In the 137th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strong First Master Instructor and Owner of Kettlebility, Andrea U-Shi Chang will talk about the first kettlebell certification in Hawaii, benefits of lack of a fitness background, suggestions for new coaches, Instructor’s Toolbox, and more.
Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!
In this chapter, you will discover:
(0:55) Introducing our special guest Strong First Master Instructor and Owner of Kettlebility, Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang
(2:50) Andrea’s origin story
(2:55) Being a highschool athlete
(3:10) Working in real estate
(3:25) Getting into kettlebell
(3:30) Gaining weight
(4:15) What happened to the athlete?
(4:40) Getting help from an old friend
(5:05) Power To The People by Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst
https://www.amazon.com/Power-People-Strength-Training-American/dp/0938045199
(5:10) Ineffective training sessions
(6:00) Andrea’s insane transformation
(6:40) A birthday present to herself
(7:00) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg
(7:45) Staring coaching
(8:35) Getting location for the gym
(9:10) Difference in the systems
(10:15) Introduction to kettlebells
(11:50) Building a community
(14:10) First kettlebell certification in Hawaii
(14:30) Shout out to Zaine Salerno @bms_strengthtraining
(17:15) “I didn’t realize I didn't feel good until I started to actually feel good.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strengt h_connection
(18:20) “Anyone who is in their 20s, if they start training with strong first principles, it is going to carry over for your whole life.” - Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang
(19:00) Andrea’s experience with building a business
(19:20) Organic growth
(21:00) Shout out to Pavel Tsatsouline @strongfirst
(21:15) Benefits of lack of a fitness background
(22:15) Shout out to Chris Abbott Linkedin: Chris Abbott
(23:00) “If you get really good at getting results for people in there, nobody's leaving you.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(23:40) “Get good at working with people.” - Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang
(23:40) Assessing success
(24:35) “It's not about chasing certs.” - Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang
(26:45) “It's hard to train experience.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(27:00) Suggestions for new coaches
(29:00) Referral provider system
(30:15) Why does Mike like the FMS system?
(32:15) Importance of being a forever student
(33:10) What's the most important thing for coaches?
(34:15) Why is hard style difficult?
(34:40) Save and effective!
(36:10) Shout out to Os Aponte @ironcoreway
(37:20) “Make it enjoyable.” - Michael Kurkowski @mike_strength_connection
(38:30) Shout out to Zar Horton @zarhorton_kbx
(39:30) Learn!
(40:20) Things that you can’t online
(42:20) Cool things about Strong First certifications
(43:40) Shout out to Karen Smith @_coach_karen_
(44:15) More tips for young coaches
(45:20) Shout out to Vic Verdier @vicverdiercoaching
(45:50) Instructor’s Toolbox
(46:35) The lost teachings
(54:10) Mike’s experience with SFL
(55:20) Instructor’s Toolbox workshop with Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang and Brett Jones @brettjonessfg
Where to find Andrea U-Shi Chang? @andreaushichang
