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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