There are 3 critical keys that have been largely responsible for my success in training as well as coaching. Yes, there is science behind it, but most of all, there are these 3 keys behind the training. … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
STRONG Life Ep. 41: Andy “IronMac” McKenzie On Unbreakable Discipline, Mental Toughness & Military Life Lessons
This episode of The STRONG Life Podcast is close to my heart. Andy "IronMac" McKenzie is a former paratrooper in the British Army. Just like myself, a severe injury is what changed Andy's life and his journey on earth: An accident that fractured his spine in three places. When the doctors told him he would never run or parachute again, Andy defied their prognosis, and began working relentlessly on his own rehabilitation program. Within 18 months, he was back to parachuting and full … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep. 40 – Elliott Hulse & Zach Discuss Strength, Life, Biz & Success
When my Encyclopedia of Underground Strength was released Elliott Hulse interviewed me and we rocked the house, digging deep into training for physical strength and life strength, business and mindset and overall, success. I recorded this bad boy and have it on you tube, soon I'll get this on iTunes and Stitcher. Give this a listen, sit down, take it all in. The feedback to The STRONG Life podcast has been people are listening while driving in their car or out talking a walk and getting away … [Read more...]
Training When Short On Time & The NO Excuses Mindset
You know that feeling.... It's late at night. Time escaped you, or is it the other way around? Perhaps YOU escaped time. But now it's put up or shut up. Don't talk about it, BE about it. Watch the Video on mindset and DOING.... … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 39: I Ain’t Got Time To Be WEAK!
Who's got the time to be weak? Only those who don't care for LIFE. Waiting for tomorrow? Waiting for your gym membership to start? Waiting to get your next pay check? It's MUCH simpler than the "Gurus" want to admit. It CAN be done in a garage or basement using some old, beat up free weights. The journey to becoming STRONGER starts NOW. Pay attention and I will explain: … [Read more...]
Putting In The SWEAT Equity VS Complainers
It's shocking how many people only want the FREE things. Not just free in regards to money, but also free in regards to effort. It's a sign of the times and as a Strength Coach, I feel it's my duty to change this. If you're a Strength Coach, you should feel the same obligation. You should be inspired and motivated to create change, especially among the weak and timid souls who think they are entitled to everything. Yes, these complainers irritate me with their poor attitudes but I … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You’re NOT Getting Stronger Or Bigger
Sometimes.... ya just gotta get The damn job done. Period. What to eat, how to train, optimal sets and reps, how long to rest, circa max phase, belt or no belt? I get these questions ALL the time and I go back to my days of lifting at The Metuchen YMCA in 1989 and 1990. Many of the guys in that crammed, old school weight room were built like brick shit houses. … [Read more...]
WHY You Must Train When It REALLY Matters
I was planning on training. I had come off a long weekend in which one night I slept about 2 1/2 hours and then drove 105 miles each way to train several groups of wrestlers. I was exhausted but no one would ever know. I keep those feelings on lock down. My emotions, my energy.... I push myself. I wanted to get that training session in but one thing piled up after another and the clock struck 8 PM. Finally. It was time to go home. Or, was it? … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Ep 38: Simple Strength, Dr. Ken & Jim Wendler
The other day I got an awesome text message from Jim Wendler. Jim's text messages are awesome to the effect that you feel like you just read a new book even though it's only a text. Note: Make your text messages awesome! Jim always reminds me to stick to the basics, keep getting stronger and to live a simple life. These are the 3 topics we tend to chat about often. We text each other randomly about life and lifting. Jim pulls no punches and tells you the truth, I always respect and appreciate … [Read more...]
STRONG Life Podcast 37: Timid Spirits VS The Man In The Arena
Here we go! STRONG Life Podcast 37 and a video to go with this bad boy. It's THAT time of year again. I hear it too often and things gotta change. As a society, we're getting SOFT. It's NOT Good at all. There are too many people out there with a GIFT and the Talent to become amazing but they cower at any sign of discomfort. … [Read more...]