Virtual Strength Studio

Strength is a Skill. We practice it together.

Why Kettlebells? Why Now?

Kettlebell strength training is a simple, safe, and super effective way to build strong, healthy muscle tissue, support your bones and joints, and boost your metabolism, all designed with your changing body in mind.

The latest research in women’s health and strength training shows that purposeful, focused strength building is the key to thriving through menopause and beyond. With expert coaching by your side, you’ll learn solid, skillful technique and progress confidently — right from home, at a pace that feels good for you.

This isn’t about pushing harder or doing more. It’s about moving smarter, feeling more connected to your body, and gaining the strength you need to thrive today and for years to come.

Feel strong and confident without worrying about injury or complicated workouts.

Kettlebells are your simple, powerful, strength training tool — designed just for you.

Kettlebell Wellness | Meet Founder and Trainer Karen Moffatt

Join the Virtual Strength Studio

Finally — a smart, steady strength solution designed for women in peri and post-menopause who want to build muscle, boost bone density, and feel powerful in their changing bodies.

We teach women how to lift heavy things in the comfort of their own homes. This isn’t just another workout plan. It’s a complete strength solution that fits your life.

Here’s how it works:

Supportive live Zoom classes
provide accountability and connect you with women who truly get your goals and challenges.

Led by expert StrongFirst-certified coaches
women with real-life experience in midlife, motherhood, otherhood, health setbacks, life setbacks, injuries, and reinvention — you’ll have the guidance and support you need every step of the way.

Thoughtfully designed on-demand video library
so you can stay consistent, even on your busiest days. Beginner-friendly and tailored to support hormone health, improve bone density, ease joint pain, and increase energy.

Plus, monthly Strength in Community calls
bring the whole membership together — to share wins, learn, and grow stronger together.

It’s time to feel strong, supported, capable, and fully at home in your body.

What’s Included:

  • Daily Live Classes

    Build strength with supportive live sessions, offered daily. Mobility and posture classes will complement your strength training and play a key role in helping you move well, feel strong, work with injuries, and stay consistent. Plus: stay tuned for all of our seasonal offerings: Karen’s signature Posture Re-Set Classes, Weekend Workshops, Meet your Coaches Classes, and more!

  • On-Demand Library

    Kettlebells are our core strength tool — and strength training is most effective when done just 1–3 times per week. Our friendly, follow-along Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 program is balanced with bodyweight and movement sessions to support recovery, variety, and consistency — without burnout. Plus, the Learn section is always available to help you brush up on hardstyle kettlebell skills anytime.

  • Strength in Community Calls

    Connect monthly with your coaches and fellow members in live group calls designed to inspire, educate, and support your strength journey. These calls are your chance to ask questions, share wins, and deepen your connection with a community that truly understands midlife strength.

  • StrongFirst Coaches

    Our StrongFirst-certified coaches bring personal experience with midlife, motherhood (or not), and injury. They’re here to help you build strength safely and confidently. These women are just like you and me. Each of them knows that strength has a greater purpose and is incredibly passionate about building strength the StrongFirst way.

Members across

6 Countries

Live classes available

7 Days a Week

Access to

175+ Videos

A simple way to build strength — and keep going

We guide you through our Simple Strength Formula each week:

One Skill
Learn how to use kettlebells safely and effectively

One Strength
Build muscle, bone density, and functional strength

One Recovery
Support your body so you can stay consistent

All through small, coach-led classes you can join from home.

Hear it from Our Members

  • There’s always something to support and inspire my practice.

    “I’ve been enjoying the benefits of having Karen as my virtual kettlebell coach for almost four years. She keeps me company through the full range of movement I love doing from home — from energizing, strength-building kettlebell sessions to relaxing, recovery-focused mobility work, she covers it all.

    The on-demand library is always fresh and engaging, with regular updates and new challenges. Whether I’m returning to an old favourite (like the “simple” swing and get-up videos that help keep me on track) or trying something new (like the recent kettlebell “sprints”), there’s always something to support and inspire my practice.”

    — Elizabeth Kay

  • What sets Karen apart is her genuine care, warmth, and encouragement.

    “Karen has been a star in helping me rebuild strength safely and effectively after two back surgeries. Her knowledge and approach allowed me to build muscle without risking injury. What sets Karen apart is her genuine care, warmth, and encouragement — making the entire journey empowering and enjoyable. She helped me understand my body’s mechanics and motivated me to stay on track. Thanks to her smart coaching and personalized support, I’ve hit my fitness goals and regained core and back strength. I’m incredibly grateful.”

    — Ellen B

  • I’m so much stronger and confident in my fitness.

    “Karen’s kettlebell program has helped me achieve my fitness goals by focusing on strength with cardio. I’m so much stronger and confident in my fitness. And the live zoom classes make it so easy and convenient to stick with it. She ensures proper form by monitoring us closely, giving amazing feedback throughout the class. Highly recommend this as an addition to anyone’s fitness regime who is seeking real and achievable strength goals.”

    — Megan Hodge

  • I feel stronger than I have in years.

    “As a woman in my late 40s, I wanted an online strength class I could do at home with minimal equipment. I’d used kettlebells at the gym but was nervous about injuring myself on my own. In Kettlebell Wellness Foundations, we focused on posture, mindset, and the skill of building strength. Karen helped me find the right cues and approach that worked for my body and mind. Now, I feel stronger than I have in years and confident doing simple, effective workouts at home.”

    — Krista Martens

  • Karen teaches kettlebells the way you’d teach a musical instrument.

    “Karen is the best! I’ve taken both group classes and private sessions with her over the past few years, and in every setting, she brings patience, enthusiasm, and positivity. She takes the time to understand each person’s needs and helps them work toward their goals with care and precision. Karen teaches kettlebells the way you’d teach a musical instrument — clearly, intentionally, and with great attention to detail. I highly recommend the Kettlebell Wellness Virtual Strength Studio to anyone starting — or continuing — their kettlebell journey.”

    — Elin Soderstrom

  • I highly recommend learning from her in whatever way you can.

    “I'm on the other side of the world from Karen — but thanks to her Virtual Strength Studio, that doesn't matter! I’ve been using her excellent video library for a couple of years, and more recently, I’ve been able to join her live Zoom classes as the time zones aligned.

    Karen is a fantastic teacher — clear, patient, encouraging, and deeply knowledgeable. Her classes often include elements from the Egoscue method, which I didn’t expect to enjoy at first, but have come to really appreciate for how much they’ve improved my movement quality. I highly recommend learning from her in whatever way you can.”

    — Donna Richards

  • I'm so passionate about my kettlebell practice.

    “I’m so passionate about my kettlebell practice. It’s my favourite strength and conditioning tool—versatile and can be done anywhere. After changes in my programming left me without expert guidance, discovering Karen’s program was a thrill. Her workouts challenge all levels with strong, safe, and clear direction. Plus, she makes it fun! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay fit and enjoy life with strength at any age.”

    — Pauline Tutkaluke

  • Gives me the freedom to train anywhere.

    “I discovered Karen years ago, facing adult-onset type 1 diabetes and insulin resistance. Her intuitive coaching tailored kettlebell training to my changing needs, creating a strong foundation of movement. The move to online live classes and an easy-to-use video library gives me the freedom to train anywhere, with motivating sessions—especially the short and sweet Pure Strength sessions under 30 minutes.”

    — Cheryl Steponchev

Meet Karen, Founder of Kettlebell Wellness

Meet Karen, Founder of Kettlebell Wellness

Meet Karen – Founder of Kettlebell Wellness
StrongFirst Kettlebell (SFG I)
Egoscue Postural Alignment Specialist (PAS I)
Master of Music (MMus)

With well over two decades as a professional Classical Violist and 1000+ hours of yoga teacher training, my path to kettlebell coaching is rooted in a deep respect for mindful movement. Kettlebells became my preferred strength tool because they seamlessly combine awareness, efficiency, and power—something I’ve sought across all my movement practices.

Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals—including musicians, artists, and yogis—build strength, improve posture, increase cardiovascular health, and develop confidence in movement. Whether you're brand new to strength or rekindling a relationship with your body, my goal is to take the intimidation out of fitness and invite you into a sustainable, intelligent practice.

Meet Your Coaches

Kettlebell Wellness | StrongFirst Coach Kumie Nakane
Kettlebell Wellness | StrongFirst Coach Avril Shepherd
Kettlebell Wellness | StrongFirst Coach Lauren Taylor
Meet Your StrongFirst Coach, Taranee Ponjani
Meet Your StrongFirst Coach, Sophie Volokhov
Meet Your StrongFirst Coach, Kristy Park

Become a

Virtual Strength Studio Member

  • Monthly Access

    $149 CAD/month

    This plan is designed for women who are new to Kettlebell Wellness and want to explore kettlebell strength training in a supportive environment.

    • Daily LIVE Zoom strength classes with expert instructors
    • Full access to the on-demand video library that includes LEARN to kettlebell
    • A structured, coach-led weekly strength schedule
    • Personalized support and a welcoming community
    • Cancel anytime – no long-term commitment

  • Annual Access

    $1490 CAD (equals $124 CAD/month)

    This plan is ideal for women who know they’re ready to make strength a part of their lifestyle. It offers structure, accountability, and real transformation through:

    • Unlimited LIVE Zoom kettlebell classes
    • Full access to the on-demand video library
    • Strength IN Community Calls for support and education
    • Ongoing expert coaching
    • A free 30-minute check-in with a coach
    • Built-in momentum and meaningful progress over time

    *Payment plans available upon inquiry.

Complete Strength Solution

Complete Strength Solution

Can’t always make live classes?

Your membership includes access to an On-Demand library of over 175 videos that compliment the Live Class schedule. It includes our signature 3day/week strength program, so that you can stay on track in between live classes. You’ll want to use the on-demand library for recovery sessions, learn to kettlebell refreshers, and the play section when you’re in need of a movement snack or an express workout.

Helpful when:

  • You can’t attend a live class

  • You need a short and sweet strength session

  • You want to slow things down a little

  • You want to revisit the basics

Curious what the live class schedule looks like?

All of these classes are FREE with your Virtual Strength Studio Membership - you have unlimited access with your monthly and 12-month memberships.

Here’s an example of a weekly schedule that you might follow:

  1. 1. Find a Strength + Conditioning class that works for you weekly. This is your essential DAY 1 of your weekly strength training routine, that you can replace with an on-demand pre-recorded class if a LIVE class isn’t in the cards for you.

  2. 2. Find a Pure Strength class that works for you weekly. This is your essential DAY 2 of your weekly strength training routine, that you can replace with an on-demand pre-recorded class if a LIVE class isn’t in the cards for you.

  3. 3. Complement these 2 essential strength training classes (either LIVE or in your on-demand library) with a weekly Mobility Class, On-Demand Learn, Recover, or Play pre-recorded Class, or another LIVE or On-Demand Strength Adventures (Day 3) or Simple Swings + Skills class on Friday or Saturdays.

Take a peek into the LIVE CLASS schedule, where you can learn, practice, and strengthen your muscle tissue and bones with our wonderful StrongFirst trained kettlebell instructors!

 Have questions before joining?

Find answers on our FAQ page