Steve Cotter Talks About His New Kettlebell DVD: “Extreme Strength” on The New Warrior Nation

IKFF (International Kettlebell & Fitness Federation) founder, Steve Cotter has been on the cutting edge of physical culture for over 3 decades. Steve is internationally known for his unique training system that successfully bridges the gap between traditional holistic Eastern training philosophies and Western fitness culture. Steve took time out of his busy travel and [...]

Steve Cotter’s IKFF Level 1 & 2 Kettlebell Certification Comes To Houston

It’s been a long time coming, and if it involves the great state of Texas & the nation’s fourth largest city, you have to go “BIG.” That’s why one of the most well known faces in the world of kettlebell training and strength & conditioning is bringing his organization’s hands-on and in-depth style of kettlebell [...]

IKFF Level 1 Certified Kettlebell Teacher Certification Comes to Austin, TX.

The IKFF Level 1 CKT Course comes to my 2nd home, Austin, TX., in October. You don’t want to miss this, as not only will you learn from some of the best in the Kettlebell and Strength & Conditioning industry (Steve Cotter & Ken Blackburn), you will also get to experience the beautiful city that [...]

New Warrior Coach – Sincere Hogan Invades Houston’s “Primal Iron” Underground Gym- Pt.1

In my never-ending quest to find the baddest, hardcore gyms in not only Houston, but Texas, the U.S., and more, on this episode of Sincere’s Hogan – “House of Pain,” I recently made a stop in my own backyard. For months now, “The Reverend” Bart Stewart, pro MMA bad ass, Carlo Prater, & strength coach [...]

New Warrior Coach Sincere Hogan Hanging Out At Mike House’s House Strength Camp & Gym – Houston

Finding quality (but gutter) Underground Strength Gyms in Houston has been quite a task for yours truly. However, my good friend, Mike House has finally open his underground strength facility, House Strength Camp, in Southwest Houston. Recently, I had the opportunity to stop by Mike’s new spot, where we talked shop about training underground style, [...]

Behind The Scenes of Mike Mahler’s “Kettlebell Training in the Age of Quarrel” Seminar in Santa Monica

I know I’ve been M.I.A. for a few days. However, I spent last weekend attending one of the best kettlebell-centered seminars, during my career as a strength & conditioning coach. While, I finally just received the feeling in my legs, and the full body soreness has subsided, I am still ridning high from the energy [...]

Kettlebell Workout of the Day + IKFF Fun w/ Overhead Squat

1a. Alt. KB Swings x 1 min. 1b. KB Overhead squat x 6 ea. side (perform 6 on the left, then 6 on the right) – * When performing the OH squat, keep your eye on the kettlebell/free hand out in front/hips back (push the bell up, while sinking your lats down). Only go as [...]

Are Kettlebells The Latest Fad? A Look At The History of Kettlebells

I am often asked, “What is a cattleball?” or “Do you teach that cannonball training I see on TV?” Better yet, I often hear, “Kettlebells are just another new weight loss gimmick. Why use them, when I can use dumb bells or barbells, which have been around long before kettlebells?” I go on to explain [...]