As a Strength Coach you MUST have a commitment to your students / athletes. Your commitment to helping others succeed will lead to your commitment to seeking greater knowledge. You will always want to better yourself. Bettering yourself leads to bettering others. Your commitment to your students will help you rise above when you're feeling tired, having a bad day, your girlfriend or boyfriend dumped you, etc. That's what commitment is - putting someone else at a priority level that trumps … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Austin Powers
I arrived in Austin last Friday after an early 6 am flight (which means I was up at 3 AM & on the road for 3:30 AM). This was my 3rd time in the ATX, and, thinking it would be my last time, at least for a year. I figured I'll take a trip elsewhere for The USC Cert next year. Go somewhere else, be adventurous, right? You see.... I'm not much of a traveler and I actually perform my best knowing I'm coming home to my family every night... my wife and my kids. Even if it's a hectic work day, a … [Read more...]
The LAW Of Opportunity – Earn It!
Two Videos To Learn From Today.... [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXjqA98XVvA[/youtube] [youtube width="640" height="360"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mLOmWYtf_E[/youtube] Would love to hear your thoughts on these videos. Drop a comment below. If you're looking to train your mind and unsure how to do it, learn from a Navy SEAL, plain and simple. Time to EARN it! Live The Code --Z-- … [Read more...]
I Will NOT Be Broken
"I Will NOT Be Broken" Above, Mike Valley at The T&F Outdoors Sports Shop from Edison, NJ. I bought my first Ugly Stick fishing pole from that store, which no longer exists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_WPaMxLyuc I've known of pro skateboarder, Mike Vallely, since I was in elementary school and he was a teenager tearing up the streets and roof tops of Edison, NJ. I'm not sure there were any places Mike V did NOT skate. I've seen him skating roof tops, BMX ramps, the walls of … [Read more...]
Life, Love & Laughter
Hey, Undergrounders..... With all this talk of always being intense, pushing the envelope and being mentally tough we gotta remember to enjoy life, spend time with friends and family, tell your special friends and those you care about that you respect them & love them..... Time goes too fast and sometime we forget to do these things amidst all our hustling, grinding and working day and night. This week has been a very intense week for me emotionally, some ups and some downs. I caught … [Read more...]
The Power Behind Push Ups
I always tell my athletes, "Eat your push ups & pull ups for breakfast!" You MUST be GREAT at these 2 exercises, they are the foundation for upper body strength and power and work wonders for muscle building. I recently got a copy of The Convict Conditioning Push Up Series Course and the FIRST thing that struck me was all the coaching techniques, regressions and progressions. I am ALWAYS shocked when I have athletes at my gym who trained elsewhere and they are NOT performing the … [Read more...]
Embrace The Grind
"Embrace The Grind" [youtube width="640" height="380"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKsYbp8t3SI[/youtube] "Embrace The Suck Factor" [youtube width="640" height="380"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afoBIMQzENE[/youtube] Let me know your thoughts on this, drop a comment below. Looking forward! Stronger & Tougher Than Yesterday, --Z-- PS: The Underground Inner Circle has been updated with training, business and mindset info. You NEED a place to go where you blend mind and body. … [Read more...]
Renegade Diet QnA
Undergrounders.... I cranked a QnA with Jason Ferruggia regarding The Renegade Diet. Check it out and enjoy.... 1) When did you start skipping breakfast and what, if any obstacles, did you have to get comfortable with (both physical and mental challenges)? I don’t think I’ve had breakfast in two years now. Or at least regularly. Sometimes if I’m gonna be traveling or something I do just because I’d get sick on the plane if I didn’t eat. Or if I know I will be without food for a very long … [Read more...]
My Experience With The Renegade Diet
I never try to fake it through the fact that nutrition is my strong point. I can lock down the basics but when it comes down to REALLY dialing it in, I go to experts. I'm not so arrogant to think I know it all. Nutrition has REALLY been a focus of mine lately, and more so than just nutrition, HEALTH is # 1. Here are my experiences thus far with The Renegade Diet...... [youtube width="640" height="380"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmXIfkcBdVU[/youtube] I'll be sending Jason the questions … [Read more...]
Underground Strength Conference Ideas?
Undergrounders - I have the dates set for The FIRST ever Underground Strength Conference, BUT.... I need help picking topics and the format of learning. Please check this video and drop a comment! HUGE thanks!! [youtube width="640" height="390"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IDZw1MGhdc[/youtube] Remember, this will be in a hotel, NOT the gym, but, SOME equipment CAN be brought up. You tell me... what would YOU like to learn and HOW do you want to learn? Drop your comment, I need your help … [Read more...]