All Crossed Up: Correcting Lower Cross Syndrome
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto & Dr. Carla Cupido, Canadian Cycling Magazine Jun/Jul 2011
Best Core Strength Workout for Runners
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Running May/Jun 2011
Tall in the Saddle: Helping Cyclists Improve Their Posture
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Impact Magazine May/Jun 2011
Power Tools
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Running Mar/Apr 2011
Weight Training: Forget the Tires, Pump Up Your Body
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Cycling Magazine Feb/Mar 2011
The Dynamics of Stretching
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Impact Magazine Sept/Oct 2010
Using Plyometric Training to Improve Running Performance
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Running Jul/Aug 2010
Planks and Bridges, Part II
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Impact Magazine Mar/Apr 2010
Stand Your Ground
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Running Jan/Feb 2010
Planks and Bridges, Part I
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Impact Magazine Jun/Jul 2009
Functional Abs
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Running Jun/Jul 2009
Butt It Out
By Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Canadian Running Mar/Apr 2009
JKC was recommended by a previous trainer who followed Jon online. He thought Jon’s approach to training was excellent. JKC employs well educated trainers who are very particular about technique and form. I have never injured myself because the trainers know what they are doing. They can always answer any questions I ask about my training. As well the trainers are friendly contributing to a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the gym.
I am turning 67 next month and I started my journey with JKC in 2018. Seven years ago I experienced significant foot pain which had a negative impact on my day to day activities. I learned that issues in other parts of the body need to be addressed to achieve a positive result. My doctor (Dr. Jessica Wade) suggested, along with some other therapies, that I could benefit from the conditioning JKC had to offer. I previously had not trained in any gym. I observed how many gyms operated and had a sense that JKC would be more my style: training in a small group setting, having such personal attention, and a program meeting my specific needs is fantastic! I love the atmosphere at the gym. Everyone is accepted and you feel supported and comfortable.
Before starting at JK Conditioning I had attempted strength training multiple times through various local gyms and at home. Each time I would end up frustrated and injured. A little over two years ago, I contacted Jon and shared my goal with him to complete my first Ironman and remain injury free in the process. Jon, Thomas and Angie have worked with me weekly and I feel stronger but most importantly I have remained injury free for 2 years, 2 months and 6 hours….. but who’s counting. HaHa. The atmosphere at JKC is welcoming for any age and ability. While Jon, Angie and Thomas are serious about GAINZ, I’ve never once found myself not laughing while working out. Thanks for helping me to continue in this crazy sport where strength training is often neglected but is the key to remaining injury free!!
I’ve always been a gym rat, but was getting tired of the same ol’ routine. My better half was attending JKC and encouraged me to try it out. My favourite part of JKC is that is isn’t a gym – it’s a community. Jon and Thomas are awesome, and I love that every time I go I know who’s working out with me and we can socialize while working on our health. Everyone is supportive, encouraging and genuinely looks out for one another. It’s an upbeat and positive experience and I can honestly say that I look forward to each and every workout.
I was referred to JKC by my sister-in-law and had heard good things about it from many people in the running community. I also saw Jon’s picture on the wall at lululemon years ago! I really like the personalized training and the variety the guys provide. I started for strength training for running. I love cardio and do tons of it but wasn’t motivated to do much strength work on my own. Jon mixes up my strength work week to week so I don’t get bored but also lets me work in a hard circuit for the last 20 minutes of most sessions to get my cardio fix
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