In the 40th episode of The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast Chris, Mike and our special guest 2x IKMF Master of Sport, Levi Markwardt will talk about challenging yourself to become better and how competing will make you greater as a coach.

Join us in this insightful and amazing talk!

In this chapter you will discover:

(0:45) Introducing our special guest 2x IKMF Master of Sport, Levi Markwardt

(2:00) Levi’s origin story

(5:15) Levi’s wake up call

(6:50) Levi’s training background in college

(7:50) “Do as i say not as i do”

(8:40) How did Levi start training with kettlebells?

(11.45) What was training like before using kettlebells?

(15:30) Get up with a 80k Kettlebell

(16:30) How long has Levi been practicing Hardstyle method

(17:00) What changed for Levi after training Hardstyle method with kettlebells?

(18:20) About going heavy when doing a get up

(21:00) Is Levi still training with heavy kettlebells

(22:30) “There’s a huge difference between Coaching and training, walking the walk. Competing completely changed my coaching approach”

(24:00) Challenge yourself: remembering Craig Marker interview

(24:40) How competing yourself can change your coaching approach

(27:50) Kettlebell is a humbling sport: remembering Bill Esch interview

(28:20) Quitting vs Failing

(33:20) Levi’s ranking

(36:00) The effects of putting yourself in challenging situations, remembering Derek Toshner interview

(38:20) What is Levi's feat of strength or endurance that he is most proud of?

(44:00) 2H Swing challenge with a 48k Bell

(45:50) David Goggins - The Cookie Jar

47:30 Never Let Go book by Dan John https://www.amazon.com/Never-Let-Go-Philosophy-Learning/dp/1931046387

(48:00) About Denis Vasilev @denisvasilevkbsport

(49:00) The importance of mental toughness in its effect in areas of your life

(50:30) The danger of comparing yourself

(53:00) “You can’t train experience”

(55:10) What is Levi mostly focused on currently?

(58:00) Where to contact Levi Markwardt https://www.instagram.com/leviarsl/

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