Transformation Tuesday: Stefani Coverson

Since she started at Seattle Kettlebell Club back in July, Stefani Coverson has lost 25 pounds; however, she tries to focus less on the numbers on the scales and more on the inches lost, how her clothes fit, and how much stronger she’s become.

“I’ve done boot camp and CrossFit, and there’s just something different about kettlebell that I think is just great,” Coverson said. “It’s kinda empowering.”

About 8 years ago, Coverson picked up running, and started with doing a few 5Ks before training for a half marathon, which eventually led to a knee injury.

“I ran 16 miles, and the next day I couldn’t walk,” Coverson said.

Coverson had surgery on her knee, but found that she kept getting injured when she ran. She credits kettlebell training for improving her strength, endurance, and running time. She takes classes at SKC 3-4 days a week, and she runs on all the other days. In fact, since she started coming to SKC, Coverson has been able to run her first half marathon in five years.

Coverson has lost 25lbs since starting at SKC 

Originally from Seattle, Coverson received her Master’s degree in Political Science at WSU, and she really enjoys her job as an HR Director at Seattle University.

“It’s a mission driven community. I get to meet and talk to a lot of different people,” Coverson said. “The students keep me feeling young and in touch with life. I really vibe on their energy.”

Outside the kettlebell world, Coverson enjoys golfing, going to concerts, and traveling. She claims her coolest vacation has been to Jamaica, but she suspects that could change because she will be traveling to Rome and Paris in a few weeks.

Like many of her fellow SKC members, Coverson appreciates the club’s sense of community and welcoming atmosphere, and she praises the coaches’ encouragement.

“It’s obvious that they care about us,” Coverson said. “They want us to have great form and meet our goals.”

Many members at SKC enjoying competing in kettlebell sport because it gives them a goal to work towards. Coverson competed in her first competition at the pro-am last month doing the five-minute biathlon, and she does admit that walking into the club and seeing a stage was nerve-racking.

“It was fun and great watching other people and learning about the sport,” Coverson said.

Joining SKC has really helped Coverson get into a more consistent training routine and become more well rounded with her fitness. The 21 Day Challenge (SKC will be hosting another starting Jan. 21st) really helped her keep her diet on track.

Coverson says that she constantly encourages friends and coworkers to give SKC a try since she’s seen such great results.

“Strength training is a game changer, and I think for a lot of women, we’re into the cardio," Coverson said. "I think that many women are afraid of bulking up, and that hasn’t been the case for me at all.” 

To begin your own transformation visit www.seattlekettlebellclub.com/join

-Camille Borodey