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

Devyn · Vermont, United States
I no longer have issues with my knees or back or shoulders, they continue to build up my confidence little by little helping to combat the mental or emotional damage done by my addiction abuse... I no longer train with standard weights it's all KBS.
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Brings out the very best in people fortunate enough to experience his guidance

Rannoch Donald · United States
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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"I have never experienced workouts like those in Steve’s program."

Steve Miller · San Jose, CA, United States
I have never experienced workouts like those in Steve's program. I just turned 50 and I have never been in better shape. I have dropped 30 pounds and currently carry 7 percent body fat.
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"He provides such humble and dynamic teaching, leading and mentoring examples"

Marc Scanlan · Personal Trainer since 1995,Kettlebell enthusiast and student · South Florida, United States
I've purchased his app for my iPhone and have gone to that awesome resource hundreds of times to refine my own training and the basics I teach my fitness clients and athletes... you provide such humble and dynamic teaching, leading and mentoring examples it's inspiring.
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"I would not be where I am today were it not for Steve Cotter"

Rory Pollack · NJ Personal Trainer · United States
I'm a proud Certified Kettlebell Trainer with his organization, the IKFF, and have to meet amazingly strong and kind people through it. Simply put I would not be where I am today were it not for Steve Cotter.
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"Steve's teaching style is compassionate, supportive and always encouraging me to want to do my best!"

Susan Revak · Hawaii, United States
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's teaching style is compassionate, supportive and always encouraging me to want to do my best!
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Counts are stories, not results. These are personal accounts written by participants. Results vary, and nothing here is medical advice.