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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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Ryan Howard

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

Ryan Howard · United States
Steve, Thank you so much for everything that you've done for me. I love the workouts. 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…
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" I no longer have issues with my knees or back or shoulders"

Devyn · Vermont, United States
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 at 25, I discovered KBS and soon…
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" I find Steve Cotter to be one of the top health and fitness educators in the market today."

Ty(Tyson) DeWees · Bangkok, Thailand
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 to be certified in the IKFF…
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"No one I have worked with over the years better embodies all the qualities of teacher and coach"

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...
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
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 precise and effective input. Thank…
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
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 to the rest of the…
Valerio Ramos Jr

"Steve's certification workshop is worth it"

Valerio Ramos Jr · Hong Kong
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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"I haven't encountered such a thorough and an all-around approach to Kettlebell Training"

Jan Chrominski · Adelaide, Australia
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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"I have never experienced workouts like those in Steve’s program."

Steve Miller · San Jose, CA, United States
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 competitive mountain biking. I have…
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
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 instruction really gave me…
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 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 because every workout seems to…
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Counts are stories, not results. These are personal accounts written by participants. Results vary, and nothing here is medical advice.
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