Craig Sylvester - Founder
Hello, I'm Craig Sylvester. I own Michigan Kettlebell with my wife Dawn Sylvester.
We opened Michigan Kettlebells Oct 1st, 2011, with the goal of helping people incorporate fitness into their lifestyle. So that, they can live the life they deserve
January 9th, 2018. I decided after 11 years as a Professional Firefighter-Medic it was time to retire. I was in EMS for 3 years prior to that, after 14 years of seeing so many patients who had to call 911 because of their poor health choices. I had to make the leap and become a full-time gym owner because I can truly help more people with their health than I could as a Firefighter.
Michigan Kettlebells is not just a business, it’s my passion. I want everyone who comes through our doors to have an awesome experience. Thank you for taking the time to read this, I hope to meet and train with you soon.
Sincerely,
Craig Sylvester
Dawn Sylvester - Co-Owner / Coach
After years of doing only cardio, and mindless dieting, I discovered how that was a path to injury and weakness. I have now been coaching mainly women for over 25 years into lives of getting stronger, and leaner while changing their relationships with food, and focusing on strength training to reshape their bodies.
Food is NOT the enemy. Proper nutrition vs. calorie counting diets is the difference between an energized, vital and lean body, or a weak body that gets flabbier as we age with health issues.
With a background in fitness training and sports nutrition, my goal is to coach each individual to feel, look and move better than ever.
One of my most challenging accomplishments was to compete in a Figure Competition in the Bodybuilding Division weeks before I turned 50. After walking away with 2 trophies, I proved that any woman, at any age can get stronger, leaner and more confident.
Whether you are new to exercise, need to lose a lot of weight, or are ready to take your body and life to the next level... your success is our goal and we have the tools to help you get there.
Contact me for personal training, and small women’s group training. Constantenergy1@gmail.com
Our staff is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivating, and we are here to help you become, the best you can be.
Gary Brown - Coach
Gary first started training in an athlete training program at Michigan Kettlebells as a sophomore in high school in 2012 in preparation of his upcoming wrestling season. He learned how to be mentally tough, push himself, and as a result, ended up qualifying for the MHSAA Wrestling State Championships his senior year in 2015.
The training from Michigan Kettlebells has inspired him to help motivate others to reach their fitness goals. He has his own fitness youtube channel consisting of workout tutorials, motivational speeches, and workout supplement reviews.
In September of 2017, Gary competed in his first ever Men's Physique Show and ended up taking home 1st place in both the True Novice and Open Divisions after following a strict diet for 11 weeks. Gary also intends on competing in powerlifting meets in the future.
Gary has been a coach at Michigan Kettlebells since August of 2017, and enjoys watching each MKB member giving it their all during the workouts, and helping those that have challenges. He is in the process of completing nutrition certifications so that he can have a complete understanding of how to motivate and help each client reach success.
Gary is also the Head Wrestling Coach at Warren Fitzgerald.
Amanda Hock - Coach
I have been a fitness instructor for over 10 years, teaching a variety of modalities such as yoga, strength, kickboxing, and bodyweight. I have my 4 year degree in exercise science and am a NASM certified Personal Trainer. I specialize in training with beginners who are new to working out and learning how to add new, healthy habits into their lives. When I’m not in the gym, my husband and I are either walking our golden retriever, rock climbing, or binge watching South Park and Shameless.
