{"id":446055,"date":"2026-08-28T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/446055\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:31:00","slug":"clovis-kettlebell-studio-focuses-on-strength-and-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/446055\/","title":{"rendered":"Clovis kettlebell studio focuses on strength and confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rachel Eslick<\/a> knows all about the challenges of a woman\u2019s body changing, both as a result of motherhood and simply from getting older.<\/p>\n

Once a cheerleader at Fresno State then later a TV news reporter, Eslick was always comfortable in front of the spotlight.<\/p>\n

But years of feeling critiqued and judged by others also made Eslick a little self-conscious as she aged.<\/p>\n

So she turned to fitness and nutrition to help her maintain a healthy body and mindset \u2014 especially during pregnancy and postpartum.<\/p>\n

In the process, she re-established an unshakable confidence.<\/p>\n

\"Rachel Rachel Eslick, the owner and instructor at Reach Fitness Studio, flexes while sitting among dozens of kettlebells of different weights at her new gym in Clovis on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Reach Fitness Studio specializes in kettlebell training, mainly for women. Classes are taught by Elsick, a former Fresno State cheerleader who’s since become a fitness guru. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n

Now Eslick is hoping to help others find their own confidence, opening a fitness studio in Clovis geared toward women dealing with body changes.<\/p>\n

That said, men are invited to work out at the facility, too. And people of all skill and fitness levels are welcome, including beginners.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just an amazing feeling to help people feel strong, feel better about themselves, and have more confidence,\u201d Eslick said. \u201cI want to help as many people as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reach Fitness Studio<\/a>, located just east of the Clovis and Gettysburg avenues intersection at 2921 Larkin Ave., officially opened Monday.<\/p>\n

Though many female-centric workouts are associated with pack gym floors and cardio sessions, Eslick offers small-group workouts that emphasize kettlebell training.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis gym is actually more about building strength with slow, controlled movement, and less about just getting sweaty,\u201d Eslick said.<\/p>\n

\"Rachel Rachel Eslick, the owner and instructor at Reach Fitness Studio, shows the proper technique when performing kettlebell swings at her new gym in Clovis on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Reach Fitness Studio specializes in kettlebell training, mainly for women. Classes are taught by Elsick, a former Fresno State cheerleader who’s since become a fitness guru. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n

As a certified trainer for 11 years, Eslick preaches that fitness and health isn\u2019t just about losing weight or looking fit.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more about establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the long haul \u2014 through proper nutrition and workouts.<\/p>\n

And since the best workout routine for most people is simply one that they won\u2019t quit, Eslick decided to focus on kettlebell training because of its fun aspect that could motivate people to keep working out.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I first found out about a kettlebell gym, it just changed the trajectory of how much I loved fitness,\u201d Eslick said. \u201cIt\u2019s a more athletic way of training. You\u2019re jumping, moving the kettlebell ballistically. It taps into that athletic side of you and helps bring back a lot of that hand-eye coordination.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd while you\u2019re having fun, you\u2019re also building muscle. As we get older and reach a certain phase of life \u2014 for women especially \u2014 we need to preserve muscle and build strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Dozens Dozens of kettlebells of different weights line the wall at Reach Fitness Studio, a new gym opening in a Clovis commercial business space. The gym specializing in kettlebell training, mainly for women, and taught by a former Fresno State cheerleader who’s since become a fitness guru. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n

Eslick spent the past six years training clients privately and leading group workouts online through zoom. Many of her clients lived outside of the Fresno area.<\/p>\n

Eslick, however, knew that to have a stronger impact, she\u2019d need to open her own studio locally \u2014 to establish a community of people seeking a healthy lifestyle, and build strong accountability and communication beyond the gym setting.<\/p>\n

But Eslick wanted to also make sure the studio maintained a private session feel, so clients could still receive \u201cindividual attention from personal training, with a small, supportive community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reach Fitness Studio classes<\/a> are capped around 20 people (sessions are scheduled throughout the day). And members are encouraged to reserve their spot in a class online.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s proven,\u201d Eslick said, \u201cwhen people are working together, you get better results.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eslick said she was humbled to receive support back from the community, with 35 people signed up to become a founding member before her studio ever opened up.<\/p>\n

The Clovis native takes additional comfort and pride in helping people from her community.<\/p>\n

She recalls cheering and rooting for others as a cheerleader at Clovis High, then as a young adult at Fresno State. Eslick then went on to tell stories about the local community as a news reporter for the CBS affiliate in Fresno.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t need 10,000 clients to be an influence,\u201d Eslick said. \u201cIf you can positively impact people\u2019s lives around you, especially those in your neighborhood, that\u2019s more than enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Reach Reach Fitness Studio is a new gym opening in a Clovis commercial business space and specializing in kettlebell training, mainly for women, and taught by a former Fresno State cheerleader who’s since become a fitness guru. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
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Bryant-Jon Anteola is a multimedia reporter for The Fresno Bee, writing stories and producing videos about sports, news and random topics relatable to those in the Fresno area. He\u2019s won a McClatchy President\u2019s Award and received honorable mention by the Associated Press Sports Editors. He enjoys sports because of the competition, camaraderie and energy, and views sports as a microcosm of society.\n <\/p>\n