Podcast Episode #04: Fabio Zonin

StrongFirst Podcast 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 – Fabio discusses how he came to learn Pavel’s system?

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 delivers 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. - Fabio Zonin. Click To Tweet
It’s not about the business, it’s about the message we want to deliver. - Fabio Zonin. Click To Tweet

Resources Mentioned

Simple & Sinister book by Pavel Tsatsouline

Rdella Training Podcast – Scott’s Podcast

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Craig Marker

Craig Marker, Ph.D. CSCS, StrongFirst Certified Senior Instructor Emeritus, is a fitness enthusiast who has spent his life trying to help people improve their lives. As a professor, he works with students on how best to understand research and place it into context. He has published over fifty articles, chapters, and textbooks on psychology and research methods.

As a researcher, he understands the cutting edge of strength, sports performance, body composition, and nutrition. As a psychologist, he has focused on research and treatment of anxiety disorders, which positions him to understand the motivation and the fear of making life changes.

Craig’s upcoming book, the The Antifragile Self, takes on the topic of building a stronger person in the mental and physical domains.

As a StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor, Craig views kettlebells as one tool in the trade of forging a better person.

Visit his intentional community in Atlanta: Strength.University.

2 thoughts on “Podcast Episode #04: Fabio Zonin”

In the future use a better mic for the guest. Love the information keep it up guys.

Loving the podcast.

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