Episode - 04 Summary:

Introducing the StrongFirst Podcast, in this episode Craig and Scott interview Fabio Zonin, CEO of StrongFirst, master instructor, former powerlifter, bodybuilder and beast tamer.

Show Notes:

01:22 – Fabio discusses his current role at StrongFirst.

03:58 - How Fabio initially come under Pavel’s systems?

10:27 - Training transformed since entering Pavel’s system. Principles, breathing technique, etc. have all changed and improved.

14:05 – Fabio discusses different powerlifting principles.

22:14 – Fabio discusses research on ballet dancers improving their jump with kettlebell swings. 25:00 - Mission and future vision of StrongFirst? Mission: Helping people become a better version of themselves. Vision: Grow worldwide, build better instructors, build community, be consistent with core values.

26:37 - StrongFirst deliver quality vs. quantity.

30:05 – StrongFirst’s system is not just for pure strength, but applies to many different goals.

40:55 - You don’t have to be a trainer to attend a cert.

42:38 – New directions at StrongFirst

46:26 - Talks about how the accelerometer works.

49:15 - Discusses the next steps for certified instructors?

56:15 - Simple advice for someone outside of the StrongFirst community?

Tweetable Quotes

• Since training under Pavel’s system, I realized how many things I’d been doing wrong for years.
• It’s not about the business, it’s about the message we want to deliver.

Resources Mentioned

Strongfirst.com

Kettlebell Simple & Sinister book