This is the article I dreaded ever having to write; "Training as you get older" or "Training in your 40s". Before I move forward, understand, these are my experiences. My experiences don't make anything universal or the end all, be all laws. Other guys my age might have a different training experience under their belt and in turn, they don't have the same mindset or physical experiences. Back up almost 30 years and I began training in June 1989, some 2 weeks before 8th grade ended. I was … [Read more...]
Dare to be GREAT, Work Ethic & Spartan Lifestyle with Jason Woods
STRONG Life Podcast episode 124 with 19 yr old, Jason Woods. Jason traveled to NJ for The USC Cert with Travis Mash and I, flying here from Scotland. We got the podcast rolling as I drove him up to the train station and man, this was a blast! Rather than a typical interview, we simply recorded our conversation in the car and we chatted up some inspiring stuff. My throat was destroyed with pollen so apologies for the clearing of the throat! The content and adventure in this episode will … [Read more...]
Physical Culture & Better Health with Max Shank
Episode 123 of The STRONG Life Podcast is with my friend Max Shank who I connected with 10+ years ago after seeing him on early days YouTube lifting BIG stones & competing in ShootFighting. I've been inspired and educated with seeing Max training and bringing back physical culture in a way that blends all aspects of Health & Strength together. It is refreshing and inspiring to say the least. Playing with some #ultimateathleticism movements in the wind/rain. There are two … [Read more...]
Farmer Carries Are Great, But…..
Before I even owned my gym I met up with some guys who were competitive strongmen. I was training out of my garage mostly, here and there going to the local tire yard for some tire flips..... It was Saturday and it was their day of training events. I remember getting destroyed with their 220 lb farmer walks and some of their guys jogged with the weight. I was fired up and got chatting with these guys about their programming and made my adjustments. At the time, my lower body … [Read more...]
Getting Stronger: Why The Power Lies In The Imperfections
Every morning I am up and at em' in a similar fashion. Nothing complicated. Nothing fancy. I understand this isn't what "sells" but oh well...... I am always ready to lose the popularity contest so I can stay true to me. I don't want to inspire you to do any fake BS. Get up early while the house is quiet...... Get the dogs outside. Get the coffee going. Play some Zac Brown Band. Get to Writing. Get the breakfast done for the kids. No need to complicate life or … [Read more...]
How to Turn Your Struggles Into STRENGTH | Mike “The Machine” Bruce
STRONG Life Podcast episode 119 with Mike The Machine Bruce. If there has been a podcast that ever made you realize how being STRONG in mind, body & LIFE can help you CHANGE your life, THIS is the episode. Mike and I have been friends for a long time and his story of struggle through early childhood always changes my frame of reference. You think your own life is so tough until you hear from someone else struggling who wishes that they could have YOUR "bad day". In this episode, … [Read more...]
Zach & Syn Martinez of Afro Brutality Discuss Early Days CrossFit, Business Rants & What The Hell Is “The Fitness Industry”!?!?!
Here we GO! Episode 118 of THE #STRONGLife Podcast with Syn Martinez of THE Afro Brutality Brand. WOW, my words can not do justice to the journey you're about to go on as Syn and I discuss the following topics with NO filter! … [Read more...]
Marty Gallagher | Simplifying Strength Training for MAXIMUM Results
Episode 117 of The STRONG Life Podcast with my friend and mentor, Marty Gallagher. Marty is the author of multiple books and 1 of them is my ALL time favorite, The Purposeful Primitive. You can also listen to our first STRONG Life Podcast on Episode 19 HERE. Listening to Marty talk training and the overall Purposeful Primitive Lifestyle is always awe inspiring! I've spent time with Marty when he took some of the world's best Tier 1 Military Operators to a Powerlifting Meet with a … [Read more...]
WHY I Refuse To Bend for Mediocrity, Fads & Gimmicks
STRONG Life Episode 115, QnA from Instagram. This episode unfolds in a unique manner as each and every question keeps bringing me back to WHY we must stand our ground for Excellence. None of this "good enough" BS and figuring out how to make things easier for everyone. I am at a point where I am not going to refuse for wanting excellence. My ability to accept weak excuses has dwindled to nothing. Your excuse is your excuse. ALL in, ALL the time. Here's some of the Questions I … [Read more...]
STRONG Life ep 114: Training Talk: HIT, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Sports Performance
STRONG Life Ep. 114 with my buddy Jim Steel, S & C Coordinator at UPenn. Jim and I answer some questions from Instagram as well as allow our usual rants in training, mindset, books and life to go off on a tangent. Here's some of the topics Jim and I tackle in this episode: … [Read more...]
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