Form is Function

Form is Function We help men and women, to heal injuries and ongoing pain, so they can move well, exercise and do the things they want to do pain free.
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We help adults and older adults, to heal injuries and ongoing pain, so they can move well, exercise and be physically active to do all the things they want to do, pain free.

I don't make the rules, I just know 'em.
11/03/2025

I don't make the rules, I just know 'em.

"I am so grateful to have found Form is Function and Eric! I arrived a year ago pretty disheartened with the fitness cul...
10/17/2025

"I am so grateful to have found Form is Function and Eric! I arrived a year ago pretty disheartened with the fitness culture and my own fitness journey. Even though I enjoy exercise, it felt like a full-time job to figure out how to stay fit and prevent injury as I age. I have practiced many different fitness modalities (crossfit, fitness clubs, pilates, yoga). This is the first one that has felt simple, clear, and effective. I experienced results at FiF immediately--in my mood, my confidence, and my strength. I have retained excellent mobility without all the tricks and recipes and overthinking. Pain that I had in my right hip and right foot has disappeared. I have osteopenia but my bone density has not declined; I fully expect it to increase in the next couple of years as I solidify my practice at FIF. Eric helped me to get clear on my fitness goals and the process to get there. I want to be able to camp and hike with my family for decades to come, I want to continue my acro yoga practice and remain injury-free; I want to garden and care for my land into my 80s and beyond (I'm 58 now.) As with most people, my schedule is quite full (full-time job, ailing mother, children, land to steward); I am thrilled to know I can accomplish my goals with a mere three hours a week training. I had always thought I needed to be at it hours a day most days a week. Actually, so many of the things I used to believe about fitness I have (thankfully) learned are not true. I can honestly say that my time with Form is Function has been life-changing in the best way and I give them my highest recommendation."

"Form is Function is the most effective fitness program I've ever found, in 30 years of trying all the things. Eric Keny...
10/06/2025

"Form is Function is the most effective fitness program I've ever found, in 30 years of trying all the things. Eric Kenyon is a compassionate, knowledgable coach who is always able to adapt your program for your specific goals. Working with Eric and FiF has healed my old injuries and prevented new injuries. I noticed within the first month that I was significantly stronger, even "just" carting groceries around or doing chores in the barn. My joints feel a lot better and my balance and posture are stabilized. I have increased capacity for all the athletic activities I love to do -- riding and playing with horses, hiking with dogs, taking a trail run, kayaking and swimming at the lake, etc. The FiF community is so supportive of each other's individual goals and journeys. I highly recommend the program for all ages, whether you're a pro athlete or a regular person who wants to lead a stronger, healthier, happier life."

This FIF athlete won the junior division at the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games.
09/17/2025

This FIF athlete won the junior division at the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games.

This FIF athlete won the women's class C division, at the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games last weekend."I can attrib...
09/17/2025

This FIF athlete won the women's class C division, at the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games last weekend.
"I can attribute my mountain biking, snowboarding, etc., capabilities to this work. I've even had some serious falls that have thankfully only resulted in minor injuries because my body is strong and adept. I also love that this is helping build my bone density which is essential later in life.

Now, after four years of training, my strength doesn't disappear even if I have a few weeks break from training. I highly encourage anyone with injuries or looking to improve their strength or athletic performance to work with Eric. You won't be disappointed."

"I've practiced many fitness systems and engaged in a lot of movement and routines in my lifetime: Crossfit, olympic wei...
08/29/2025

"I've practiced many fitness systems and engaged in a lot of movement and routines in my lifetime: Crossfit, olympic weightlifting, yoga, martial arts, hiking, etc... but when I began to experience chronic neck pain that affected every area of my life, I went to Eric at FIF.

I'm glad I did.

The movements and techniques he taught me healed my neck (and knees and lower back) pain by activating, engaging, and strengthening muscles I wasn't using - and kind of didn't even know were there. Hard to describe - but there's a psychological component to it. The retraining he takes you through also leads to some healthier perspectives and attitudes. It gives you a few things to think about, not to mention tweak. Call it soft skill training and development? Let's go with that.

I was compensating for a lack of full mobility by overusing muscles I was historically comfortable with to perform repetitive movements. Meanwhile, a whole series of muscles were atrophying. This created problems for the vertebrae of my spine, began to distort posture, and cause severe pain.

My work with Eric has changed the way I stand, the way I regard integrated movement and weight training, and has enabled me to live and do my job pain free - as long as I keep up with the training, which is easy to do at home.

Consider spending some time and money with Eric getting to know and retraining your body dynamics. You can't put a price tag on a pain free existence, but you sure can measure the ways pain holds you back from a full and happy life."

Ask yourself why you are using criteria other than results to choose the trainer you are going to hire.
08/27/2025

Ask yourself why you are using criteria other than results to choose the trainer you are going to hire.

"Eric is dedicated to his craft, his continuing education and most importantly, coaching his students to meet and exceed...
08/25/2025

"Eric is dedicated to his craft, his continuing education and most importantly, coaching his students to meet and exceed their goals. Eric helped me gain mobility after being born with a deformed hip. He's an excellent instructor and I find myself looking forward to training. He's attentive and respectful and also knows when to encourage students to push themselves. The classes are a safe and comfortable space. I am constantly using the movements I learn in my everyday life. I can't recommend FIF/ training with Eric highly enough. It'll change your life."

"Trust the process that Coach Eric guides you on and you will be amazed with the results. For the first time in my life,...
08/19/2025

"Trust the process that Coach Eric guides you on and you will be amazed with the results. For the first time in my life, I've found a strength training program that is customized to my body and my needs.

I went into the program with concrete physical goals - reducing pain in my shoulder as well as starting to learn how to properly lift heavier weights. Now, six months in, not only have a reached my goals, but I've exceeded them. My shoulder pain is gone, and is structurally improved and strengthened so that I am confident about using my shoulder without fear of aggravation. I went from barely being able to lift a 45 lb barbell to most recently a 115 lb deadlift - and I believe that's just the beginning! Additionally, I'm better able to do daily tasks better such as hiking, swimming and gardening.

I travel often for work, and Coach Eric was very flexible in scheduling and also creating a program that worked for me while I was gone - and as an added bonus - improving my physical well-being so that I did not have pain as a result of travel.

As a person who has received training in leadership coaching, in my opinion Coach Eric is much more than a fitness coach. His style and approach to partnering with you to break through limiting beliefs, patterns and behaviors is powerful. What I've learned about myself through working with him has been priceless.

**Would I recommend?** Absolutely, without hesitation. Don't be intimidated by the structure of the program or the classes - it is not what you will be used to, and that is actually a really good thing. Invest in yourself and you'll be grateful you did."

The pinnacle of arrogance is false humility.
07/31/2025

The pinnacle of arrogance is false humility.

"Good movement will get you through times of no warm-up better than a fancy warm-up will get you through a habit of bad ...
07/30/2025

"Good movement will get you through times of no warm-up better than a fancy warm-up will get you through a habit of bad movement." - Coach Eric Kenyon

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At Form is Function we help adults and older adults, to heal injuries and ongoing pain, so they can move well, exercise and be physically active to do all the things they want to do, pain free.

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