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.
Kettlebell Power: Your Blueprint for Real Strength
📅 Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29, 2026
👤 Instructor: Dave Whitley (Master SFG Instructor)
Master the techniques and programming principles that build real, sustainable strength. This intensive two-day workshop covers advanced kettlebell movements including the bent press, Turkish get-up, swing mechanics, and breathing strategies. You'll learn skill-based programming that carries over to everything you coach and lift, whether you're a trainer sharpening your technical eye or an athlete looking to break through plateaus. Walk away with concrete tools grounded in old-time strongman principles applied in modern, practical ways.
About the Instructor
Dave Whitley, known as "The Iron Tamer", is one of only a handful of instructors worldwide who has served as Master Instructor for both Pavel's RKC and StrongFirst (SFG) certification systems. With over 20 years of experience, Dave has taught kettlebell certifications around the world and recently was featured at Bellfest Nashville. As a professional performing strongman based in Nashville, TN, he brings a unique perspective that blends classical strength methods with cutting-edge kettlebell technique. Dave's teaching style emphasizes proper mechanics and progressive loading, ensuring you build strength safely while learning principles you can immediately apply with your own training and clients.
Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialty Certification
📅 April 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET
👤 Instructor: Annette Lang
Gain the confidence and expertise to safely train one of the most high-demand client populations in fitness. This comprehensive specialty certification equips you with evidence-based protocols from ACOG, hands-on assessment skills, and trimester-specific program design strategies that let you guide pregnant and postpartum clients with authority. You'll walk away knowing how to adapt exercises throughout all 40 weeks, manage diastasis recti, design safe postpartum return-to-training protocols, and communicate modifications that build trust with clients. This certification opens doors to working with a loyal, high-value clientele while earning .6 CEUs from ACE and NASM, and 3 CEUs from NCSF.
About the Instructor
Annette Lang has been a prominent figure in the fitness industry since 1983, teaching this specialty certification for over 14 years. Her programs are recognized by ACE, NASM, and NCSF for continuing education credits. Annette's expertise in prenatal and postnatal training has made her certification one of the most respected in the industry, with trainers across the country seeking out her workshops for practical, evidence-based education they can apply immediately with clients.
HKC Kettlebell Certification
📅 June 28, 2026
👤 Instructor: Master RKC Marco Guanilo
Master the fundamentals of kettlebell training in just one day with this entry-level kettlebell instructor certification. The HKC (Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification) gives you a solid foundation in the three essential kettlebell exercises — the swing, Turkish get-up, and goblet squat — along with the teaching progressions and corrective drills to confidently coach clients of all levels. You'll learn HardStyle principles, proper biomechanics, safety protocols, and a proven template for designing unlimited effective kettlebell workouts. Walk away ready to teach kettlebells the right way, and earn .8 ACE CECs and .8 NASM CEUs. As a bonus, HKC graduates receive a $200 discount toward the full RKC certification if taken within one year, making this the perfect stepping stone for trainers serious about kettlebell instruction.
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.
RKC Kettlebell Instructor Certification
📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
👤 Instructor: Master RKC Marco Guanilo
Become a certified kettlebell instructor through the world's premier kettlebell certification program. The RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) is the gold standard for learning to teach safe, effective kettlebell training — whether you work with athletes, general fitness clients, or people recovering from injury. This intensive two-day workshop will transform your technique, deepen your understanding of strength and conditioning principles, and give you a complete system for programming kettlebell training that gets results. You'll master the fundamental lifts (swing, clean, press, snatch, Turkish get-up), learn how to coach beginners through advanced clients, and walk away with proven progressions, corrective drills, and business-building strategies that set RKC instructors apart. Earn 2.5 ACE CECs and 1.9 NASM CEUs while training under Master RKC Marco Guanilo at his home facility.
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.