Phil Ross created the BodyBell Method®, a system that combines kettlebells, calisthenics and dynamic tension into one approach to strength and health. He is a Master RKC kettlebell instructor and an approved continuing education provider for fitness professionals.
His background includes more than 50 years of martial arts and fitness. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Lethwei, Taekwondo, and Bando, has been inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, and has trained champions, law enforcement officers, and military personnel.
Today Phil teaches the BodyBell Method to personal trainers, group instructors, physical therapists and other fitness professionals through certifications, workshops and virtual sessions.




Phil's teaching focuses on proper form, functional movement, and steady progression, so students can train safely and keep improving for years.
Whether you are a trainer adding kettlebells to your sessions, a physical therapist looking for recovery tools, or someone who wants to build strength with minimal equipment, the BodyBell Method meets you where you are.
Interested in the BodyBell Method® certification or training with Phil? Reach out to get started.