LEANDRA BRANCH, OG Kettle-Devil

Our founder and head coach Leandra Branch is a bit obsessed with Kettlebells! She specializes in creating balance in overtrained and underused muscle chains. She is known to fix aches and pains by finding/creating synergy in muscle groups. She is also known for her spicy Kettlebell technique and her ability to turn anyone into a Bell Beast!

Leandra started teaching friends in the park while pursuing a career in physical therapy. In 2013 she quit her PT job and opened her first Kettlebell studio. She wanted to create a community that celebrates all body types and sees the strength in every member. A STRENGTH gym that isn’t only about being strong but about growth and community.

Leandra studied Integrative Physiology at CU and has a background in Physical Therapy. She specializes in injury prevention and movement rehabilitation. She received her first Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC I) in April of 2013. She has since assisted many RKC’s and SFG certifications and as successfully sent dozens of trainers to go on and become a SFG or RKC certified coach.

Certifications: SFG I, SFG II and Iron Maiden & SFG Elite in training.

BENJAMIN HOWARD, Kettle-Daddy

Ben is a incredible artist and truly a creative. You’ll see his creative abilities pop up in our emails, t-shirts, stickers, workouts, etc. If it’s witty, creative, and nice to look at you can bet that Ben had everything to do with it. Ben is also quite the athlete and freakishly coordinated. He was recruited to play football for the CSU Rams but turned it down because he was sick of the football culture and all the injuries it came with. Ben is known for his energy and crazy smooth Kettlebell skills. He is always coming up with new and inventive Kettlebell flows that will keep you guessing and progressing. You will be sure to have fun and be inspired to keep going when you attend a BenHow sesh!

Certifications: SFG I, soon to be SFG II

DIXIE ROBERTS, Kettlebell Goddess

Dixie Roberts has been swinging kettlebells for nearly 10 years, cutting her teeth with the divine Ninjas at Mark Fisher Fitness where she not only learned to swing a bell, but also how to do it in a tutu (don't ask... or do!)  Upon moving to Denver in 2018, she was lucky enough to find Leandra and a new gym community to continue her training. Along with strong technique, Dixie brings a passion for inclusivity and accessibility in the fitness space. Kettlebells are for everybody and every BODY. When she's not lifting heavy shit, she's spending time with her husband and chasing her 2-year-old, Jack. Ask me about: How technique for singing and swinging kettlebells is more alike than you realize, My tutu collection, My career as a professional opera singer, How much I hate wearing shoes.

Certifications: SFG1 

ELIOT LANDRUM, Kettle-lord E

Eliot’s Kettlebell journey has been so fun to witness and be apart of! He started KB&CO during the pandemic via zoom and has since become an SFG certified instructor! His love for proper form is a direct correlation in his strength gains! Eliot’s growth in the last few years has turned him into one hell of an instructor. He loves to teach through action and not words, while listening to so bomb beats!

Outside of coaching, Eliot is a travel, music festival, foodie who loves hanging with friends at the local brewery and getting involved in the community.

Certifications: SFG I and SFG II in training

MR. BALOO, MISS MONA BEAN & HARLAN - The Moral Support Coaches

Mr. Baloo is our veteran mascot and loves visiting his KB&CO OG’s! He enjoys hanging out in his "spot" enjoying the air conditioning and dosing off while we sweat it out! Baloo is known to greet his favorites and ignore new members, don't worry he warms up to you the more you visit!

Miss Mona Bean is the sweetheart ! All she wants is love from whoever is willing to give it. She has no knowledge of personal space and loves to gives kisses if you let her. She loves to NOT listen and therefore doesn’t make a gym appearance as often as she likes.

Harlan joined the crew in 2019 and was born a gym rat! He has his own kettlebells and loves to join in with the gang with his squats, planks and “KB swings”… it’s pretty cute. He’s a little shy and bit moody at times but loves going to the gym and seeing his “friends”.

If you're not into our fluffy babies or human babies we understand. Please let us know if you have an allergy or just general “no thanks”. No judgement.