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