Stories about Steve Cotter

Steve Cotter is the world’s leading authority in kettlebell training. He is a global pioneer in kettlebell training education, having personally instructed thousands of fitness professionals around the world. He is the founder and director of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF) and is on the Men's Health Magazine 'The 100 Fittest Men of All Time' list. He has lectured and presented in fitness-industry conferences on nearly every continent and has educated kettlebell trainers in over 60 countries world-wide. He is also an early adopter of mind-body exercise protocols, with over 30 years of experience teaching and practicing martial arts, strength and conditioning and yoga. Featured Presenter for Fitness Industry Conferences: IDEA World, AFC, NSCA, CPTN, ECA, IPEX, Perform Better Summit, Body Power Expo, Nike China, FIBO China.
Steve Cotter
28 stories about Steve Cotter
Steve Cotter

"Steve's teaching style makes KBs applicable to all walks of life."

Steve's teaching style makes KBs applicable to all walks of life. It is because of Steve that I introduced KBs to my players. Now all my players use KBs....
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Jose Vasquez

MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach, Texas Rangers Baseball

United States

Steve Cotter

"Without a doubt, Steve Cotter is one of the best coaches"

I have been involved in martial arts and fitness for the last 20 years. I have met and trained with many top guys out there. Without a doubt, Steve Cotter is one of the best coaches out there. His approach to training and looking at small technical details is second to none Although he is famo...
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Mariusz Slowinski

London, United Kingdom

The Way of the Kettlebell

"One of the great chances to learn possibly the greatest strength and conditioning tool "Kettlebells" "

One of the great chances to learn possibly the greatest strength and conditioning tool "Kettlebells" from renowned coach Steve Cotter. Foundation is important for any progress, I built a foundation with correct form and technique from him.I wish him good luck for all future endeavors...
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Parag Mhetre

Head Coach EKFA India (Energy Kettlebell Fitness Academy)

Pune, India

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The Way of the Kettlebell
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Steve Cotter

"He has worked tirelessly, visiting more than 60 countries to spread his knowledge of this remarkable training tool"

I first met Steve in 2008 when he came to South Africa to run a CKT1. I have always found him to be extremely humble and courteous; and willing to share his vast knowledge of kettlebells and training in general.He has done more than any other individual that I know, to expand Kettlebell training ...
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Megan Jaffray

Master Trainer IKFF

South Africa

Steve Cotter

"Steve's certification workshop is worth it"

Steve's certification workshop is worth it. It separates those who have prepared and who really give their best from those who expect to simply pay, show up and walk out with a certificate. As a teacher and a friend, Steve is down to earth and would have time to share his honest opinion....
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Valerio Ramos Jr

Hong Kong

Steve Cotter

"Every workout seems to be exactly what I needed that day"

I have been studying kb's for 5 years and have found your Extreme Strength [program] to be the highest quality instruction, and programming I have ever found. It was the total package. I am currently running the 12-week program as my GPP before I get back into competitive MMA. It's funny bec...
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Anthony Sandbothe

Trainer, Studio Owner

Portland, Oregon, United States

Steve Cotter

"Steve was my first true Kettlebell coach and helped in many way launch my career as a fitness trainer"

My name is Muk and I own a small Kettlebell studio in Hong Kong.I was first introduced to Kettlebell lifting by Steve in 2007. His approach to Kettlebell training and overall fitness and health caused me to completely change my outlook on health and fitness. Even since then I have been hooke...
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Muk Venkataraman

Hong Kong

Steve Cotter

"Knowledge king"

Excellent teacher Humble creator Strong athlete Knowledge king History maker Movement technician....
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Piyush Pandey

Owner Crossfit Himilaya

New Delhi, India

The Way of the Kettlebell

"His instruction is very precise, detailed, and motivational to both beginner and seasoned alike"

Steve's [program] is the introduction to my kettlebell journey several years ago, and I have gone through all of his youtube videos, apps, and all the written sources available online before I decided to take IKFF CKT course. I am glad he is my first teacher (online) and his personality and ...
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Saiko Shima

Yoga instructor and kettlebell coach

Everett, Washington, United States

Steve Cotter

"If you are looking to improve in the movement-related fields and "human relayed" fields Steve is your answer!"

I had the chance and the honor of learning kettlebell lifting with Steve Cotter. It was an amazing experience, during my 3 days ikff teacher course I’ve seen Steve leading by example a huge group of people. Also, I manage to look at all the pupils, correcting every single student with a pr...
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Claudio Garombo

GFM, Flexible Steel Instructor. Scientific Training Functional Training Division Chief Instructor

Genova, Italy

Steve Cotter

"Steve is approachable and is an inspiration through his own exceptional physical abilities"

I have attended Kettlebell, bodyweight and qigong workshops with Steve Cotter. Steve knows these skills inside out and is great at teaching gradual exercise progressions. Last but not least, Steve is approachable and is an inspiration through his own exceptional physical abilities...
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Karsten Jensen

Periodization Coach, Creator of The Flexible Periodization Method

Toronto, Canada

Steve Cotter

"He is not only an awesome athlete, but he is also an inspiration"

Steve, You are not only an awesome athlete, but you are also an inspiration and the most down to earth person I have ever met in my life.Kettlebells, YES you are the best to learn from however, what I learned from you with kettlebells is how to be an amazing human being.When I look at you I see H...
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Manu Ruhail

Delhi, India

Steve Cotter

"I haven't encountered such a thorough and an all-around approach to Kettlebell Training"

I haven't encountered such a thorough and an all-around approach to Kettlebell Training as the one I have found in Steve Cotters "Kettlebell Training"...
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Jan Chrominski

Adelaide, Australia

Steve Cotter

"Steve has taken me from a girl who couldn't press a 12kg bell to an athlete who has competed and ranked in national Kettlebell sport competitions"

I became a formal student of Steve's in 2011 and in that time his programming, feedback and general interactions have been pivotal to my success.I have smashed goals, beat PRs and set new goals that I had never even dreamt of. My body composition has changed beyond recognition and my power, ...
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Paula Craven

Online student

United Kingdom

Steve Cotter

" I find Steve Cotter to be one of the top health and fitness educators in the market today."

As a fitness professional myself I find Steve Cotter to be one of the top health and fitness educators in the market today. His general knowledge of health and fitness is extremely in-depth and the quality of his specialized Kettlebell knowledge maybe the best available today.I am fortunate ...
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Ty(Tyson) DeWees

Bangkok, Thailand

Steve Cotter

"Shared his knowledge and experiences in over 60 countries, and introduced tens of thousands of people to this amazing training system"

I don't have to mention any names since anyone who knows anything about the sport will know exactly who I am referring to. I'd like to say something to probably THE best kettlebell teacher that has ever lived. A man that has opened the world to kettlebell training, and kettlebell training to..
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Trent Murgatroyd

Chief Instructor, IKFF Africa

Gauteng, South Africa

Steve Cotter

"He is a one of a kind instructor who can layout difficult things in an easy, understandable step-by-step progression"

I got the chance to get to know Steve on a CKT level 1 seminar. He is a one of a kind instructor who can layout difficult things in an easy, understandable step-by-step progression.Next to being a great mentor and teacher, he is an outstanding person. What I loved most about him is his appre...
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Johannes Kwella

Berlin, Germany

Steve Cotter

"Steve's teaching style is compassionate, supportive and always encouraging me to want to do my best!"

Steve has been a lifelong role model for me. More than any other teacher, Steve has consistently encouraged me to draw deeply from my inner strength and to reach for a higher level of not only athletic performance but also persona performance and character development.Steve has modeled to me and ...
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Susan Revak

Hawaii, United States

Steve Cotter

"I would not be where I am today were it not for Steve Cotter"

Steve Cotter has been a formative force in my career. My first contact with Steve was watching his clear, concise, and extremely effective youtube videos. His impact on spreading quality information worldwide can not be understated. I'm a proud Certified Kettlebell Trainer with his orga...
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Rory Pollack

NJ Personal Trainer

United States

Steve Cotter

"His methods of teaching have a sound base, they're easy to follow"

I just want to say a massive thank you for a workshop Steve Cotter gave in Swindon.The coaching was second to none. Actually, experiencing your teaching gave me so much knowledge....things I had never even thought of. That's why I guess you're there and we're here.The nuances of the technique hav...
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Matt Bowring

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Steve Cotter

"I highly recommend anything Steve Cotter has attached his name to"

Although I've never had the opportunity to train with Mr. Cotter in person I have made extensive use of his various information products.Prior to exposure to Steve's methods, I had only trained hardstyle techniques. I have since adopted a much more fluid style since, I've been able to substantial...
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Jase Nibourg

CEO/Trainer Iron Ronin Strength & Conditioning Ltd. Red Deer

Canada

Steve Cotter

"I have never experienced workouts like those in Steve’s program."

Steve Cotter’s online coaching has been a core part of my workouts for the past four years.It has taken my training to a completely different level. I have always worked out and participated in high-intensity workouts. I was a high school athlete and excelled in martial arts and competitiv...
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Steve Miller

San Jose, CA, United States

Steve Cotter

" I no longer have issues with my knees or back or shoulders"

Now I haven't yet attended a class in person but have used your books and YouTube videos to further progress with the Kettlebell. I come from a background of boxing and heavy weight lifting from which at the age of twenty with that and an alcohol abuse issue ruined my body. Years later ...
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Devyn

Vermont, United States

Steve Cotter

"I was struggling to find something new to motivate me to lose weight"

I would like to say a massive massive thank you for your instructional resources at a time where I was struggling to find something new to motivate me to lose weight. I didn't know where to start with kettlebells that a friend suggested, so I just bought one and never looked back. The f...
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Stuart Griffin

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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