Golden Era bodybuilding is a far cry from many of the bodybuilding methods of today. Today we see circus tricks and pump up weights. The lack of strength focused work is why the bodybuilders of The Golden Era had that thick, dense, rugged physique. The bodybuilders of today rely on chemical warfare rather than building a physique that stays with you for a lifetime. The Golden & Silver Era bodybuilders focused on free weights, heavy lifting, hard work on the basics and no fads or … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Navy SEALs, Gymnasts, BEASTs & GREAT Friends
Become an Underground Strength Coach in 2011!
I believe in doing what you love, following your passion and making something happen from it. I believe in living my dreams, NOT dreaming my life. I wanted The USC cert to change people's lives, NOT just teach them about training athletes. Here's an inside look through the years of USC Certifications.... My first Underground Strength Coach Cert of 2011 is in Fort Faulderdale. 20 people can attend and since the cert is on sale now ($400 off) we've already have several sign ups. Sign … [Read more...]
Should You Open a CrossFit Gym, Part II
Here is the final installment of my 2 part video QnA regarding the question, "Should I become a CrossFit Affiliate?" Feel free to comment in the comments section below :) Peace! --Z-- Recommended Resources: CrossFit Journal Underground Strength Coach Cert Mobility WOD with Kelly Starrett CrossFit Endurance I Am UNSCARED SICFIT Forged Clothing … [Read more...]
Should You Open a CrossFit Gym, Part I
I get asked almost every day about running a warehouse gym and what it takes. And, once a week or so, an e mail comes through asking me about CrossFit. Here's Part 1 of a 2 part video on my thoughts on CrossFit. Questions, Comments, Haters.... Post thoughts in the comments section :) Peace! --Z-- Recommended Resources: CrossFit Journal SIC FIT … [Read more...]
One BadAss Book: ‘The 4 Hour Body’ Book Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIVmsIJyj3A The trailer pumped me up BIG time. I won't lie. I wanted to Deadlift HEAVY and run FAST as soon as I saw this Video. Sometimes, the trailer is better than the movie, or in this case, the book. https://youtu.be/gm68avm3UVA But, NOT this time. This time, Tim Ferriss kicked some major ass in his latest book, 'The 4 Hour Body'. It was a Friday night in NYC. I was meeting up with my homeboy, BMack, the Mastermind behind CrossFit … [Read more...]
Mobility, Prehab and Rehab – Exposing Your Weakness
Last weekend I had an AMAZING time chillin' AND learning from my homeboy, K Star. I attended his Mobility Cert and it was THE MOST practical seminar I have ever been to. The amount of understanding and conceptual knowledge you gain from this cert is downright crazy. By the way, K Star has got perhaps one of the most BadAss Gyms known to human kind, there are NO walls, no showers and no pretty bathrooms... instead, you'll find the fresh air, TONS of weights from free weights to odd objects to … [Read more...]
Underground T Shirt Inspiration Contest Winner(s)!!
Damn, this was FREAKING TOUGH!! First, I want to thank ALL the BEASTS who submitted their videos. They were truly amazing, seeing how many of you train outdoors, in your garage, at playgrounds, in basements and without the rules yet still kicking ass. The Videos have fired me UP as well as fired up many people around the world!!! The videos submitted for Underground contests in the past were often very cut and dry, you saw them, and you knew which ones were THE most inspiring. Well, this … [Read more...]
Underground T Shirt Give-Away Contest. REPRESENT!!
Our Underground T Shirts are selling out, FAST! I didn't think they would sell this FAST but they are. As of last night, only 51 Underground T Shirts were left! Undergrounders from around the world have ordered their t shirt, a good many of them ordered BOTH the grey AND black tees!! Here's what we're gonna do..... We're gonna crank a lil' contest! This is your opportunity to WIN, for FREE, BOTH the Grey AND Black Underground T Shirts! I'm even gonna throw in some extra goodies (some of my … [Read more...]