grocery bags to riding horses to hiking in the mountains. read more

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Eric, the founder of Form is Function, is a rare find. He is knowledgable, deep, open-minded and passionate about helping each client reach their exact goals. You will not only get fit and healthy, but work to achieve whatever it is that you find valuable. His team is equally as wonderful, truly there to see and support each person. Don't wait to see why I highly recommend starting your fitness and growth journey with Eric or Levi at Form is Function. read more

I began working with Eric Kenyon at Form is Function in May 2018. At first, my goal was to "be fit" and "well sculpted." I had not realized the power of having core strength and that the fitness and sculpting come as a benefit -- not the goal. I had been "working out" regularly for over 35 years at gyms and with fitness coaches. I do QiGong, Yoga and Pilates. But never achieved the results I have with Form is Function With Eric's coaching -- I was soon able to get up off the ground without using my hands not tire doing simple chores like vacuuming or housework schlep the garbage cans up our steep driveway without my legs barking or being out of breath see muscles in my arms squat down to pick something up with out my thighs and hips hurting carry a 50 pound pail of sand down to our hangar without straining my back or arms (all has to do with good form and "bracing") catch a friend who lost his balance and was falling backwards. I used all the functional tools to brace myself, squat and slowly lower my friend to the ground protecting his head. Today -- in my own home -- I do a simple, daily routine using Indian clubs, and a few light kettle bells. I have been doing this regularly for three years. I enjoy Eric's classes, when I can attend to get pointers on form and the comradery with others who enjoy the same program. What I have learned with Eric and Form is Function is superior to any other form of workout I have ever done. read more

I'm almost 71 and everyone thinks i'm way younger and I truly owe it to getting healthier and buffer from doing Kettle Bells and Eric is so devoted to having everyone be healthy and strong; he's an awesome teacher and trains other awesome teachers.. I so appreciate he and his wife Alison for all they do for our little community of health- minded folks. Catalina Davis, "healthier than ever" read more

Worth every penny. Ive experienced more positive change in two months at this gym than at more than a year at my old gym. My program is tailored to my strengths, injuries, and imbalances and I always feel safe with every exercise. read more

I began weight training with Eric Kenyon in 1999. In the next 5 years, I found myself under a barbell with 515 lbs on it. Eric's approach has always been the same. Efficient workouts that are absolutely focused on results. I've never encountered a person as willing to explore multiple avenues of fitness to achieve a training regimen that is realistic and effective, yet malleable enough to adapt and evolve. Eric is gifted at training. He has the knack for getting complex ideas across to those new to strength training. Coupled with the deep knowledge of complex body movement, flexibility, and strength training, and dance his wife Alison has, they are quite the training team to be reckoned with. read more

I am a 48 year old firefighter and have been on the road to improved health for quite some time now. Starting with eating right, detox, and improving my cardiovascular function, I was feeling better than I have in a long time, but felt that I was still lacking the strength that I would like for the extreme demands of my job, especially as I age. Even though I had been studying Pavel's materials for about 5 years, I still felt that I wasn't getting it and decided to find help. Eric was the instructor in my area, and I was fortunate to find him. He not only helped me understand the principles of the Russian training that I had been reading about, but was able to hear and completely understand my goals. I can't even say that this all boiled down to just a plan or routine - Eric's training is much more dynamic than that - he will constantly assess your progress even while you are training with him and adjust your plan on the fly to accomplish your goals. (and exceed them) Also, I can't say enough about functional movement - training with the movements that you will use to perform, and not wasting time on exercises that will serve no purpose. Everything passes through the core and my body acts like a truss. It is superior to anything that I have ever seen defined as core strength. This will forever change the way that I work out. The effect of increased strength with the kettlebell and other exercises that Eric has taught me, combined with the application of functional movement, has increased my ability 50% at the least, probably more. My performance has dramatically increased on the fireground both in strength and endurance, and I feel far less susceptible to injury. I can honestly say that I have not felt or performed this well since I was hired 20 years ago. If you work in public safety and are thinking about training with Eric, just do it. He's a good guy, very accommodating, and has taken me far beyond what I thought was possible in my abilities. He also has a range of diverse experience that allows him to understand the unique requirements of our type of work and beyond." - Todd Whitehead - Grass Valley CA. read more

Eric is a knowledgable instructor. He is patient and thoughtful. He understands body mechanics and physiology of movement. Importantly, he knows how to build real strength without injuring the body. Eric has helped me greatly and I highly recommend him. read more

Eric is was one of the most highly respected trainers in Northern California. He has a systematic approach to training that works your core muscles effectively and efficiently. His knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology is advanced. I would strongly reccommend Eric as a personal trainer/Kettlebell instructor. He has taught me kettlebell techniques and exercises that will enable me to pass Pavel's Kettlebell certification in the fall of 2008! He is one of the best instructors I have worked with in over twelve years of my training experience! read more

If you are interested in gaining massive amounts of strength and stability in a short period of time, you have found the instructor and the technique you seek. Eric has dedicated his life to learning the RKC method of strength building and functional movement, and has an uncanny passion for sharing it with his students. In my many years of formal athletics, I have not met another instructor as passionate about his craft, or as enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge to the betterment of his students. I have trained extensively as a gymnast, dancer, horseback rider, acrobat and aerialist over the last 30 years. I have always had a difficult time building and maintaining strength. After years of dedication to strength training, and not much to show for it, it was phenomenal to meet Eric and see a huge increase in my strength over a short period of time. The results were tangible, and profound. In addition, the training fits my busy schedule, as classes are generally one hour, and I can do the training on my own, anywhere I go, with body-weight strength training techniques, or my small collection of carefully selected kettlebells, which Eric helped me to purchase. I have also been able to incorporate the techniques into the forms of dance I now practice, and have found them to be adaptable and helpful to my other training. If you have considered kettlebell training, or have seen "those kettlebell things" lying around a gym you attend, give Eric's classes a try, and learn from someone who is professionally trained. You'll see the difference in your strength and confidence in movement almost immediately. Happy training! read more