Harlem Kettlebell Club

Jahkeen Washington is a Harlem native and owner of Harlem Kettlebell Club. As a fitness professional, his primary goal has been to bring quality and affordable fitness solutions to his community. Jah is an easy going coach who demands greatness from his clients. Where they may see failure, he sees an opportunity to get better. Jah believes fitness should be fun and engaging, and he makes sure to give everyone the energy they deserve, and the effort he expects in return.

CPT, USAW, Pre/Postnatal, Landmine University, Kettlebell Certified

Bella Flores is a proud Bronx native with six years of kickboxing experience in Harlem. Having grown up in a lower-income community, she knows firsthand the challenges of accessing fitness resources, which drives her passion for empowering others through health and wellness.In her classes, Bella creates a fun and engaging atmosphere where you can learn self-defense while enjoying every moment. Her unique training style blends intensity with enjoyment, making sure everyone feels inspired and capable. Join Bella to unleash your potential and kickstart your fitness journey in a supportive space.

CPT, Certified Nutritionist, Pre/Postnatal, FKT

Kareem Kano is a NCSF certified trainer with four years of training experience. He specializes in strength & conditioning with a focus on kettlebell instruction and high intensity interval training. Kareem has been a fitness enthusiast for over two decades; he enjoys movement and finding different ways of making it fun. It has helped him to develop discipline and resiliency in the face of life’s daily challenges, and has allowed him to take control of his health. Always open to new ideas, Kareem enjoys sharing his knowledge to help others reach their goals.

CPT, Pre/Postnatal 

Kentrell Jones is a native of Harlem, New York. He has a passion for helping everyone become their strongest self, and making fitness accessible and relatable for all walks of life. His lighthearted approach is quite disarming, providing every member the freedom to become better in a fun, motivating environment. With a background in muscle building and fat loss, through the ACE certification program, every class presents a targeted physical challenge along with an emphasis on improving form and getting a good sweat. It’s also pretty common to find Kentrell flexing his muscles in the kitchen as he has over a decade of experience in the culinary industry.

CPT, Pre/Postnatal

Rubie Canton is a Harlem native with 10 years of experience coaching boxing/kickboxing for all levels. Being NASM and CPR certified she was also able to broaden her coaching to cycling and strength training. Her training style can be described as dynamic, motivating and fun. Get ready to sweat, cry, cheer and work hard! 

NASM CPT, Pre/Postnatal

Gaby Fonseca found fitness while working in a previous career in Public Health with the City of New York. After taking her first desk job after completing her masters, Gaby quickly realized she desired a career helping people on a more individual basis. Training began as a way to find personal daily achievements in a job that left her unfulfilled. Shortly after, her interest in exercise science and training grew ultimately leading to her receiving her personal training and Russian Kettlebell certifications. Since beginning her career in fitness, she has helped many clients from all walks of life find more consistency in the gym, build strength physically, and the confidence to lead their lives in ways they have always imagined. Outside of her training certifications, Gaby holds a Bachelors degree in Biology and a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University. 

NASM CPT, RKC Level 1, KBCU Level 1, DSPCC Level 1, Pre/Postnatal