Fitness Certifications in New York City
Where NYC’s Best Trainers Come to Learn
If you’ve worked with a great personal trainer in NYC, there’s a good chance they earned their credentials here. Momentum Fitness hosts some of the most respected certification programs in the fitness industry, from kettlebell instruction to mobility assessment to corrective exercise. Our facility has become the go-to venue for professional development because we understand what serious education requires: the right equipment, the right space, and the right environment to learn.
HKC Kettlebell Certification: November 2026
📅 November 21, 2026
👤 Instructor: Master RKC Marco Guanilo
Build a coaching foundation in Hardstyle kettlebell training in a single day. The HKC is the first step in the RKC pathway, organized around one idea: learn to move one kettlebell with two hands before progressing to single-arm and overhead work. You'll work through a seven-part progression covering Get Back Up drills, plank and hinge mechanics, the deadlift, the two-hand swing, the high pull and two-hand clean, the goblet squat, and loaded carries, with breathing, bracing, and tension taught as principles instead of a checklist of exercises. Evaluation happens throughout the day, and the instructional team coaches each candidate to the standard. The HKC is ideal for personal trainers, strength coaches, group fitness instructors, and healthcare professionals. You don't need to arrive as an expert. It stands on its own as a certification and prepares you to continue into the RKC.
About the Instructor
Marco Guanilo is a Master RKC Instructor and the owner of Momentum Fitness. With several years of experience using and teaching kettlebells, Marco has traveled the world certifying personal trainers on proper kettlebell technique and programming. As a Master RKC, Marco brings elite-level instruction and hands-on coaching to every workshop he leads. His expertise in strength and conditioning, combined with his deep knowledge of kettlebell training, makes this certification an invaluable experience for any fitness professional looking to master this versatile tool.
HKC Kettlebell Certification: March 2027
📅 March 21, 2027
👤 Instructor: Master RKC Marco Guanilo
Build a coaching foundation in Hardstyle kettlebell training in a single day. The HKC is the first step in the RKC pathway, organized around one idea: learn to move one kettlebell with two hands before progressing to single-arm and overhead work. You'll work through a seven-part progression covering Get Back Up drills, plank and hinge mechanics, the deadlift, the two-hand swing, the high pull and two-hand clean, the goblet squat, and loaded carries, with breathing, bracing, and tension taught as principles instead of a checklist of exercises. Evaluation happens throughout the day, and the instructional team coaches each candidate to the standard. The HKC is ideal for personal trainers, strength coaches, group fitness instructors, and healthcare professionals. You don't need to arrive as an expert. It stands on its own as a certification and prepares you to continue into the RKC.
About the Instructor
Marco Guanilo is a Master RKC Instructor and the owner of Momentum Fitness. With several years of experience using and teaching kettlebells, Marco has traveled the world certifying personal trainers on proper kettlebell technique and programming. As a Master RKC, Marco brings elite-level instruction and hands-on coaching to every workshop he leads. His expertise in strength and conditioning, combined with his deep knowledge of kettlebell training, makes this certification an invaluable experience for any fitness professional looking to master this versatile tool.