Form is Function

Form is Function We help men and women, to heal injuries and ongoing pain, so they can move well, exercise and do the things they want to do pain free.
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We help adults and older adults, to heal injuries and ongoing pain, so they can move well, exercise and be physically active to do all the things they want to do, pain free.

"I've practiced many fitness systems and engaged in a lot of movement and routines in my lifetime: Crossfit, olympic wei...
08/29/2025

"I've practiced many fitness systems and engaged in a lot of movement and routines in my lifetime: Crossfit, olympic weightlifting, yoga, martial arts, hiking, etc... but when I began to experience chronic neck pain that affected every area of my life, I went to Eric at FIF.

I'm glad I did.

The movements and techniques he taught me healed my neck (and knees and lower back) pain by activating, engaging, and strengthening muscles I wasn't using - and kind of didn't even know were there. Hard to describe - but there's a psychological component to it. The retraining he takes you through also leads to some healthier perspectives and attitudes. It gives you a few things to think about, not to mention tweak. Call it soft skill training and development? Let's go with that.

I was compensating for a lack of full mobility by overusing muscles I was historically comfortable with to perform repetitive movements. Meanwhile, a whole series of muscles were atrophying. This created problems for the vertebrae of my spine, began to distort posture, and cause severe pain.

My work with Eric has changed the way I stand, the way I regard integrated movement and weight training, and has enabled me to live and do my job pain free - as long as I keep up with the training, which is easy to do at home.

Consider spending some time and money with Eric getting to know and retraining your body dynamics. You can't put a price tag on a pain free existence, but you sure can measure the ways pain holds you back from a full and happy life."

Ask yourself why you are using criteria other than results to choose the trainer you are going to hire.
08/27/2025

Ask yourself why you are using criteria other than results to choose the trainer you are going to hire.

"Eric is dedicated to his craft, his continuing education and most importantly, coaching his students to meet and exceed...
08/25/2025

"Eric is dedicated to his craft, his continuing education and most importantly, coaching his students to meet and exceed their goals. Eric helped me gain mobility after being born with a deformed hip. He's an excellent instructor and I find myself looking forward to training. He's attentive and respectful and also knows when to encourage students to push themselves. The classes are a safe and comfortable space. I am constantly using the movements I learn in my everyday life. I can't recommend FIF/ training with Eric highly enough. It'll change your life."

"Trust the process that Coach Eric guides you on and you will be amazed with the results. For the first time in my life,...
08/19/2025

"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 exceeded them. My shoulder pain is gone, and is structurally improved and strengthened 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."

The pinnacle of arrogance is false humility.
07/31/2025

The pinnacle of arrogance is false humility.

"Good movement will get you through times of no warm-up better than a fancy warm-up will get you through a habit of bad ...
07/30/2025

"Good movement will get you through times of no warm-up better than a fancy warm-up will get you through a habit of bad movement." - Coach Eric Kenyon

"I was afraid to do this (squat down low) for almost a decade because I would run into pain when I tried. Eric resolved ...
07/12/2025

"I was afraid to do this (squat down low) for almost a decade because I would run into pain when I tried. Eric resolved that within the first 5 minutes of my first session with him. I was mindblown. Never looked back. Thank you Eric!"

"If you're looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your progress and has the expertise to back it up, I highly re...
07/08/2025

"If you're looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your progress and has the expertise to back it up, I highly recommend Eric Kenyon from Form is Function. Eric's approach is holistic--he focuses not just on building strength but on improving overall function and mobility, ensuring that every workout is tailored to your specific needs and goals.

What sets Eric apart is his deep understanding of the body and his ability to customize training plans for all fitness levels. Whether you're just starting or have been training for years, Eric's coaching style is motivating and adaptable, making sure you always feel challenged but not overwhelmed.

I've personally seen incredible results, both in terms of strength and injury prevention, thanks to his methods. If you're serious about taking your fitness to the next level, give Eric and Form is Function a try--you won't regret it!"

Lifting weights won't give you cooties. There is no need to avoid lifting weights. What you need to avoid is doing stupi...
07/08/2025

Lifting weights won't give you cooties. There is no need to avoid lifting weights. What you need to avoid is doing stupid, dangerous, or useless things, if you want to be fit. You can do stupid things with or without weights. Lifting weights is also not magic. No method or piece of equipment is magic. All methods can be done well or done badly. All equipment can be used safely or dangerously.

"Last year I decided I was going to actively fight the slow decline of my aging body. 2023 was to be the 'year of self-c...
07/03/2025

"Last year I decided I was going to actively fight the slow decline of my aging body. 2023 was to be the 'year of self-care' and at the top of the list was to get in shape...but how?...where to start?

I wanted to do it right this time. I had tried joining gyms [and the personal training sessions that came with new memberships]. I had tried online classes, and in-person classes. Nothing felt right, so nothing stuck. And this time I wanted real results that I could see and feel, quickly. And I wanted to make sure those results didn't go away if I went on vacation for a couple weeks.

I had seen the Form is Function website the previous year, but had hesitated assuming the lack of information about the cost meant it was too expensive. But in January, a year after seeing the site the first time, I found myself back there and clicked on 'Book an Appointment' to schedule a 60 minute consultation with Eric. It was free so, at the least, I would get 60 minutes worth of discussion on my physical condition and habits and hopefully some feedback from a professional, which is a substantial amount of time. He gave me even more than 60 mins, and a follow-up call. Again, I was hesitant about cost because he has you commit, and what if I didn't like it, or couldn't figure out how to make it work with my schedule, but something about Eric's approach to what is important, smart, safe, achievable, and good in fitness made sense to me...and this was the year of self-care, so I signed up! And I'm so glad I did."

Don't give up before you even start. Don't talk yourself out of success. Getting good nutrition for a short period of yo...
07/02/2025

Don't give up before you even start. Don't talk yourself out of success. Getting good nutrition for a short period of your life is better than getting good nutrition never. Getting good nutrition for most of your life is better. Getting good nutrition for your whole life is even better. There is nothing magic in any supplement just as good nutrition and even excellent nutrition are not magic.

Doing good exercise for a short period of your life is better than doing good exercise never. Doing good exercise for most of your life is better. Doing good exercise for your whole life is even better. There is nothing magic in what we do at FIF, just as good exercise and even excellent exercise are not magic.

"I just finished my first 3 months [chronologically 6 months due to my traveling] and have more strength, and confidence...
07/02/2025

"I just finished my first 3 months [chronologically 6 months due to my traveling] and have more strength, and confidence in that strength, that I had expected. Everything else I had tried made me feel like a failure, like I wasn't trying hard enough, working diligently enough, doing it right. I have never felt anything close to that here...quite the opposite. I have a pride in what I can do and how I got there, which is invaluable. Now it's time to come up with new goals and blow those out of the water ;-)"

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At Form is Function we help adults and older adults, to heal injuries and ongoing pain, so they can move well, exercise and be physically active to do all the things they want to do, pain free.

Client Testimonials - http://www.kettlebellform.com/testimonials/

New Client Application - http://www.kettlebellform.com/breakthrough-session/

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