S3E9: Mike Kurkowski, Kettlebells, and Coaching

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews local health and fitness coach Mike Kurkowski. Tune in to hear them discuss how physical training can impact all aspects of life, how to be proactive, why Mike focuses on kettlebells, and more.  Listen to Inspire Saratoga & Strength Connection here: https://www.youtube.com/@strengthconnection/videos 0:13 Introducing Mike Kurkowski 0:48 How Mike and Mike met 5:53 Physical Training Recruitment 8:03 Mobility vs Genetics 11:45 The Advanced-Beginner Phase 15:34 Evolutions and the Focus on Kettlebells 22:08 COVID’s impact 28:03 Scouting the Defense 29:39 Be Proactive 33:37 Everyone is Perfect Tomorrow… Right? 39:47 Kettlebells and your Body 45:21 Shorter or Longer Workouts 48:00 The Four Pillars of Mastery 50:55 A System of Success 53:32 All Facets of Life can get Stronger 1:01:12 Mike’s Podcasts 1:06:22 Short Form vs Long Form Communications 1:11:24 Closing Thoughts