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
10 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

"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

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

"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

"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

"No one I have worked with over the years better embodies all the qualities of teacher and coach"

No one I have worked with over the years better embodies all the qualities of teacher and coach, creating a bridge between knowledge and understanding. than Steve Cotter. Steve's brings out the very best in the people fortunate enough to experience his guidance...
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Rannoch Donald

United States

Steve Cotter

"He provides such humble and dynamic teaching, leading and mentoring examples"

Though I'm not IKFF certified I've followed and utilized Steve Cotter’s training advice and tips for Kettlebells since 2012/13 when the Kettlebell bug really bit me. I've purchased his app for my iPhone and have gone to that awesome resource hundreds of times to refine my own training and ...
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Marc Scanlan

Personal Trainer since 1995,Kettlebell enthusiast and student

South Florida, United States

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