Subject: How I learned to stop worrying and love the bell

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bell

September 10th, 2026 at 11:00 am MDT

Eighteen years after “the first time he shook handles with a kettlebell,” Aleks Salkin, StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor, comes full circle. He writes in his new article:The once and future king of the kettlebell universe was, is, and for ...

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bell

September 10th, 2026 at 6:00 am MDT

Eighteen years after “the first time he shook handles with a kettlebell,” Aleks Salkin, StrongFirst Certified Elite Instructor, comes full circle. He writes in his new article:The once and future king of the kettlebell universe was, is, and for ...

Recording: Strategies for Growing Certifications

September 9th, 2026 at 4:56 pm MDT

Ladies and gentlemen, certification licensees, Thank you to everyone who joined the call with Fabio Zonin. For those who couldn’t attend, or would like to revisit the conversation, you can find the recording here and the presentation slides here. ...

Why endurance athletes should train strength

September 8th, 2026 at 11:30 am MDT

Norwegian scientists conducted two studies on experienced athletes, one on long-distance runners [1] and the other on cyclists [2]. These endurance athletes were put on a pure strength program, 4x4RM half-squats three times a week, in addition to t ...

Why endurance athletes should train strength

September 8th, 2026 at 10:47 am MDT

Norwegian scientists conducted two studies on experienced athletes, one on long-distance runners [1] and the other on cyclists [2]. These endurance athletes were put on a pure strength program, 4x4RM half-squats three times a week, in addition to t ...

StrongFirst Workshop in your area!

September 7th, 2026 at 11:00 am MDT

Experience the gold standard in kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight education and technique firsthand from our elite Teachers of Strength.Kettlebell Workshop detailsMetn, Zikrit—Kettlebell 101, October 10, 2026 Metn, Zikrit—Kettlebell 201, Oct ...

StrongFirst Workshop in your area!

September 3rd, 2026 at 11:30 am MDT

Experience the gold standard in kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight education and technique firsthand from our elite Teachers of Strength.Kettlebell Workshop detailsBasel—Kettlebell 101, October 17, 2026 Basel—Kettlebell 201, October 17, 2026 ...

StrongFirst Workshop in your area!

September 3rd, 2026 at 11:30 am MDT

Experience the gold standard in kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight education and technique firsthand from our elite Teachers of Strength.Kettlebell Workshop detailsWarszawa—Kettlebell 101, September 26, 2026 Warszawa—Kettlebell 201, September ...

StrongFirst Workshop in your area!

September 3rd, 2026 at 11:30 am MDT

Experience the gold standard in kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight education and technique firsthand from our elite Teachers of Strength.Kettlebell Workshop detailsNeukirchen—Kettlebell 101, November 7, 2026 Neukirchen—Kettlebell 201, Novembe ...

StrongFirst Workshop in your area!

September 3rd, 2026 at 11:30 am MDT

Experience the gold standard in kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight education and technique firsthand from our elite Teachers of Strength.Kettlebell Workshop detailsHossegor—Kettlebell 101, September 5, 2026 Hossegor—Kettlebell 201, September ...