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Steve Cotter

Stories from Steve Cotter’s students

Author of The Way Of The Kettlebell
28 Mindvalley students shared what changed for them after learning with Steve Cotter, across 2 programs, from 11 countries, since September 2023.
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Piyush Pandey

"Knowledge king"

Piyush Pandey · Owner Crossfit Himilaya · New Delhi, India
Excellent teacher Humble creator Strong athlete Knowledge king History maker Movement technician.
Claudio Garombo

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

Claudio Garombo · Genova, Italy
In very little time he managed to enormously improve my technique thus my performance all while having great fun. He really is the best coach I've ever met but also he is easy-going and learning from him is a real pleasure.
Valerio Ramos Jr

Certification workshop separates those who prepare from those who just show up

Valerio Ramos Jr · Hong Kong
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.
Megan Jaffray

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

Megan Jaffray · Master Trainer IKFF · South Africa
He has worked tirelessly, visiting more than 60 countries to spread his knowledge of this remarkable training tool... Credit also needs to be given to Steve for being, in all likelihood, the very first advocate of women training with Doubles (2 kettlebells simultaneously)
Saiko Shima

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

Saiko Shima · Yoga instructor and kettlebell coach · Everett, Washington, United States
His instruction is very precise, detailed, and motivational to both beginner and seasoned alike. I recommend Steve's any materials for anyone who wants to learn kettlbells in the right way.
Anthony Sandbothe

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

Anthony Sandbothe · Trainer, Studio Owner · Portland, Oregon, United States
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's funny because every workout seems to be exactly what I needed that day.
Ryan Howard

"I was able to achieve my weight loss goals, while still maintaining my strength."

Ryan Howard · United States
I was able to achieve my weight loss goals, while still maintaining my strength. By switching to your Kettlebell workouts I've become stronger and more explosive while limiting impact on my joints. I came into spring training in the best shape I've been in since 2009.
Trent Murgatroyd

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

Trent Murgatroyd · Chief Instructor, IKFF Africa · Gauteng, South Africa
A man that has opened the world to kettlebell training, and kettlebell training to the world... Shared his knowledge and experiences in over 60 countries, and introduced tens of thousands of people to this amazing training system (and more).
Karsten Jensen

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

Karsten Jensen · Periodization Coach, Creator of The Flexible Periodization Method · Toronto, Canada
Steve knows these skills inside out and is great at teaching gradual exercise progressions... Steve is approachable and is an inspiration through his own exceptional physical abilities.
Muk Venkataraman

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

Muk Venkataraman · Hong Kong
His approach to Kettlebell training and overall fitness and health caused me to completely change my outlook on health and fitness... Steve was my first true Kettlebell coach and helped in many way launch my career as a fitness trainer and Kettlebell instructor.
Jose Vasquez

Introduced kettlebells to all my players

Jose Vasquez · MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach, Texas Rangers Baseball · United States
It is because of Steve that I introduced KBs to my players. Now all my players use KBs.
Mariusz Slowinski

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

Mariusz Slowinski · London, United Kingdom
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
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Counts are stories, not results. These are personal accounts written by participants. Results vary, and nothing here is medical advice.